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  • Michael Koplitz avatar

    Preparing For The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 11, 2025
     | 95 views

    What does the story of the fig tree in Luke 13 mean?

    Preparing for the Kingdom of God Luke 13:1-9 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 13:1 Now on that very occasion there were some present who reported to Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had 1mixed with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus responded and said to them, “Do you think that these ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Preparing For The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025
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     | 291 views

    Preparing for the glory of God is not a casual affair. It involves intentional consecration, obedience to divine patterns, unified worship, joyful expectation, and bold honouring of God regardless of human opinions.

    PREPARING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 15:1-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 19:10-11, Psalm 24:3-10, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is not to be treated casually; it is weighty, sacred, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Prepared Are You? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023
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     | 2,263 views

    This sermon explores the importance of spiritual readiness, wisdom, and anticipation for God's kingdom, as illustrated in the parable of the ten virgins. Key

    Good morning, beloved. There's a certain kind of warmth that fills our hearts as we gather together in this sacred sanctuary, isn't there? A warmth that radiates from the shared understanding that we are all here, not by coincidence, but by divine design. We are here, joining our hearts and voices ...read more

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    Your Choice, Heaven Or Hell

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 22, 2014
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    Contrasts between the glory of heaven, and the horrors of hell.

    Your Choice, Heaven or Hell (Rev 21:1-27) I'm going to tell you about your future. About the choice you make, and where you will spend that future, and just what that future place will be like. I've spent some time here, teaching from the pulpit, telling you what Hell looks like. Today, we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Jesus' Authority Questioned: Who Has Authority Over Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023
     | 1,559 views

    We want to understand as Christians that Jesus Christ fundamentally has authority over our lives. What does authority mean? Authority is power, control, influence. My life is not my own, my life belongs to God. God has authority over me.

    "In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates the importance of obeying the Laws of the Lighthouse. Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. I was serving on the lead ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Your Legacy, Your Choice Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,164 views

    This message looks at the legacy each of us will leave.

    Legacy 1 So here we are, April. For those who have been a part of the Cornerstone family for more than a year then you know what April means. For those of you who have been with us for less than a year you might think that April is simply the month that falls between March and May. And while ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Almost! (The Story Of A Man Who Almost Had It All)

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 1, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 35,636 views

    A sermon examining the tragedy of "almost" surrendering to Christ.

    Almost! - (The story of a man who almost had it all) Mark 10:17-22 I read a story about a 62 year old man named William Hyatt. He was found in the Mojave Desert with his face and his hands buried in the sand seeking water. His car had broken down, and he had walked 22 miles through the Desert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destruction Or Life - The Choice Is Yours

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005
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     | 4,649 views

    There are only two ways you can travel on the road of life and you can’t travel them both at the same time!

    MATTHEW 7:13-14 “DESTRUCTION OR LIFE; THE CHOICE IS YOURS” A) The Bible speaks here of two ways ... We refer to them as “roads, roads of life!” * One road is called “neglect,” which leads to destruction! * Heb. 2:3 “How shall we escape ...” * The other is called “the highway of holiness,” which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev. #71~20:1-3 Preparation For The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 9, 2010
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     | 3,843 views

    We’re not told the name of this angel. Evidently the Holy Spirit didn’t think it necessary, but be that as it may, this angel was sent from heaven with the authority and power to cast Satan into the pit and placed this chain on him to keep him there f

    Rev. #71~20:1-3 PREPARATION FOR THE KINGDOM 9-18-10 Today we’ll continue on with Chapter 20: there’s much here to talk about, listen as I read chapter 20: 1-3 to get us hooked back up. 1And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus - The People's Choice Or Is He?

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Apr 11, 2014
     | 4,770 views

    A sermon for Palm Sunday that encourages us to see that Jesus is God's choice...which is far better than the people's choice...

    The recent Western Australia Senate elections highlighted something about the human condition. We are a fickled lot. Some people and parties dropped in popularity but up to 7% from 2013 to 2014. Highlighting it doesn’t take much for us to change our mind from praising and following someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus' Authority Over Demons Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 5,886 views

    To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord.

    The Gospel of Mark #4: Jesus’ Authority Over Demons Text: Mark 1:21-28 Thesis: To demonstrate that Jesus’ authority extends even to the spirit world in order to encourage all people to enthrone Him as Lord. Introduction: (1) Jesus is now in Capernaum, which seemed to be “his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Authority To Forgive Sins Series

    Contributed by Chris Hodges on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,055 views

    To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven.

    The Gospel of Mark #6: Jesus’ Authority to Forgive Sins Text: Mark 2:1-12 Thesis: To point out that we must go to Jesus in order to be forgiven. Introduction: (1) Jesus’ authority has thus far included: (a) Power over demons (1:21-28) (b) Power over sickness (1:29-45) (2) Now, we see that His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Warren Bird avatar

    Of Truth And Authority - Introduction To Titus Series

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Jan 14, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,447 views

    Why should we believe the New Testament? Paul’s introduction in his letter to Titus gives important teaching about the source of his authority as a teacher of God’s message and helps us to understand the New Testament as God’s inspired Word.

    Introduction The media love crises. Situations where something is going wrong; someone has mucked up; or someone has to be sent into a situation to fix it up make really good copy. Well, if you’re the sort of person who buys the newspaper or watches ‘A Current Affair’ to learn about the latest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Great Commission: Its Authority Series

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 71 ratings
     | 8,127 views

    the authority behind the great commission

    THE GREAT COMMISSION ITS AUTHORITY Matthew 28: 18-20 INTRODUCTION: A. Shortly before Jesus ascended unto the Father, He gave His disciples, and us, what we call the great commission 1. That commission is really the basis of all we do as a church 2. Notice the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 45 ratings
     | 5,962 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational