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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Jesus And The Feast Of Tabernacles.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,379 views

    Jesus said, My time is not yet.

    JESUS AND THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES. John 7:1-13. JOHN 7:1. “After these things Jesus walked in Galilee: for He would not walk in Jewry (Judaea), because the Jews (the Jewish leadership) sought to kill Him.” It is truly an amazing thing that “Jesus walked” amongst men. He who is eternally ‘one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s Your Mission On Straight Street? (Third Sunday Of Easter 2019)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2022
     | 1,989 views

    Do you believe that God has a mission for you? Are you listening when God calls you to that mission? Or, do you have some reservations about that mission?

    WHAT’S YOUR MISSION ON STRAIGHT STREET? Text: Acts 9:1 - 20 But Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, men or women, he might bring ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wrecking Crew ( Fifth Sunday Of Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 11, 2022
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    Nothing in all the world is more important to the world but the Blood of Jesus! Nothing but the blood of Jesus matters because [our own] “ … flesh and blood cannot enter the kingdom of God” (I Corinthians 15:50 NIV).

    WRECKING CREW Text: Acts 11:1 -18 Act 11:1-18  Now the apostles and the believers who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also accepted the word of God.  (2)  So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers criticized him,  (3)  saying, "Why did ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Highly Esteemed Among Men Are Abomination Before God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016
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    To show that GOD is not pleased or impressed with hypocrites and proud people but is detested and these people are abomination before GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you insignificant in this world? Yes. I am. Matthew 5:3 (Amplified Bible) Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Sam Hunsu avatar

    The Power Of Location

    Contributed by Sam Hunsu on Sep 29, 2015
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    In the journey of life, the issue of location is very vital. Until you get to the right location, you cannot get the right result. This teaching is about how to pray to be at the right location at the right time.

    In the journey of life, the issue of location is very vital. Until you get to the right location, you cannot get the right result, no matter how smart you are. Until you are where God wants you to be, you may not enjoy divine blessing. Many people’s heaven have been closed today because they ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shake It Off

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 13, 2015
     | 10,520 views

    We need to examine our own life and see how much baggage we have, to see what hinders us from fulfilling the great commission! Because sometimes the stuff we acquire in this life can become very distracting!!

    Matthew 10:9-15-Provide neither gold nor silver nor copper in your money belts, 10 nor bag for your journey, nor two tunics, nor sandals, nor staffs; for a worker is worthy of his food. 11 Now whatever city or town you enter, inquire who in it is worthy, and stay there till you go out. 12 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sleeping Saints And The Unstoppable Kingdom

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 30, 2023
     | 692 views

    They had imagined the persecution to lessen because of Saul’s conversion, instead it got worse.

    Sleeping Saints and the Unstoppable Kingdom December 3, 2023 Acts 12:1-4 NIV “It was about this time that King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church, intending to persecute them. 2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword. 3 When he saw that this pleased the Jews, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons From Nehemiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,020 views

    Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding.

    "Building Spiritual Foundations: Lessons from Nehemiah" Today, we embark on a journey through the Book of Nehemiah, a powerful story of leadership, faith, and rebuilding. As always, we turn to the New Living Translation of the Bible to guide us. 1. Nehemiah's Burden for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Agents Of Grace

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2019
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    The Bible directs us on how to respond to our anger as agents of grace.

    February 24, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38 Agents of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do we do with anger? Anger is an emotion. It’s an emotional response to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Love Your Enemies!

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 11, 2014
     | 4,632 views

    Love Your Enemies! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMONOUTLINE: • THREE MISTAKES THE JEWISH LEADERS MADE; • Mistake #1: They qualified God’s law. • Mistake #2: They omitted God’s law. • Mistake #3: They added to God’s law. • THREE TRUTHS THAT JESUS EMPHASISED: • Fact #1: Love is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Letting God Be God In Death #4 Series

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,320 views

    At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. This messgae deals with the Arrogance of High-Mindedness.

    The premise I have been pursuing these precious Sundays in the preaching moment is simply this: At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. That stubbornness is manifested in our Opting For Kadesh (Sacrilegious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Wrong Perceptions Should Be Subjected To Truth

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,890 views

    Too many people think their perception is reality but it must be subjected to the truth or it can become extremely dangerous.

    Wrong Perceptions Should Be Subjected to Truth (Matthew 15:15-17) Matthew 15:17-20 (New International Version) 17"Don't you see that whatever enters the mouth goes into the stomach and then out of the body? 18 But the things that come out of the mouth come from the heart, and these make a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry, Alertness Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,461 views

    A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and jealous, still admired him...

    Judea Jesus Deals With Hypocrisy, Covetousness, Worry... (Micah 7:6) Luke 12:1-59 A large crowd had got together to hear Christ preach. The scribes and Pharisees were there, but they were looking for something that they could accuse him of. But the people, who were not prejudice against Him and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Hinrichs avatar

    Defusing The Bomb Of Conflict

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Nov 29, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,889 views

    The key to defusing the dangerous and destructive bomb of conflict is humbling ourselves before God and our neighbor. This will result in blessing for ourselves and is the one thing that can change our neighbor.

    The setting is modern day Iraq. A soldier specially trained is cautiously approaching a large torpedo shaped bomb capable of destroying the lives of anyone within half a block. He has good intentions of defusing it and bringing peace instead of destruction. The bomb is a real threat – it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    What Causes Fights And Quarrels? Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 16, 2012
    based on 179 ratings
     | 44,946 views

    What causes fights and quarrels? 1- Wrong desires 2- Wrong directions 3- Wrong motives

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Navy Seal Obituary: Aaron Carson Vaughn. Killed in that helicopter crash, Afghanistan, August 6,2011. Aaron Carson Vaughn was a man of deep faith, insisting to his family that he didn’t fear his job as a Navy SEAL "because he knew where he was going" when he died. "Aaron was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ