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  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    Keep Knocking

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
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    We must find a commitment to perseverance in our Christian walk.

    Acts 12:16 KJV But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished. I. INTRODUCTION—BE CAREFUL AS TO HOW YOU JUDGE THINGS -It is perilous to judge a person by a single action. Life is far too complex and intricate for that. -Every man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015
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    People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

    Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    “be Opened”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 5, 2016
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    If you want a message that’s got humor, a good message, and it will “preach,” this one’s for you. It’s an unusual healing by Jesus.

    “BE OPENED” Mark 7:31-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GARLIC REMEDY 1. Soon after Bernard reached his 110th birthday, a Houston Chronicle reporter visited him looking for a story. "So, Bernard," asked the reporter, "to what do you think you owe your longevity?" 2. "That’s easy," ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Infinite Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 13, 2012
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    The full wonder of God's glorious wisdom & power are utterly beyond human understanding. It staggers even the most mature Christian mind, including the mind of the apostle himself. God's wisdom is as inscrutable as it is unfathomable to mere humans. Here

    ROMANS 11: 33-36 GOD'S INFINITE WISDOM [Isaiah 55] For eleven chapters Paul has been sharing the power of the gospel. Step by step he has shown God's way of putting sinners right with Himself, how Christ died for our sins and was raised for our justification, how we are united with Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Carol Post avatar

    What's In The Cup?

    Contributed by Carol Post on Oct 18, 2018
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    Are you ready to drink from the cup of Jesus?

    What’s in the Cup? The message today is based on the portion of scripture found in Mark 10:32-45. Jesus Predicts His Death a Third Time 32 They were on their way up to Jerusalem, with Jesus leading the way, and the disciples were astonished, while those who followed were afraid. Again, he took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Prayer Power

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
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    A powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James.

    APR 7 2013PM Prayer Power Acts 12:1-12:25 Tonight we come to a powerful story in Acts 12, where we see the death of James. READ Acts 12:1-2. There’s not a whole lot of space devoted to this story, but I’m sure that this was a great loss to the early church. I’m sure that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand In The Gap: Clear And Present Danger Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
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    Sermon on Sexual Sin in the Church

    Two weeks ago, we started a series entitled "Stand in the Gap", based upon Ezekiel 22:30. In short, God looked at Israel and found a very corrupt nation with no man that would "stand in the gap" and stand for what was holy and right. Today, we see the same thing in our country; there are many, ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Tongues Are A Sign For Unbelievers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 28, 2012
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    In today's lesson we learn that tongues are a sign for unblievers.

    Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of spiritual gifts. Let’s learn more about that in a message I am calling, “Tongues Are a Sign ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Word, The Light, And The Incarnation

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 6, 2016
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    Presents what John's prologue has to teach us about the person and work of Jesus Christ.

    John 1:1-14 Introduction Two weeks ago we reflected on the opening text of Genesis and of the whole Bible. “In the beginning,” presented the already presence of the eternal God. He alone is Creator of man, who is made in his image; and he alone is Creator of all creation, which bears ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Christian Paradoxes

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 5, 2017
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    Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." There are paradoxes when it comes to Christianity. Let's take a look at some of them.

    CHRISTIAN PARADOXES Webster's defines a paradox as: "A statement contrary to common belief. A statement that seems contradictory, unbelievable, or absurd, but that may actually be true." A paradox is something that's not necessarily a contradiction; just a contradiction in terms. There are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How We Can Accomplish Our Mission For The Lord Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 12, 2018
     | 10,179 views

    How can we accomplish our mission for the Lord? 1. With a strong commitment to spread the Word of God (vs. 5-7). 2. With strong courage to face our opposition (vs. 6-8). 3. With strong confidence in our God (vs. 9-12).

    How We Can Accomplish Our Mission for the Lord Acts 13:5-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 18, 2014 *From 1990-2000, church attendance remained basically the same in churches across America. Unfortunately, during that same time, our population grew by over 30 million people. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Go Tell Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018
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    Message 8 from John covering the witness of the woman at the well and our responsibility to share the gospel.

    “Go Tell” I. Pursue a proper perception A. Know the gift of God John introduced this theme in chapter one. In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. John 1:4 There was the true light which, coming into the world, enlightens every man. John 1:9 Jesus offers God’s gift of life. This life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Discipleship - The Normal Christian Life! Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 14, 2018
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    Jesus calls Simon, James & John to Follow Him – Luke chapter 5 verses 1-11 – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Disciples love to hear the Word of God taught (vs 1-3) • Disciples obey Jesus even when it doesn’t make sense (vs 4-7) • Disciples are aware of their own sinfulness (vs 8-10a) • Disciples are fishers of people (vs 10b) • Disciples are willing to forsake all and follow Christ (vs ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    You Are Possible For God

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 7, 2021
     | 2,608 views

    The rich young man is told to give all of his riches to the poor and follow Christ. What does this mean?

    10.10.21 Mark 10:17–27 17 As Jesus was setting out on a journey, one man ran up to him and knelt in front of him. He asked, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 18 Jesus said to him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good except one—God. 19 You know the commandments. ‘You ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    True Love Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,399 views

    Valentine's Day: Human beings have distorted the meaning of love. Some of the distortions about love are that love is purely physical, or that love is only a temporary state. These interpretations about love are way off base.

    The Greek writer Lucian who lived from 120-200 A.D. made an observation about Christians. He said, “It is incredible to see the fervor with which the people of that religion help each other in their wants. They spare nothing. Their first [leader, Jesus], has put it into their heads that they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist