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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What Was It Like In The First Church?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 17, 2019
     | 3,231 views

    Are we even close to what Jesus set up as his church?

    What was it like in the first Church? The things they had in the first church is desperately needed today. They had love. Understanding, cooperation and concern. They gave they worked witness and had the Grace of God. Acts2: 42 And they continued stedfastly in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Can't A Christian Do?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2019
     | 2,267 views

    Don’t live close to the edge, but in the center of God’s will.

    A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Friendship Above All

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022
     | 1,516 views

    We want and need a close relationship with God above all else.

    1. A Prayer Tent In 2021 David Jeremiah told about a creative mother in Chicago who noticed her son was anxious during the pandemic. She came up with a biblical solution. Together they made a homemade pup tent called a "prayer tent." The two of them set it up in the corner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glorify

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 19, 2023
     | 1,318 views

    God wishes to be close to us that He may be glorified by our lives.

    Glorify – John 17: 1 - 11 Intro: In the 1930’s Christian Herter was governor of Massachusetts. When he was running for a 2nd term it was a difficult campaign. One day, after a busy morning, Mr. Herter arrived at a church cookout. It was late afternoon and he was famished. As he moved down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming Limitations By Faith

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 15, 2025
     | 173 views

    Faith is the key that unlocks every closed door and overcomes every limitation.

    OVERCOMING LIMITATIONS BY FAITH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Supporting Texts: Mark 9:23, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7, Matthew 17:20, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: Life is full of visible and invisible barriers — personal weaknesses, societal systems, family backgrounds, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,124 views

    I encourage you to examine your spiritual vision. Are your eyes open to God's vision for your life? Are you following Him down the road of discipleship? May we all open our eyes to see the wonderful truths God has prepared for us.

    "Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes" Today, we delve into a thought-provoking topic: "Visionary View: You Can't See Through Closed Eyes." It's a simple yet profound truth - if we want to see God's vision for our lives, we must open our eyes, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Mar 7, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,109 views

    Lent Mid-Week 2: When death comes close, it is painful. The faithful mourn. Even in this, the Lord tells us, we are blessed because He will draw close to bring comfort.

    ‘Blessed are,’ says Jesus as He speaks each of the Beatitudes. ‘Blessed’ means more than ‘happy.’ Happiness is an emotion that is dependent on how well things are going. It is an emotional reaction based on outward circumstances. But ‘blessed’ in the Beatitudes refers to much more. It speaks to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Dance Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,065 views

    Intimacy is one of the hardest things we are called to in this life. Because it’s hard, we engage in a dance - drawing close, backing away, drawing close, etc. Is there any way to stop the cycle?

    The Dance Prt. 1 of series Life After the Wedding Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 22, 2006 Video – What makes a good marriage? Almost everybody knows what makes a good marriage. Isn’t it amazing that there are so many divorces and bad marriages? Think about those two facts. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Four Seasons Of Life Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 7, 2020
     | 6,772 views

    In the conclusion of this series we examine the seasonal "variations" in the weather close to the Equator. Spiritually, we should live close to the Equator with seasonal variations of the same versus total, complete seasonal change.

    Four Seasons of Life – Part 4 Equator Living Scripture: Matthew 24:12; First Corinthians 15:55-58; John 14:26 This morning I will conclude my series “Four Seasons of Life.” While I have covered each of the four seasons, Winter, Fall, Spring and Summer, I want to conclude the series with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pushing The Boundaries Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,822 views

    Expanding the Kingdom of God during this Church Age is a mandate that is still incumbent upon all churches. If the doors to continued expansion are closing, it may be because we are disobedient, or it may presage the closing of this present age.

    “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens. “‘I know your works. Behold, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Gardner avatar

    Baptism In The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,351 views

    Baptism in the Holy Spirit and why it allows us to have a close relationship to God.

    Baptism in the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:5) “For John truly Baptized with water: but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” I have to admit that several years ago I was ignorant of the fact, concerning the Biblical aspects of being Baptized in the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Need A Hug

    Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 8, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,164 views

    Jesus would draw us close in repentance if we would come to Him.

    "I Need a Hug" Mt. 23:37-39 Intro: Matthew has Jesus, probably in the temple with people milling all around. His heart is broken over the spiritual plight of His people, and He cries out; "O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    #5seasons Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,246 views

    We close the series on testing, and look at anger and how it adds to the testing process.

    #5 of a 5 part series: SEASONS OF TESTING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com If you lack any part of the series, have a comment or a point to add contact me: Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #5 on Being tested. TEXT: Gal. 5:15 warns of this testing process -- But if you bite and devour one ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Yes We Can"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,452 views

    God opens and closes doors so that we can do His will.

    Acts 16:9-15 “Yes We Can” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What were the chances that Jeanne and I would ever meet each other? Jeanne was born in Arkansas. I was born in Ohio. Jeanne grew up in Georgia and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Surrender Is Not Losing Series

    Contributed by Tim Adour on Nov 13, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    A close look at apparent contradictions in the bible that are really powerful truths. Powerpoint available.

    CONTRADICTIONS LESSON III SURRENDER IS NOT LOSING October 22, 2006 DEFINITION SLIDE CONTRADICTION: TO EXPRESS OR ASSERT THE OPPOSITE OF . . . WE CAN ALSO SAY A CONTRADICTION IS SOMETHING THAT JUST DOESN’T MAKE SENSE. FOR EXAMPLE. ONLY IN AMERICA DO PEOPLE ORDER DOUBLE CHEESEBURGERS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God