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  • Dr. David Hallum avatar

    Do Not Marvel If The World Hates You Series

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019
     | 3,007 views

    Do Not Marvel if the World Hates You

    I. John And The Beginning A. John And The Beginning Of In His Gospel 1. The word in the beginning 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. —John 1.1-2 2. The beginning of the Word’s Ministry This beginning of signs Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In View Of God’s Mercy Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2014
    based on 75 ratings
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    In view of the fact that God is rich in mercy what should we do? 1- Become a living sacrifice 2- Don’t give in to the world 3- Change our thinking

    INTRO.- ILL.- After Lee’s surrender, Lincoln spoke to a large crowd from the balcony of the White House. He told them about the policy he had in mind for the South. At the end of his speech, Senator Harlan asked, “What shall we do with the rebels?” The vindictive crowd ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is Satan Are The Devil

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 19, 2018
     | 2,941 views

    Satan is real today working in places we don't know.

    WHO IS SATAN ARE THE DEVIL Satan is not a little guy in red sitting on your shoulder trying to get us to sin. He has power to temp us and turn us on the wrong path. The truth is he was and Angel of the Lord. Revelations 12: 7 And there was war in heaven: Michael ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "take Courage"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 17, 2022
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     | 6,941 views

    A sermon which compares and contrasts what the world offers and what Jesus offers.

    “Have Courage” John 14:23-29 Since the beginning of time, humanity has craved peace! Peace of mind, peace of heart, peace among the nations. And this is what Jesus is offering as He speaks to His disciples in our Gospel Lesson for this morning. The odd thing about peace is this: we are ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Live As Children Of Light

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 27, 2023
     | 2,431 views

    Light is just as necessary in our spiritual life as it is in our physical life. In the spiritual realm, darkness means whatever is contrary to the God.

    Paul started the chapter saying that the goal of the Christian life is perfect imitation of God. Paul is exhorting the believers in Jesus Christ to "Live as children of light." (Ephesians 5:8) because God is light. The apostle John said that one day, “we shall be like him, because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 8, 2020
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     | 15,814 views

    A series on the I AM statements of Jesus and what they mean for us.

    The Light of the World May 10, 2020 John 8:12 Let’s start off with a little quiz - - Q: How many mystery writers does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: Two, one to screw it almost all the way in and the other to give it a surprising twist at the end. Q: How long does it take for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Reid avatar

    The Real Reason For The Season Series

    Contributed by John Reid on Dec 12, 2022
     | 1,425 views

    There are major differences when it comes to the church and the world celebrating Christmas

    CHRISTMAS vs The World & The Church For the World, Christmas is about Santa Claus. But for the Church, It’s about Jesus Christ. For the World, Christmas is about Charles Dicken’s Caricature: Ebenezer Scrooge. But for the Church, It’s about God the Father sending His Beloved Son: Immanuel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Our Faith Is On A Collision Course With The World Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Apr 9, 2021
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     | 5,445 views

    Jesus is telling you and me that as we approach the time of His return, there will be things on a collision course with our faith, and we better maneuver to avoid the collision.

    Introduction For the past several weeks, we have been looking at how we are to prepare for the end times considering two men, Enoch and Noah, and how they prepared for the end in their day by a great flood. We, who live on this side of the cross, are preparing for the second end time which will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Led By The Word Or Led By The World

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 28, 2021
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     | 2,905 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to make today’s Christian think about some of the things we are facing in our society as Christians. Christian people should be “thinking” people when it comes to the issues we face in our society.

    For example, as Christians: • We can not allow others to do our thinking for us when it comes to deciding what is RIGHT and what is WRONG. • We can not just ignore these issues we face and hope they will go away. Through the ages of time, God’s people have had to face difficult situations in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warnings Against Worldliness

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 22, 2024
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    Series in I John

    Title: “A Warning Against Worldliness” Script: I John 2:15-17 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 6-23-24 Intro: “A man bought a new hunting dog. Eager to see how he would perform, he took him out to track a bear. No sooner had they gotten into the woods than the dog picked up the trail. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Appreciate The Sovereign Light

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 1, 2024
     | 724 views

    Even the artificial light we truly appreciate. We do not want to have brownouts. If physical lights have an appeal to us, how about the “Light of the world” referring to Jesus? Do we really appreciate Him?

    “As he passed by, he saw a man blind from birth. And his disciples asked him, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?" Jesus answered, "It was not that this man sinned, or his parents, but that the works of God might be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Live In The Light Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,815 views

    This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

    Series: Be Genuine [#2] LIVE IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-7 Introduction: Every time I talk about light and darkness, I have an automatic go to example in Tharon. With his being blind, I can tell you numerous stories; but over the last few days I have thought of something different. I enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    Jesus The Conqueror

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 30, 2024
     | 980 views

    The text shares it is Faith that conquers the world.

    Jesus the Conqueror 1 John 5:1-6 NRSV 1 John 5:1-6 New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition Faith Conquers the World 5 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the parent loves the child. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What A Glorious Light!

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 6, 2025
     | 458 views

    Knowing that Christ is the Light of the world -- the Glorious Light, what shall we do?

    “’Now is my soul troubled. And what shall I say? “Father, save me from this hour”? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.’ Then a voice came from heaven: ‘I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.’ The crowd that stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Aware Of The Currency We Are Trading! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,187 views

    To explore the concept of recognizing the true value of spiritual currency over worldly currency and how to apply this understanding in our daily lives.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to unpack a thought-provoking passage from the book of Matthew. We're going to delve into the idea of Recognizing the Currency We Trade, Engaging in God's Economy, and Transforming the World's Currency. In our daily lives, we often find ourselves ...read more

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