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  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    Loving Love

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 20, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,299 views

    God’s love is so misunderstood. This message looks at a prophecy delivered in 2008 about what God’s love means.

    God is good. All the time. To me. Say it again. God is good. All the time. To me! Praise the Lord! A couple of weeks ago I was reading through some of the prophecies that have come forth here in this church. I came across one from 2008 that’s titled “Love, Repentance, and Judgment.” As I started ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Promise Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    Many people today are asking the question, “What is the definition of marriage?” At the same time they might wonder who sets the definition. Don’t you think that the One who designed marriage in the first place is the One who gets to set the definition?

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com The marriage debate is raging all over this nation. 31 states have amended their constitutions to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman. West Virginia isn’t one of them. West Virginia is one of the states who is relying on legislative Defense ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 29, 2023
     | 1,397 views

    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023

    Is Christianity Homophobic? Series: The Deconstruction Zone: Navigating Doubts and Difficulties Brad Bailey – July 23, 2023 Note: The notes here are more extensive than what was actually shared due to time requiring moving more briefly and quickly through parts. All the main points were shared and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fan, Follower Or Disciple?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 23, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 19,296 views

    What are you? Fan, Follower or Disciple! The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Am I PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 755 views

    This sermon explores the freedom found in knowing and abiding in Christ's truth, and our identity as God's children, free from the bondage of sin.

    Welcome, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and today, we have the privilege of turning our hearts and minds to His word in the book of John, chapter 8, verses 31 to 36. It's in these verses that we find Jesus speaking to the Jews who had believed ...read more

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    Fan Follower Or Disciple?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 969 views

    The cost of being a disciple is very high so are the stakes. If you are so, then for starters are you being Christ’s hands, feet, ears and hands? Are you …?

    Opening illustration: Watch a video clip on Follower or Disciple. Introduction: In Luke 9: 23 it says, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me.” I think many of you will usher this word, because you are ready to move to a different level of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Habits Of Highly Holy People

    Contributed by Brad Lewis on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 395 ratings
     | 40,354 views

    The men and women who have made a difference for God throughout history were intentionally and habitually holy people. They share some common traits. You and I can make holiness a habit as well by participating in 7 simple activities.

    (Note: after the service I had people placed at each exit to hand out laminated bookmarkers listing the 7 Habits and supporting scripture. People really liked this reminder and many still have them in their Bibles) Seven Habits Of Highly Holy People Introduction In 1989, a book hit the shelves ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who's The Greatest In The Kingdom? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 16, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,106 views

    This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

    There seems to be a fundamental human urge in all of us that causes us to want to be the greatest at doing or being something James and John are really a good representation of the human race when they ask Jesus to let them sit on each side of Him in His kingdom. . If left to go unchecked this can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,678 views

    What is Love?

    Love Love is a wonderful thing. So what is this wonderful thing called love? Ask a young lady who is in love for the first time and then ask a young man the same question. Do you think you would get the same answer from both? Have you ever asked anyone what is love? If you have, you probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Are A Citizen Of His Kingdom/The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 22, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,827 views

    The second message in the series highlights what you were before Christ came. It highlights the hostility and conflicts between Jew and Gentile, but how that has changed (and what it means for you) since Christ has come.

    Author Rita Snowden tells this famous story from World War I. On the Western Front in France, there was a group of soldiers who brought the body of a dead comrade to a French cemetery to have him buried. The priest came out to them, and said gently that He is required to ask if their fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Dust On The Shelf: Open Your Eyes

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2026
     | 193 views

    Dirty lives from dusty Bibles grow. Spiritual dust can hid the real issues.

    DUST ON THE SHELF --- OPEN YOUR EYES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) GROWING DUST BUNNIES? I FINISH A BOOK, NOW WHAT? I love Leonard Ravenhill’s books. I heard Ravenhill speak several times. I bought his books and read every one of them. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Cry Of A Disciple (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 24, 2026
     | 88 views

    David’s prayer from a place of tension—surrounded by enemies, wrestling with internal weakness, and longing for divine direction. He prays, “Lead me… teach me.” NOT “inform me,” NOT “inspire me,” NOT “remind me.” LEAD ME. TEACH ME. SHAPE ME. FORM ME. This is discipleship in its purest form.

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Marcus was trying to make a major decision about a job offer. The salary is higher, the city is attractive, and everyone around him says, “This is obviously the right move.” But something inside him feels unsettled. He can’t explain it. He isn’t sure if it’s fear, wisdom, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Stewards View Of Success

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,236 views

    This is the second in a series of sermons looking at a Stewards view of life.

    A Stewards View of Success Matthew 25:14-30 Strike Three! Charlie Brown standing at the plate struck out again. As he walks to the dugout ¡V he says to Lucy ¡V I¡¦ll never be a big league player. I just don¡¦t have it. All my life I¡¦ve dreamed of playing in the big leagues, but I know I¡¦ll ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Where'd Everybody Go Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,913 views

    This is the second part of the series on end times and deals with the Rapture

    You could see the posters hung every where, asking the same question, Have you seem this person, my son, my daughter, my husband or wife. I don¡¯t know where they¡¯ve gone, or if they are alright. A year ago we saw the pictures of people searching for their loved ones in the aftermath of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus Reveals To Us His Glory.

    Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 8, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    The miracles of Jesus Christ were meant to reveal to us the glory of God, and lead us to who Jesus truly is.

    THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EPIPHANY, THE TEXT ....JOHN 2: 1-11 Introduction::: TODAY IS THE SECOND SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF Epiphany... LAST WEEK WE AFFIRMED THAT ..The Greek word Epiphany can be translated "the showing forth." The word "epiphany" also means appearing, , making ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist