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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Things We Learn About God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 25, 2016
     | 8,676 views

    God gives us the freedom to obey or disobey Him. When we choose our way, God does not abandon us. God directs the steps of those who delight in Him.

    1 Sam 9:15-17 - THINGS WE LEARN ABOUT GOD We get to know more about God, in seeing the way He deals with His people Israel. God had a plan for Israel, but the people felt they know better. • 8:6 “Give us a king to lead us…” They wanted a king for all the wrong reasons, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Thing The Lord Require Of Us

    Contributed by Ronald Matandakufa on Feb 10, 2016
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     | 24,032 views

    God is much more interested in our life style then in ceremonies and sacrifaces that we may perform. Its about how we relate to God and one another.

    Recently, I had a story about a certain man who was very poor. He really struggled to make ends meet in life. Putting food on the table and taking his children to school was a problem. It so happened that this man becomes sick for a long time and eventually he died. What actually made his health ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    For The Things We Have Left Undone

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,577 views

    The importance of Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats

    FOR THE THINGS WE HAVE LEFT UNDONE In my life I suffer from the sin of procrastination and along with that the tendency to forget; whether it’s somewhere I was supposed to be, or something I said I would do. I receive emails from people asking me if I have sent them some document or other, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God Did Seven Things For Noah

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 16, 2019
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     | 4,322 views

    He warned him he brought him into the ark.

    1. Warned him. Genesis 6: 13 And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; for the earth is filled with violence through them; and, behold, I will destroy them with the earth. 2. God brought him into the ark. Genesis 7: 1 And the LORD said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Set Your Hearts On Things Above Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 24, 2019
     | 8,888 views

    “Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” (Luke 12:15)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “set your hearts on things above”. Jesus, the perfect man, could only carry out His mission because He set His heart on things above. He is our example and according to the Scriptures He set His heart on the joy of being seated at the right hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    7 Things That We Should Not Love

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 2, 2020
     | 4,996 views

    WE SHOULD NOT LOVE 1. OURSELVES SELFISHLY. 2. ANYBODY MORE THAN JESUS INCLUDING OUR FAMILY. 3. MONEY. 4. THE WORLD 5. DO GOOD DEEDS OR PRAY TO BE SEEN BY MEN. 6. PROMINENCE BEFORE MEN. 7. HONOUR OF MEN.

    7 THINGS THAT WE SHOULD NOT LOVE OUTLINE 1. WE SHOULD NOT LOVE OURSELVES SELFISHLY. 2. WE SHOULD NOT LOVE ANYBODY MORE THAN JESUS INCLUDING OUR FAMILY. 3. WE SHOULD NOT LOVE MONEY. 4. WE SHOULD NOT LOVE THE WORLD OR WORLDLY POSSESSIONS. 5. WE SHOULD NOT DO GOOD DEEDS OR PRAY IN ORDER TO BE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Howard Gwartney avatar

    7 Things Every Mother Faces

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on May 11, 2020
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     | 5,238 views

    Let's look at some things in the NT about Mary, the mother of Jesus, and see some parallels that every mother faces or experiences.

    The mother of three notoriously unruly youngsters was asked whether or not she'd have children if she had it to do over again. "Sure," she replied, "but not the same ones." When my son graduated from high school, he had to give a speech. He began by reading from his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection Sunday 2019 - The Main Thing

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 20, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,404 views

    Sometimes even on Resurrection Sunday we can become distracted and drawn into something beside the main focus of the day; the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

    Resurrection Sunday 2019 – The Main Thing Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 2 Timothy 4:3-4 “The time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    But God Has Chosen The Foolish Things ... Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,414 views

    It's all about glory to God.

    In our current world, people in general tend to think to too highly of ourselves and others. This past week I’ve been reading about Kobe Bryant, who died in a tragic helicopter crash last Sunday, near Los Angeles California. Many will miss him and many talked of his greatness. Everything I read, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let God Do His Thing

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Mar 10, 2020
     | 4,719 views

    The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. We need to replace that thinking by letting God do his thing. How would that look in our relationship with God?

    Let God Do His Thing  INTRODUCTION: The work ethic is the theory that hard work is virtuous and worthy of reward. That work ethic has crept into the Christian viewpoint by thinking that we must do God's work before we can merit his approval and acceptance. We need to replace that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Four Last Things And Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 16, 2019
     | 1,902 views

    Many today, seeing Western culture disintegrate as it abandons Christian living and teaching, tell us that serious Christians need to flee the cities and establish new Christian communities of virtue.

    Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Course 2019 Saints Severinus, Exuperius, & Felician The sources tell us that Marcus Aurelius “was Roman emperor from [AD] 161 to 180 and a Stoic philosopher. He was the last of the rulers known as the Five Good Emperors, and the last emperor of the Pax Romana, an ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Just One Thing For The New Year

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,101 views

    4 questions to help provide clarity and discernment about our “Just one thing” this new year (From Craig Groeschel's book, "Weird: Because Normal Isn't Working"- Chapter entitled "Just One Thing")

    HoHum and WBTU: It’s time to make those New Year’s Resolutions- often things like losing weight or giving up smoking, spending more time with family or starting a new project. Unfortunately, by the end of January, 40 percent of people who make New Year’s Resolutions break them. By Valentine’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    See Jesus In The Simple Things Of Life

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2019
     | 7,797 views

    Jesus turns Water into wine, revealing His glory with HIs first miracle. Learn to see the hidden God in Christ.

    1.20.19 John 2:1-11 1 Three days later, there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there. 2 Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine.” 4 Jesus said to her, “Woman, what does that have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Insignificant People Doing Great Things

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 3, 2019
     | 4,260 views

    GOD CHOOSES THE SIMPLE

    INSIGNIFICANT PEOPLE DOING GREAT THINGS TEXT: PROVERBS 30 :24-28 24 On this earth four things are small but very wise: 25 Ants, who seem to be feeble, but store up food all summer long; 26 badgers, who seem to be weak, but live among the rocks; 27 locusts, who have no king, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    It Is A Big Thing To Give Thanks To God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,332 views

    Jesus clearly teaches us that gratitude opens the door for more blessings in your life.

    Introduction HOW DO I STRUGGLE WITH THIS? Saying thank you is hard! Look at young children, it is not a natural response for a child to say thank you. Children are expecting; they are not appreciating. Children are expecting when they go with you to Wal Mart and you past the toy aisle that you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist