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  • Daniel Becker avatar

    Idols For Destruction

    Contributed by Daniel Becker on Sep 15, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,121 views

    President Bush’s Bible Reading for Sept 11 A mosiac of selections from various daily devotionals for Sept 11, 2001

    Idols for Destruction “So each of the people likewise cut down his own bough and followed Abimelech, put them against the stronghold, and set the stronghold on fire above them, so that all the people of the tower of Shechem died, about a thousand men and women.” Judges 9:49 “The tower of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Is Church Important?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 28, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,410 views

    Many life’s were changed and touched.This message with alot of prayer is almost better read with power word for word!

    Is Church Important? Text: Hebrews 4:8-13 8 For if Joshua had given them rest, then He would not afterward have spoken of another day. 9 There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 10 For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Announces His Mission, From Which We Can Announce Our Own.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 25, 2016
     | 8,294 views

    This is a subtle sermon to motivate and thank the congregation, based on why Jesus chose his own readings in the temple; and how the church can gain from that announcement?

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 24th January 2016; St Oswalds is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 Psalm 19 “Please be seated, and join me ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Assurance Of Living Under God's Covenant Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,985 views

    we will read of a new level of revelation that came to Abram about the nature and purposes of God’s works. He gained a deeper understanding of his covenant relationship with God and from that understanding, moved into a deeper obedience that was sustained

    Beginnings # 5 Once again, we turn to the book of Beginnings, the book of Genesis, as we continue in this series about foundations that undergird our understanding of this world and our God. Today’s subject matter is both comforting and complex! Our text comes from the 17th chapter of Genesis. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why The Law? Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,642 views

    The first message in a series on Leviticus is an introduction to what we will study for the next five weeks. Paul explains the purpose of the Law in Gal. 3:24 where the law is called a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.

    Leviticus Series #1 Why the LAW? Galatians 3:24 CHCC: June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently I looked back over my records of all the sermons I’ve preached at Castle Hills Christian Church and realized that over the past 25 years, I’ve preached from all the books of the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why? Why Would God Allow It To Happen? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    Why? Why would a loving God allow this to happen, we have choices to make either we remain where we are lost in the past, or fearful of the future. But there may be another way there may be another choice...one of serving God...

    Prior to reading this sermon it is worth noting that a gentleman by the name of Ken Ring (the moon man) is forecasting an earthquake for Christchurch of around 8 on the Richter scale two days either side of the 20th of March, though he has already amended this prediction it has put a huge weight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Putting Your Trust In God

    Contributed by Tony Lewis on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 288 ratings
     | 54,315 views

    This sermon is about the necessity of trusting in God and 4 reason’s why you should. 1.He’s Conscious 2.He’s Concerned 3.He’s Consistent 4.He’s Capable

    Intro: One of the most difficult things to do in this present dispensation is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on Him and to trust Him. But at times it isn’t the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Whom Shall We Go Series

    Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 28,108 views

    In the midst of the journey of life there comes times we are distressed and don't know how to handle the difficult situations of life. But thanks be to God there is one we can go too and know He knows the way through life's difficult times.

    John 6:66-71 TO WHOM SHALL WE GO Jesus began his ministry in Judea. His success there seemed to be all that could be desired. However it soon became apparent that the crowds that followed Him misunderstood or willfully ignored His purpose. It seemed they followed Him chiefly for material things. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A God's-Eye View Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 31, 2016
     | 5,768 views

    Paul helps us treasure the Bible as we should.

    For years it sat on a farmhouse wall gathering dust. And when Fiona McLaren redecorated, she didn’t even take the time to cover the apparently worthless painting in a protective sheet, so it got flecked with specks of house paint. However, in an astounding twist, it has emerged that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why You Should Fast Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
     | 3,057 views

    God has designed your growth to happen through spiritual disciples such as Bible study, prayer & fasting, and attending worship regularly.

    Many of you love to measure your progress. You can measure your progress in so many areas of your life. Tools are available to measure your Body Mass Index where you assess your body fat. You can measure your carbon footprint so to know your impact upon the climate. Athletes will measure the size ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Teamwork?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 34,220 views

    A key to unlocking the door of revival at Christian Hills is teamwork and when the team players understand the following statement then we will have another key to unlocking revival.

    Why Does God want Teamwork? Recognition of new members at Christian Hills Church during Praise and Worship. Opening video Illustration: Teamwork “The Blue Angels” Illustration: Movie Clip on Teamwork – From “Remember the Titans.” Movie is focused on bringing together different cultures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do We Glorify God

    Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,819 views

    A sermon on why we are to glorify God and not ourselves.

    Do We Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31 Prayer Introduction Have you noticed that in our society today people are so pre-occupied with self-glorification? Too many times people want glory just for themselves. Sometimes football players score a touchdown and do a dance wanting everyone to applaud them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are One - Part 1

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on May 30, 2012
     | 5,606 views

    Why can't we get along?

    The Israelites are about to enter the land of Canaan, the promised land. Eventually, each tribe will be given a portion of the land for their home. The day is coming when they will no longer travel as a nation with the very presence of God on display in the cloud by day and the fire by night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Steve Meenho Kang avatar

    We Are Not In Control Series

    Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 30, 2021
     | 6,786 views

    The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

    We are not in Control! Squid Game Part 4 James 4:13-17 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part four of the sermon series, “Squid Game.” During the last three weeks, we examined some lessons that we can learn from the drama, “Squid Game.” Today, as we finish this series, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If We Are Not For God Then, We Are Against Him.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 1, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,990 views

    My heart was blessed this week when I read about the young man in Pickens S.C who not only stood up for the Lord but, he did it in front of his classmates, teachers, family and his home town that is under attack by some who want to take prayer out

    If we are not for God then, we are against Him. Psalm 94:16 Who will rise up for me against the evildoers? or who will stand up for me against the workers of iniquity? We live in a day when it seems evil and those that are against God seem to be winners. Every time you turn on the news or open the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist