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  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Holy Innocents And Child Protection Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 15, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,399 views

    The Feast of the Holy Innocents has gained additional significance in today's culture as a day to consider the safety and welfare of children.

    Holy Innocents and Child Protection Christianity's Feast of the Holy Innocents, which is celebrated on December 28, has a rich religious and historical tradition. On this day, people celebrate the biblical story of King Herod's brutal order to kill newborn Jesus in order to get rid of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Reaching The Zenith Of Visionary View Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 27, 2023
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     | 1,082 views

    Today, we delve into Joel 2:28-29 to reach the zenith of our visionary view, unlocking the depths of God's promises and the transformative power of His Spirit.

    Reaching the Zenith of Visionary View Introduction: We have reached the culmination of our Visionary View series. Our hearts have journeyed through prophetic promises, witnessed the humble incarnation, and marvelled at the heavenly announcement. Today, we delve into Joel 2:28-29 to reach the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Will Cost You

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 8, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,242 views

    A challenge to count the cost of following Jesus

    Luke 14:25-26 (NLT) Great crowds were following Jesus. He turned around and said to them, [26] "If you want to be my follower you must love me more than your own father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters—yes, more than your own life. Otherwise, you cannot be my disciple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daniel Chapter 5 Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,889 views

    Survay of Chapter 5 in Daniel.

    Daniel Survey Chapter 5 Outline Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org Life’s Greatest Mistake Daniel Chapter 5 shows that having knowledge and applying it are two different things. Knowledge, to know something and application, to do it are ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Sherman Gordon avatar

    God Will Provide Series

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Mar 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,137 views

    AS WE CONTINUE TO LEARN THE DANGER OF PLAYING WITH GOD, LET US EMBRACE THE FACT THAT THE MORE SERIOUS WE BECOME IN SERVING GOD, THE MORE WE SET OURSELVES UP TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

    DON’T PLAY WITH FIRE (4/5); GOD WILL PROVIDE LEVITICUS 10:12-15; MATTHEW 6:11 BREAD OF HEAVEN . . . THEME SONG – CHILDREN OF ISRAEL . . . FOR THROUGHOUT THE OLD TESTAMENT . . . SUSTAINED: 40 YEARS IN THE WILDERNESS MANNA – HEAVEN ROCKS – WATER FOUNTAINS SANDALS . . . SIMPLY PUT: GOD WAS ISRAEL’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Desire Unity

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Mar 7, 2008
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     | 1,652 views

    The Church is made one in Christ

    The Church today is the evolutionary result of the seed that was planted by Jesus, watered by His disciples and fertilized by Paul for the benefit of all mankind. Each generation since has been held accountable to God for rightly passing on the tenets of the Church and for teaching each successive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Principles For Public Worship

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,259 views

    An outline defining public worship from I Corinthians 14

    Principles of Public Worship (I Corinthians 14) I. The Practice of Ministers/Worship Leaders Questioned (v.26) A. Everyone Attempting Their Own Way of Worship (v.26a) B. Edification Always One Goal of Worship (v.26b) II. The Principles of Ministering/Worship Leading Qualified ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Frederick Baker II avatar

    David's Faith In God Revealed When Fighting Goliath

    Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,676 views

    Sermon of encouragement for Christian Living

    David’s Faith in God Revealed When Fighting Goliath Scripture Reading: I Samuel 17:41-54 41And the Philistine came on and drew near unto David; and the man that bare the shield went before him. 42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Now Is Not The Time To Quit.

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 5, 2014
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     | 15,484 views

    Many people begin to believe God for something but, just before their answer comes they quit believing. However success comes by standing firm on God's Word.

    Now is not the Time to Quit. Eph. 6: 13, 14 Dr. Amen Howard. If you quit standing on the word and give up, what are you going to gain? But if you keep going on what have you to loose? That is the way I look at things. I don't believe in quitting, and my friend, if other people have stood on God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Instant Obedience!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 18, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    ‘Please tell me what to do’ should be our motto and not ‘who are you to tell me what to do!’ Are you listening?

    What Gives You the Right to Tell Me How to Live My Life? Acts 10: 33”So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God." Cornelius was the first gentile to be baptized in the Bible! Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A King's Last Night On Earth

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 5,559 views

    Belshazzar

    Daniel 5:1-9. 17-31 A King's Last Night on Earth I. A NIGHT OF DRUNKENNESS - 1 Belshazzar the king made a great feast to a thousand of his lords, and drank wine before the thousand. Pro 20:1; Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise. Pro 23:29 Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Valiant And Violent

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 8, 2017
     | 3,351 views

    We are called to face the devil and his imps in the power of God. Quit trying to not hurt feelings and being so politically correct. Let us cast down the kingdom of Satan.

    The Valiant and the Violent 2 Samuel 23:8-12 Also found in 1 Chr. 11:12-14 Matt. 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force. --the devil sure didn't want the Messiah to come down to earth --Satan knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Battle Is Not Yours

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,988 views

    How do we fight when we see the enemy is so great? How do we let go and not fight when we feel we must?

    A great multitude came against King Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah. Jehoshaphat called to the people to get serious with God and fast. Consider their sins and pray. This would reinforce their penitence and remind them of their weakness and need to depend on God. The prayer had essential ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Dayao avatar

    The Throne Of Grace

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 16, 2026
     | 125 views

    This message invites believers to confidently approach God's Throne of Grace through Jesus Christ, assuring them that they will find mercy for their past and strength for their present struggles exactly when needed.

    Introduction: The Great "Therefore" The book of Hebrews was written to a group of people who were weary. They were tempted to give up, to go back to the old ways, and to stop pressing forward in their faith. Perhaps you feel that way today—burdened by the struggles of life, the weight of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Welcomes The Goyim Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2025
     | 251 views

    The ritual and judicial commands of Torah encumber us. But we are not encumbered by the Ten Commandments--those words are for all humans

    Sixth Sunday of Easter 2025 I suppose if the church at Antioch were magically transported to the twenty-first century, Paul and Barnabas and some of the other Christian leaders might have been accused of anti-Semitism. That’s nonsense, of course, but it is true that when some Jewish Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic