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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    And It Was Night

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 30, 2019
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     | 5,041 views

    Metaphorically speaking, the clock is ticking away in the background. The countdown has begun. Gethsemane lies ahead: as does our Lord’s betrayal, trial and death.

    AND IT WAS NIGHT. John 13:21-32. As the Lord’s ‘hour’ drew near that He should depart out of this world, He turned His attention more and more to ‘His own’ (John 13:1). After the foot-washing and the teaching which immediately followed it, Jesus “was troubled in spirit” (John 13:21). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is This Guy? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2021
     | 2,099 views

    When something new and striking happens, we immediately focus on it. When someone appears unexpectedly and begins to do unusual things, he or she garners our attention. Jesus Christ is such a person.

    Monday of the First Week in Course 2021 About a half-century ago a hit movie was in the theaters called “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Robert Redford and Paul Newman played outlaws that were constantly eluding law enforcement. But after one train holdup a different posse began chasing them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Are You Traveling Up To Jerusalem?

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Sep 28, 2021
     | 1,171 views

    Do you have a spiritual life? This is an important feature for any person who wishes to connect with Jesus. Spiritual life means being able to connect to God through the Holy Spirit. This enables one to get closer to Christ.

    Are you Traveling up to Jerusalem? Mark 10:32-34 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 32 They were on the road going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was walking on ahead of them; and they were amazed, and those who followed were fearful. And again He took the twelve aside and began to tell them what was going ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Responsibility Of The Watchman Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2024
     | 1,232 views

    A challenging passage on the essential responsibility of the spiritual watchman. How does this idea apply to today?

    IN ANCIENT DAYS: There would be a watchman on the city wall to warn of impending danger. - Ezekiel 3:17. - 2 Samuel 18:24-27; 2 Kings 9:17-20. - In ancient times there was literally a watchman on the city wall, scanning the horizon for danger. When an army appeared, the quick alarm spread by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Summer Of God’s Grace

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 21, 2020
     | 2,605 views

    Think where Grace comes from

    The summer of GOD’S GRACE Gen. 3:1-24 Intro: The Creation and the fall of man. In that fall, the entire human race was plunged into darkness, sin and death. In that terrible instant when man sinned against God, man died and became spiritually separated from Almighty God. Man also became ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ananias, Sapphira, & Church Discipline Today

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 21, 2023
     | 2,159 views

    Today we will look at the Biblical account of Ananias and Sapphira and see what we can learn. We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today.

    INTRODUCTION • We will discuss the need to respect Church Leadership and will minutely examine church discipline for today. • What about the attitude, "Well, I'm anointed too…?" In the scriptural context, this was talking about "top-tier leadership." I. THEIR INITIAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Bearing With One Another, And What It Does Not Mean Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,096 views

    Christ’s appearances shocked and surprised His disciples.

    Sunday After Easter Office of Readings (Col 3: 1-17) We have been, as St. Paul attests, raised up in company with Christ, and must set our heart on what pertains to higher realms, things above rather than things of earth. Now as earthly creatures, coming from other earthly creatures and set in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Real Christmas Story PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,150 views

    This sermon emphasizes the true meaning of Christmas, focusing on the birth of Jesus Christ as God's redemption plan for humanity.

    Greetings, beloved family of faith. As we gather here today in our sacred sanctuary, we find ourselves in the midst of a season that is filled with a flurry of activities, a cascade of colors, and a symphony of sounds. Yes, we are in the heart of the Christmas season. This is a season that is often ...read more

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    Life Begins At The Cross Of Christ PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,099 views

    This sermon explores the significance of Christ's crucifixion, emphasizing its role in human redemption and the transformative power of suffering through divine grace.

    Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in the presence of our Creator, our Redeemer, our Sustainer? We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to honor Him, to learn from Him, and to be transformed by His word. ...read more

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    I Am The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 6, 2009
     | 6,075 views

    After attempting to make Jesus King, Jewish followers were astounded to be rebuked by Him. We can learn a great deal about the salvation the Master offers by studying the account provided by John.

    “When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, ‘Rabbi, when did you come here?’ Jesus answered them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not labour for the food that perishes, but for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Destination Bethlehem: A Field Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 4, 2015
     | 6,602 views

    Exploring the significance of angels announcing the birth of Messiah.

    “In the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Outsiders Come To Church

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 24, 2010
     | 4,834 views

    The impact of spiritual worship on outsiders is reviewed. It is the proclamation of the Word and not the frenzied attempts to awe and inspire outsiders that result in salvation of the lost.

    “Brothers, do not be children in your thinking. Be infants in evil, but in your thinking be mature. In the Law it is written, ‘By people of strange tongues and by the lips of foreigners will I speak to this people, and even then they will not listen to me, says the Lord.’ Thus, tongues are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For The End Of Days

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 7, 2017
     | 13,494 views

    Moses teaches followers of the Living God how to number their days; he does so with a Psalm.

    “Lord, you have been our dwelling place in all generations. Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are God. “You return man to dust and say, ‘Return, O children of man!’ For a thousand years in your sight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Courage To Take A Stand Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 1, 2025
     | 649 views

    God calls His people to take courageous stands for truth, integrity, and faith. Today, we’ll focus on two individuals—Queen Vashti and Mordecai—and examine three moments when they took bold stands that changed history. Even when it’s costly.

    • Have you ever faced a moment when doing the right thing came with a cost? • What do you do when that time comes? • Obviously you do what is right and take a stand! • Maybe. • We live in a world that often demands conformity, a world where it can feel safer to blend in, to stay silent, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020
     | 1,567 views

    If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

    In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible