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  • Robert Walderman avatar

    "he Ascended Into Heaven"

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Sep 21, 2020
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    Of all the aspects of Christ’s life, his birth, life, death and resurrection, the ascension gets little attention. This is unfortunate because it is something of the ‘Ticker-tape’ parade in God’s plan and yet few show up to applaud.

    If you are a sports fan you love the game. You follow your team through the season, whether baseball or football, through the hard fought wins and crushing defeats. The excitement increase should your team make the playoffs. Each game now carries greater importance. In fact, in football loose and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    How Do You Know God Is In Your Life And Listening To Your Prayers? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2023
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     | 1,350 views

    From a Christian perspective, knowing that God is in your life and listening to your prayers is a matter of faith and a personal relationship with Him. Here are a few ways we may experience and recognize God's presence and attentive ear.

    How do you know God is in your life and listening to your prayers? From a Christian perspective, knowing that God is in your life and listening to your prayers is a matter of faith and a personal relationship with Him. Here are a few ways we may experience and recognize God's presence and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Encountering The Presence Of The Lord

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 12, 2023
     | 5,948 views

    We all experience a burning bush experience when God is trying to get our attention. Be still and listen to what God is saying, have an encounter with God that will change you in ways you never knew where possible.

    Encountering the Presence of the Lord By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I like golf, I would play golf, watch golf on T.V., read about golf and I have even gone to several golf tournaments. When I lived in Florida, I went to the Honda Classic several years in a row there in Palm Beach ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Dennis King avatar

    Biblical Mothers

    Contributed by Dennis King on May 1, 2022
     | 1,356 views

    Ladies, whether you have had several children or none at all, I'd venture to say you've never had to endure such harsh and unpleasant life-choices that are about to be brought to your attention.

    Biblical Mothers God loves us all and would like everybody to be saved. If you've had a difficult life, remember it could have been worse. With your faith and the helping hands of God life can be much sweeter and better. Ladies and gentlemen, whether you have parented a single child, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Preaching Of The Cross

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on May 24, 2024
     | 772 views

    The Apostle Paul said he was not an elegant speaker; he did not desire to use flattering words to draw attention to the cross. It is a shame too many preachers today feel they must use flattery or jokes to attract or keep an audience.

    I have heard many preachers over the span of my life. My father said they began attending church assemblies on Easter just a few days after my birth. Over sixty years have I been in an assembly hearing preaching. Think about the number of years and the many preachers you have heard. You have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wake Up Church. Sound The Alarm

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2024
     | 1,791 views

    Recent events in our nation and world-wide should be calling our attention. GOD is calling us, HIS CHURCH, to take a stand for Truth and HIS Righteousness. We are to sound the alarm to warn everyone to turn back to HIM.

    2024.04.07 Sermon Notes. Oh Say, Can you SEE? Wake up CHURCH! Wake up America! William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Recent events in our nation and world-wide should be calling our attention. GOD is calling us to take a stand for Truth and HIS Righteousness. We are to sound the alarm to warn everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sleepy Sailor Scares Seasoned Seamen Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 21, 2008
     | 3,065 views

    One man’s disobedience, affected so many innocnet people. Although Jonah gave up on his call from God-God did not give up on His call to Jonah and He waited until the right time, to get Jonah’s attention.

    JONAH 1:5 SLEEPY SAILOR SCARES SEASONED SEAMEN I. STORM: A. Sudden. B. Similar. C. Savageness. II. SAILORS: A. Sinners. B. Struggling. C. Seeking. III. SLEEPER: A. Spent. B. Shadow. C. Squandering. The ship in which Jonah was sailing was never given a name in the Bible. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Wallace avatar

    A Messenger From God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2021
     | 2,194 views

    Why should anyone pay attention to Paul's letter to the Romans? Paul answers these questions decisively with regard to who He was, who Jesus uniquely was declared to be, and the grace God has provided to all men who will believe in HIm

    As many of you know, I came to saving faith in Christ as an older teenager, and I began reading my Bible regularly, even then. One evening my dad poked his head into the room while I was reading my Bible. Now my dad was a rank pagan, but he said something interesting. He said, “Someday, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • MaxiMiliano Zapata avatar

    American Wedding Ceremony And The Act Of Baptism

    Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,135 views

    The American Wedding Ceremony has many elements which correspond to the Act of Baptism and they both unite for life

    Last Sunday, we talked about wedding ceremonies. We talked about how they differ from country to country and from culture to culture. We spent a considerable amount of time talking specifically about one type of a wedding ceremony that was practiced during Jesus day, among the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Worship 24/7

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,718 views

    Christianity is more than what we do in a church building on Sunday morning. It needs to be lived 24/7.

    WORSHIP 24/7 John 12:1-11 INTRODUCTION: A. How would you describe your relationship and your commitment to Jesus Christ right now? It would be great if we were all 100% committed to Jesus Christ. It would be great is we would all commit ourselves to the vow which says... VOW:"I will do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Heavenly Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 16,929 views

    We need to accept God’s wisdom and reject worldly wisdom.

    First Baptist Church October 7, 2001 James 3:13-18 Have you ever met people who were absolute geniuses? They seem to know everything. If they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Muddying The Waters

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002
    based on 214 ratings
     | 14,151 views

    Conformity and Compromise with the world’s value system has devastating effects in the life of the believer.

    Muddying the Waters ROMANS 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION: There are nearly 100,000,000 people in our country who claim to be church members. As professed believers, we are not having the moral and spiritual influences on our nation and in our world that, you would think that we would be able to make. Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Weber avatar

    Hugging Jesus

    Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001
    based on 157 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    When we come to Christ, we are called to "go public" with that comittment.

    "Hugging Jesus" - Matthew 10:32,33 Intro: In 1990, centerfielder Brett Butler left the San Francisco Giants as a free agent. He was loved in San Francisco, and rightly so. He was a great player. But the best offer came from the L.A. Dodgers - their cross state rivals. Early in the season, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Living For Your Own Glory Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,692 views

    Living for our own glory will hurt our ability to reach people.

    INTRODUCTION • ME CHURCH VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • That is some kind of church! • Can you imagine what kind of church we would have if we all had that type mentality. WOW! • Today we are going to look at the second of 8 things that we can do to be a bad Christian. • I believe we can easily forget why we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William D. Brown avatar

    Are We Good Or Bad Ambassadors?

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,678 views

    Let us realize that an Ambassador is a representitive of their country and king.

    ARE WE GOOD OR BAD AMBASSADORS? 2ND COR.5: 17Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 18And all things are of God, who hath reconciled [At peace with God] us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist