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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Knowing The Word; Believe The Word

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 22, 2024
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    This message is presented as a "Bible Study" and examines the woman's encounter with the serpent in Genesis 3. The message highlights how Satan operates in our lives today.

    Tonight, we’re going to have a Bible study. As we look at the passage we’re going to study, I will ask questions, not for you to answer, but to show you how I use questions to study and meditate on scripture. It is something that I learned many, many years ago. This is one of the ways that enables ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speak Lord, I'm Listening PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
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     | 961 views

    Encourages us to listen and respond to God's voice, aligning our lives with His will.

    Good morning, dear friends. I hope this day finds you well and your hearts open to the divine wisdom that is about to unfold. There's a palpable energy in the air today, a sense of expectancy, a feeling that we are on the cusp of something extraordinary. We find ourselves today standing on the ...read more

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    Every Careless Word

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 22,265 views

    We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

    Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Need A Pusher

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008
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     | 8,113 views

    5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

    “5” Part 4 – You Need A Pusher Perhaps it was a coach early on in your life. It might have been a math teacher. It could have been a parent or a friend with whom you had a healthy rivalry. We have all had someone in our past that would push us! That is a normal part of our childhood ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Changing The World By The Word

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2018
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    “Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you”. (Isaiah 35:4)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “changing the world by the word”. The most widely read book in the world is the Word of God and it is estimated that over 3.9 billion copies have been printed in the last fifty years. The life of the late Billy Graham is a testimony of how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Shall Be Next To You Series

    Contributed by Todd Sommer on Jul 8, 2019
     | 5,274 views

    Sermon about being encouraging rather than discouraged. You can see the whole sermon at https://faithandvictory.com/next/

    *Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every Careless Word

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
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     | 1,950 views

    We need to be careful what we say because God will judge us by the things we say.

    Every Careless Word Matthew 12:36-37 "But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned." In short: we need to be careful what we say because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Appreciating God's Word

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007
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     | 7,000 views

    When Ezra read the scriptures to the Hebrew people who had not heard it for over 80 years, it changed their lives.

    Scripture: Nehemiah 8: 1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Intro: How many have flown somewhere before? Well, when you get on the plane the attendants go over with you the safety information. I remember the first time I ever flew, I paid close attention to these instructions. I read every word of the booklet in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus' Word To Us In Light Of The Attack On America

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 13, 2001
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     | 3,193 views

    Jesus Christ offers encouragement in this verse to all believers in times of crisis.

    Intro: The attack on America by terrorists has cause a heightened degree of uncertainty and anxiety throughout our world. During such times, we are to turn to the One Source for hope: Jesus Christ our Lord. In our text, Jesus speaks to our fears, uncertainties, and anxieties....Let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance: The Forgotten Word In Posititve Preaching

    Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Feb 5, 2008
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    Repentance: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey encourages pastors to preach the whole counsel of God.

    <B>REPENTANCE: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching</B> Acts 17:30-31 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “Repentance has been called the forgotten word in positive preaching. Dr. Don M. Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church, [Vancleave], Mississippi, has written a helpful book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas: Let It Be According To Your Word PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 601 views

    This sermon encourages us to emulate Mary's humble obedience to God, trust in His blessings, and openness to His divine promises.

    Greetings, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, let's take a moment to appreciate the grace and love that binds us together. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a ...read more

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    The Reject Who Became The Ruler

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 21, 2013
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    What the word of God teaches us about this man should serve as an encouragement to every person in this room.

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church October 6th, 2013 Judges 11:1-11 THE REJECT WHO BECAME THE RULER Intro: Judges can be very depressing • Chronicles/years/Israel between/Joshua/Saul first king • Book is a scene of lawlessness. • Describe the cycle. Spiritual climate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #5 Attraction, Not Promotion Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 14, 2020
     | 2,675 views

    Christianity represents God’s truth and becomes most appealing when our words and deeds match.

    Today we complete our study of the book of Colossians. Paul wrote this letter and three others (Ephesians, Philippians and Philemon) while in prison awaiting trial. Paul is the consummate leader. He is always trying to spread the gospel even while battling outside forces. In Paul’s writing of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good Words For Bad Days Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 84 ratings
     | 19,673 views

    Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard. But our text has some encouraging good words, particularly right now. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Good Words for Bad Days II Thessalonians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/BadDays.html Bad words may be the first to come to mind when times are hard and things come crashing down on you. But our text has some encouragingly good words God wants to remind us of, particularly right now. Have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Is With You Always

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,428 views

    Do you ever feel lonely, depressed, abandoned? Jesus has three special words of encouragement for you - words that will give you comfort and purpose, especially in times when you don’t feel like going on.

    We can’t even begin to imagine what waking up on that Sunday morning after the crucifixion was like for Mary Magdalene and Mary, Jesus’ mother. All of the turmoil of the trials, the terror of the cross, then the terrible waiting, while it all sunk in over the Sabbath. We have a name for it now – ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel