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  • David Radcliff avatar

    Some Things God Puts First

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 25, 2016
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    Let us note some things which God puts first. What God puts first, we must not put second. When we seek first the Kingdom of God, then all these things shall be ADDED.

    SOME THINGS GOD PUTS FIRST MATT. 6:31-34 INTRODUCTION: Let us note some things which God puts first. What God puts first, we must not put second. When we seek first the Kingdom of God, then all these things shall be ADDED. I. FIRST, CLEANSE THE INSIDE OF THE CUP (Mat 23:26 KJV) Thou blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    18 Things To Rid Yourself Of To Be Happy

    Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Feb 10, 2017
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    There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy in and of itself. However, biblically there is a difference between "happiness" and "joy." Here is a list of things to rid your life of as you seek to find happiness which will hopefully lead to true joy.

    Introduction: Everyone, believer or non-believer, wants to achieve happiness. There is nothing wrong with wanting to be happy as long as it is not our end all goal. Other than not having a relationship with Christ, the biggest thing that holds us back from accomplishing our dreams is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Transformation: Possible--Transformation Is A Terrifying Thing Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
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    Jesus' encounter with the Gerasene demoniac is a terrifying scene. This sermon applies the circumstances of the demoniac's transformation to contemporary individuals and even groups.

    We began the message series last week with a look at the Apostle Peter’s transformation from failure to faith. I used the line “transformation can be a terrifying thing,” because in one transformative moment, Peter went from faith to failure while walking on the water. In a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Nothing, Nada Thing, Is Impossible With God

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 30, 2015
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    Advent 1 Sermon - Mary responds to the promise of God through the Angel Gabriel.

    Sermon for Followers Mission and Church at the Mission - Nothing is Impossible With God Luke 1:26-38 It’s a beautiful thing to join together today in worship and in the presence of Jesus, who is the centre of our praise and adoration. Who we worship today is the exalted King, the Risen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Things Come From God

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 17, 2016
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    All things are from God, exist by His power, and intended for His glory

    FROM HIM, THROUGH HIM, AND TO HIM Romans 11:36 For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen This scripture is one of my favorite Bible verses. Paul is telling us that, all things come from God, exist by His power, and are intended for His glory Let's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Despise The Small Things. Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 1, 2019
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    We might feel small, just as the post exiles built a small temple. But when we are in the hands of God He chooses to use us as we are. Don’t be disheartened by how you think things are. Don’t despise the day of small things.

    Jexit: Judah Come Home Don’t Despise the Small Things. A sermon on Zechariah 4:1-14 We continue our series on Jexit – focussing on the history and situation of the Judahites when they returned from Bablyon. The key Bible books which we will consider are Ezra, Nehamiah and Esther. We will also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Thing I Do Know

    Contributed by Heather Cook on Jan 4, 2019
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     | 8,183 views

    This starts with a story of a young boy who has a pivotal moment that changes the focus of his whole life. Just as the blind mans interaction with Jesus changed his.

    When you think about the narrow streets of Paris at night, under the glow of the sparkling Eiffel tower, with a chilly summer breeze blowing down the promenade that sends lovers close together, you might find it romantic and enchanting. But pan out, to a 12-year-old boy…sitting alone on a bench, ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    See Jesus In The Simple Things Of Life

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 15, 2019
     | 7,840 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
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    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

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    Digging Up Sin Is A Difficult Thing

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 7, 2019
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    Achan's sin is exposed after Israel is routed at Ai. What does it teach us? How do we respond to his destruction?

    3.10.19 Joshua 7:16–26 16 Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was taken. 17 The clans of Judah came forward, and he took the Zerahites. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was taken. 18 Joshua had his family come forward ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lent 1: Temptation Is A Good Thing

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Mar 8, 2019
     | 3,235 views

    A sermon on growing through temptations and not repressing them. The sermon centers around the temptation of Jesus.

    Title: Temptation Is A Good Thing The Rev. Rian Adams Spiritual growth happens in the desert. That’s spiritual and literal for me! Every year Lent begins with Jesus in the desert as he prepared for his ministry. Throughout the scriptures, deserts are places of purification. I lived in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Independence - There Ain't No Such Thing

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 3, 2021
     | 3,096 views

    We Americans like to think of ourselves as independent people but we never can truly be totally independent. In the spiritual world we are slaves in the kingdom of darkness or the kingdom of light but the motivation is entirely different!

    Independence? - There Ain’t No Such Thing Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Set Your Mind On Things Above

    Contributed by Marc Heatherington on May 18, 2021
     | 8,231 views

    Colossians 3 tells us to set our minds on things above. The goal of this sermon is to give people an idea of the things above that would should focus on. Faith is the hope of things unseen. What are those unseen things? What are the things above?

    Set your Mind on Things Above Colossians 3:1-3 By Marc Heatherington “If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All Things Work Together For Good

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 14, 2022
     | 4,494 views

    This promise is for believers in Jesus Christ. In effect, Paul says that if you don’t LOVE God, you can’t claim this promise. If you don’t LOVE God, everything isn’t someday going to work out for “Good”.

    Alba 2-13-2022 ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28 In Robert J. Morgan’s book, The Promise, he tells the story of John Peterson. When John was a teenager he had a remarkable singing voice and was in high demand as a performer. His greatest ambition was to become a famous vocalist. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Crazy Little Thing Called Love Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 19, 2021
     | 7,094 views

    The emotion of love and living a life of love can be very complicated. How do we navigate through all the confusing and emotionally charged stuff involved in love? By knowing God and walking in God's ways.

    A. One day two men named Bill and Steve were discussing the possibility of love. “I thought I was in love three times,” said Bill. 1. Steve asked, “Thought you were in love, what do you mean?” 2. The man explained, “Three years ago, I cared very deeply for a woman who wanted nothing to do with me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ