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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Son Of The Nobleman

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2013
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     | 8,899 views

    Sometimes the capacity to receive answered prayer lies within our willingness to obey the clear-cut commands of Jesus.

    THE NOBLEMAN’S SON. John 4:43-54. After the wedding in Cana, Jesus visited Capernaum with his mother, brothers, and disciples; went up to Jerusalem for the Passover; cleansed the Temple; had His famous encounter with Nicodemus; and conducted an itinerant ministry with His disciples in Judaea ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ascension Of Elijah.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,146 views

    Passing on the mantle: issues of succession in the church.

    THE ASCENSION OF ELIJAH. 2 Kings 2:1-12. I. ASCENSION The taking up of Elijah by the LORD prefigures the ascension of the Lord Jesus, and anticipates our own meeting with Jesus in the air. 1. Elijah’s ascension was attended by horses and chariots. As Elisha and the sons of the prophets ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Actions While Waiting For The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 18, 2017
     | 3,801 views

    Was Joseph of Arimathea a believer of Jesus Christ?

    Next week, we will worship God by celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to this world. Actually, next week, I would like us to think about Jesus before He was born on earth and our future with Christ! If we really think about it and pause about the truth, Christmas already ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is Christmas Pagan?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 21, 2017
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     | 7,534 views

    Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible?

    Prelude Is Christmas pagan? Is it okay for Christians to observe? Is Christmas even in the Bible? Purpose: Let’s examine the worth of Christmas and why it’s a perfectly fine Christian celebration. Plan: Let’s ask some questions that are controversial in some churches and look at the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Guarantee Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
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     | 3,263 views

    This is the 7th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#7] JESUS’ GUARANTEE Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction: How can we be sure all this will happen? I am sure that many have asked this question. If you have, you are not the 1st person to do so. Even Jesus anticipated some honest doubt; because at this point, He begins to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trinity Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 29, 2021
     | 1,728 views

    “I heard the Catechism teaches that human beings can become God. How is this possible?”

    The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 1.The ecstatic existence of the Trinity is the supreme confidence of love that love offered will be returned and more than returned, that in giving being is replenished not diminished or exhausted. In Latin: Esse deus dare: to be God is to give. e.g. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Knock The Prayer Button!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2014
     | 3,338 views

    Strike the ‘Cook’ button if want to eat! Are you listening?

    Knock the prayer button! James 1:22”But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” On a particular day, I put the rice and the vegetables into the electric rice cooker, added water, salt and all the ingredients necessary for cooking; turned the switch on and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pleasing God

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on May 4, 2021
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    It the desire of every true believer to please the Lord. Our Lord Jesus has shown us an example on how to please God in John 8:29 " for I do always those things that please him."

    Hebrews 11:5-6 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Eleventh Station: Jesus Is Nailed To The Cross Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 18, 2022
     | 1,476 views

    We are challenged today to enter more fully that mystery, and to pick up our own cross and follow Jesus.

    The Eleventh Station: Jesus Nailed to the Cross (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Two Days Before Christmas Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 11, 2021
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     | 1,608 views

    When Zechariah has an opportunity to perform restitution to God for his lack of faith, he writes boldly on his tablet the words of the angel, “his name shall be John.”

    Homily for Two Days before Christmas December 23 Today our Evening Prayer antiphon recognizes Jesus as "Emmanuel, king and lawgiver, desire of the nations, Savior of all people," and begs Him to come set us free from our sins. So we return to the story we began a few days ago, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Need Joy? Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,819 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the Advent Series "A COVID Christmas 2.0".

    Series: A COVID Christmas 2.0 [#3] NEED JOY? Luke 2:8-12 Introduction: Today is the 3rd week of the Advent Season. We have studied hope and peace so far. As we look back to Christ’s 1st arrival and look forward to His 2nd and final arrival; we are going to look at joy. Webster’s defines joy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Appeal In Hope.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,100 views

    This Psalm looks beyond the present crisis and need, through the availability of God’s righteousness, to the ultimate hope of the resurrection.

    AN APPEAL IN HOPE. Psalm 17:1-7, Psalm 17:15. PSALM 17:1. How can a man, born dead in trespasses and sins, plead with the LORD to “hear the right?” Well, it is as Abraham said, ‘Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?’ (Genesis 18:25). When we use this Psalm, we are not appealing to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glory Of The Messiah. Abridged.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 9, 2023
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     | 1,030 views

    We sometimes need to step aside from the busyness of life for more intimate communion with God. The will of Jesus is that all those given to Him by the Father should behold His glory.

    THE GLORY OF THE MESSIAH. Abridged. Matthew 17:1-9. The One who referred to Himself as the ‘Son of man’ had just been acknowledged as the Son of God (cf. Matthew 16:16). Jesus demonstrated the necessity of the Cross, and looked forward to His Second Coming. The Lord also promised a preview ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Like Our God?

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 24, 2022
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     | 2,185 views

    From the rising of the sun to the going down of the same the LORD's name is to be praised.

    WHO IS LIKE OUR GOD? Psalm 113:1-9. PSALM 113:1. “Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD.” “Praise ye the LORD” is a translation of “Hallelujah.” It is an imperative, addressed to a plurality of people. These people are identified as “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Advent’s Sacred Journey Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 28, 2025
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     | 229 views

    The journey unfolds like a carefully woven tapestry, each thread essential to the whole.

    Title: Advent’s Sacred Journey Intro: The journey unfolds like a carefully woven tapestry, each thread essential to the whole. Scripture: Matthew 24:37-44 Reflection Dear Friends, As winter descends and the days grow shorter, the Christian season of Advent beckons us into a sacred journey of ...read more

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