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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    Prophets And Prophecy: Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 16, 2013
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     | 3,962 views

    Romans 12 contains some of the Gifts given by the Spirit of God in order to edify the Body and bring Glory to God. The first listed in Romans 12:6, Prophecy, has often been the center of Christian debate.

    "Prophets and Prophecy" Romans 12:6 We have been putting all the puzzle pieces together of those believers in Christ who are called out of the world, to live and serve together ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unfair, Trying So Hard, I Fail To Overcome, Will I Loose My Crown?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 23, 2015
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     | 4,124 views

    Will God be able to say “good and faithful servant” to a weakling like me? When were not growing your dying - We grow a lot, At some point, will I stop growing and fall away? I am concerned.

    Unfair, trying so hard, I fail to overcome, will I loose my Salvation? will God be able to say “good and faithful servant” to a weakling like me? When were not growing your dying - We grow a lot, At some point, will I stop growing and fall away? I am concerned. We are on this narrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Final Invitation Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 27, 2023
     | 1,947 views

    Are you ready for Christ's return? He closes the canon of Scripture his final invitation.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Open with discussion - What are some of the best invitations you’ve received? I was once invited by the Secret Service to visit the White House for Christmas during the Obama administration (I declined). Here are ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Sermon # 42 - Let Go And God Will Take Over Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,094 views

    There are things we must let go of in order for God to work in and through us. Here are some great examples we can learn from, and instructions that we can follow.

    It is recorded in Exodus 2:1-2, “During this time a man from the tribe of Levi married a woman of his own tribe, and she bore him a son. When she saw what a fine baby he was, she hid him for three months.” (GNB) There are three things we note in the above mentioned verses; firstly there was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 7, 2024
     | 1,214 views

    In Acts 6, problems arise threatening to unravel the close-knit Christian community. This sermon unpacks the situation, the shepherd's response, and the servant's duties.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (5) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 6:1-7 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/23/2017 If you were with us the last couple weeks, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. And a lot has happened in just the first five chapters! From ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Exposing The Jezebel Spirit Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,601 views

    A deep dive into the church of Thyatira and the spirit that led to it's downfall

    Exposing the Jezebel Spirit The 7 Churches of Revelation- Thyatira CCCAG 9-8-24 -Scripture- Rev 2:18-29 Introduction Growing up, my family didn’t have a lot of traditions. A lot of it was because we lived in the Southeast corner of Wisconsin, and the family was from the northwest. Before they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Requisite For Revival

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 15, 2024
     | 1,094 views

    The key element to revival has always and will always be prayer.

    The Requisite for Revival 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 12 And the Lord appeared to Solomon by night, and said unto him, I have heard thy prayer, and have chosen this place to myself for an house of sacrifice. 13 If I shut up heaven that there be no rain, or if I command the locusts to devour the land, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can These Bones Live? (Ezekiel 37:1-10) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,345 views

    The plan of salvation in a valley of dry bones. #36 in "66 in 52: A One Year Journey Through The Bible"

    Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Ezekiel 37. (Pew Bible: p 678) The story goes that during World War II, the army was scrambling to get medics up to speed on basic human anatomy so they could get them deployed quickly. And so they worked with an oldn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 4 - Chosen To Be Royalty Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jul 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,495 views

    God has chosen us and called us to be a Royal Priesthood, but often we don’t realize our position in Christ. Abraham’s life will encourage us to realize how God can fulfill His great plans in the lives of those whom God has called and chosen.

    We read in 1 Peter 2:9, However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. (GW) In the verses preceding the above mentioned verse, Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Relate Wisely With Others Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 13, 2023
     | 1,892 views

    A study from the book of James. This study is inspired by Rick Warren's book: Developing a Faith that Works, Book of James Volumes 1 & 2.

    . James begins our text this morning by asking his readers a question: “Who is wise and understanding among you?” 1. Last week I began with the question: “How many of you have allowed your TONGUE to get you into trouble?” COMMENT: Hands went up all over the place. We readily ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hungry – But Not For What's Really Important Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 26, 2023
     | 2,186 views

    In John's gospel, after feeding 5,000 people with bread and fish, Jesus goes on to say what true bread is. Actually, true bread isn't a what, it's a who. It's Jesus. He is our sustenance.

    PRE-TALK earlier in the service Three pictures / slides (1) Israelites collecting manna in the wilderness ~1450 or 1270 B.C. ‘Manna’ = ‘what is it?’ The people of Israel had fled slavery in Egypt. They travelled eastwards, crossed the Red Sea and entered the Sinai Peninsula. There isn’t a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For The Harvest

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 1,133 views

    Jesus taught that harvest time can be anytime (John 4:35). He demonstrated this as He helped a Samaritan woman trust Him as her Savior.

    Opening illustration: A business executive, after hearing an inspiring sermon, said to the preacher, “Your sermon was excellent. However, if you were one of my employees, I would have to fire you.” Then he explained, “You’ve sold me completely, but you didn’t close the deal.” The preacher was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Jesus Our Friend

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 30, 2024
     | 1,818 views

    1. FAITHFUL FRIEND 2. FORGIVING FRIEND 3. FIGHTING FRIEND

    JESUS OUR FRIEND OUTLINE 1. FAITHFUL FRIEND 2. FORGIVING FRIEND 3. FIGHTING FRIEND THE MESSAGE JESUS OUR FRIEND John 15 : 14 - 15 14 You are My friends if you do whatever I command you. 15 No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    17. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 18-25 Messages In Romans – Abraham’s Unswerving Faith And The Importance Of The Resurrection For Salvation - Message 17 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024
     | 655 views

    Abraham’s faith was unswerving in spite of all obstacles. In belief, do you want to be listless with the majority, or victorious with the minority? Will you count for the Lord? Will you serve Him and not yourselves? Christ was delivered up, and raised for our justification.

    17. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 18-25 MESSAGES IN ROMANS – ABRAHAM’S UNSWERVING FAITH AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RESURRECTION FOR SALVATION - MESSAGE 17 [A]. THE PERSEVERING FAITH OF ABRAHAM HAS EXALTED HIM {{Romans 4:18 IN HOPE AGAINST HOPE he believed, in order that he might become a father of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How God’s Plans Interfere With Our Plans (Christmas Sermon)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,185 views

    One thing that gets us upset, is when we have things all planned out and someone comes along and ruins our plans.

    For example, suppose you had plans for Saturday. You were going to take the family to the lake, and have a nice family picnic. You had all the details worked out, and then the boss man comes up to you on Friday, before you leave to go home and says, “I hate to do this to you, I know you had plans ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist