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  • Jason Jones avatar

    What Angels Look Like Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007
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     | 4,294 views

    Exposition of Acts 6:8-15 about the character of Stephen

    Text: Acts 6:8-15, Title: What Angels Look Like, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/07/07, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about the Rick Gage Crusade in TN, tell a little bit about George Whitfield as an example from his biography – p. 98 & 105, B. Background to passage: Coming off the selection of seven men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is One God Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 12, 2025
     | 421 views

    What is one of the key truths about God that can bring a diverse group of believers together in unity?

    Seven Foundations of Fellowship: There is One God Introduction What is one of the key truths about God that can bring a diverse group of believers together in unity? For the past six weeks we have studied the “Seven Ones” - the foundations of fellowship found in Ephesians 4. Each one of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Secret To Inner Peace Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 28, 2025
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     | 4,448 views

    The world thinks that if they could just change their circumstances, they could avoid stress and worry... and could have the peace they crave. But Jesus said that won't work. In this world we are guaranteed to have trouble. But Jesus promises us a peace that the world cannot give.

    This is the last in our sermon series - entitled “One Thing”. We’ve been focusing on ONE WORD in Scripture that sums up a basic Bible truth, and today’s word is PEACE. Jesus said “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Peace... Trade Ashes For Beauty

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 22, 2023
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    This is a study on Divine Peace and rest. Why not trade those ashes for beauty? Divine peace is a gift Jesus gives.

    TRADE ASHES FOR BEAUTY? WORRY LESS, PRAY MORE.! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) I HAVE A 1,000 PIECE PUZZLE. Before service I give each person a piece of the puzzle. I have a table up front and give the crowd 3 minutes to lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    War And Peace Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 12,334 views

    A look at conflict without and within, and a pathway to real peace between a Christian and God.

    War and Peace James 4:1-10 James begins the fourth chapter of his epistle with the question, “Where do wars and fights come from?” Have you ever stopped to consider that question? I thought about it as well. I read the following statistical data this week regarding national and international ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Absence And Presence

    Contributed by John Vella on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,305 views

    How we deal with absence and presence can affect how we relate to Jesus.

    Seeds for Sowing, Vol. XI, Issue 2, No. 14 Ascension of the Lord - Year C May 20th, 2007 Readings: * Acts 1:1-11 * Hebrews 9:24-28; 10:19-23 * Lk. 24:46-53 Absence And Presence Separation Separation is something that all of us must deal with, many times in our lives. All of us experience so ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Negative Expression Of True Religion

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 23, 2008
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     | 1,963 views

    Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response to the needs of othe

    The Negative Expression of True Religion Titus 2:11-14 Intro Jesus came into a world where Judaism emphasized the negatives of the religious life more than the positives. Jesus made an impact on the world then as he does now by his emphasis on a positive response to God and a positive response ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformers!

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 19,458 views

    Christianity is not a religion of information, but rather about a relationship with Jesus Christ that results in transformation. God wants us to be transformers!

    TRANSFORMERS! OPENING JOKE: As the new pastor in town was walking down the street, he saw a little boy straining every muscle to reach the door-bell. He realized the little guy would never make it, although he admired the kid’s tenacity. So he walked up on the porch to help. "Here buddy, need some ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Expand - It's Prayer Time Series

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Feb 1, 2014
     | 5,843 views

    How God used prayer in the beginning, concluding with Amen to create the world. Our prayer(s) create the atmosphere for God to dwell.

    EXPAND - It’s Prayer Time (Intro) Genesis 1:3 "And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." (pray) Today is part two of our six part series "Expand". Last week we talked on "do you have the Mind to Expand" coming from Father Abraham. This was the revelation God gave Abram ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Fire On The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 8, 2015
     | 5,314 views

    We are confronted with choices daily. The BIG choice is what to do with God when we see his presence. This becomes a choice about Relationship; Repentance; Rulership; and Renewal.

    1. Ski Lift Choice A woman getting onto a ski lift was given instructions that the moment the lift's chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she sat down but was nervous about the height of the lift. Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Basket Case Christians

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Nov 28, 2015
     | 4,423 views

    Those that hid their light under a basket are

    Matt 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Card Carrying Believer

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,594 views

    Worry or fret indicates a lack of trust in God’s wisdom, sovereignty and power. I’m going to give you the antidote to anxiety. Are you ready? Delighting in the Lord and meditating on His word.

    Being a Card Carrying Believer Philippians 4:6-9 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Church #4 A Spiritual Report Card Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
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     | 772 views

    Progress and accountability need to be tracked in every aspect of our lives including our spiritual lives. We all need a Spiritual Report Card

    ~ Intro: Little Billy, a Jewish boy, who was failing his math lessons. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in this subject, but he continued to fail. At last, they took him down to the Catholic School, and enrolled him. After the first day, Billy came home and went up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eighth Sunday In Ordinary Time Year C- Mote And Beam

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 27, 2025
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    We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away

    Doctor Jesus is like an ophthalmologist and a psychologist in our Gospel today. He is speaking about projection. We get impatient with others who represent aspects of ourselves that we have pushed away.1 We are aware of all the mitigating factors that go into our own mistakes but not those ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Examen: Prayer At The End Of The Day Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,076 views

    This sermon looks at the background and steps involved in the Examen

    March 8, 2023 The second in a Lenten series on Prayer Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 12:2 The Examen: Prayer at the End of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The philosopher Socrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran