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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Awaken To The Times

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    Though the world may persecute us, and evil may seem to prevail, we must still work for Christ. The Church must shine for Him. We must preach and demonstrate the gospel, for without us, how will the world know Christ?

    Opening illustration: All of us are slaves to time. We wear wristwatches or have timers on our smart phones to keep us on schedule. We have digital clocks in our car and alarm clocks on our nightstands. Lots of people keep a Day-Timer nearby so they can keep track of their appointments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Spirit Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024
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     | 1,403 views

    In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week two: One Spirit.

    ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/14/2018 Years ago, Leslie Flynn penned a book titled Great Church Fights. In it, he tells the story of a young father who heard a commotion out in his backyard, he looked outside and saw his daughter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Please Build, Not Tear Down!

    Contributed by David Simpson on Feb 15, 2018
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    Negativity and criticism permeates our society, workplace, churches and homes. Use the power of the tongue to build up, not tear down, because the consequences of negativity are severe.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church February 11, 2018 David Simpson Please Build, Not Tear Down! Numbers 13:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 I grew up in church; And part of my childhood involved learning countless children’s songs. One of the popular ones was: (VS 1) Oh, be careful little ears, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Open Heart Surgery Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 19, 2017
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     | 15,922 views

    We will never be all that God has for us until we give our entire selves to God.

    Open Heart Surgery Text: Joel 2:12-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: "Tomorrow morning I'll open up your heart" the surgeon said to the 8 year-old-boy. "You'll find Jesus there," the boy said. The surgeon continued, "I'll open your heart and check the damage." "You'll find Jesus there," the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sin Accomodating Churches-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 1, 2017
     | 3,870 views

    3 of 7. Paul admonished the Corinthian church because they had allowed/accommodated heinous sin in their midst. The church must not tolerate/accommodate sin in their midst. But How are they to act against such? Sin Accommodating Churches skirt...

    SIN ACCOMODATING CHURCHES-III—1Cor. 5:1-13 Attention: In the days of wooden ships & boats—A ship or boat whose hull is known to have shipworms below the water-line. Shipworms have an overwhelming presence in every ocean. In the 1700’s the British covered the hulls with copper. In the 1800’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "But Jesus Can!"

    Contributed by David Nolte on Feb 5, 2017
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     | 15,582 views

    Details how ess can deal with our past, present and future.

    “But Jesus Can!” Psalm 32:1-11 David P. Nolte You’ve heard the phrase, “Jack Of All Trades, Master Of None” or, it might be, “Jill of all trades” for a woman. Such a person may set a hand to any number of tasks with greater or lesser skill but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #15 Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 17, 2014
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    A continuing expository study of the Book of Romans covering Chapter 6:15 - 6:23

    Book of Romans Lesson # 15 Romans 6:15- 6:23 By Rev. James May In the lesson last time we were drawn by Paul to take notice that even though we are under Grace, and no longer under the Law, that the Grace of God was not to be taken for granted, and that we are not to presume upon God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2025
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     | 2,939 views

    How can we "maintain" unity in a world of churches that divide and split as a matter of course?

    The story is told about a poor church in Tennessee back in the early 1900s. The congregation had had a terrible argument… and (sadly) there was a split. They couldn’t stand each other., however, neither side could afford to leave and build their own church building. And so they both continued ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Problematic Faith

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 5, 2024
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    Peter's faith is representative of many of us who have had an up and down faith journey.

    A Problematic Faith Luke 22:31-34 31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: 32 But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren. 33 And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Divine Election Of Israel - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 11, 2024
     | 590 views

    The Divine Election of Israel - Part 2

    Tonight, we will continue our study of Romans Chapter 9. Last week, we opened the study of these vital three chapters, Romans chapters 9-11, as a critical understanding of Israel and her relationship to the new covenant and the church today. And last week, we saw how Paul was in travail over ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Eternal Security Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2024
     | 1,355 views

    Do we have to wonder minute by minute where we are with our salvation?

    INTRODUCTION • In my life as a Christian, I have heard many Christians, when speaking on the subject of their salvation, that they HOPE to make it to Heaven, that they HOPE they get to be with Jesus when it is all said and done. • On the other side of the coin, I have heard from people who don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Covenant Community Cares Faithfully Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 22, 2024
     | 638 views

    As James concludes his letter to exiles, he does so with one final exhortation regarding how a Christian community should care for those who have fallen away from the faith.

    Paul Confronts Peter approx. AD 40 Peter was eating with a group of Gentile believers - maybe a church picnic. He had shared the gospel with Gentiles and had received confirmation from the Holy Spirit that salvation is for them too. Some guys from James came to the same picnic - these guys where ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Labouring In The Lord

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 5, 2020
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     | 9,183 views

    Be steadfast and allow God and His work to be the number one priority in your life. There will be times when we may feel discouraged after working hard for God, but the Lord says, “labor is not in vain.” All your work is written in the eyes of the Lord.

    Laboring in the Lord “Therefore, my brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” - I Corinthians 15:58 Sometimes in life, we have a hard time getting others to understand our message! A group of clergies were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bemidbar "into The Wilderness" Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 12, 2025
     | 186 views

    Yahweh was going to personally lead the people. The journey began on a note of optimism and obedience, however, as the story develops, obedient Israel quickly became rebellious Israel.

    June 14, 2025 Israel was now a fully functioning nation. They had a center of worship, laws and a standing army. It was now time to leave Sinai. Yahweh was their Leader and he was going to personally lead them through the activity of the cloud. The journey began on a note of optimism and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sermon # 34 - A Life That Pleases God Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 9, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 315 views

    God the Father testified of Jesus saying, “This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased.” As children of God, it is good to constantly examine ourselves to see if our lives are pleasing to God and are in alignment with God and His word.

    Today’s meditation is based on Matthew 3:17, “A voice from heaven said, "This is my Son, the one I love. I am very pleased with him."” (ERV) God the Father testified about His Son Jesus, that He was pleased with Him. Jesus was thirty years old when He began His public ministry. At the ...read more

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