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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Unity Of The Believers

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018
     | 6,466 views

    What if a church lived like the first church? What would that look like? Can we be such a church today?

    The Unity of the Believers Psalm 133 Acts 4:32-35 1 John 1 and 1 John 2:3-6 Message: Opening Reading: Luke 24:36-49 This past week was for so many of us a week of celebration and affirmation. We belong to those who are called Christians or in a larger context “The Church”. We recognize only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Voice In The Wilderness

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025
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     | 487 views

    After centuries of silence, God sends John in the wilderness to call for repentance and point to Jesus, who will baptize with the Holy Spirit (Mark 1:2–8). The wait is over; respond to the King.

    Have you ever had one of those moments where, as the words are leaving your mouth, you know you're making a terrible mistake? I had one of those back in 2014. I had just started my first "real" job at an advertising agency, and I was so excited that I went straight from work and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Secret Of Satisfaction Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,234 views

    A practical application of the 10th commandment, "You shall not covet," encouraging people to replace the wrong desire for their neighbor’s stuff with the right desire for one’s mate and God’s Word.

    Secret of Satisfaction (Exodus 20:17) If Danny Simpson had known more about guns, he might not have needed to rob a bank. But in 1990, in Ottawa, Canada, this 24-year-old went to jail, and his gun went to a museum. He was arrested for robbing a bank of $6,000 and then sent to jail for six ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ed Wood avatar

    How To Experience Personal Revival

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,732 views

    How can we have personal revival? We can find the answer by looking at the revival in the first century, when the first Christians experienced the filling of the Holy Spirit.

    HOW TO EXPERIENCE PERSONAL REVIVAL Acts 4:31 INTRO: ILLUS: OUR COUNTRY IN PRAYER. Many are unaware that the Declaration of Independence did not come into being until a day of fasting and prayer had been observed. Appointed by the Continental Congress, it was kept by all the colonies on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Triune God Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jun 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,579 views

    For centuries Baptists have believed in the Triune nature of God and they do so NOT b/c it is something they “feel” is the right thing to do but it is something they know Scripture upholds as truth.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: March 10, 2007 Date Preached: March 11, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Doctrines of the Faith Sermon Title: Our Triune God Sermon Text: Matthew 3:16-17 Introduction: The word “Trinity” has caused more controversy within the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift That Keeps On Giving

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,502 views

    Pentecost did not begin with a roomful of disciples in the third decade of the first century; it was made complete through them by the same God who introduced it 1,500 years before.

    (Other passage: 1 Corinthians 12:4-13) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Henry Welles had an idea more than a century ago, an idea we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Wake Up, O Sleeper!

    Contributed by David Hughes on Jul 26, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 15,303 views

    As we look at the events in the Garden of Gethsemane on the eve of Christ’s crucifixion, I ask "Is the twenty-first century Church asleep?" A sermon to stir the church to pray.

    ’WAKE UP, O SLEEPER!’ INTRO: I want to begin this morning with a quote: "At a certain meeting of ministers and church officers, one after another doubted the value of prayer meetings; all confessed that they had a very small attendance, and several acknowledged without the slightest compunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shavuot Sunday

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,219 views

    Today is Pentecost Sunday. It has been faithfully celebrated at Catholic & liturgical (formal/high) churches for centuries but many Protestant/Evangelical congregations do not give it as much as a nod.

    Shavuot Sunday Dr. Mike Fogerson June 27, 2012 Introduction: A You may not know it (or its significance) but today is Pentecost Sunday. 1 It has been faithfully celebrated at Catholic & liturgical (formal/high) churches for centuries but many Protestant/Evangelical congregations do not give it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Mother's Day, Lydia

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on May 7, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 30,692 views

    Women have to wear so many "hats!" Lydia was the same way so many centuries ago, but find out which "hat" she considered to be most important...

    Sermon 050910 Mother’s Day Acts 16:9-15 Happy Mother’s Day! I hope many of you have started the day well, maybe breakfast in bed, or getting to sleep in a little, or maybe just a card or flowers. Mother’s Day is a great day! And it just so happens that we have a great mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    The Humanity And Divinity Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,399 views

    Have you ever wondered why God chose to send Jesus to the earth the way He did? His humanity and divinity have been misunderstood and debated for centuries.

    The Humanity and Divinity of Christ December 20, 2020 • Have you ever wondered why God chose to send Jesus to the earth the way He did? • His humanity and divinity have been misunderstood and debated for centuries. His humanity was only an illusion. Jesus was part God and part human. Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Malachi Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 3, 2022
     | 3,126 views

    A century after the Jews returned to their homeland; many became complacent and less devoted to the Lord. The Lord addressed the Jews' declining commitment to God through the prophet Malachi.

    Malachi This Introduction to the Book of Malachi has five sections: 1. Why study this book? 2. Who wrote this book? 3. When and where was it written? 4. What are some distinctive features of this book? 5. Outline Section 1. Why study this book? A century after the Jews returned to their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Disciplined Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022
     | 1,303 views

    Disciplined prayer is a prayer method that began in the 4th century and is used to quiet the static in our mind, reduce the mental noise and improve the receptivity of our communication with God.

    Tonight we're going to take a look at yet another type of Prayer. This prayer is known as disciplined prayer. I know as we are looking at different types of Prayer you're going to hear a lot of repetition because as I said before, these techniques tend to overlap each other. But think of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Chilling Day Of Giving

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 11, 2019
     | 5,239 views

    When Ananias and Sapphira hatched the plot to deceive the apostles and the church they never suspected that their infamous deed would be retold over the centuries to follow. May it be a lesson to us all.

    A Chilling Day of Giving Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … John 14:23-24 “Jesus said, ‘If anyone loves Me, he will obey My teaching. My Father will love him, and We will come to him and make our home with him. “He who does not love Me will not obey My teaching. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    For Yours Is The Kingdom, The Power, And The Glory. Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 20, 2021
     | 2,431 views

    This doxology was not found in earlier manuscripts but was most likely added later during the second century. Many people believe it came from David’s prayer in 1 Chronicles.

    Praying with Jesus For yours is the kingdom, the power, and the glory. May 23, 2021 Matthew 6:9-13 NIV "This, then, is how you should pray: "'Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Demands Courage Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,193 views

    We’re going to looking inside a first-century Roman courtroom. And as I love a good legal drama as much as anyone, I’m eager to tell the story

    You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. I’m preaching on selected Scriptures throughout the forty days as you listen. As with last week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist