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  • Charles Donley avatar

    The Coming Ages Series

    Contributed by Charles Donley on Dec 29, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,749 views

    We have a heritage granted to us by the Father when He adopted us as sons and daughters through Jesus. Now it is our responsibilty to continue that heritage.

    The Coming Ages Ephesians 2:4-11 As dads, we often say that we are doing things now for the good they will bring in the future. If you turn your young one over your knee, you say “I’m doing this for your own good”. When we teach our kids to save, we want them to be good stewards of what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mercy Lost!

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
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    Warning each person that the mercy of God can be taken away.

    PP0603 DATE MERCY LOST! 2 Sam 7:12-16. 2Sa 7:12 And when thy days be fulfilled, and thou shalt sleep with thy fathers, I will set up thy seed after thee, which shall proceed out of thy bowels, and I will establish his kingdom. 13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Why Have You Forsaken Me?" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 11,294 views

    A sermon on the fourth saying of our Savior from the cross.

    The anguish of our Savior on Calvary was foretold by David in Psalm 22. While I would encourage you to read the entire Psalm, I want to just share with you the first 8 verses. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? O my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,782 views

    Part one six on marriage and family

    …let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Bill Butsko avatar

    Touched By The Spirit

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 28, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
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    This message will explain the background and meaning of Pentecost.

    Text: “When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place” (Acts 2:1). Pentecost is one of the annual Jewish festivals and is held in Jerusalem. This is one of the three annual festivals or celebrations that all Jewish men were required to attend. The three festivals were: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 35,129 views

    Discusses the Shield of Faith

    Faith Part 3: The Shield Of Faith Scripture: Ephesians 6:16 Introduction “In addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:16 In my previous messages on faith, I told you what faith was as Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Afraid Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 19, 2020
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     | 10,355 views

    The best way to overcome fear is too N.I.P. our fears, any fears... in the bud.

    Don’t Be Afraid OKAY – for the next few minutes I want to talk to you about something… and I am going to go out on a limb and say, it’s something that everyone in this room has experienced before. And maybe even more so as the coronavirus continues to dominate our national conversation... In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Great Commission And Mission Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 16, 2020
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     | 8,383 views

    The great commission in Mathew 28:18-20 gives three features. It also reminds us of the new power of the disciples, through which they had new perspectives in their lives and led them to establish Church through new presentations. Ends with the accountability of Trainer and trainee.

    Text: Matthew 28:18-20 Theme: Great Commission Introduction: Commission and commissioner are very familiar words to our modern society. Two thousand and twenty years ago, Jesus Christ has shared this power with his disciples and gave them order, it was a mandate for followers of Christ. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Is The Prince Of Peace

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 12, 2022
     | 7,082 views

    Isaiah 59:8 states, The way of peace they do not know; there is no justice in their paths. (NIV) These words could be said about Bethlehem in the time of Jesus. And about our world today. Yet into this world has come the One described in Isaiah 9:6, the Prince of Peace.

    Alba 1-2-2022 PRINCE OF PEACE Isaiah 9:6 We live in a world that is unable to stay at peace. We hope for it every new year. But every year disappoints, fulfilling our Lord's words that there will always be wars and rumors of war. Yet, there was in history a moment when the promise of peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Help From The Hills Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,697 views

    There's an old saying "You get what you look for." What does Psalm 121 say God's people looked for, and what difference can that make in our lives as Christians?

    OPEN: They are called the “Songs of Ascent”. There’s 14 of them from Psalms 120 thru 134. At least 3 times each year, the Israelites would make their way to City of David… to worship God - the feast of Passover; the feast Pentecost; and the Feast of the Tabernacles. And as they made their way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Francis Camacho avatar

    Life Is Tough, Pray Hard!

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,275 views

    Based on the prayer of Jabez, though life was tough, he was able to rise above the pain of his life. Here are the 4 aspects of his prayer.

    Life is tough, pray hard! The Prayer of Jabez Citation: The Prayer of Jabez by Bruce Wilkinson 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 9 Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez saying “I gave birth to him in pain.” 10 Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burnt Bacon

    Contributed by James Stone, Sr on Dec 14, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,160 views

    The need today of taking care of your walk with God

    “And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Mark Mitchell avatar

    Benefits Of Being Thankful

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015
     | 8,543 views

    What are the benefits of being thankful?

    I. Being thankful to God will help guide you in right and wrong. (v.17) - (V.23) making a decision on taking a job - (vs.4:1,2) masters giving what is just and equal - (Rom 1:21 Because knowing God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful. But they became vain in their reasonings, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "Work It Out To Shine Brilliantly" Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Oct 14, 2015
     | 5,835 views

    God calls us to shine brilliantly for Jesus in a crooked and perverse world! He gave to us His example and His Holy Spirit. May we shine brilliantly for Christ!

    Cornerstone Church October 11, 2015 “Work it Out to Shine Brilliantly” Philippians 2:12-18 A man dreamed of joining a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Welch avatar

    Let There Be Light Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    Message 16 from John's gospel exploring the claim of Jesus to be the light of the world.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Let There Be Light” Overview of the passage Again therefore Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life." John 8:12 Response of the Jews You are tooting your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance