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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Cheaper By The Dozen Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 27, 2023
     | 1,761 views

    Too many of us believe we have arrived and are mature spiritually. We must find out “Where Are You?”

    Where Are You? Pt. 5 - Cheaper By The Dozen I. Introduction When we change locations we often post or send a forwarding address so that those people who are important to us will find us. But Adam's actions after falling to temptation and sin reveals that we don't always want everyone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Happy Graduation!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2022
     | 9,145 views

    Graduations are great illustrations of the way Christians grow towards perfection in Christ in the here and hereafter. This sermon looks at James 1:12 through the lens of graduates.

    Happy Graduation! James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Graduations are a special time for families and for our children. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beware Of Covetousness

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 17, 2021
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     | 6,745 views

    Covetousness is described by Jesus as getting rich towards self, without getting rich towards God.. Christians are warned to take heed and beware of it.

    Beware of Covetousness Study Text: Luke 12: 13 - 21 Introduction: - A man interrupted Jesus in His sermon with the matters of inheritance and his brother, rather than listening to the sermon. - Jesus said to this man, “A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Triumphal Entry A Misnomer For Palm Sunday? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 30, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,685 views

    The same crowd in Jerusalem on Palm Sunday 2000 years ago cried "Hosanna, Hosanna" to Jesus Christ cried out 5 days later "Crucify Him! Crucify Him!"

    We will start today with a new Message Series on the Letters to Timothy. But today is also celebrated as Palm Sunday. Let’s take a look at the actual event about 2000 years ago of what led to Palm Sunday Celebrations! Let us note that before Palm Sunday, Jesus already had been teaching and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Living With The Right Attitude - Philippians, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 16, 2022
     | 1,647 views

    Our attitude is affected by obedience, which begins with the individual before the community can be served. Then, once you submit, you can be used to serve the greater community to lead others to Christ!

    “Living with the Right Attitude” - Philippians, Part 3 Philippians Sermon Series, Part 3 Philippians 1:27 – 2:4 Introduction - Reminder about our level-set from series opener: 1. Christians must reflect the joy of Christ in everything we do 2. This means you and I are to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 27, 2021
     | 4,052 views

    You will recognize them BY. THEIR. FRUITS.

    August 01, 2020 The desire of all humanity is peace. But what kind of peace do we want, exactly? • No war? • No quarrels, conflicts, arguments with family, friends, co-workers? • No civil disturbances or riots – law and order? • No political in-fighting? • Calm and tranquility? Is that all ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Be Holy Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,674 views

    The holiness of God is the most fundamental reality of all. It refers to the reality that God is utterly unique and in a class by himself—that is His set-apartness—none compares with Him.

    Workers outside of Milwaukee are building a new vehicle, called a submersible that will allow oceanographers to plum the ocean’s depths. The submersible is to replace Alvin. Alvin, you may remember, was the Treasure Hunting vehicle that illuminated the rusting hulk of the Titanic. Alvin is able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Can Deceive Ourselves Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 29, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,826 views

    Deception can come from within. Have you ever told yourself a lie, and talked yourself into believing it? That is self-deception. Have you ever seen your friends doing something, and you know it is wrong, but you still talked yourself into doing that exact same thing? That is self-deception.

    Introduction My Bible tells me as we approach the end times, there will be one major event that will occur that the church is silent about for the most part, and therefore, the church is not teaching its members to be aware. But this event must occur, and we must be prepared for it because God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Booth College Of Mission 2022 Graduation

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 14, 2022
     | 1,191 views

    I was privileged to be asked to speak at the graduation of The Booth College of Mission. I share some of my thoughts with the graduates who happen to be the New Zealand session of the Reflectors of Holiness.

    The recording of the live event can be found online at: https://www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyNZFTS/videos/8413988152005110 I start speaking around 1 hour and 27 minutes into the recording. Kia-ora Ni Sa Bula Vanaka Malo E lelei Talofa lava Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Covenant Verses Contract Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 5, 2023
     | 1,573 views

    Are we steadfast in our relationships with God? "I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved." Psalm 16:8.

    Following a Biblical timeline of covenants. We have an understanding of God, is a partaker in covenant, covenant with his people, originally with the Hebrew people it is a fundamental understanding of how God and His people relate. We see this through the Old Testament, and we see it in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Are You Prepared

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 145 views

    In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name to Mike Hanzas. He was a tall, muscular, man, who was known to have knocked the punching bag clean off its swivel.

    Are You Prepared? “But very early on Sunday morning the women went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared.” Luke 24:1 Intro: In Bucyrus Ohio, at Oakwood Cemetery there is a grave inscribed Malete G. Hanzakos born 1882 Andea Sparta Greece. He immigrated to New York and changed his name ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From Shame To Fame

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025
     | 1,317 views

    God specializes in turning situations around, lifting the downtrodden, and transforming stories of disgrace into testimonies of His grace and favour.

    FROM SHAME TO FAME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Scripture References: Isaiah 61:7, 1 Samuel 2:8, Psalm 113:7-8, Ruth 4:13-17 INTRODUCTION The journey from shame to fame is a powerful narrative that is evident throughout the Bible. God specializes in turning situations around, lifting the downtrodden, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Becoming Servant Of Truth

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 20, 2025
     | 225 views

    Romans 6:17-18 (KJV): But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness

    BECOMING SERVANT OF TRUTH Romans 6:17-18 (KJV): But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. Since Indonesia's independence was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Divine Love As Leadership: Christ The King's Radical Model For Contemporary Times Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 474 views

    Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first.

    Divine Love as Leadership: Christ the King's Radical Model for Contemporary Times Intro: Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first. Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Who Is My Neighbor?

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,417 views

    The relationship between the law and the gospel.

    “Who Is My Neighbor?” The Story of the Good Samaritan is arguably Jesus’ best known parable. It’s so well-known that it has become a cliché’. A Good Samaritan is pretty much universally recognized as anyone who comes to the aid of another person. And while the parable is about that, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist