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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Observing God At Work-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011
     | 3,716 views

    1 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

    OBSERVING GOD At WORK-I—Luke 1:57-80 Bob, a Federal Government Employee sits in his office & out of boredom, decides to see what’s in his old filing cabinet. He pokes through the contents & comes across an old brass lamp. While polishing the lamp, a genie appears & offers to grant him three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of God

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 17, 2011
     | 5,735 views

    A message of confident hope in times of trouble. When life makes no sense, we may boldly move forward, knowing that all things work according to the purpose of God. We don't have to understand it ourselves when we know that God does understand!

    The Purpose of God Romans 8:28 May 29, 2005 OPEN: I stood dismayed in the kitchen of our newly acquired country home--I had accidentally submerged my left foot in a tray of fresh wall paint. A few minutes later, as I took off my comfortable, hole-in-the-toe painting sneakers, I regretted that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Someone Sins Against You

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jan 24, 2012
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     | 6,779 views

    Conflict is inevitable, even within the walls of the church. How we handle conflict is important. Jesus outlined for us four steps to take when someone sins against us.

    WHEN SOMEONE SINS AGAINST YOU A tired truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist walked in and started giving him a hard time. Not only did they verbally abuse him, one grabbed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Does It Mean In Marriage When We Say I Do?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022
     | 1,793 views

    A lady placed a raw oyster before a man and told him she would bet him five dollars he could not swallow it and keep it down.

    • He said, "I bet you I can!” He tilted his head back and placed the raw oyster on his tongue and let it slide down. He said, “Now give me the five dollars.” She did! • This lady was DETERMINED that she was going to get her money back plus more. She said, "I'll bet you ten dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Endeavoring To Keep The Unity

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022
     | 1,645 views

    “The nearest thing to heaven on this earth is a church full of people who love the Lord, and each other.” I believe we all will concur with that statement.

    The Psalmist must have also felt this way, because he said in Psalm 133:1, “How good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!” But if it is true that a church full of people who love the Lord and each other is the nearest thing to heaven on this earth, it must also be true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The First Blessing In Revelation Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jun 3, 2024
     | 1,759 views

    Exploring the blessings found in the book of Revelation concerning the end times

    The Power of Speaking God’s Word Seven Blessings in Revelation CCCAG 6-2-24 Scripture: Revelation 1:3 Introduction- how this series came to be- During my daily devotions, I came to the book of Revelation, and in my new study bible the commentary notes pointed out that there are 7 blessings, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Woman With The Issue Of Blood

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 8, 2024
     | 4,199 views

    What can we learn from the twin accounts of the healing of Jairus' daughter and the woman with the issue of blood?

    The Woman with an Issue of Blood Mark 5:21–43 NKJV Now when Jesus had crossed over again by boat to the other side, a great multitude gathered to Him; and He was by the sea. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith That Works Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018
     | 5,682 views

    Message 15 in our exposition of James. This message and the next deal with the core concept of James -- Faith.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith/belief that works" Welcome to our fifteenth appointment in front of God’s mirror. The whole Bible serves as a mirror that accurately reflects the true nature of our faith in Jesus. James called his readers to not only gaze into this divine mirror ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Daring To Commit Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 4, 2025
     | 537 views

    As believers in Jesus we must be committed to exalting, embracing, equipping and extending

    DARING TO COMMIT When was the last time to went to an all you can eat buffet? It is funny to watch people in line. They stand in front of the salad area they and think, I really don’t want to fill up my plate; there might be something better later on. Then they go down a little bit further to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Realization Of God’s Guidance-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 28, 2025
     | 137 views

    2 of ? Luke records prophetic events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist. God’s ‘guidance’(1:79) has been realized or brought to fruition. ?How is God’s guidance realized? God’s guidance is realized thru a Prophetic...

    The REALIZATION Of GOD’s GUIDANCE-II—Luke 1:60-64(:57-80) Attention: 1:76-79—““And you, child[John], will be called the prophet of the Highest; For you will go before the face of the Lord[Jesus] to prepare His ways, To give knowledge of salvation to His people By the remission of their sins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is My Mother?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 123 ratings
     | 18,150 views

    Mother’s Day Sermon

    Who Is My Mother? On Mother’s Day, we usually take time to honor our biological parents or our adoptive parents. That a good thing to do and hopefully, we honor them all year long and not just on the "legal" day. Scripture tells us that a man who finds a wife finds a good thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Directives To Wives Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,573 views

    What God has to say to wives about their relationship to their husbands

    Studies in The Christian Family God’s Word for Wives Introduction This evening I want to begin a short series of studies on the Christian Family based on what Paul has to say about this subject in his letters to the Churches at Ephesus and Colossae. We will of course be looking at other relevant ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With Spirit Led Ceremonies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,643 views

    Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With the Use of Spirit Led Ceremonies

    ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM WITH CEREMONIES Introduction - In a cross-cultural evangelism class one of the students shared an interesting case study of how a deficient understanding of the importance of ceremonies hindered the spread of the gospel in Kaduna State, Nigeria. In Dumi ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Set Your Heart To Seek The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 18,681 views

    This is the first in a series of messages on the Attributes of God focusing on first setting our heart to seek Him.

    Knowing God Series #1 “Set Your Heart to Seek the Lord” Introduction Early education in America once considered knowing God the chief pursuit of education. One early college declared, “Let every student be plainly instructed and earnestly pressed to know God and Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sin: An Offense Against God Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 3, 2014
     | 5,840 views

    This series examines our developing attitudes towards the acceptance of sin according to the world's interpretation of what sin is.

    Sin: An Offense Against God Scriptures: Revelations 13:3-8; 16-18; 20:12-15; 12:10; 1 Corinthians 5 Introduction: This morning I want to address the subject of sin, but not necessarily in the traditional sense. This was the message I had planned to deliver three weeks ago but delayed it until ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational