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  • Troy Borst avatar

    Righteous Hand From Above

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 285 ratings
     | 22,614 views

    Funeral for a NON Believer

    RIGHTEOUS HAND FROM ABOVE ISAIAH 41:10 PASSAGE: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” I. THE WORLDLY REALITY OF HURT A. Unfortunately, God never says that our lives will be free ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Answer To The Question Of Divorce

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,465 views

    "Jesus' Answer to the Question of Divorce" is an exposition of Matthew 19:3-10, where Jesus responds to questions about divorce and remarriage. It explains the Lord Jesus' explanation of the proper grounds of divorce.

    Matthew 19:3 states the occasion of the text: And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?” The Pharisees were the moral examples, religious leaders, and theological scholars of the day. With few exceptions, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Increase Our Faith

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 28, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,422 views

    PENTECOST 20(C) - Lord, increase our faith by making us forgiving and teaching us humility.

    INCREASE OUR FAITH! PENTECOST 20 - LUKE 17:1-10 1Jesus said to his disciples: "Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him to cause one ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Naming And Claiming Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,985 views

    Becuase God's name represents the essnce of who God is, we can determine the wrong and right uses of His name.

    “Law & order: SPU – Naming and Claiming” Ex. 20:7; Mt. 5:33-37; Col. 3:17 One Sunday a pastor preached a sermon on honesty. Monday morning he took the bus took get to his office. He paid the fare, and the bus driver gave him back too much change. During the rest of the journey ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Election's Over - Now What?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,638 views

    Message meant to address those who were disappointed in the results of the election.

    The Election’s Over – Now What? Various Scriptures November 16, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: The election was just under two weeks ago, and it wasn’t my intention to address it, other than to say that we need to continue to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Fear Not Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 34,406 views

    An advent series looking at the message "Fear Not!"

    Fear Not Isaiah 41:10-13 November 29, 2015 For the next 4 weeks we are looking at scriptures which tell us not to fear. Today is the start and over the next 3 weeks, we will look at scriptures in the birth story of Jesus which tells us “Fear Not!” I’m not sure about you, but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wes Richard avatar

    Making Every Effort Toward Godliness Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,612 views

    God empowers us to live ethical, holy, upright lives in a corrupt world

    Making every effort toward godliness II Peter 1 Soon after Sue and I arrived here 20 years ago, we began to print a simple church directory each year, mostly so that we all had a way to connect with each other. Soon long-time members began to say they were having trouble putting names with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Is God

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,392 views

    Some characteristics of God

    WHO IS GOD? John 1:1-18 Intro: The age old debate rages today as to whether or not God really exists. There is much conflict in our nation over the fact the man Jesus Christ came and died for our sins. In today’s society many say there’s no God and they call themselves atheist. The Bible does ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Takes Courage Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008
     | 5,991 views

    Discouragement comes only when we look at our circumstances without looking at the faithfulness of God and the integrity of what He promised. We grow stronger in faith each time we, in spite of our circumstance, give glory to God.

    Sunday February 3rd, 2008 Series: the Fight part five Scripture: Mark 9:23 Sermon: It takes courage Speaker: Pastor Michael West, River of Life Without growing weak in faith, Abraham contemplated the impossibility. But he also thought about the greatness, goodness and the power of God. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Highest Calling Of The Church

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,196 views

    The highest calling of the church is to reach the lost for Christ.

    In view of the church today, we should ask ourselves the following questions: 1. Are we a church in a maintenance mode or a mission mode? 2. Are we tied to the dock serving as a reception center or (are we out on the seas of life serving as a rescue operation? 3. Which is greater our seating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tomorrow’s Forecast Uncertain

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 6, 2013
     | 4,134 views

    Looking back on 2012. 2013 brings fear. The command to "fear not"

    - Gen. 6:5-6,11-13; Mt. 24:37-39 - Note Mt 6:52 - Do you have any doubt that we are officially in the "days of Noah?" - Our days of grief & violence in 2012 Jan - Italy Costa Concordia runs aground – 32 Die Feb - Florida George Zimmerman allegedly shoots and kills Trayvon Martin, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Finger Of God Writes It Down

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,990 views

    On three different occasions God literally wrote words for the benefit of certain people. Let us see what importance there is in those events.

    WHEN THE FINGER OF GOD WRITES IT DOWN All the Bible is the inspired Word of God, but there are specific times when Jehova wanted to make a very strong point. 3 times we find that God literally wrote with His own finger I. LAW Exo. 31:18 18 And he gave unto Moses, when he had made an end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Is A Rational Sinner? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,283 views

    This passage of Scripture discusses God’s anger at sin. Mankind's fall is imagined as a descending movement.

    This passage of Scripture discusses God’s anger at sin. It depicts why God legitimately censures humankind and some of what he has done with regards to it. Mankind's fall is imagined as a descending movement. It begins with dismissing God as the creator, declining to see the significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Dealing With Negative Unsolicited Covenants

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Mar 31, 2025
     | 662 views

    A negative unsolicited covenant is a solemn, binding agreement or pact you have are a part of without your approval, often involving promises and conditions, and serving as a foundation for a relationship that may ultimately bring you a bad outcome

    Dealing With Negative Unsolicited Covenants. In a biblical context, a covenant is a solemn, binding agreement or pact between God and humans, often involving promises and conditions, and serving as a foundation for a relationship and God's redemptive plan. In Leviticus 5:4 If a man makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Speaking Up For Those In Need: Embracing Our Call On Safeguarding Sunday - Proverbs 31:8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 14, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 711 views

    Safeguarding Sunday, a day when we pause to focus on our responsibility to protect and care for those who are vulnerable. In the Bible, we find a clear and strong message about justice, compassion, and speaking up for those who cannot speak for themselves.

    Speaking Up for Those in Need: Embracing Our Call on Safeguarding Sunday - Proverbs 31:8 Introduction Today we are gathered on Safeguarding Sunday, a day when we pause to focus on our responsibility to protect and care for those who are vulnerable. In the Bible, we find a clear and strong message ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal