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  • Dustin T Parker avatar

    But By Trust Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007
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     | 7,277 views

    By trusting in God’s walking with them, people live

    But by Trust Heb. 11:1-16 Gen 15:1-6 Luke 12:22-40 8/12 † In the name of the Messiah, Jesus † 20 …may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Encouragement Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,813 views

    I suspect all of us can identify a Barnabas or two in our past who gave us a second chance. Maybe it was a parent or a relative or a teacher or a church leader or a close friend. Christianity means second chances.

    God wants to come to His world, but He wants to come to it through man. This is the mystery of our existence. He wants to come to this world through you. Proverbs 15:23 says, “A man has joy by an apt answer, and how delightful is a timely word.” I enjoyed a Charles Schulz cartoon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Covenant With Abraham Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,190 views

    Number 27 in our series on Genesis. In this sermon we examine more closely the covenant God made with Abraham.

    The Covenant with Abraham (Genesis part 27) Text: Genesis 15:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley Well, for the last few Sunday’s we’ve been talking about Abraham, and we’ve been looking at how he has grown in his faith and in his walk with the Lord. We’ve seen him act in faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Called To Be Clean Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,940 views

    The nation of Judah was in deep trouble, they had chosen to walk a path apart from God and God was tired of their sinfulness and would be allowing punishment and pain to come within their lives shortly. The beginning of the Book of Isaiah tells of th

    Called to Be Clean Invitation of God for us to be Clean Invitation should be extended to all Invitations Contents In 1818, Ignaz Phillip Semmelweis was born into a world of dying women. The finest hospitals lost one out of six young mothers to the scourge of "childbed fever." A doctor’s daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always For All Things-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 7, 2017
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    4 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

    ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--IV—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk Attention: Fire ants—Solenopsis invicta(spp.)—They build Huge High Mounds particularly in clay soils(to 3ft. in South Georgia!)— Stings—Ant workers(females only!) generally deliver around 0.66 nl of venom per sting, amounting to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always For All Things-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2016
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    2 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

    ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--II—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk For Thanksgiving Sunday Attention: Christians all have a life-“walk” that distinguishes them from the walk of the world. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a(n) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Always For All Things-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2017
     | 2,781 views

    3 of 5. Paul exhorted the Ephesian church toward a telling/distinctive/indicative walk. God’s people have a telling walk. But What is telling about it? A thankful/telling walk is...

    ALWAYS For ALL THINGS--III—Ephesians 5:15-21 OR--A Distinctive Walk Attention: Plants with a distinctive growth habit—Cotton versus Millet versus Wheat versus Soybeans versus Peanuts versus corn, etc... Plants with a distinctive growth habit—Carnivorous—I like to look for plants on any trip I go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Spirit Led Life Part 9 (Faithfulness) Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,043 views

    Faith, many people get close to the edge of faith but stop one step short of falling into the arms of God.

    Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 April 2002 Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Faithfulness- from the Greek pistis-which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Modern Day Pharisees

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 10, 2012
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     | 5,193 views

    Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too.

    Modern Day Pharisees January 13, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Don’t just talk the walk; walk the walk, too. Focus Passage: Matthew 23:1-12 Supplemental Passage: 1 Samuel 16:7 says, “..the Lord does not see as mortals see; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Logic For Unbelievers To Consider

    Contributed by Dennis King on Aug 28, 2018
     | 3,981 views

    When you come to a mind closed to God, Jesus, and all Biblical Truth, maybe logic can be used to begin a discussion?

    God's Grace is freely offered to all., but what if there were no Bibles, no written words showing the way to eternal salvation? Some peoples close their mind when you just mention the God or the Bible. How could you influence someone you knew had an ironclad mind against hearing God's Word? Surely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Remove Your Hat"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,249 views

    what is keeping you from the best God has for you??? The Father so desires us to be close to Him.

    "REMOVE YOUR HAT!!!” - James 4:8 - "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded." Yours truly was blessed to have some time off between Christmas and New Years. A well needed break…amen. So, how better a time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Hall Of Faith: Noah PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
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     | 1,249 views

    Explores the story of Noah, emphasizing his faith and obedience in a corrupt world, God's covenant with him, and the promise of redemption and restoration, encouraging us to walk faithfully in our own lives.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of Genesis 6:9-22 where we see a story filled with faith, obedience, and the promise of redemption. It's about a man named Noah who stood alone in his faithfulness amidst a corrupt world. We're talking about God's extraordinary ...read more

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    Heaven's Heroes: Enoch Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 27, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 7,683 views

    By faith Enoch pleased God, walked with God, and preached for God.

    The example of ABEL shows us WHERE THE LIFE OF FAITH BEGINS. The example of ENOCH shows us OF WHAT THE LIFE OF FAITH CONSISTS. Sermon Text: Hebrews 11:5-6, Genesis 5:21-24 & Jude 14, 15 Here is what the life of faith consists of: 1. PLEASING GOD, 2. WALKING WITH GOD, 3. WITNESSING FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Power Continuum Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 22, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,992 views

    Like a light dimmer, the power is our prayers is connected to the depth of our walk with God. The closer we walk with God, the more potent our prayers.

    The Prayer Power Continuum (James 1:5-8; 4:2b-3, 7-10; 5:16-18 ) 1. What tool can you use to cut water? A Sea-saw. 2. What tool did God give you to help you stay in conversation with Him? Prayer. Prayer is an important tool that God has given us, and one in which the devil will go to great pains ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Things Don't Go As Planned

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,413 views

    I wish I could stand here today and tell you that if you serve the Lord you want ever have any problems in your life; I wish I could tell you that if you develop a close relationship with the Lord that you will always be in control of the circumstances th

    TEXT: John 11:1-44 One of the first things that I notice about this story is the relationship between this family and Jesus. It wasn’t a strained relationship or an odd one but it was one of closeness and intimacy. They didn’t just have a casual acquaintance but a close encounter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal