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  • Larry Hinkle avatar

    Who Are The 144,000? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 22, 2019
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    The identity of the 144,000 survivors of tribulation is a mystery, It takes much courage to venture into areas where clarity is needed. This enigmatic passage is included in the Word, and to ignore it does not contribute to the full counsel of God.

    in Rev. 1:19, Jesus told John to write, what was, What is now, and what will happen later, chapters 4-22 are about what will happen later. Greek word for Revelation is Apokalypses, which means uncovering or revealing of events which will happen in the last days, and end times. I believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Change Agents Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
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    Salt goes into the body. It is necessary, and good, and contributes to the health of the body. It changes the body – for a time. But for lasting change to occur something has to go into the mind and heart as well. And that is where light comes in.

    How many of you keep a watch on how much salt you eat, buying the low-sodium versions of things like canned soup and cold cuts and avoiding high-sodium treats like pizza and potato chips? It’s an article of faith that salt is hazardous to your health. And it’s very difficult to avoid, since most ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • JM Raja Lawrence avatar

    Healthy Church (Growing Together In Christ)

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on May 16, 2025
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    A healthy church functions like a well-orchestrated body—each member contributing uniquely, speaking truth in love, and allowing God's Word to transform our community from within.

    Healthy Church Growing Together in Christ Introduction A healthy church isn't merely a gathering of individuals under one roof but a living organism where every member functions in harmony toward a divine purpose. In Ephesians 4:15-16, Paul uses the metaphor of a body to describe the church, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part Iii - The Religious Leaders – The Voice Of Apathy Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
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    This is part three in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from their contributions.In this case the religious elite of this time seemed completely apathetic to the idea of the advent of the Christ.

    The Voices of Christmas Part III The Religious Leaders – the Voice of Apathy The greatest event in human history has taken place. The Messiah has been born in the City of David. The King of kings has made a very humble entry into the world. He was not born in Jerusalem, neither was His ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Overcoming Spiritual Paralysis

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Apr 9, 2018
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    This is a prayer sermon from the prayer line of Pastor Oke. Contributions here are to advance the knowledge of the things of God and Jesus Christ. No profit is intended for the pastor or his ministry. Spiritual ideas are from the Word of God.

    The Fear of the Unknown Many people fear change, for change creates unknowns. Change can make us uncomfortable. But change is an inevitability of life. We’re born, we live, we grow, we age, we die. Change is constant! As someone once said, “The only thing that doesn’t change in life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    First Day Of The Week (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020
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    To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the day and acts of Christian worship.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Day their Congregation 2. Day their Communion 3. Day their Contribution Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we are going to be discussing the theme: "The First Day of the Week." This lesson will stress; that this day is not a day to "go to church." It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Presenting Arms: Embrace For Life Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001
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    Incredible numbers of people are falling, and we have contributed by pushing them to the edge and failing to listen. But at the Lord’s Table we see the embracing arms of Christ and are empowered to lift the fallen and give them life.

    Those of you who were in my Vacation Bible School class know what happened – the class was supposed to run from 7:15 until 9:00 each night. At 8:57, what did I say? Something like: I know you have to go, but there are just a couple more points I want to make. And so, at a few minutes after 9, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Be Enriched Through Giving

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2005
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    People give most when they see how they will be enriched by contributing to a vision that will last for eternity. Paul wrote, "You will be enriched in every way so you can give even more generously." Ten principles

    How to Be Enriched By Giving (2 Cor 9:1-15) Most people like to give to a dynamic vision. Contributors do not like having to just give regularly to just meet needs. People want to give to something that is significant that will give them a sense of eternal enrichment. Jesus promised those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Noel Atkinson avatar

    What Are The Different Spiritual Gifts Series

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jan 15, 2010
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    This sermon looks at the different spiritual gifts outlined in Romans 12. It encourages a biblical responce to 1) Prophesy 2) Serving 3) Teaching 4) Encouraging 5) Contributing to others 6) Leading and 7) Mercy

    Spiritual gifts part 3 What are the different spiritual gifts? Sometimes we put people on pedestals and we say, "Wow, I wish I was like that! I wish I had his brains! I wish I had his money! I wish I had his car!" And even Christians can get envious of other people. We might say, "Oh, I wish I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Learning From The Desert Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on May 26, 2006
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     | 3,846 views

    Romans 15:4 Tells us that whatsoever were written aforetime were written for our learning. I believe we can learn from the life of Moses the things that ultimately contributed to his success.

    Romans 15:4 Tells us we can learn from the things written about people of faith written aforetime. Exodus 2:9-10 Tells us that Moses was taken care of under the supervision of Pharaoh’s daughter. Vs.19 He was even identified as an Egyptian after fleeing Egypt. It would be in what I call the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Hostetler avatar

    The Sinner’s Friend Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jan 21, 2014
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     | 12,887 views

    Jesus loves the lowly, broken, and sinful. A special sermon contribution from the SON OF GOD sermon packet for pastors, inspired by the SON OF GOD movie from Mark Burnett and distributed by 20th Century Fox.

    I’d like to take a short quiz here today. Don’t worry, there are no wrong answers. I’d just like to poll this group to see who had childhoods like mine. For example, by a show of hands, how many of us here have actually cried over spilled milk? Some of us are too old to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Are You Part Of The Family Or Just A Boarder?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 11, 2012
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     | 29,076 views

    A boarder has no commitment and merely pays rent to have a place to hang his hat for awhile. A functional family member is committed, caring and contributes to the well being of the family. Which are you in relation to God's family?

    Are You Part of the Family or Just a Boarder? Ephesians 2:19-22 A boarder has no commitment and merely pays rent to have a place to hang his hat for awhile. A functional family member is committed, caring and contributes to the well being of the family. Which are you in relation to God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. David Wesner avatar

    Holy Spirit Manifestation Gifts Of Power

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 10, 2015
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    The gifts of the Holy Spirit contribute to the orderliness of God’s design for the Church. As instruments of God, operating in the Body, we must be orderly. Only then can the Body be edified. When the Body is edified, God will be glorified!

    1st Corinthians 12:7 Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. 8 To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, 9 to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The Return Of Ezra Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 30, 2010
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     | 17,003 views

    Sermon 14 in the series. Artaxerxes has granted Ezra's request to return to Jerusalem. And not only that, but provision is made for the journey to be financed by freewill offerings, official government contributions, and tax revenues from the Trans-Euphra

    The Book of Ezra Study #14 (Ezra 8:1-36) The Return of Ezra Introduction: • Between the events of chapter 6 and the return of Ezra in chapter 7 is a period of fifty-seven years. • The entire book of Esther fits between these chapters. • We now find ourselves at a point of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Day Of Communion (Lesson 2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 24, 2020
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     | 4,142 views

    To establish that on the first day of the week; the church congregated; observed the communion and contributed of their means, to the Lord. This is a day of fellowship, preaching, breaking of bread, songs, and, prayers. This lesson establishes the regularity of the Lord’s Supper, in worship.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 2. Day of Communion Remarks. 1. This is the second lesson in this sermon-series: “The First Day of the Week.” In it, we will discuss the church's coming together on the “first day of the week,” to observe the communion (the Lord’s Supper). Luke wrote: “And upon the first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ