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  • Hans Krause avatar

    God Pours Out His Spirit

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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    On Pentecost, God reversed the process of division and confusion around the tower of Babel, as he poured out his Spirit. The Spirit gave the disciples words of praise and proclamation to speak in languages that all could understand. How does that Spirit work today in our lives and churches?

    [Sermon preached on Pentecost (Whit Sunday) / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday in our Bible study group, we studied the story about the first Christian Pentecost from Acts 2. It was a refreshing experience to hear someone read some verses in Chinese. Most of us could not understand them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How God Prepared The World For His Son Spiritually

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018
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    A message showing how people all over the First Century world were sick and tired of the cruelty in the world and the idolatry in the religions and were longing for some kind of universal Savior.

    Christmas Messages 4 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle free printed an audio messages HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR HIS SON SPIRITUALLY “And the Lord opened up her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Lydia was a Jewish business woman and she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Prepared The World For His Son Personally And Spiritually Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018
     | 5,933 views

    Shows how God put the hope of a universal Savior and the disgust with idolatry and cruelty into the hearts of Gentiles to get the world ready for Jesus

    HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR JESUS PERSONALLY “And the Lord opened up her heart to respond to the things spoken by Paul.” Acts 16:14 Lydia was a Jewish business woman and she became the first recorded convert in Europe. In that town God saved a demented slave girl and a Roman jailor. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "why The Gospel May Cause An Uproar"

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 31, 2022
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    Have you ever thought about why someone would attempt to burn down a church? Bomb a Church? Persecute Christians? Or Why the Gospel may cause an uproar? This gospel message is a disturbing message because it calls us to a lifestyle of love and self denial.

    Subject: "Why The Gospel May Causes An Uproar" Text: Acts 16:16-24 “One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes. 17 She followed Paul and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    One New Humanity Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 22, 2021
     | 1,811 views

    The Church needs to lead the way to reconciliation in our society.

    One New Humanity Text: Eph. 2:11-18 Introduction 1. After the incident in Minnesota where George Floyd was killed, at the prompting of the Holy Spirit, I called two of my friends and asked their forgiveness. The reason I asked their forgiveness was that I had always referred to them as my “black ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Daniel Fasting

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 2, 2014
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    We are not boldly able to look straight at the face of kings and say, ‘look, this is what God is telling you’ because we chat more on face book rather than with God like Daniel!

    You are greatly loved! Daniel 9:3 ‘And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes..’ Friend, the reason for our mediocre lives, broken homes and debt-drenched lives is because we read more of ‘how to become rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For The Things We Have Left Undone

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016
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    The importance of Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats

    FOR THE THINGS WE HAVE LEFT UNDONE In my life I suffer from the sin of procrastination and along with that the tendency to forget; whether it’s somewhere I was supposed to be, or something I said I would do. I receive emails from people asking me if I have sent them some document or other, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Blind Bartimaeus Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,515 views

    Jesus made blind eyes see

    Timaeus; we know almost nothing about him. His name means honorable. He grew up like most men of the first century. Trained in the occupation of his father, his big dream was to get married, raise a family, and live an honorable life, live up to his name. As his journey unfolds; he and his wife ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Message Is Disturbing! (Turning Worlds Upside Down) Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 1, 2023
     | 2,975 views

    The message of the Gospel is a disturbing message. To disturb means to excite from a state of rest or tranquility. It means to awaken, to agitate the mind, or to ruffle. The gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ is a gospel that turns the world upside down.

    Subject: The Gospel Message is Disturbing! Text: Acts 16:16-24 One day as we were going down to the place of prayer, we met a slave girl who had a spirit that enabled her to tell the future. She earned a lot of money for her masters by telling fortunes. 17 She followed Paul and the rest of us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Marks Of A Renewed Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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     | 2,020 views

    How can revival take place when the church is dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Such is the state of affairs of the churches today.

    Opening illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. “Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!” it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign directly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon # 8 - Grace, Justice And Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 26, 2025
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     | 359 views

    It is true that God is gracious, but it is equally true that God is just and righteous too. This was perfectly demonstrated by Jesus when He paid the penalty for the sins of all mankind on the cross of Calvary. Those who believe on the Lord Jesus will enjoy His grace and live in His righteousness.

    We read in Jeremiah 9:24, “If any want to boast, they should boast that they know and understand me, because my love is constant, and I do what is just and right. These are the things that please me. I, the LORD, have spoken.”(GNB) If anyone in this world would like to boast about something, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    The Shepherds Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 8, 2023
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    This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey 3. They Knew How to Open their Mouths

    Scripture: Luke 2:15-21 Theme: The S of Christmas – The Shepherds Title: The Shepherds of Christmas Proposition: Intro: This is another part of our S Series – The S of Christmas. This time we focus in on the Shepherds – 1. They knew how to Listen and Receive. 2. They knew how to Obey ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Great Joy In The City

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 6, 2025
     | 311 views

    1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens

    GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria 2. Gennesaret 3. Jerusalem 4. Ephesus 5. Nineveh 6. Berea 7. Athens **************************** WARNING 1. Nazareth 2. Jerusalem 3. Sodom and Gomorrah **************************** GREAT JOY IN THE CITY 1. Samaria Acts 8 : 4 - 8 4 Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    No Joke: God Means It Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025
     | 153 views

    God values every soul, judges with mercy, and calls each heart to freedom—because He takes us more seriously than we ever imagined.

    1 · When Nobody Seems to Notice High school can make you feel invisible. You walk down a hallway packed with noise, and somehow nobody really sees you. They see the grades, the jersey, the hoodie, the attitude— but not the you underneath it all. You start to think maybe the world runs on ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Chris Woods avatar

    In 2026, As For Me And My House

    Contributed by Chris Woods on Dec 27, 2025
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     | 1,656 views

    A look at the farewell address of Joshua as a challenge going into the New Year.

    So, here we are right in the middle of the time between Christmas and New Year’s. I had no idea that this period had a name: It’s commonly called “Twixmas.” Another name is “Festive Gap”, but by far my favorite (and most appropriate for the Woods’ Home), it’s called “Feral Week.” If you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist