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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    The Power Of Joy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 27, 2021
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    In Part 2 of this series we will take a close look at the relationship between joy and forgiving; specifically how unforgiveness impacts and hinders our ability to experience God's joy.

    The Power of Joy Part 2 Scripture: Psalm 32:1-5; Second Corinthians 2:7-11; 6:10; 12:9; Matthew 6:12, 14-15 Good morning New Light. This is the day that the Lord has made and let each of us rejoice and be glad in it. The reason we can REJOICE is because we already have “the joy of the Lord.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming A Creature Of Habit 04 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2023
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    THIS MESSAGE LOOKS AT THE FINAL HABIT WE SHOULD BE DEVELOPING -- IMMITATION. JOHN USES TWO PEOPLE HERE IN THE CLOSE OF THIS BOOKS TO CHALLANGE GAIUS REGARDING WHO HE SHOULD IMMITATE IN THE FUTURE.

    BECOMING A CREATURE OF HABIT PART 4 3 JOHN 1:11-14 DEAR FRIEND, DO NOT IMITATE WHAT IS EVIL BUT WHAT IS GOOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS GOOD IS FROM GOD. ANYONE WHO DOES WHAT IS EVIL HAS NOT SEEN GOD. 12 DEMETRIUS IS WELL SPOKEN OF BY EVERYONE--AND EVEN BY THE TRUTH ITSELF. WE ALSO SPEAK WELL OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Need A Clean Up

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2023
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    Devil is not shaken by looks, language skills, talents, music skills, education, bank balance or outward demeanor; however, he does fear a man who is holy and close to God. Amen.

    WE NEED A CLEAN UP Where are Hezekiahs’ 2 Kings 18: 1 “….Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah became king. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king …” There are no magic bullets for the woes we face today: gigantic idols, drugs, lust, porn, violence, greed, bribe and ugly social ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Be Comforted And Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 30, 2025
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    Jesus begins His public teaching ministry not in a temple, but on a hillside. The crowds gather. The disciples sit close. And the Lord opens His mouth to speak words that turn the world upside down.

    Go! And Be Comforted and Filled - Matthew 5:4,6 Opening Prayer: Gracious Heavenly Father, We come before You in need of Your truth, Your comfort, and Your righteousness. Open our ears to hear, our minds to understand, and our hearts to receive all that You want to say to us through Your Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Dwell With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024
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    Surrender to the plans of God even if it is tough, being close to God and obeying Him is more important than other comforts which would eventually follow the faithful and obedient and steadfast follower.

    Jeremiah 40:1"He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah who were being carried into exile to Babylon." Not an ordinary person but Nebuzaradan, commander of the imperial guard of Babylon found Prophet Jeremiah "bound in chains among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Against Evolution – Look At This Logically - You Were Created Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024
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    Abortion is a big issue at present because it will feature in the American election, but abortion is so closely joined to evolution and humanism. This article explores evolution exposing the stupidity of it. No Christian can be an evolutionist!

    AGAINST EVOLUTION – LOOK AT THIS LOGICALLY - YOU WERE CREATED Abortion is a big issue at present because it will feature in the American election, but abortion is so closely joined to evolution and humanism. This article explores evolution exposing the stupidity of it. No Christian can be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatness Of Christ As Our High Priest Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 15, 2015
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     | 5,692 views

    Christ fulfilled the meaning of the Old Testament priesthood when he offered himself as a once-for-all sacrifice for sin.

    “So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”” (Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Teacher With A Twist Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 1, 2011
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     | 4,535 views

    Jesus makes himself known thorugh the power of his teaching.

    Title: A Teacher with a Twist Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Jesus makes himself known through the power of his teaching. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • The First Sunday after Epiphany: Christ’s Identity. The First Sunday after Epiphany we encountered Christ at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where God’s Power Flows

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 26, 2017
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    God's power flows in some ministries and doesn't flow in other ministries. WHY? There IS an explanation. Using Peter's miracle at the beautiful gate, we can detect 4 key reasons when and where God's power will flow.

    WHERE GOD’S POWER FLOWS Acts 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Five-year-old Becky answered the door when the census taker came by. She told the census taker that her daddy was a doctor and wasn't home, because he was performing an appendectomy. 2. "My," said the census taker, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Go! And Rejoice In Your Heavenly Citizenship - Psalm 87 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 15, 2025
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     | 142 views

    Imagine standing before the gates of Heaven one day. Will you present your own works, your own goodness, your church attendance? Or will you have the one passport that Heaven recognises — your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, purchased by the blood of Jesus Christ?

    Go! And Rejoice in Your Heavenly Citizenship - Psalm 87 A Gospel-Centred Call to Know Where You Belong Introduction – Where Do You Truly Belong? Imagine arriving at Heathrow Airport with no passport. You walk up to the immigration desk, smile, and say, “Trust me, I belong here.” The officer looks ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus Is The Way To Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
     | 8,837 views

    As we close this series out today, we will see why we can say Jesus is The Way To Eternal Life. In this message, we will be considering those passages which use the expression "eternal life" to mean a future hope which will be realized after this life o

    Jesus - The Way To Eternal Life TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Over the past number of weeks, we have considered how Jesus is truly The Way to all good things: He is The Way to a better life (by correcting misconceptions and teaching us to seek new goals); He is the Way to forgiveness of sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risen That We Might Enter In! Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 18, 2014
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     | 6,183 views

    A celebration of our Risen Saviour. Praise through the Hallel Psalms.

    He is risen He is risen indeed! Do not abandon yourselves to despair: We are the Easter people, and Hallelujah is our song. ~ Pope John Paul II. Today we come in the knowledge that Christ Jesus is risen and yes we praise him Hallelujah is our song! Hallelujah – God be praised Thursday; At ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Christ's Army - The Church Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 13, 2020
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     | 5,454 views

    We do not have to fight the spiritual battles of this life alone. Jesus gave us the church and we have one another as the earthly body of Christ and we have Jesus as our head.

    This country is in a civil war. It’s not the north and south like the conflict that was fought 160 years ago. This civil war is for the hearts, minds, and for the very soul of America. And it would appear that America is losing its heart, mind, and soul to the dark forces of the world. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Walls

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 23, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 38,605 views

    God built His church to be ONE... but Satan builds walls to divide that church. How do we identify what the Devil does so that we can unify our church and challenge the power of the evil one?

    Once upon a time, there were three little pigs. (You’ve heard this one, haven’t you?) The first little piggy built his house of straw, and the big bad wolf came and huffed and puffed and blew that house down. The second piggy built his house of sticks, and the big bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Hope That Comes From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017
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     | 6,998 views

    This is the 15th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

    Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#15] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM JESUS Nehemiah 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue in our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. The most familiar of these is John 3:16, which sums up this sermon very well. John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist