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  • Damien Saylor avatar

    My Purpose Part Two Series

    Contributed by Damien Saylor on Feb 23, 2020
     | 3,447 views

    As Children of God we are founded, consecrated, sanctified, & ordained. What great purpose that gives us. Can we live up to such a great calling? We can, because we have help!

    Sermon series- purpose 2 - God is with you to carry out His purpose. - The greatest desire God has for mankind is for us to be His children. - With that knowledge comes the next phase of our purpose. - Walking with “Father God” - When it comes to doing any kind of work, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Temptation Series

    Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 29, 2020
     | 7,196 views

    “It is written: ‘Man does not live on bread alone, but on every Word, that comes from the mouth of God”. (Matthew 4:4)

    Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon in “overcoming temptation”. The first temptation was in the Garden of Eden where Satan tempted Adam and Eve to eat the forbidden fruit. Eve blamed the serpent by saying “the Devil made me do it”. God had given man power and authority over all creation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Spiritual Things

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 10, 2020
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     | 5,198 views

    A look at seeking to excel in the edification and building one another up in the faith.

    “Pursue love. However, keep on eagerly seeking the things of the Spirit.” (1 Cor 14:1 CJB) Salvation makes the Christian complete in Christ (Col 2:10). ALL that the Father is, Jesus is. “All the fullness of the Godhead bodily” dwells in Jesus Christ, and Holy Spirit dwells within the Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Profit Of Death: An Exposition Of Philippians 1:21-30 Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 12, 2020
     | 5,163 views

    Paul, the imprisoned veteran of the Christian warfare encourages the Church in Philippi which was inhabited by retired Roman soldiers.

    The Profit of Death: An Exposition of Philippians 1:21-30 The epistle of Philippians explodes with joy. Everywhere, Paul is talking about his rejoicing and commanding that the Philippians do likewise. When one considers that Paul is currently in prison and is facing the prospects of execution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "nevertheless"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,743 views

    A sermon about experiencing the peace which transcends all understanding.

    "Nevertheless" Philippians 4:4-9 Joy and peace are often elusive, are they not? Loneliness, family tensions, unexpected crises, grief and national events make them seem just beyond our grasp. The COVID-19 pandemic brushed away any sense of normalcy that 2020 had any potential of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Make A Joyful Noise To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 23, 2021
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     | 5,986 views

    Psalm 98:1-9 teaches us to make a joyful noise to the Lord.

    Scripture During this Season of Advent we have been looking at “Christ’s Advent in the Psalms.” Tonight I want to examine briefly Psalm 98. This Psalm pulsates with joy and expectation at the coming of the Lord. This Psalm is a call to make a joyful noise to the Lord. Let us read Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Anticipating Christmas

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 25, 2021
     | 1,530 views

    A Christmas message from Isaiah 9:1 - 8. The excitement of fulfillment of prophecy and what it means to the world.

    Title: Anticipating Christmas Theme: Show how we can miss Christmas by getting caught up in the emotion. Text: Isaiah 9:1 - 7 Introduction Illustration: One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Is The King Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 27, 2021
     | 5,517 views

    We have some stories around the world about how the Kings became gods of their tribes then became to their nations, for, ex., Zeus, King Rama, King Buddha became gods, and King Nebuchadnezzar established an Image in his likeness to be worshipped (Daniel 2).

    Theme: Jesus the King Text: Matthew 2:1-11 Greetings: Illustration: A pastor was greeting the believers after the Christmas service. He saw a young man, called Jim, Pastor told Jim: “Jim, it’s time for you to join the Army of the Lord. We need to see you every Sunday.” Jim replied: “Pastor, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "what Is His Name?'

    Contributed by Steve Gallimore on Dec 28, 2021
     | 2,979 views

    This one question expresses the most vital question of all ages, of all times; "WHAT IS HIS NAME?” The answer is as crucial today as it was the day it was posed by Moses.

    WHAT IS HIS NAME? Christmas Eve 12-24-21 Exodus 3:13 (ESV) Then Moses said to God, “If I come to the people of Israel and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what shall I say to them?” “This one question expresses the most vital question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And Then... Number 2 (The Wonder Years) Series

    Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 22, 2022
     | 1,714 views

    After being born again, we are babes/children in Christ, and we are "raised" by the Spirit, and our earthly Christian influences.

    And Then… #2 Growth and Development Opening Readings For the Entire Series: “His lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV) For Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Stepping Over The Line

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 11, 2022
     | 2,016 views

    A sermon for the Sunday after Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 15

    July 10, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 10:25-37 Stepping over the Line Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Ole worked as a bank teller. One afternoon a couple of robbers entered the bank, brandishing guns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Prayer Life Of Daniel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 15, 2022
     | 4,549 views

    Though Babylon was not suitable for prayer, no temple was there, no synagogue existed during his time. He had his scripture. Even though the palace was surrounded by images and idols of the Babylonian gods and goddesses, he never missed his prayer time.

    Daniel 6:10-18 Prayer Life of Daniel Greetings: The Lord is Good and his love endures forever. Prayer of Jesus, Power of Corporate Prayer, Prayer of Paul, now the prayer of Daniel. Joke: A man asked God, ‘What’s a million years to you, O Lord?’ God replied: A minute The man asked: What a million ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Who Will Roll Away The Stone? (Easter Sunrise 2015)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 6, 2022
     | 2,054 views

    We seem to need the evidence of the stone being rolled away before we will believe. Is our fear creating distance between who we are and who God wants us to be?

    WHO WILL ROLL AWAY THE STONE? Text: Mark 16:1- 20 Did you notice who saw Jesus first? Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Salome were wondering who would roll the stone away. That stone can be thought of as a metaphor---a barrier between belief and unbelief. As ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal avatar

    The Boundless Church

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Indrani Baboolal on Apr 14, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,933 views

    The church was given to us by the mighty hands of the Father in heaven, and as we navigated through the scriptures we see the glorious unlimited grace poured out from generation to generation to perfect the people of God through the Father's mercy and unmerited favor.

    SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 2:1-5 KJV I lifted up mine eyes again, and looked, and behold a man with a measuring line in his hand.2 Then said I, Whither goest thou? And he said unto me, To measure Jerusalem, to see what is the breadth thereof, and what is the length thereof.3 And, behold, the angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    The Joy Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,027 views

    Repentance is key to enjoying God’s forgiveness of sin. Understanding what the Bible says about repentance is the foundation for living out what God’s will for us.

    The Joy of Repentance Grasping the Value of Repenting There is a passage of Scripture Jesus spoke to His disciples and in that Word of truth from God, there is a key Greek word of which we must grasp it’s meaning. Jesus said, “Then He opened their minds so they understand the Scriptures, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational