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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Pentecost - The Church Is Born!

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020
     | 2,900 views

    What a day!!! In all of the history of humanity there was never a more important few weeks than the time that passed between the suffering of Jesus on our behalf and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. It is almost too great an event to tell as it cannot be given the justice it deserves!

    Pentecost - The Church Is Born! Today we will be reading from Acts 2:1-13 Last Sunday we took a look at a combination of Jesus’ ascension into Heaven and the Holy Spirit being given to all of humanity on the Day of Pentecost. In doing so we contrasted the work of God in the Old Testament and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Giving: God's Way: Biggest Myth About Giving

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jun 29, 2015
     | 5,678 views

    Prosperity Gospel has degraded Christian Giving into a Barter system. Let us look at one of the biggest myths about giving. "

    Giving, God’s way: Myths about Giving 1Samuel 15:1-23 Let me start with some simple statistics. A Gallop Poll of Church Members reported that 17% say that they tithe-- but only 3% actually do. 40% will give nothing in a year. Tithers make up only 10-25 percent of a normal congregation. Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Pattern For All Churches

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 5,045 views

    There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church

    MAR 24 2013PM God’s Pattern for All Churches Acts 11: 19-30 READ PASSAGE There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church. The church was founded under God’s sovereignty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church For The Churched

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,345 views

    Who is the church for? Believers or unbelievers? Or to use more contemporary terms - churched or unchurched. Listen today as Pastor Steve addresses who is the church in the midst of the seeker-sensitive movement.

    Recently I was invited to attend a church planters conference in Lake Yale. At that conference I was exposed to various teaching and methods for reaching the unchurched. As I sat there and listened and took notes, I couldn’t help to think how we have somehow missed it when it comes to the purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Church Still Works

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,200 views

    September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). I truly believe Lighthouse Baptist Church is a church that will stand the test of time – and here’s why…

    September 26, 2010, will mark a very important day in the short history of our church. It is a “12-stone memorial” type of day (see Joshua 4). Not only are we closing out a series of messages about the church, but we will be putting our faith, hope, and love into action by signing the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Come Again!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 24, 2022
     | 2,026 views

    General Douglas MacArthur went down in American History as one of the greatest Generals this country has ever had.

    When President Roosevelt ordered him to leave the Philippines and go to Australia, he spoke these words that went down in the history books, “I shall return.” In 1945 President Roosevelt sent him back. A year later, the Japanese surrendered to him and ended the war. But MacArthur is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Covenant Relationship With Us As Children Of Abraham Series

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jan 28, 2009
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     | 8,051 views

    President Obama has a place and context in history, as do Christian believers whose time has come in the providence of God.

    INTRO This week a historic event took place in the USA. An estimated 40 million people worldwide tuned in to watch the inauguration of Senator Barack Obama as President of the USA. Significant contributions were made to the ceremony including from Rick Warren (Pastor of the Saddleback Community ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012
     | 2,742 views

    There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

    St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Persecution--Coming To A Church Near You? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 14, 2021
     | 1,468 views

    We have two challenges: to make faith in Our Lord known and to so act that Americans turn back to Christ and the Church and repent and are healed. And at the foundation of that effort, we must pray, pray, pray.

    Feast of St Agnes 2021 Saint Agnes was martyred in the persecution of Diocletian, right about the year of our Lord 303. Now we in the United States tend to think in terms of four to eight years, the length of a presidential administration. But just imagine what life was like in the last half of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The 1859 Ulster (N. Ireland) Revival

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,515 views

    Edwin Orr noted that this Revival made a greater impact on Ireland than anything known since Patrick brought Christianity there.

    The 1859 Ulster (N. Ireland) Revival by Keith Malcomson Edwin Orr noted that this Revival made a greater impact on Ireland than anything known since Patrick brought Christianity there. Through the work of God in the hearts of four new converts who were moved to seek God in prayer, 100,000 souls ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Islam’s Flawed Founder Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 20, 2012
     | 4,220 views

    Tonight we’ll learn about Islam’s flawed founder. (Spirit of error & spirit of terror.)

    Exposing Satan’s End Time Terror - Islam’s Flawed Founder Chester First Baptist Church Dr. Mike Fogerson April 15 2012 Introduction A 1 Then I saw when the Lamb broke one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures saying as with a voice of thunder, "Come ."2 I looked, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Chapman avatar

    Small Sins, Secert Sins, Silent Sins

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 3,120 views

    In the Bible we see where sin has shaped how we are today.

    SMALL SINS, SECRET SINS, SILENT SINS Sin has affected everyone and sin has entered into everyone that has lived on this earth except Jesus Christ, He is the only person that has walked upon the world and not committed a sin, Jesus was perfect, he was sinless and He became our perfect sacrifice for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Wiley avatar

    What Jesus Said About His Church Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,491 views

    Jesus had a lot to say about His church. It may not be what you think.

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About His Church” Michael Wiley Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: Each year, Outreach Magazine does an issue called “Outreach top 100” they list the 100 largest churches in America and the 100 fastest growing churches in America. Topping for the fifth year ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wayne Solomon avatar

    Black History Month: Take It Back, Sankofa

    Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Feb 16, 2023
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    On the land and in the air in the country of Ghana in West Africa, according to Akan mythology, there walks and flies a mythological bird the natives call Sankofa.

    Theme: Take it Back: A Sankofa Story Text: 1 Samuel 30: 1-4, 8, 17-19. 1.And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does God Think Of Living For The American Dream? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 8, 2014
     | 4,140 views

    A look at the shortcomings of the American Dream. This focuses on the parable of the rich fool and how his life is a personification of the American Dream that we exalt.

    EVERYONE'S GOAL: The American Dream is the default life goal of our country. - Everywhere you look, our vision, goals, desires, and plans all run toward the American Dream. - I’ve said before that materialism is the biggest sin in America. Part of the proof for that is how pervasive our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist