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  • J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. avatar

    From Redneck To Riches

    Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on May 19, 2006
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     | 4,147 views

    This sermon describes our need to assess our earthly possessions from a heavenly perspective.

    “From Redneck to Riches” Sermon on Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52 Pentecost +10-Year A July 24, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. “The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.” I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but read this passage from Matthew’s gospel and not think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    "What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010
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    By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

    “What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living A Life Of Grace Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,355 views

    God’s grace finds expression in the way we treat both people and possessions.

    Living a Life of Grace Acts 4:32-37 32All the believers were one in heart and mind. No one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they shared everything they had. 33 With great power the apostles continued to testify to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and much grace was upon them ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stewardship Of Treasure Series

    Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,740 views

    How do we handle our possessions? Do we honor God or self?

    Malachi 3.6-12 “Stewardship of Treasure” 1. I was listening to a report recently about black Friday. About how companies like Circuit City and Best Buy are going to try to bring consumers in to buy big ticket items like digital television sets by marking them down and also by giving away ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    The Wondrous Grace Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 27, 2012
     | 4,163 views

    The prophets of old and even the angels of heaven sought eagerly to see what we possess.

    We have learned some great news in just the first nine verses of 1 Peter. What have we learn? We are God’s elect for whom all three persons of the godhead have actively worked for our salvation. We have been born again into a living hope of an inheritance of eternal life that we cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    No Excuse On The Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 22, 2021
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    God is going to use the same standard of the knowledge of Him we possess to judge us.

    SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS Reference NO: 007 Romans 2:12, NLT: "When the Gentiles sin, they will be destroyed, even though they never had God's written law. And the Jews, who do have God's law, will be judged by that law when they fail to obey it." NO EXCUSE ON THE JUDGMENT ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Drawing Near To God In Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 10, 2025
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    In times of trouble, the safest place is not in the arms of people or in the security of possessions—it is in the presence of the Almighty.

    DRAWING NEAR TO GOD IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 Supporting Texts: James 4:8, Psalm 34:17-19, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Chronicles 20:1-12 INTRODUCTION: Times of trouble are inevitable in life. Whether in form of sickness, financial crisis, persecution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Getting Your 2nd Wind - Which Way Will You Run? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 66 ratings
     | 10,158 views

    The demoniac RAN to Jesus... but could he worship Him? Could a man so defiled and controled by demonic possession truly worship?

    OPEN: In our office file cabinet there is a chunk of cement. It’s not very large. It’s painted on one side with what appears to be approximately 3 or 4 colors of spray paint. For all intents and purposes it looks like a piece of rubble. And that’s what it is – it is rubble from what was once the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! Demons Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 13, 2013
     | 7,252 views

    The Lordship and Deity of Jesus are demonstrated in curing the Demon-possessed, as well as the promise of future judgment upon devils and deniers of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    “Go! Demons!” Matthew 8:28-34 We continue to look at the miracles and ministry of Jesus according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Power Encounters Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,291 views

    A response is expected when Jesus is encountered.

    Power Encounters Mark 1:21-28 Rev. Brian Bill October 3-4, 2015 A recent article in the New York Times entitled, “Googling for God,” begins this way: “It has been a bad decade for God, at least so far.” Google searches for churches are down 15 percent over the last five ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    12th Sunday After Pentecost

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Sep 1, 2014
     | 5,449 views

    A rich young man approaches Jesus and asks Him what more must he do to achieve everlasting life. He has kept all the commandments that Jesus mentioned but felt that he needed to do something more. Jesus tells him to sell all he has and follow Him.

    In our Gospel reading this morning we find a rich young man talking to Jesus about a very important matter. This young man is deeply concerned about eternity and wants to know what he must do achieve everlasting life. But when Jesus offers him with some very good advice, the man isn’t ready ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael TKACHUK avatar

    Jesus Encounter With A Canaanite Woman

    Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,668 views

    A Canaanite woman approaches Jesus pleading with Him to heal her daughter who was possessed by a demon.

    Have you noticed how some people just keep going and going like that energizer bunny even when they seem to be fighting a lost cause? Take Rob Ford for example. In his first public appearance since being hospitalized, Toronto Mayor Rob Ford vowed to supporters to 'beat cancer' the same way he says ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Benjamin Hill avatar

    Mark 5:1-20 "Delivered To Serve" Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,187 views

    Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

    Mark 5:1-20 "Delivered to Serve" Illustrate: "You Can't get out of here!"- man cutting through cemetary at night- falls in open grave- struggles to get out, but then gives up & sits down to wait for morning. 2nd man falls in- struggles to get out - 1st man in the corner in darkness isn't seen. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    Freedom From Terror

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2021
     | 3,028 views

    We read of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5:1-20 and the "Legion" of evil spirits that had tormented him until he was freed and redeemed by the Lord Jesus Christ. One can only imagine the impact of his powerful testimony.

    A couple of years ago, I teamed up with a brother in Christ to rewrite a small book he put together that covered the occult, demonic activity, the rise of satanic worship, and an example in Scripture of what he referred to as a "zombie". His definition was based on passages in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Sheek avatar

    Leave The Mountain

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Apr 9, 2018
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     | 16,089 views

    Israel had been at Mr Sinai for a year, building the tabernacle, training an army, and learning God's instructions (Torah). The God told Moses, "you have been at this mountain long enough". It was time to move on and accomplish God's plan for Israel.

    Our Torah Portion today is the beginning of the book titled Deuteronomy. It comes from the Septuagint (the Greek translation of the Old Testament) and means “second law” or “repetition of the law. We know that when people say law, the actual Hebrew word Torah means instruction. God gave us His ...read more

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