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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Marks Of The Faithful Church

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013
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     | 8,018 views

    With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

    Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lazarus And The Rich Man

    Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012
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     | 20,056 views

    It has become common practice to see as the whole meaning of this story that the rich should help the poor... But this particular story especially, if one allows oneself to be affected fully by its original meaning, is a very concrete proclamation of the

    One cannot understand and preach the gospel concretely enough. A real evangelical sermon must be like holding a pretty red apple in front of a child or a glass of cool water in front of a thirsty person and then asking: do you want it? We should be able to talk about matters of our faith in such a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Stones And The Stone Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Aug 3, 2012
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     | 9,697 views

    What it means to be building stones of the house of God.

    The moment of truth arrived one day in the life of Jesus and his disciples. They had been with one another for a couple of years or more, had seen his miracles and heard his teaching. So, one day he asked them: When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is Superior Series

    Contributed by John Gullick on May 23, 2017
     | 5,632 views

    First sermon in a series looking at the supremecy of Jesus - this is discussing Jesus superior in his person - uses a number of sources.

    Hebrews 1New International Version (NIV) God’s Final Word: His Son 1 In the past God spoke to our ancestors through the prophets at many times and in various ways, 2 but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, and through whomalso he made the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rich Man, Poor Man Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 28, 2017
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     | 7,275 views

    Rich Man, Poor Man - James chapter 2 verses 1-13 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Principle Stated (vs 1). (2). The Principle Illustrated (vs 2-4) (3). The Principle Explained (vs 5-11) (3). Principle Applied (vs 12-13). SERMON BODY Ill: • We have expression that goes; ‘blind justice’. • It comes from the Greek statue for justice, which is a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    A Miracle Is On Your Way

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jun 12, 2017
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     | 16,670 views

    If you are looking for some breakthrough or some kind of a miracle in your life, for a long time, this sermon is for you. It is human to expect miracle to happen in the usual way. But remember miracles are miracles because they happen the God's way.

    If you are looking for some breakthrough or some kind of a miracle in your life, for a long time, this sermon is for you. It is very human to expect miracle to happen in the usual way. You think of something exciting and hope things would happen the way you planned. But remember miracles are ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jesus: The Solution To Temptation Series

    Contributed by William Jones on Jun 15, 2017
     | 11,384 views

    The conclusion to series of Biblical Characters that faced temptation. This is a brief look at how Jesus faced in the wilderness, in essence, the same temptations that Adam and eve faced in the Garden of Eden. We explore how Jesus defeated the tempter!

    Hello and welcome back this morning to Church 360. I heard that the Ladies had a great time yesterday at the Brunch. Glad that you all had that time of fellowship together. Thanks to all the hands that put everything together for that event! Today we are going to take another look at the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning From God's Providence

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 22, 2017
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     | 3,997 views

    Jesus learned obedience by the things He suffered. Similarly, St. Paul learned from the Christ that he had persecuted, the things he would suffer as He followed the Christ. Living the Christ life, we will see how suffering aids in redemption.

    Trinity 2 2017 Learning from God’s Providence The Collect O LORD, who never failest to help and govern those whom thou dost bring up in thy stedfast fear and love; Keep us, we beseech thee, under the protection of thy good providence, and make us to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Hedges Of Protection

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 27, 2017
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     | 19,576 views

    Was Satan telling the truth or lying when he accused God of surrounding Job with a protective hedge? If Job had one, do we? What is it? What kind of protection does it give, in view of illness. accidents, temptation, enemies, and loss that befall us?

    HEDGES OF PROTECTION Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. If anyone is interested in having the pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Hedges of Protection Slides and I will send them directly, along with a file ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 2 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 30, 2017
     | 2,099 views

    Job waited on the LORD to release him from captivity.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 2 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 22, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    You Shall Not Murder Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 3, 2017
     | 7,859 views

    A message on the reason God gave the 6th Commandment as well as the difference between killing and murder

    You Shall Not Murder CCCAG July 2nd, 2017 Scripture-Exodus 20:13 Today we will be delving into the 6th Commandment. There are some general rules of homiletics (The art of sermon preparation and delivery) and one of the most important is to craft an introduction that draws your audience into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Plucked Corn Precipitates Sabbath Controversy Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2017
     | 13,968 views

    Throughout His ministry, Jesus was accused of breaking the Sabbath laws, and it is true that He broke them. They were part of the old covenant that God made with Israel. He had come to bring a new covenant based on grace.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- En Route to Galilee (13) Plucked Corn Precipitates Sabbath Controversy (Deuteronomy 5:14) Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 2:23-28, Luke 6:1-5 Throughout His ministry, Jesus was accused of breaking the Sabbath laws, and it is true that He broke them. They were part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    Pass The Test Or Be Retested

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 18, 2017
     | 12,135 views

    All Children of God will be tested as to their character, dedication, loyalty, and obedience. This testing refines us, is a witness to the lost, and ultimately keep us from being condemned with the world. If we don't pass, we have to keep taking the test

    PASS THE TEST OR BE RETESTED Deut. 8:2,5,15-16; Mal. 3:1-3; 1 Cor. 3:12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. John Blanchard stood up from the bench, straightened his Army uniform, and studied the crowd of people making their way through Grand Central Station. He looked for the girl whose heart he knew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Laws Written On Hearts

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 19, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 308,724 views

    Perhaps Jeremiah's best-known prophecy was "...I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant I made with their fathers...I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts." What law?

    Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10 to go along with this sermon. If anyone is interested in having the .pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Hedges of Protection Slides and I will send the PowerPoint file ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Jesus Is . . .! Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,944 views

    A look through the book of Hebrews, looking at who Jesus is, and what that means for us.

    Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 5:1-10 July 23, 2017 Have you ever admired someone who was famous and you tried to imitate them? Maybe it was a musician and you played like they did, or a singer and you tried to sing like them. Or it could have been an athlete and you tried to throw or swing a bat just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist