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  • Charles Jones avatar

    Mary Did You Know

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 23, 2018
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    The Birth of Jesus Christ has always been a beautiful story of Gods Redemptive Plan for Mankind

    Mary Did You Know? Matthew 1:18-25 v.21 Text Recently I found one of my old baby pictures. As I studied the little boy in the picture, I pondered about his destiny. I don’t think he had any idea of how God was going to use him. Long before Mary gave birth to her son, the prophets had foretold ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    6. The First Preacher And The First Sermon

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Feb 6, 2020
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    The message Jesus drew from the story of Noah is that his coming will be as unexpected as the flood was for the people of Noah’s day. But most people don't believe his coming will be like the flood.

    6. The first preacher and the first sermon Sermon on 29 Sept 2019 PM, at Rosebery Park Baptist Church, Bournemouth, UK. According to the Bible, who was the world’s first preacher? And what was his sermon? The answer is Noah! We know Noah was a preacher from this verse in 2 Peter: ‘…if he did ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking Closer At The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 2, 2020
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    This is the 37th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we examine the crowds that shouted Hosanna during the Triumphal Entry, but then later demanded that Jesus be crucified, and we discuss what led to this, and how true faith differs from this.

    Looking Closer at the Triumphal Entry (John Part 37) Text: John 12:9-19 We’re continuing on with John’s Gospel this morning, and we’re looking at a text that usually gets addressed on Palm Sunday; we call it the Triumphal Entry. It’s when Jesus enters Jerusalem, riding on a young donkey, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Retraction Movement (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2020
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    To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement, and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Retraction Movement Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in our sermon-series of the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that Paul begins our lesson by describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure from the faith!” It should also be noted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Afterlife: Heaven Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 21, 2019
     | 5,936 views

    This series explores the three realms of the afterlife: Hades, Hell, and Heaven. Scripture reveals that Heaven is real, righteous, and relational.

    Afterlife: Heaven Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 5/31/15 A Sunday School teacher just finished a lesson all about Heaven, then asked her students, “How many of you want to go to Heaven?” Of course, everyone in the class raised their hands… except for one little boy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Real Answers: Is The Bible God's Word Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 10, 2019
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     | 5,465 views

    We all have questions. Some questions are simply curiosities. Other questions are a bit deeper and more meaningful. In this sermon, we'll explore the question "Is the Bible God's Word?" in light of the documentation, discoveries, and divination as Scripture.

    Real Answers to Big Questions: Is the Bible God’s Word? Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/12/15 previously 1/13/2013 For the last couple of weeks, we’ve been talking about the Big Questions of our faith—the questions that matter most about God, Jesus and the Bible. I call ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The New Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 3, 2019
     | 10,906 views

    Around AD 95 John was exiled to the island of Patmos. It was there that John wrote the book of Revelation.

    HEAVEN: OUR FUTURE HOME “The New Jerusalem” Scripture: Revelation 21:1 The famous explorer Marco Polo after completing his journeys went back to his home in Venice. When he got back to his home he began to describe some of the things he had seen. But his close friends thought he had gone mad. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twelve Ordinary Men

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 6, 2020
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     | 12,993 views

    No one would have labeled this group "Most Likely To Succeed" in their High School Year Book. It is likely that even some of the disciples would not have chosen each other to be members of the group. We would not have selected any of them to lead ministries here in our Church.

    TITLE: TWELVE ORDINARY MEN SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 6:12-16 (There is no claim as to originality as many sources were drawn from for the development of this message. I have adapted to my style and transitions in support of the theses statement of this message) This morning we begin our walk through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets Of Happiness

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 22, 2020
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    What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12.

    What are the secrets of happiness? Are they really secrets or just ignored? Let’s understand secrets of true, permanent happiness, found in the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:1-12. Poor in Spirit Matthew 5:1-3 One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It A Sin To Gossip Or Slander A Person?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 18, 2019
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     | 7,688 views

    While most Christians believe it is a sin to slander another person when it comes to gossip some Christians are not certain. What is wrong with exchanging "information" about another?

    Talebearer! Leviticus 19:16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The human brain only weighs about three pounds of soft, gooshy like tissue and yet it houses more than 1.1 trillion cells. This organ of the body is truly remarkable for it “controls all the functions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Stroll With Jesus

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 29, 2016
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     | 8,664 views

    Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples.

    Are you sure Jesus was resurrected? Are you certain He lives? For anyone who contests the fact that Jesus rose from the dead, today’s passage is for you. It contains the story of a 7 mile walk that Jesus took with two of His disciples. The Lord led me to a particular passage in Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus And David Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2018
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     | 5,640 views

    All early Christians understood that Jesus was a descendant of David; but He did not derive his authority from his personal ancestry. The Messiah must be thought of, not as a national monarch but as the lord of all, exalted far above David.

    -Tuesday- Jerusalem Jesus and David (Psalm 110:1) Matthew 22:41-46 (focal passage), Mark 12:35-37, Luke 20:41-44 Matthew 22:41-46 41 While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, 42 saying, “What do you think about the Christ? Whose Son is He?” They said to Him, “The Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Let's Leave For Town

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020
     | 3,058 views

    Healing, miracle

    LET”S LEAVE FOR TOWN (MARK 8:22-26) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Putting Others First : Going Beyond Singing Joy To The World , During This Christmas And New Year Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Dec 27, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,316 views

    This is the time when we sing Joy to the world and be happy about it. But is there something more we are expected to do? Before the Christmas Spirit wears off and before New Year resolutions are made, let us commit to Put others First

    Putting Others First Romans 15:1-3, Philippians 2:1-4 This morning, permit me to ask you to do an exercise. Please do pardon me if you feel uncomfortable doing this exercise. We have distributed a piece of paper and pens to all of you. I would like you to think for a moment and write down all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    What Mary Got Right

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 9, 2021
     | 3,319 views

    Mary was willing to leave the role society expected of her. She's a great example to us: Jesus calls all of us, in one way or another, to leave.

    This talk starts with a very short sketch, done online. The person who plays Martha will need an apron, a rolling pin and a few pans. Sketch: [Members of the cast first introduce themselves.] Simon-Peter: Hey, Andrew, we’re quite close to Bethany, aren’t we? Andrew: Yes. Mary and Martha live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist