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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    He Is The Root & Morning Star Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 139 ratings
     | 30,862 views

    Can you think of two things more different than a root that is in the ground & a star up in the heavens?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is the Sunday after Easter, & for several weeks we have focused our attention on the last few days of Jesus’ life in Jerusalem. In our Bible classes, during the morning worship services, & in the beautiful choral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Manry avatar

    Claiming The Victory – Strategies For Resisting Temptation Series

    Contributed by Keith Manry on May 7, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,236 views

    This sermon is part IV in a series on overcoming the power of sin in our lives and deals with strategies to resist temptation.

    For the past four weeks we’ve been dealing with this topic of overcoming the power of sin in our lives. We initially came to the conclusion that we are sinners and that we are in need of intervention from an outside source. We reviewed the fact that Christ came and died on our behalf so that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Worship Jesus Wants

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,253 views

    Jesus is worthy of our worship.

    What’s a Praise Chorus? An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. When he returned home his wife asked him how it was. “Well,” said the farmer, “it was good. But they did something different. They sang praise choruses instead of hymns.” “Praise choruses?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Somebody Got Mad

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 15, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 37,439 views

    Angry and Anointed means bad news for the devil, God is looking for some angry people.

    Text.   1Sam 11:1-11 In this portion of scripture Saul represents a radical believer, (a radical Christian)   Radical: "Extremist, far beyond the norm, over the top, even to the point of being called crazy"   If there ever was a time we needed radical Christianity it's now.   There are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Listening For Abuse Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,554 views

    Many of us are only a short step from the abuse of other races, of women, or of children. We must listen to our own hearts and must correct this by exposure to others and to the power of Christ.

    I For the last several Sundays we’ve been doing an exercise in listening to ourselves. We’ve put ourselves into Moses’ life and we’ve listened to what we feel about ourselves. I hope it’s been productive. It certainly has spoken to me. I hope you’ve been able to listen to yourselves under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Is The Difference?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 606 views

    God is sovereign. God is just, and He is merciful. Your view of God dictates how you treat mankind.

    “The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, “The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the children’s teeth are set on edge?” As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Crashes Through Barriers

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Mar 13, 2023
     | 3,061 views

    Jesus once again breaks social barriers of sexism and racism

    John 4:5-42 Today, many states have “Good Samaritan” laws that make it easier for citizens to help others without incurring unnecessary liability. The words “Good” and “Samaritan” are tied together for most of us. Anybody who goes out of their way to help another person is often called a “Good ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The River Jordan: How We Got Over Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,046 views

    Many things look impossible, particularly if we are worn down by the "too much" of survival. But there are those who go before us and test the waters and make a way for us. We need to do the same for others. Black History Month

    Have you enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics? Isn’t it amazing what those skaters and the skiers can do? Isn’t it astounding that human bodies can plummet down slopes and whiz through channels at what seems like supersonic speed? I’ve only seen snatches of the Olympics, but I’ve thoroughly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Know Where You Live

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 25, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    This sermon is about living in mainstream society without compromising our faith and values.

    "I Know Where You Live" (Revelation 2:13-17) -Rev. A. L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The Revelation of John, or the Apocalypse as it is called in Greek unveils to God’s people the hidden things only known to God. It depicts the end of our present age and beginning of a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Black avatar

    Name Above All Names: "The Word" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 106 ratings
     | 17,399 views

    Jesus is God’s ultimate WORD to all humanity! But what does that mean?

    Do you remember a time when your word was enough?Enough to enter into a contract? Enough to buy a car or borrow some money? Enough to enter into a marriage? I picture a time when my grandfather could walk into the local bank and tell Fred sitting behind his desk full of hand-written bank ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Leslie Trombly avatar

    God And Racism

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,494 views

    What God has to say about Racism

    As young girl growing up, I lived in an adopted household. My mother was a Blackfoot indian and my father was white anglo-saxon. His ancestory went back thru the lines to Abraham Lincoln and so on. My mothers went back thru the Nez Perce Tribe and Chief Joesph..so my grandmother told me. I lived in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    John Son Of Thunder 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2025
     | 128 views

    The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus.

    Sermon: John Sons of Thunder 2 by Pastor Michael McCartney Summary of sermon: This sermon titled "Sons of Thunder" emphasizes the significance of following Jesus, showcasing the transformation of the disciples James and John from being known as the "Sons of Thunder" to embodying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    Our Memorials

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jul 17, 2020
     | 2,617 views

    Jacob made a vow that if God would bring him back home safely, that the stone which he set up as a pillar, and its place would be called God's house. By setting up this stone Jacob erected a monument to memorialize this significant event in his life.

    OUR MEMORIALS TEXT: GENESIS 28:16-22 INTRODUCTION: The background for this scripture is that Jacob had stolen his brother Esau’s blessing, and for fear of Esau, he fled to the land of Padanaram. He stopped for the night and went to sleep and had a dream where God revealed His glory to him. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev.#19~6:1-2=pt2 The 4 Horses And Riders Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,390 views

    Let me say once again that these 4 horses and riders that we read about here are not real horses or real riders; these horses symbolize conditions and not individuals, although the rider on the white horse is a reference to the Antichrist.

    REV.#19~6:1-2=pt2 THE 4 HORSES AND RIDERS 8-22-09 Today we’ll continue our study of Rev. we’re here in 6: and the Lamb, the Lord Jesus is beginning to open the seals. The Church is removed from the earth in 4:1-2, and then we have a scene in heaven that we will be present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Zechariah's Eighth Vision: The Four Chariots From God Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 14, 2022
     | 2,836 views

    Message explores Zechariah's eighth vision recorded in Zechariah 6:1-8. The vision reveals God's end-time judgment on the ungodly nations. Timeless principles such as God's faithfulness to his people, God's execution of justice in his own timeline, etc.

    Intro In our study of Zechariah, we come to the last of his eight visions. On the night of February 15, 519 BC God gave Zechariah eight visions concerning His plans for Israel.i These are recorded in the first six chapters of the book. Follow with me as we read Zechariah 6:1-8 from the NKJV. “Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic