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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    A. B. C. Epiphany Of The Lord. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 16, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,163 views

    JANUARY 6TH, All Years.

    Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7, Psalm 72:10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12; Matthew 2:1-12. A). ARISE, SHINE, YOUR LIGHT IS COME. Isaiah 60:1-6. Zion was enveloped in a thick spiritual darkness on account of her sins (Isaiah 59:9-12). It was a darkness like the deepest discouragements and depression of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    Heaven’s Strategy For Revival Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,245 views

    Heaven’s Strategy for Revival" reveals God’s blueprint for awakening and spiritual renewal. This sermon focuses on the church’s role in revival—humbling ourselves, seeking God’s face, and turning from sin—to ignite a move of God that transforms lives and communities.

    Revival is not a human invention; it is a divine intervention. It’s a moment when heaven touches earth, when God moves in extraordinary ways, and when lives, churches, and communities are radically transformed by His presence. Throughout history, we have seen pockets of revival—moments when God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Who Is The "weak" Christian? An Exposition Of Romans 14:1-12

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 9, 2023
     | 1,606 views

    There are "strong" Christians. There are "weak" Christians. Then there are growing Christians.

    Who is a "Weak Christian? An Exposition of Romans 14:1-12 There are “strong” or “mature” Christians. And there are “weak” Christians also. Paul here does make a distinction here. But what constitutes being a “strong” Christian or a “weak” Christian? We might suppose that the strong Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    David Sinned, And The Son Must Die: A Sermon For Christ The King Sunday

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2023
     | 802 views

    What should we make of such a miserable passage of Scripture? And what does this have to do with Christ the King Sunday. Read and find out.

    Adam Sinned, and the Son must Die 2 Samuel 12:9-14 Sin has dire consequences. It not only affects the sinner but also everyone around him. In this case, David's newborn son with Bathsheba is struck down by the LORD, even though David is allowed to live. But an even greater Son must die, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Blood Covenant: A Life Changing Understanding Of Our Relationship With God

    Contributed by Raymond Petzholt on Mar 12, 2024
     | 952 views

    You might be wondering: Can I ever lose my salvation? What is God’s special plan for World History & for Israel? What did Jesus mean by: “This is the New covenant in my blood?” Understanding Blood covenant powerfully answers these important questions.

    BLOOD COVENANT: A Life Changing Understanding of Your Relationship with the LORD God Almighty (Genesis 12, 15, 17, 18) Some of Life’s most Important Questions are answered by understanding Blood Covenant: Can I ever lose my salvation? What is God’s special plan for World History ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    I Know That My Redeemer Lives. What Hope This Sweet Sentence Gives!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 29, 2024
     | 805 views

    In the midst of being buried alive, we can have hope in the resurrection, as Job declares!

    3.31.24 Job 19:23–27 (EHV) 23 Oh how I wish that my words were written down. Oh how I wish that they were inscribed in bronze, 24 that they would be engraved in rock forever with an iron tool and letters filled with lead. 25 As for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at the end of time ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 - Lead Us Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 26, 2023
     | 840 views

    The heart of this stanza in the Lord’s Prayer is the distrust of the self. And because I don’t trust myself, I rush into the presence of God as my refuge from temptation.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This is the last message in the Lord’s Prayer. What a fantastic series of messages we’ve encountered in the midst of our series of the Sermon on the Mount. We’ve come to the last stanza in verse 13 “And do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023
     | 1,568 views

    Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

    2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    American Flag Truths Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,474 views

    Flag Day is not an official holiday, truths about the flag of America deserves our attention, consideration, and adoration.

    American Flag Truths Honoring The American Flag Flag Day is the celebration of the American Flag which occurs once a year on the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption, June 14, 1777. What patriotic Americans call the Stars and Stripes was adopted by the Continental Congress as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Praise-Filled Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 11, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,076 views

    This Sunday Morning’s message is all about praise and having a heart that is filled with it. We’ll be looking at the three qualities of a praise-filled heart that are found in the first three verses of King David’s Psalm 138 about the Lord’s goodness.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Praise-Filled Heart” Psalm 138:1-3 Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ssqau9W6-k The idea of praising God for who He is, the Almighty God, Creator, Deliverer, Redeemer, Restorer, and Savior should be the top priority for all Christians. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Measure Upon Measure – Sorrow – The Restoration Of God - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2025
     | 22 views

    This world is overtaken by sorrow in people’s lives. Sorrow came about through the entry of sin in Eden and marks so much of human living. Jesus was the Man of Sorrows and He lived among sorrow and took our sorrows on the cross. His was a sorrowful road as we see what He did for us.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SORROW – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 7 CHAPTER 4 - THE FOURTH CONSEQUENCE Are we not continually bombarded through television and magazines with a variety of advertisements showing groups of people smiling and laughing, seemingly with the world at their feet? What the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Exodus Ii

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 17, 2019
     | 3,165 views

    A study in the book of Ezra 2: 1 – 70

    Ezra 2: 1 – 70 Exodus II 2 Now these are the people of the province who came back from the captivity, of those who had been carried away, whom Nebuchadnezzar the king of Babylon had carried away to Babylon, and who returned to Jerusalem and Judah, everyone to his own city. 2 Those who came with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Valley Of Dry Bones

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 226 ratings
     | 22,789 views

    Israel was recalled to her faith by Ezekiel’s Vision of the Dry Bones, where God breathed his Spirit into lifeless forms, which came to life.

    THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES Some people are keen on doing crosswords. There were two people sitting on a park bench discussing a clue to a crossword. There were 7 letters to enter in two words - one of 3 letters and the other of 4. The clue was "The beginning of the universe". What do you think was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 30, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 13,453 views

    how God was Luther’s and is our Fortress in times of trouble

    November 4, 2001 Psalm 46 For the director of music. Of the Sons of Korah. According to alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3 though ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Blessed Hope - The Second Coming Of Christ

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 3, 2001
    based on 239 ratings
     | 33,137 views

    Paul reassures the believers in Thessalonica who were afraid that those who had died would miss the Second Coming as he writes of the Return, the Resurrection, the Rapture and the Reunion.

    OUR BLESSED HOPE - THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS There’s often an interesting background to what we read in Paul’s letters to the young churches he had founded. The verses we’ve just read (1 Thess 4:13-17) are his response to a misunderstanding that had caused grief to the new Christians at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist