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  • Darryl Ward avatar

    Ordinary Acts Of Grace

    Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017
     | 5,488 views

    Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

    During our lives, we encounter some people who make such indelible impressions on us that we are never quite the same again. And one person who had a profound impact on my outlook on life was my friend Sam. Like most of my friends back in the day, Sam was far from conventional. She defiantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God's Christmas Stockings

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,345 views

    In this wonderful little passage we have the great MAGNFICANT but God has also given us some wonderful Christmas Stockings surprises - 1. John's leap of joy 2. Elizabeth's encouragement and humility 3. Mary's reassurances via the Holy Spirit

    Theme: Advent # 4 God's Christmas Stockings Scripture: Luke 1:39-55 Proposition: In this wonderful little passage we have the great MAGNFICANT but God has also given us some wonderful Christmas Stockings surprises - 1. John's leap of joy 2. Elizabeth's encouragement and humility 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Christ Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,666 views

    In the second half of chapter one the Apostle John see Jesus in His glorified state. This sermon looks at what is meant by John being in the Spirit on the Lord's Day. It also looks at the repentance and how the church is the light of Jesus to the world.

    The Book of Revelation “Christ Revealed” Revelation 1:9-20 A husband and wife were both doctors, one a doctor of theology and the other a doctor of medicine. Whenever someone came to their house and asked for “the doctor,” the maid replies, “The one who preaches or ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Prepare To Repent

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 8, 2015
     | 5,860 views

    God will lead us through the deserts and wilderness of life. He will reveal his glory to us during the journey. His power will be felt where we are most vulnerable.

    It was the day after Christmas. A church minister was looking at the nativity scene outside of his church when he noticed that the baby Jesus was missing from the figures. He turned toward the church to call the police when he saw a little boy with a red wagon, and in the wagon was the figure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Lowe avatar

    Moves To Capernaum Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2017
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     | 7,384 views

    Nazareth was Jesus’ hometown, but when Nazareth rejected Him, he went down to Capernaum. That would be His headquarters until the day that He made His last trip to Jerusalem.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 27- Capernaum Moves to Capernaum (Isaiah 9:1-2) Matthew 4:13-17 Nazareth was Jesus’ hometown, but when Nazareth rejected Him, he went down to Capernaum. That would be His headquarters until the day that He made His last trip to Jerusalem. Capernaum appears in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Michael Eaton avatar

    Jesus As The Wow Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 3, 2017
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    This is Chapter 5 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction I can remember when I was a member at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tony Evans was my pastor. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship had several ministries for young people. It was one of many reasons I became a member. There was a College and Career ministry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Seed Of Christ

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Dec 16, 2016
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    When God sows, He doesn’t sow with seeds that can spoil or decay. There’s a kind of seed God has sown into our lives that irrespective of your financial status, you can always sow this seed.

    Introduction One of the very first biblical principles God introduced in His Word is the principle of sowing and reaping (Genesis 8:22). For you to sow and invariably reap, you must have a seed. You can’t plant if you don’t have a seed. Often times when we talk about sowing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bible Truths Vs Personal Preferences Series

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 21, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,647 views

    Our personal preferences do not hold the same weight as Biblical truths.

    GUIDANCE Genesis 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Christian people are often keen to know the leading of God in their lives. But how are we to know what God’s will is? We may find the answer to this important question when we look at Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24. First, though, what do we know about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Little Farther

    Contributed by Kevin Thacker on Apr 6, 2016
     | 8,538 views

    Could you go a little farther? What areas in your life do you only go so far, only to find out you missed a blessing because you didn't go far enough. In this message, we look at a few areas in which we could go a little a farther.

    This passage of scripture is a familiar one to us. It is often preached out of on “Resurrection Day” in churches across the country. It is a passage that shows us the empty tomb and the frantic state of Mary Magdalene. Mary runs to find Peter and John; she tells them that the Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation 1:1 The Revelation Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by John Crisp on Jun 16, 2016
     | 4,919 views

    Expository Revelation

    Revelation 1.1 The Revelation of Jesus Christ • We saw Jesus Christ in many places before in the bible, yet this is a New Revelation of Jesus. • Revelation means an unveiling, to show, or to expose. This book is a revealing of what must shortly come to pass. • Jesus is not trying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Word

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 3,399 views

    Incarnation

    John 1:1-18 The Word I. The Existence of the Word – 1 In the beginning was the Word. "was" means “always has been.” 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John, "was" means “to become, or come into existence.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Comeback Words

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jan 5, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,204 views

    Words that have gone out of style in the church but need to make a return as "Comeback Words."

    Comeback Words “For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.” 2 Timothy 4:3 Intro: There are certain words in the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Benjamin Hill avatar

    Mark 6:14-28 "A Tortured Soul" Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Hill on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,407 views

    Verse by verse sermons through the Gospel of Mark

    Mark 6:14-28 "A Tortured Soul" • A tragic story of sinful excess-vain boasting, evil intentions, deep convictions and faithful martyrdom... (read text) • This "interlude" in the narrative of Jesus' ministry, I believe, gives a clear example of the relevance of Jesus Christ! You may ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Four Steps To Making Every Path Straight

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,668 views

    This sermon is about hearing the voice calling in the wildernesses of our hearts to embrace the only change that matters, to become more like Jesus by following four steps!

    Making Every Path Straight! Luke 3:4=6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 How should one respond to the voice calling in the wildernesses to “make our paths straight”? When John the Baptist originally spoke these words, many people chose to repent and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I In Them And You In Me

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 3, 2019
     | 3,850 views

    The unity of spirit between Jesus and God the Father knits the church into one

    June 2, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 17:20-26 I in Them and You in Me Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The Lakota Sioux have a simple prayer: Mitakuye Oyasin. It means “all my relatives.” The prayer conveys ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran