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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Who Will Build Whose House?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 16, 2023
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     | 1,736 views

    Solomon would build the LORD’s house, and the LORD would build the “house” (dynasty) of David.

    WHO WILL BUILD WHOSE HOUSE? 2 Samuel 7:1-11, 2 Samuel 7:16. 2 SAMUEL 7:1-4. There is a subtle difference between a good idea and God’s will. God’s purposes will never fail, but amongst men an idea is often marred by mixed motives. For example, Israel’s reason for wanting a king was that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Private Relations Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,589 views

    God gives us what we value most. If it’s public recognition, we get it. We get God’s approval only if that is what we value.

    Our culture admires publicity. People are famous just for being famous. We grow up watching people who command the public eye; we call them stars. They are the people with money, fame, position, power and recognition. They are held up by the media as larger than life, people to be envied. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Wonderous Weapon Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 5, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 12,442 views

    Fourth in a series on spiritual warfare. This message explores the mighty weapon of worship. Incorporates music interwoven to apply the message points.

    We have reached week four in our series “Operation Enduring Freedom.” We are learning that freedom starts with the name of Jesus on our lips. It is completed with the nature of Jesus in our hearts. Let’s say that together – Freedom starts with the name of Jesus on our lips. It is completed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Spiritual Sight And Insight Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,610 views

    I want to encourage you to pray that God will give you Spiritual Insight.

    Spiritual Sight and Insight Introduction: As we continue in our series on Visionary View this evening, I want to encourage you to pray that God will give you Spiritual Insight. As the focal point of the sermon, in Psalm 119:18 the Psalmist writes: "Open my eyes to see the wonderful truths ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Straining 'till The End

    Contributed by Dan Bentz on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 9,230 views

    Sometimes we give up to easily. Paul provides a great example of what every Christian should be doing - Straining ’till the End!

    Straining ‘till the End Philippians 3:12 - 14 Introduction – I read that it took Winston Churchill three years to get through the eighth grade because he had trouble learning English. In kind of an ironic twist, years later in the midst of World War II Oxford University asked then Prime Minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Something About It Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    We see something that needs to be done. We can either walk away, point it out to someone else, or do something about it.

    Do something about it! Neh. 2:11ff When I was in High School, I had a love for classical music and for Broadway musicals. 1812 Overture was one of my favorites, as well as Handel’s “Messiah” especially the Halleluiah Chorus. If you notice each piece has three parts, which are often played ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Advancement Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,300 views

    THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

    BIG IDEA: THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL CAN ACTUALLY BENEFIT FROM DIFFICULT PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES: - BY SHOWING UNBELIEVERS THE REALITY OF OUR RELATIONSHIP TO CHRIST; - BY SHOWING BELIEVERS OUR EXAMPLE OF JOY AND FAITHFULNESS (WHICH GIVES THEM COURAGE TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL) INTRODUCTION: What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "You Have Purpose" Series

    Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,735 views

    Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

    God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You Have a Purpose… I want to begin today’s message with a passage from Psalm 8, to give us some perspective: Psalm 8:3-9 (NLT) When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—4 what are mere mortals that ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How Good Is The Care We Give To Others? Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 8, 2016
     | 11,014 views

    The Good Samaritan sets the standard for caring.

    Text: Luke 10:30-37 Title: How good is the care we give to others? This month we are going to elaborate on promoting a culture of caring for others in the church. The Bible has a lot to say about caring for each other so let’s begin by looking today at the parable of the Good Samaritan. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Raiders Of The Lost Ark

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jul 20, 2001
    based on 186 ratings
     | 16,638 views

    This message uses the experiences of David bringing back the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem in comparison to the Church bringing back the Power of God into Action today.

    Scripture: 2 Samuel 6: 1 - 23 Title: “The Raiders of the Lost Ark” Introduction: For 100 long years the Ark of the Covenant had been separated from the tabernacle and other places of worship. After its capture by the Philistines at Aphek (1 Sam. 4:11) it remained in Philistia for seven months, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bringing Back The Ark

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,787 views

    BRINGING BACK THE ARK

    2ND SAMUEL 6:1-11 BRINGING BACK THE ARK #1- The Testimony of God's Witness GOD WILL ALWAYS FIND PEOPLE WILLING TO DO THE RIGHT THING. 6:1-2 Again, David gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Stumbling Blocks Series

    Contributed by Charl Swart on Mar 14, 2016
     | 11,985 views

    We are all faced with stumbling blocks in our lives. But mnay times these stumbling blocks is placed in our way by ourselves. We are our own worst enemy. These stumbling blocks starts in our minds / hearts and we need to identify them and cast them away.

    INTRODUCTION We are busy with a sermon series on The Sermon on the Mount. In previous weeks we looked at where Jesus said that He did not come to abolish the law but to fulfill it. And he said that our righteousness should be more than that of the Pharisees & Scribes. So last week we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From The Pandemic

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Apr 22, 2020
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     | 12,364 views

    Two extremes to the Reactions to this pandemic teach something about another older epidemic

    INTRODUCTION: A. During this epidemic 1. I have been noticing something about people Sort of a lesson in human nature The Pandemic reveals Two kinds of people Two extremes #1 extreme those go to store - hoard up all the bottled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 12, 2022
     | 2,268 views

    Notice, this verse starts off with the word, “Beware.” Any time we see the word “Beware” we need to pay attention!

    Illus: If you are an insurance salesman and you drive up to a home that has a large sign on the gate of the fence that says, “Beware of bad dog”, you can not blame the owner if this vicious dog tries to eat your leg off before you get to the car. Life is filled with many things to BEWARE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023
     | 2,431 views

    Discernment develops in a climate of humility. Suspicion thrives in pride. If your church is filled with pride, competition, and a religious spirit, it will also be filled with suspicion.

    But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. ( Hebrews 5:14) Brethren, we are dealing with a crafty enemy who always desires to keep on fighting the wrong battles. He is so cunning that if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal