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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Call Of A Disciple (Luke, Part 4) Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 13, 2022
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    It’s critical that we see ourselves and the calling of the disciples was NO different than ours. If we will not share what we know, are we any different than the religious pharisees?

    Introduction / Recap - The study of Luke is an interesting one for several reasons -- We can clearly see Luke’s genuine interest in people (career as a physician) -- We also get to experience how Jesus interacts with society; critical lesson for us - Last week, we unpacked the temptations of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus And Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 6, 2017
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    This sermon focuses on the interaction between Jesus, Zacchaeus, the Pharisee's and the community at large. Lost People matter to God. You can overcome a critical spirit and God cares about families.

    We come this morning to one example of what I consider to be the most difficult part of the Bible to understand. So I’m just going to name it for what it is, right up front. This scene of Deborah calling members of the Israelite tribes into battle is just one story among many of the seemingly ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Spiritual Awakening In The Last Days

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025
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    Spiritual awakening in the last days is not optional—it is critical. The Lord is seeking those who will shake off spiritual slumber, be filled with His Spirit, and live fully devoted to Him.

    SPIRITUAL AWAKENING IN THE LAST DAYS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 13:11 “And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.” Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 25:1-13, Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Need Of Intensive Prayers

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 8, 2025
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    Prayer is the life-wire of every believer. It is not merely a spiritual exercise but a divine lifeline through which we commune with God, enforce His will on earth, and overcome the forces of darkness.

    THE NEED OF INTENSIVE PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 5:16 "Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." Supporting Texts: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Cambridge avatar

    You Can't Prove That God Exists Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
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    So many people say they don’t believe because the existence of God can’t be proved. This lesson considers what people really mean by this question and their real motive for such a criticism.

    Answering Criticisms "You Can’t Prove That God Exists" Introduction 1. This is a very common cry of those who wish to justify their disobedience to the gospel. 2. In this lesson we shall consider: a. What people mean when they say, “You can’t prove that God exists.” b. The real motive behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004
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    What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

    September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rick Stacy avatar

    Getting What God Gives Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,723 views

    3rd message of 5 on John 3-4. Getting What God Gives is important if you are going to become a faithful servant of Christ. It’s not easy but it is a critical lesson.

    From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 We are all Control Freaks Control is a real issue for all of us. Of course, we can all think of someone else who is more of a control freak than we are. Like the mother who calls to tell you she has arranged for you to meet yet another wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robbie Phillips avatar

    Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

    Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    A Critical look at ’slogans’ like ,"It is intolerant to claim Jesus is the only way" and "All major religions basically say the same thing" compared with Jesus words in JN 14:6

    Harrison Christian Church March 21, 2004 IS Jesus the only way to God? Robbie Phillips Introduction: ¡§Jesus answered, ¡§I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. ¡§JN 14:6 ¡§Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me¡¨. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Survivors And Castaways Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    The fundamental stance we have before God is critical to everything else in our lives, for personal idolatries, failed intimacies, and low self-esteem are all results of our not experiencing salvation.

    When I was young, and riding a bicycle, we didn’t wear helmets. Nobody had thought of such a thing. And even if they had, no government was telling us we had to wear helmets. I haven’t even worn so much as a hat since I reached the age of 13, much less a helmet. So when we spilled, we spilled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual Malfunction

    Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006
     | 5,937 views

    When we hear what God wants us to be and what he wants us to do in our worship and we do something else, this says that there is a critical "disconnect," a spiritual malfunction.

    A man was hired to paint the lines on the highway that divide the lanes. Now the company didn’t have a lot of resources so he had to do his painting on foot. After the first day at work his supervisor was very impressed when he learned that this new employee had painted three miles’ worth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    The Law Of Faith

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,253 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Paul speaks of ’The Law of Faith’. Tapping into the power of this law is critical to living supernaturally....

    The Law of Faith Mark 2:1-12 Salespeople understand that very few people will buy an item "sight unseen." As human beings we sometimes find it very difficult to visualize something we cannot see. When we buy a car, for the most part we want to kick the tires, see the shiny new paint, and smell the ...read more

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  • David Flowers avatar

    Freedom From Anger Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 31, 2010
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     | 3,627 views

    In this first message in the new series Freedom From…, Dave deals with the topic of anger, introducing the most critical thing we need to do in order to stop being angry people.

    Freedom From Anger Freedom From... prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers August 30, 2009 Colossians 3:1-8 (MSG) 1 So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. 2 Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Now And Then Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006
     | 4,680 views

    Are we in the last days? What did the disciples think about it then? What about our times now? Understand critical components to the end times in this message from Luke 21.

    “Now and Then” (Luke 21:5-38) Welcome to Thanksgiving Sunday at First Family Church. Today’s text is not an easy one to dissect…it has caused much debate and discussion. A variety of questions surround these verses and this topic. In fact, lots of different opinions exist regarding the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Burger King Church (Have It Your Way)

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Mar 9, 2009
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     | 9,687 views

    The currently popular idea of the "church of the individual" would have the apostles spinning in their graves - the local church is critical for the making of disciples and the idea of a have it your way church is in no way a good thing

    Burger King Church (Have it your way) TCF Sermon January 11, 2009 Open with Youtube video of BK commercial – commercial jingle sings: Have it your way. We’ve just finished the football bowl season – and you may have noticed that every bowl has a sponsor these days. It’s not the Sugar Bowl – ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Amen Howard avatar

    Teaching Our Children The Way To Go. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 23, 2013
     | 7,176 views

    From the beginning, the family has played a critical role in the outworking of God's purposes on earth. As the fundamental building block of society, it was designed to provide the context for the nurture and training of each succeeding generation.

    The family was also designed to reflect and flesh out spiritual truth. Scripture uses the imagery of the family to speak of our relationship with God in Christ. As believers, we are adopted children in the household of God (Rom. 8:15-17). We are also heirs with Christ (Rom. 8:17; Eph. 1:11; 3:6). ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal