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  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Reclaiming The Kingdom

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 13, 2012
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    God used Hezekiah to reclaim the kingdom. We can use him as a model to reclaim our communities and our nation for God.

    Reclaiming The Kingdom 2 Kings 18:1-7 Intro: "Granny" Parker always had trouble with that rooster! Granny was in her mid-70’s. She’d lived all her life on just two farms -- her father’s, and the one she and her husband worked. She had given the two acres our church was built upon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes The Bible Different? Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 12, 2014
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    The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. When God speaks (through His Written Word or through the Living Word) it is different from the words spoken of men.

    What Makes The Bible Different? Hebrews Series 4.12,13 March 19, 2014 * Chester FBC, Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The writer of Hebrews was concerned that his audience see the importance of the Word of God. 1 Most of the words the author wrote in the first four chapters ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is . . . The Word! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 9, 2017
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     | 14,299 views

    A look through the book of Hebrews to better understand who Jesus is.

    Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 4:12-16 July 9, 2017 I’d like to start out simply by reading the passage for today. No cute stories or anything to get us going, because I really believe this passage speaks for itself. In many respects, it does not need an introduction. We’re doing a series on the book ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The False Prophet And The Mark Of The Beast - Esg, Biotechnology, And The Internet Of Things (Iot) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 31, 2022
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    As the world moves closer to the return of Christ, you can be sure that we will also see increased efforts in Satan to implement his grab at world dominance.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship www.mycrossway.org Watch this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/150073 Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. It had two horns like a lamb and it spoke like a dragon. 12 It exercises all the authority of the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Let There Be Light Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2022
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    God is light he brings new light and new life to you. God would like to rebuild your life into a new direction. Surrender to him and see great joy and happiness in this new year.

    Let there be light Genesis 1:1-5 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. In this new year 2023, I bless you with the words of our Triune God which is found in Genesis 1:3, “Let There be Light.” God would like to create a light in your life journey. He would like to bring a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Great Escape - Prison Break! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
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    Jesus set us free to live in freedom! Live as someone who is free and don’t let yourself be taken captive again! You have the choice to live in freedom or to be taken captive by the enemy. It sounds like a simple choice: live in freedom. Far too many

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Prison Break! Galatians 5:1 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: In July 1976, one hundred and three Jewish hostages were taken by terrorists in Entebbe, Uganda. The Jewish nation sent secretly their commandos into Entebbe to free their people. The problem was tremendous; how do they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    10 Turning Points

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 26, 2022
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    Heavenly Strategies, Divine Networking, and Spiritual Direction are all the result of embracing Divine Turning Points. One slight adjustment can bring substantial changes in your life.

    Introduction The message on Solomon’s Porch was a “Turning Point Message.” (The lame man held them while the people ran to them.) Jesus was sent to offer us a “turning point.” We can turn towards Christ and follow Him or continue in sin and follow the ways of the world. Turning Points are Kairos ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Being With God

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,067 views

    In this stand-alone message, an introduction to the new series Love Without Limits, Dave explains the power of simply being present to God.

    Being with God Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 27, 2009 Remember dating when you were a teenager? Yes, let's talk about that horrifically awful time. All the awkwardness, the constant self-analysis, always asking yourself if you're doing okay, saying the right thing, not eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Advent Sunday Sermon

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,906 views

    A sermon for Advent Sunday, also alluding to St. Andrew’s tide and World AIDS day.

    Advent Sunday is a time that can mean so many different things to so many different people. As well as the start of Advent, it’s also the Sunday nearest to 1st December, marked as World AIDS Day, and the Sunday nearest to St. Andrew’s day, a traditional time for thinking about the mission of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Blessed Father

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,113 views

    There is no way to fully describe the impact that Godly fathers can have on their children or on their church

    The Blessed Father Psalm 1:1-6 June 19, 2005 Morning Service Introduction Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers here this morning! How many of you have seen Star Wars III? All of the Star Wars movies center around the life of one main character, Anakin Skywalker. Episode three tells the story ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Thoughts On Church Membership

    Contributed by Bill Towns on May 5, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,584 views

    What is "church membership" all about? What does it mean? "Just who is a member?"

    SERIES: GENERAL TITLE : THOUGHTS ON CHURCH MEMBERSHIP SCRIPTURE: 1 CORINTHIANS 12:12FF INTRODUCTION: Most of us, for the most part, do not like to be alone all the time. We like being a part of something. Whether that is a group activity or being where other people are, we like being a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Patience Pays Off

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 10,145 views

    We are called to live our lives with a bold patience that depends on the power and faithfulness of God

    Patience Pays Off James 5:7-11 June 2, 2002 Introduction I. The young man seeking patience A young man, a Christian, went to an older believer to ask for prayer. "Will you please pray that I may be more patient?" he asked. The aged saint agreed. They knelt together and the man began to pray, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,525 views

    Discusses Paul’s use of love as the yardstick for Christian living, then turns to several congregational issues to ask what the loving response would be.

    Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany (Year C) 1 Corinthians 13, is a popular passage to use for wedding sermons, because of course the topic is love. Brides and grooms have often chosen this lesson because of the beautiful, poetic prose it contains. But Paul did not write this to the Corinthians so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Dressed For Action

    Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,853 views

    Jesus calls us to be ready for his return.A military Officer who goes on to the field of action without his sword is considered not ’properly dressed for action’ so are Christians who venture in to this realm of darkness without having their lamps lit.

    Father William Bausch told a story of a boy who one morning had arrived very early at school and waited patiently at the door. Next to arrive was a lady who was surprised that this youngster had arrived so early. "It’s locked" the pupil said as the teacher tried the door. She began to fumble for ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where Is Thier God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    Let our lives be characterized by the love of Christ so that when those around us ask the question, "Where is their God?" They will see the answer plain and obvious in lives lived full of the costly grace of genuine repentance which leads us to not only

    Where is Their God? Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 Introduction (modified) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the twentieth century pastor and theologian once wrote, “Cheap grace is the preaching of forgiveness without requiring repentance, baptism without obedience, Communion without confession. Cheap grace is grace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church