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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    False Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 6, 2012
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a church where there leaders are false? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers in a false church III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities of false leadership as highlighted by the bible. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 11:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) You put up with it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Protects Women

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 10, 2020
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    God protects women in his law.

    God Protects Women Protection of the married servant – (Exodus 21:2-3) If you buy a Hebrew servant, he shall serve for six years, and in the seventh year he shall go free for nothing. If he came in by himself, he shall go out by himself. If he was married when he came in, then his wife shall go out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Your Life Mission

    Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007
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     | 10,206 views

    The word Christian means “Little Christs”, and our Boss’s mission should be our mission.

    ’Then Jesus, filled with the power of the Spirit, returned to Galilee, and a report about him spread through all the surrounding country. 15 He began to teach in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. When he came to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, he went to the synagogue on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    3 Advent B

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on Dec 12, 2002
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     | 7,288 views

    The prophet Isaiah speaks of one who comes to bring good news to the oppressed. God gives us eyes to see hope in the midst of darkness.

    3 Advent B Isaiah 61:1-4,8-11 15 December 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Christmas is a time of images. We so easily create mind pictures of gentle snow and evergreen trees. We imagine presents under decorated Christmas tree, good food whose smell invites us to taste and enjoy. We think of angels and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Slave For Christ Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 1, 2012
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     | 4,577 views

    Part 3 focuses on slavery in Rome.

    A Slave For Christ Part 3 (Inspired by the book: “A Better Freedom” by Michael Card) Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:10; Romans 16:23; Introduction: In my message last week I shared with you information about slavery in the Old Testament. This week we will begin our examination of slavery ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon – A Glimpse Of Grace Through The Eyes Of Barabbas

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 17, 2025
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    Many people would like to wash their hands and not deal with Jesus. We all must answer the question, “What shall I do with Jesus who is called the Christ? Be careful because in Him the grace of God is revealed.

    Sermon – A Glimpse of Grace Through the Eyes of Barabbas Scripture: Luke 23:13-25, ‘Then Pilate called together the leading priests and other religious leaders, along with the people, and he announced his verdict. “You brought this man to me, accusing him of leading a revolt. I have examined him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Let My People Go

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Dec 3, 2013
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     | 13,330 views

    One of our missions as Christians is to drill holes in the darkness so that the Gospel light can shin into the lives of others.

    Quotes: “Better to die fighting for freedom then be a prisoner all the days of your life.” ― Bob Marley “Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.” -Ronald Reagan “It is difficult to free fools from the chains they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Do You Hear Thunder

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 22, 2012
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     | 5,119 views

    Sermon for the 5th Sunday in Lent, Year B

    John 12: 20 – 33 / Do You Hear Thunder Intro: This week I was talking to my son, Richard. He called to tell me that he may be moving to Seattle, Washington. My immediate response was all about me when I said, “GREAT! Now, I’ll never get to see my granddaughters.” Rick ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Luke 4:19.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 4, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,067 views

    Bible reading: Luke 4:14-21.

    LUKE 4:19. Bible Reading: Luke 4:14-21. “To preach the acceptable year of the Lord” (Luke 4:19). The expression, “the acceptable year of the Lord” includes everything in the previous verse: that is, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, He has anointed me to preach the gospel to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bread, Juice, And Healing Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 28, 2010
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     | 6,823 views

    A look at the Lord's Supper and God's provision for healing (Adapted from a CD series by John Paul Jackson called "Communion Effect.")

    Bread, Juice, and Healing Introduction Continue in the theme- becoming a Dangerous Church. A Dangerous Church is a church that is serious about their walk with God and dangerous to the unbelief in- world around them We are called to be a people of faith, not unbelief. Hab 2:4 "Behold, as for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David Ritsema avatar

    A Strongman Contest

    Contributed by David Ritsema on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 14,468 views

    Jesus takes on the strong man (the devil) and plunders his stronghold demonstrating his power over the enemy and mutual victory through Christ.

    It was June 18, 1815, the Battle of Waterloo. The French under the command of Napoleon were fighting the Allies (British, Dutch, and Germans) under the command of Wellington. The people of England depended on a system of semaphore signals to find out how the battle was going. One of these signal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Work Of The Holy Spirit - Isaiah 61

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 28, 2001
    based on 257 ratings
     | 32,911 views

    1.ENLIGHTENMENT 2.ENCOURAGEMENT 3.ESCAPE 4.EXCHANGE 5.ESTABLISHMENT 6.EXALTATION 7.EXAMPLE

    THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - MEDITATIONS ON ISAIAH 61 OUTLINE 1.ENLIGHTENMENT 2.ENCOURAGEMENT 3.ESCAPE 4.EXCHANGE 5.ESTABLISHMENT 6.EXALTATION 7.EXAMPLE THE MESSAGE THE WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT - MEDITATIONS ON ISAIAH 61 1. ENLIGHTENMENT- PREACH THE GOOD NEWS The Holy Spirit comes upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Oct 22, 2024
     | 359 views

    Paul continues the theme of God’s initiative in salvation.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-7 November 24, 2019 David Taylor We are in our series, Brought to Life; Brought Together, from the New Testament letter Ephesians, looking at chapter two today so if you have your bibles, turn to Ephesians 2:1-7. Paul continues ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Art Good avatar

    Living Sacrifices Series

    Contributed by Art Good on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    Why do Christians wear a cross? What is its meaning to the church? In this message we are going to look at 4 images that will help us understand the place of the cross in the life of the believer.

    Illus. In Texas last week, an 18 year old man was arrested for wearing a noose in public. As Jewelry. Seems kind of morbid doesn’t it? A noose is an instrument of an agonizing death. It represents vigilante law, I would never be proud to wear a noose. What about an electric chair? Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Waiting And Working

    Contributed by David Leach on Feb 27, 2014
     | 3,918 views

    Waiting brings the needed strength for working-preparing us for joyful and unwearied work.

    From the book God's plans for you by Andrew Murray (Previously published with the title: "How to work for God") Eph 2:10 For we are God's own handiwork, His workmanship, recreated in Christ Jesus, born anew, that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational