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  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Stephen, Worker, Preacher, Apologist, Christian Exrtraordinaire! Series

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Aug 23, 2011
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     | 4,829 views

    Stephen life as an example and challenge to stand for Jesus in spite of the consequences

    Stephen is the first recorded person who died for the cause of Christ. Let us examine a few facts of his life and try to learn something for it! Qualifications for him to be chosen were: honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom Stephen gave himself fully to the work he was picked out for. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Miracle Of Januarius Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 17, 2011
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     | 4,561 views

    The martyr-bishop Januarius testifies to the truth of the Gospel, and his alleged blood miracle must get the attention of the unbeliever.

    19 September 2011 St. Januarius There is a famous passage in the Acts of the Apostles in which the rabbi Gamaliel advises the Sanhedrin to leave the early Christian community alone, because if it is God’s will, they would not be able to destroy it, and if it is not God’s will, it would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Price Of Freedom

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 25, 2012
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     | 9,385 views

    We must understand that Christ paid the ultimate price for our freedom from sin and the clutches of Satan. The price of our freedom from sin was paid in blood. How do we respond to that sacrifice will ultimately determine our eternity too!

    Opening illustration: When I talked to some young men shortly before D-day during Gulf War II, I observed that they were scared. None of them wanted to die. However, the vast majority expressed their conviction that the cause for which they were fighting was right and worthy of the risk. Queen ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scars

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2012
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     | 15,692 views

    How do you wear your scars?

    As I was trimming the fuzzy remnants of hair on the crown of my bald head I noticed the scar from the head injury I received in the car accident that killed my Dad in 1959. The gash was deep enough that they told my Mom that had it gone another half inch it would have killed me. For many years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas H avatar

    Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Nov 24, 2011
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     | 67,345 views

    Matt 5:1-12 The Beatitudes

    Matthew 5:1-12 The Beatitudes Manuscript What does it mean to be happy? To be fortunate? Blessed? Who are the ones we as people regard as the lucky ones? The fortunate, the blessed ones? What do we think of? We tend to think of those with money. They can afford to live the way they want. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

    In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Jesus Said About Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 13, 2009
     | 4,470 views

    This message takes a little different look at what Jesus said about evangelism. We don’t look at "what" he told them to do in Mt. 18. We look at "where" He told them to go in Mt. 10.

    “Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Evangelism” Michael Wiley Matthew 10:16-23 March 15, 2009 Introduction: We have a message church! Our message today looking at “What Jesus Said,” is what He said about evangelism. In the literal since of the word, Evangelism is “the proclamation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don’t Go Over The Hedge Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
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     | 6,958 views

    A message on God’s "hedge" of protection around us in our times of trial and struggle.

    INTRO ƒ{ This is part 2 of our Survivor Series ƒ{ It is my attempt to give you principles of survival. ƒ{ Remember the children’s movie; "Over the Hedge" ƒ{ When the characters went over the hedge they got into all kinds of trouble ƒ{ God has a place for us to live ƒ{ If we are going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marked By Freedom Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 36 ratings
     | 13,085 views

    Motive is what is dealt with, & the church today needs to examine the motive for our ministries. We know what we are doing, but do we know why we are doing it? Many a good work is ruined before God because of a bad motive.

    GALATIANS 6: 11-18 MARKED BY FREEDOM [2 Corinthians 11:18-33] The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to add these closing words to give one more contrast between the legalists & the Spirit-led Christians. The Spirit-led live for the glory of Christ, not the praise of man. Motive is what is dealt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Celebrations For Christians

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 9, 2010
     | 6,544 views

    A sermon for Super Sunday / Super Bowl Sunday.

    SUPER BOWL SUNDAY: VICTORY CELEBRATIONS FOR CHRISTIANS (*Note - this is outdated, but is the kind of information you can find in the current year and makes for interesting start to the sermon.) At this moment two of the “best” football teams in our country are battling it out so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Patience Is Developed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 51,097 views

    We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

    JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2011
     | 4,949 views

    Humankind has always opposed God's will and sought to limit God's movement among us. God's hand is upon his people and he is with them as they faithfully do God's will.

    Matthew 2:13-23 “Opposition” INTRODUCTION The warm, cuddly scene of a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger and surrounded by his parents, shepherds, and the Magi, is theologically called the incarnation. Jesus shed his godliness and became human. From another ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Separation Of Church And State

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014
     | 6,030 views

    How does all of this "Separation of Church and State" fit in with what the Bible teaches? Should we as Christians lay aside our beliefs if and when the Lord calls us to serve in the government of our nation? God forbid!

    Suppose your nation was fighting a war. And … there were great and talented leaders in charge. Your nation had never lost a war and was a dominant power in the world. However, in this nation public opinion was turning against the war and the elected officials who were worried about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    How To Have A Happy New Year (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 31, 2014
     | 4,097 views

    If you want a happy new year, demonstrate humility in mercy, purity, making peace, and in accepting persecution. Be humble if you want to be happy.

    Orla Shup, of Albion, Pennsylvania, was babysitting her pastor’s 3-year-old daughter, playing their favorite game together, Go Fish. One evening, after winning several rounds, the little girl kept bragging about how good she was. Jokingly, Orla Shup said to her, “I'm going to have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Keep The Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jan 11, 2014
     | 8,454 views

    The theme of James is more than patience through trials. James is exhorting us to stay FAITHFUL in the face of PERSECUTION. He is exhorting us to KEEP the FAITH.

    There’s a familiar story about the new bride who is cooking a big family dinner. As the ladies are gathered in the kitchen, the bride puts the roast in the pan and asks her mother why we always cut the end of the roast and put it in another pan? They ask grandma who says, “well honey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational