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    Absalom

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 23, 2020
     | 3,172 views

    When something is too good to be true then be careful! From the life of Absalom, we learn a lot of lessons.

    Absalom 2 Samuel 14:25”…Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised…” When something is too good to be true then be careful! When the offer is too spectacular, opulent and enormous then be cautious, for instance, I got an email stating that I was selected as the ‘best ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Understanding The Principles Of Sowing And Reaping

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 7, 2020
     | 34,681 views

    There is a spiritual principle of reaping what we sow. Understanding this principle should guide what we sow, and how we sow.

    Understanding the Principle of Sowing and Reaping. Study Text: Galatians 6: 7 - 10 Introduction: - The Lord gives principles in Scripture to serve as warnings and as an encouragement. - There is a war in every Christian between the desires of the flesh and the desires of the Spirit. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does It Mean To Follow In His Steps?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jul 21, 2024
     | 893 views

    What does it mean to follow, will we suffer, will we learn anything, and how do we follow?

    What Does It Mean to Follow in His Steps? 1 Peter 2:21-25 (21) Obeying Authority: In 1 Peter 2:11-25, Peter writes that Christians are to submit to those in power. He uncovers God's will for the individuals who are free in Christ: to enthusiastically submit to each human authoritative figure ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And... Let The Word Cut Deep - Hebrews 4:12 (Nlt) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 372 views

    When you open your Bible—the Word of God opens you.

    Go! And... Let the Word cut deep - Hebrews 4:12 (NLT) INTRODUCTION — “THE BOOK THAT READS YOU” If you were to walk into a surgery and see an X-ray machine glowing, you would understand its power: it reveals what the naked eye cannot see. In the same way, when you open your Bible, something far ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Happens On Judgment Day?

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,768 views

    A description of the types of judgments and rewards that we will face.

    What Happens On Judgment Day? This past week I ran across an interesting websight. It’s called the Death Clock. [www.deathclock.com] All you have to do is type in your date of birth, and answer a couple questions like, do you smoke, what’s your height and weight, etc. hit enter and it will give ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surely There Is A God Who Judges On Earth Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,658 views

    WICKED RULERS WILL GET WHAT’S COMING TO THEM = THE WRATH OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: WICKED RULERS WILL GET WHAT’S COMING TO THEM = THE WRATH OF GOD INTRODUCTION: Imprecatory Psalm "Vengeance is mine" saith the Lord Answers the Questions: Is there a God who really judges? Can wicked rulers get away with injustice and lies? Will the righteous ever be rewarded? I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing Tall And Strong

    Contributed by Ben Bannister on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    In this sermon, we discuss Spiritual Growth.

    Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 ETS: Peter writes about spiritual growth. ESS: This sermon informs us about spiritual grwoth. OSS: God’s people will grow spiritually. PQ: What does this passage teach me about spiritual growth. UW: Facts I. God has given us the means to grow spiritually (vv2-4) A. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Victoriously!

    Contributed by Diana Ball on Jan 3, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,579 views

    A reminder of the things we need to focus on if we expect to live a life of victory in Christ.

    PROVERBS 3: 5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." There are four points to living the Christian life in absolute victory. 1. TRUST GOD God is the same yesterday, today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Marriage, God's Love Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,188 views

    A key truth to grasp for enjoying love until death do you part is to understand the love that comes from God is different from the world’s view of love.

    Marriage, God's Love A key truth to grasp for enjoying love until death do you part is to understand the love that comes from God is different from the world’s view of love. The Apostle Paul wrote, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Giver Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 12, 2011
     | 4,178 views

    Having pointed out that God is not the source of anything that is evil, James now proceeds to show that God is the source of everything that is good.

    James 1:17-Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning. Nothing is more tragic than for a person to have a wrong conception of God, for this will effect one’s thinking and who they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Something Good Out Of Something Bad

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 10, 2016
     | 7,170 views

    God is never responsible for evil acts, but he is so wise that he uses evil acts to accomplish his good purposes. God oversees our wicked actions. No sin happens that God does not deliberately allow.

    God can take something evil and use it for his glory. Does that seem strange to you? Well, it is strange, but we must remember that God works in ways that may seem to be strange to us. In the reading we heard from the Book of Judges a few minutes ago, we heard an example of how God takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Who Will Save The Pagans: A Survivor's Tale

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 23, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 3,406 views

    God’s angry at sin. But mercy triumphs over judgment. What a hero!

    Who will save the Pagans: A Survivor’s Tale by Andrew Chan, Pilgrim Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC May 20, 2001 Text: Jonah 3:1-10 (NLT) 3 Then the LORD spoke to Jonah a second time: 2 “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh, and deliver the message of judgment I have given you.” 3 This time ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Law Of Sowing And Reaping Pt. 2

    Contributed by Mark Baker on May 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    In Pt. 2 I want to look at and focus in on reaping. There is much said in God’s Word on this subject.

    In Pt.1 we primarily discussed the law of sowing. We talked about the seed and how God ordained seed to have life in itself from the very beginning starting in the book of Genesis. We also discussed how the whole purpose of the seed was to produce after its own kind. Genesis 1:11 Then God said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Smith avatar

    What Is The Purpose Of The Church? Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,987 views

    Peter issues a call to the entire church to stand together resisting the devil whose desire is to rob your joy.

    ILLUSTRATION: STAYING WARM TOGETHER In what the news called "The Miracle at Quecreek", 9 miners, trapped for three days 240 feet underground in a water-filled mine shaft, decided early on they were either going to live or die as a group. The 55 degree water threatened to kill them slowly by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    How Grace Shapes Character Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,010 views

    God trains his people in godliness through the grace of the gospel of Jesus.

    Scripture Introduction As a parent, I know that when one of my dear children asks why they should do what I tell them to, it is rarely helpful for me to answer, “Because I said so, that’s why!” I did say so, and God commands children to obey their dad, but that answer usually comes out of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed