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  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Left Over Blessings Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018
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     | 9,937 views

    Part 47 in our series on Genesis. Here we see God be merciful to Esau, even though he despised the things of God.

    Left Over Blessings (Genesis Part 47) Text: Genesis 27:30-46 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now last week; we talked about how God’s sovereignty always over-rules the will of man. If you remember; Isaac had fully intended to bless Esau, but it didn’t work out that way. God had said that Jacob ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Impact Of Worship

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    When sinners are thus converted, they will love and honor those whom they before despised and hated and will seek to lessen the suffering they before desired to increase.

    Opening illustration: While worshiping with our mentors in Tharmaid during a meeting at an underground church, we encounter a woman who was possessed with evil spirit. What transpired during the worship time was a powerful move of God’s deliverance for that woman. Introduction: Some strange things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Regret That Day

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on May 30, 2024
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    I fear in my heart all the time whether my service for the Lord turn out to be dead works that Day! Walking before the Lord in humility everyday will preserve me from the danger of being pride.

    No matter how great and splendid our spiritual works are, if they are originated from a self-centred heart with selfish motives, Bible says they will be burned up on that Day before the Lord! (1 Corinth 3:12-15). Many people might have been blessed through them, but they will be dead works and will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What's Wrong With Jesus?

    Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 14,273 views

    What is it about Jesus that people keep a distance from Him, are estranged from Him, are at odds with Him?

    So what's wrong with Jesus? I mean, I've often wondered, is there a specific issue? Is there a real problem? Is there a major obstacle? It seems to me that so many keep a distance from Him, are estranged to Him, are at odds with Him, Jesus. It's not the same way with God. What's that? It appears ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 3 – Judah Despised The Temple – Now All The Precious Things Have Gone - Chapter 1:7-10 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 26, 2025
     | 300 views

    Jeremiah continues to list Judah’s losses after the Babylonian invasion. All her precious things have gone; the nation is exposed in shameful defeat; the Temple which was sacred was stripped by Babylon, even the holy of holies violated.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 3 – JUDAH DESPISED THE TEMPLE – NOW ALL THE PRECIOUS THINGS HAVE GONE - CHAPTER 1:7-10 Currently we are looking at Jeremiah’s description as a summary of the catastrophe that befell Jerusalem. Times were horrible but reality of the bad conditions clarifies the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Really Fear The Lord?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Feb 13, 2009
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     | 5,182 views

    Do Christians really fear the Lord? God knows what is on the inside of us right now. When we fear the Lord we learn to be obedient to what His Word says to do. Pr 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instru

    Do We Really Fear The Lord? Joshua 22:21-29 21 Then the children of Reuben and the children of Gad and the half tribe of Manasseh answered, and said unto the heads of the thousands of Israel, 22 The LORD God of gods, the LORD God of gods, he knoweth, and Israel he shall know; if it be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What You Win Them With Is What You Win Them To

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,600 views

    It is vital the way a church reaches the lost. God's way or man's way.

    What you Win them With, is What you Win them To Text: 2 Samuel 6:1-10 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Good morning everyone… I want to share with you something that I believe is extremely important in our day and age. In-fact; I think this might be one of the biggest things the Church needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Prompted Jesus To Dowhat He Did

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Dec 13, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,743 views

    Several factors promoted Jesus to leave the Glory of Heaven, take on Human form, suffer and die... What were they?

    Intro:It "boggles our mind" to think that Jesus existed in Glory before the foundation of the world, was co-creator with the Father and Holy Spirit, lived a limitless existence with all glory and privilige at His disposal, yet CHOSE to leave all that, come to Earth and Limit himself to the confines ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    What You Do With What You've Got Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,689 views

    Being faithful and taking risks with what God has given us to steward in the service of His Kingdom

    What You Do With What You’ve Got Matt 25:14-30: July 27, 2003 Intro: I’ve titled today’s sermon “What You Do With What You’ve Got,” and if you’re Calvin, my favorite comic strip character, what you “do” is entertain us with what you’ve “got” which is a wonderful perspective on life. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Says What It Means! Does It Mean What It Says? Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 9, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,112 views

    Please read all the introduction before judging this sermon. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and k

    It Says What It Means! Does It Mean What It Says? James 5:13-15 (13) Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. {14} Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What’s So Important About The Virgin Birth?

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
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     | 5,877 views

    Why the virgin birth is necessary for Jesus to be able to save us from oour sins.

    In a December 2007 poll conducted by the Barna Group, three quarters of the people polled said that they believed in the literal virgin birth of Jesus. My first reaction to those results was that the number was actually much higher than I expected based on my familiarity with the results of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s The Best Way To Honor Godly Mothers?

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,265 views

    What’s the best way to honor Godly mothers? 1. Follow their faith (Luke 1:34-38). 2. Walk in their wisdom (Luke 1:39-40 & John 2:1-11). 3. Stand with the strength of their love (John 19:25). 4. Help them when they hurt (John 19:26-30).

    What’s the Best Way to Honor Godly Mothers? Luke 1:26-45, John 2:1-11, John 19:25-30 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 13, 2012 (Revised from Sermon preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 9, 2010) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Luke 1, thinking about the best way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "What Can God Do With What You Got?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,206 views

    A sermon about giving and tithing.

    Malachi 3:7-10 Mark 12:41-44 “What Can God Do with What You Got?” When I was serving a church in Virginia, one of the members was a struggling addict who was now going to the local community college and working a part time job at a nearby grocery store. Some Sunday mornings he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Great Quake And Tsunami - What To Think - What To Do

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 75 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    We should think something and do something about the terrible devastation in Japan and for the people.

    INTRO. - The whole world shook and not just Japan, this past week, actually on Friday, March 11th, and that certainly wasn’t the end. The end may never come for those who live in Japan and the surrounding areas. I might tell a joke about earthquakes but it wouldn’t be funny. One nationally known ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What About What The Bible Doesn't Say

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,199 views

    what we eat is irrelevant-- but how our actions affect others in the body is not irrelevant.

    In our scriptures this morning, Paul moves now to a heated Corinthian dispute over an issue of doctrine. Should Christians eat meat from animals that have been offered first to pagan deities, and can they take part in a dinner party the host dedicates to a god or goddess? Doesn’t it seem peculiar, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist