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  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Tear Open The Roof

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,991 views

    This is about getting people to Jesus anyway we can.

    Imagine if someone all of a sudden began banging on the roof. Then a hole opened up. We are being showered with sheetrock and debris. Then, slowly, a cot is let down through the hole in the roof with a man lying on it. Could you imagine someone so desperate to get to Church that they would open ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Have You Seen Jesus

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 8, 2013
     | 5,436 views

    We need to have a definite encounter with Jesus to be able to live a life pleasing unto God, and to be a blessing to other people around us.

    Topic: Have You Seen Jesus? Bible Text: Luke 2: 22 - 38 Lesson Aim: Members will • Understand what it means to have seen Jesus. • Identify the requirements or prerequiste of seing Jesus. • Learn of Biblical examples of Men and Women who saw Jesus. Introduction: This topic today is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Innocent Blood

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 6, 2021
     | 1,487 views

    Countries and people who shed innocent blood will not be held guiltless.

    Deuteronomy 21:1 If one be found slain in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee to possess it, lying in the field, and it be not known who hath slain him: 2 Then thy elders and thy judges shall come forth, and they shall measure unto the cities which are round about him that is slain: 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God In The Hands Of Man

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 3,630 views

    Faith is the object by which man lays hold upon God. Faith is reaching into the unknown grasping that which is not and holding on until it becomes that which is. Reverend Walter Jacobson

    God In The Hands of Man Exodus 32:7-14 There seems to be no controversy of the fact that man is in the hands of God. My soul finds repose in the awesomeness of this fact. Then again, how my soul shutters at the thought that such a worm as I as in the hands of such a sovereign God. We are aware ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unmerciful And Unforgiven

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
     | 3,265 views

    We must shew forth mercy if we hope to obtain mercy.

    Unmerciful and Unforgiven Matthew 5:7 Matthew 6:9-15 During Christ's sermon on the mount a number of key character traits were addressed. He makes a point to deal with commitment, character, and conduct. Each are of dire importance as building blocks in the life of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Everyone's Welcome At God's Feast SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 745 views

    In Luke 14, Jesus portrays the Kingdom of God as a grand feast. This sermon explores who is invited to this table and the extent of its inclusivity.

    In this sermon, we will explore Luke 14, where Jesus describes the Kingdom of God as a great banquet table. We will examine who belongs at the table and how inclusive it is. Jesus often faced controversy due to his social interactions. He would eat with sinners and outcasts, which was frowned upon ...read more

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    They Spread The Gospel Of Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2024
     | 253 views

    He, and all those other witnesses, would see Jesus Christ in glory, and share an eternity of joy with Him.

    Solemnity of Peter and Paul 2024 So today we celebrate as a Church the two founders of the Church of Rome, Peter and Paul. The Scriptures, then, concern these two men, whose work to spread a local phenomenon called “The Way” all the way around the Mediterranean world. In the end, both of these men ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Grace Of Our Lord Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 22, 2024
     | 211 views

    There are only 3 types of references to the “Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.”

    There are only 3 types of references to the “Grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Timothy 2:11, 1st grace is exclusive to salvation. 2nd is the source of grace. 3rd is being commended to the saints of God. 14 books in the N.T. close with the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. It is an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something To Stand For...

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Nov 1, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,737 views

    This is a message to encourage God’s people to vote according to biblical values

    The commercials come at us back to back. Vote for Bush. Vote for Kerry. Everybody wants your vote. Many of us are left thinking, “What should I do? I don’t like this about that party. I don’t like that about this party. I like that about this guy. I like this about that guy. Help. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inadequate Truth, Insufficient Faith Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,501 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    Once again, “religion” has made the news. Unless you live in a cave somewhere, you by now know the name of Barack Obama’s former pastor, know the controversial things he said, know the reaction that those words have received. “Religion” makes the news all the time, whether it involves Islamic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    God’s Answer To Our Family Problems

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,517 views

    God wants to help us with our family problems, and here the Lord shows us 5 things to do.

    God’s Answer to Our Family Problems Matthew 19:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 20, 2009 *Let me start by saying that this Scripture gives a strong message against divorce. But don’t tune me out if you have gone through a divorce or you are struggling in your marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    1 Timothy: Be Faithful Series

    Contributed by Tony Thomas on Sep 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,537 views

    This message is an overview of the book of 1 Timothy and part of a 2-year study of the Bible.

    1 Timothy: Be Faithful by, Tony Thomas Sr. Minister, Woodland Heights Christian Church, Crawfordsville, IN No. 54 in a series called, Route 66, a Road Trip Through the Bible Ernest Shackleton was a British explorer who led three expeditions to Antarctica. On his third expedition disaster struck ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church?"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 13, 2023
     | 1,692 views

    This sermon looks at the passage, "Women Should Be Silent In The Church" What Did Paul mean when he wrote this phrase

    Would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church? 1 Corinthians 14:26-35 Bridge City Church 8/11/2023 Jesus is to be our role model in everything in the life of the church and outside of the church. Jesus was the greatest liberator of women from all walks of life that the world has ever known. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Keeping Harmony In The Church Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 15,635 views

    God’s heart is for harmony in the church.

    Roger Staubach, who led the Dallas Cowboys to an NFL championship after the 1971 season and was voted Super Bowl MVP, admitted that his position as a quarterback who didn’t call his own signals was a source of frustration for him. Coach Tom Landry sent in every play from the sidelines. The coach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Commitment To Truth Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,631 views

    Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times 
Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022

    Our Commitment to Truth Series: Cracks – Engaging Our Divided Times ?Brad Bailey – February 20, 2022 Intro Continuing in our series focusing on navigating through our divided times. We are focusing on identifying some of the main issues which have been dividing both our culture at large...and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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