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  • Peter Vandever avatar

    Hour Of Revival

    Contributed by Peter Vandever on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,073 views

    We are living in a historical hour of Church History!

    We are living in what is shaping up to be the most important hour in Church history. The word that defines this hour has to be revival. A season of grace of a manifestation of God’s visitation with evidences of salvation, healing, and deliverance. In other words, God is showing up! We are seeing it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Of Liturgy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,009 views

    We need to understand what the Council Fathers intended for Liturgy, and the two things most people think they wanted which are not what they actually said they wanted.

    Monday after Epiphany 7 January 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The mission of the Church on earth is exactly the same as the mission of Jesus during His thirty-some years on earth. He was, and we must be, the fulfillment of the twin commandment of God: love God with all our hearts and love our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Complacent Church - #7 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,434 views

    Adapted in part from Warren Wiersbe (and others)...a look at the letters Jesus dictated to specific churches...with the ensuing question, "what would He write to us?"

    WHAT KIND OF CHURCH ARE WE? THE COMPLACENT CHURCH Revelation 3:14-20 * Please take your Bible and turn with me to Revelation 3. We’ll read verses 14-19 which is the last church Jesus addresses in this way. * (READ) For the Bible student, the name Laodicea conjures up images of a church in trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Scribes And Kings - Applying God's Principles For Life Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 21, 2018
     | 3,681 views

    As believers, we are instructed to write down GOD's Word and even to journal it day by day. Studying the Bible is one thing, but writing down the words contained upon the tablet of your heart, will open a greater understanding, if you will simply try it.

    2018. Of Scribes and Kings – Applying GOD’s PRINCIPLES to life. Get it In You. William Akehurst, HSWC Of Scribes and Kings • GOD’s WORD says to study to show ourselves approved a workman onto God 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Careful What You Believe Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,490 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the "Continued Encouragement" series from 2 Thessalonians.

    Series: Continued Encouragement [#3] BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU BELIEVE 2 Thessalonians 2:1-3 Introduction: As I began preparing this sermon, I remembered something that happened to a preacher friend of mine many years ago. He pastored a Church and the Church was struggling with low attendance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith For Show

    Contributed by John Ong on Sep 30, 2015
     | 2,870 views

    Today’s topic is at the very core of Christianity. It speaks of how we interpret our world as Christians and look beyond what is temporary.

    Today’s topic is at the very core of Christianity. It speaks of how we interpret our world as Christians and look beyond what is temporary. As we wake up every morning, and the gears of our brain and heart starts to function, we are solely watched by God and not assessed by those around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Not As Men Pleasers, But God-Pleaser From The Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016
     | 5,287 views

    To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you please men? No. I only please an audience of 1 - the LORD JESUS CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is pleased when we are serving Him heartily and with our whole soul. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 6:6 (Amplified Bible) Not in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    An Inaugural Address For The New Testament Church

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 8, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,569 views

    The second part of Peter's Pentecost sermon.

    AN INAUGURAL ADDRESS FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH. Acts 2:22-32. This is the second part of Peter’s address at Pentecost. In the first part (cf. Acts 2:14-21), the Apostle, speaking on behalf of ‘the eleven’ (cf. Acts 2:14), explained the various phenomena which attended the outpouring of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Satan Is A Defeated Foe

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Sep 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,393 views

    Satan's reasons for doing what he does • To discredit God • To deceive Christians • To blind as many as he possibly can to truth • To cast aspersions on the word of God • To adulterate God's salvation plan by making the sacrifice of the Lord Jesus

    Thanks to the Lord Jesus Christ we have escaped the devil's influence As we look at the world today we will find that mankind has a great fascination of and appreciation for those who are able to remove themselves from perplexing and troubling situations. The world has a great romance with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Towards The Day

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,671 views

    He who has begun a good work in you will continue working at it, and will be bringing it to completion until the day of Jesus Christ.

    GROWING TOWARDS THE DAY. Philippians 1:3-11. Like all good projects, it all began with a vision. The Apostle Paul and his party had been “forbidden by the Holy Ghost” to preach the word in Asia, then tried to go into Bithynia “but the Spirit suffered them not.” Then a man of Macedonia appeared ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being A Profitable Friend

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,450 views

    The characteristics of a good friend

    Introduction: Friendship is a need of us all. We call many our friend, but are our friendships profitable? In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul is lonely and says, Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. Mark had forsaken him earlier, but now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Brown avatar

    What Is Not Of Faith

    Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 1, 2020
     | 1,776 views

    Romans 14:23 had been unclear to me when I heard it. It says that what is not of faith is a sin. I did a Bible Study on it using the H.E.A.R.T. (Highlight, Explain, Apply, Respond, Thanksgiving) format & this sermon is that study.

    Highlight - Highlight the verse that speaks to you Romans 14:23: “But whoever doubts stands condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith, and everything that is not from faith is sin.” Explain - Explain what this passage means The word translated as faith in this verse is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Miracle 1: Turning Water Into Wine Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023
     | 1,765 views

    Turning water into wine.

    Jesus The Creator John 2:1-11 Turning Water Into Wine 1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Six Ways To Please God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 20, 2023
     | 1,491 views

    Working definition of God’s favor – when He finds something in you that He is looking for then it pleases God – when you do something or become something that God wants, or His nature demands.

    1. To favor people or be favored by God. Definition: a. Show acceptance. b. To approve with actions. c. To regard highly or to tell all the good points of the one you favor. Synonym: To accept, approve, to encourage, to promote, to assist, demonstrated delight. 2. Working definition of God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Water Into Wine Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 4, 2025
     | 154 views

    What can we apply to our life from this miracle?

    1. When did the miracles happen? On the seventh day. Day 1: “The Pharisees question John the Baptist” (1:19-28). Day 2: “The next day John saw Jesus coming” (1:29). Day 3: “The next day John stood with two of his disciples” (1:35). Day 4: “The day following . . . Jesus found Philip” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist