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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    A Country Divided Cannot Stand

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,856 views

    unless we work together we will never see the Kingdom of God

    Mark 3:20-35 Dear Lord, may your words be heard in our ears, felt in our hearts, and carried in our souls. Amen Just about every family has that one family member who is a little different from everyone else. This is the person who, at family reunions, everyone talks about to others, or rolls ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Easter Triumph Series

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 3, 2021
     | 1,936 views

    Revelation chapter one gives an interesting view of Jesus' death. He was born with a specific mission and vision which includes His early deathj

    Easter Triumph Revelation 1:12-20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 12 Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned I saw aseven golden lampstands; 13 and ain the middle of the lampstands I saw one blike 1a son of man, cclothed in a robe reaching to the feet, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Paradox Of Victory Through Surrender

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 1,877 views

    William Booth said: "The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender." That statement is what you call a paradox. How can power flow from surrender? Keep that statement in the back of your mind as I share my story.

    William Booth said: "The greatness of a man's power is the measure of his surrender." That statement is what you call a paradox. How can power flow from surrender? Keep that statement in the back of your mind as I share my story. One of my first memories, was as a child, around age 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Unrecognized Victory

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 12, 2021
     | 1,674 views

    We celebrate so many things every year. Do you celebrate Easter?. Are you worshiping the risen Christ? If so, how do you show this to the world

    Unrecognized Victory Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:13 13 And they *said to her, “aWoman, why are you weeping?” She *said to them, “Because bthey have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid Him.” 14 When she had said this, she turned around and *asaw Jesus standing there, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Peter Fisher avatar

    What If God Was One Of Us?

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 22, 2021
     | 2,799 views

    The story of our world from the beginning, and why we think of God as we do

    Story ==== This is the story of our world, where we came from and how we got to where we are today. Obviously we’re going to miss a few things out, or our story would take a very very long time indeed. But our story will cover the important events and help to explain why we think of God the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Our First Love Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 17, 2022
     | 1,840 views

    Zeal for Christ and His Word must always be covered in love. Love for God and for others.

    Lord of the Lamp Stands Revelation 2:1 NLT 1 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven stars in his right hand, the one who walks among the seven gold lampstands: Angel - lit. “messenger.” Likely the person(s) who represented ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Emperor Domitian Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 24, 2022
     | 1,533 views

    Domitian was a good administrator and a competent ruler despite all his transgressions. He was the first Roman Emperor who spent most of his reign out of the capital, touring the provinces of the gradually growing Empire.

    Emperor Domitian Emperor Domitian was an immoral man who thought he was divine and promoted the worship of the Roman gods. Domitian Roman Emperor Description Domitian was a Roman Emperor who reigned from 81 to 96. The son of Vespasian and the younger brother of Titus, his two predecessors on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Are You Jaded With The Church? How To Resist Jadedness In Ministry

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021
     | 1,894 views

    Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it.

    Any individual working in the many fields of ministry will face the challenge of disillusionment. When I first got into ministry work I had some naïve notions about it. I was hoping to find a burgeoning vibrant Christianity rallying unified, as one, carrying the gospel like intrepid ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Soteriology: 3 Views Of The Atonement

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,736 views

    There is a savior for forgiveness. There is a way out of the wilderness.

    There is a savior for forgiveness. There is a way out of the wilderness. This is a journey that can be made, pain after pain, event after event, joy and sorrow, peace and unsettled, despair and ecstasy, knowledge after knowledge, humbled into pieces, reception of Christ Jesus, and reconnection born ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Good Friday - Remember Me

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 3, 2021
     | 3,518 views

    One criminal mocks. The other asks for Jesus to remember Him. Two responses that are still the heart posture of much of humanity.

    Good Friday 2021 Jesus died…for you! Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 04-02–2021 Three Crosses Behind me on the wall of our sanctuary, there are three crosses. These crosses are precious to our church because they are made out of the wood from the the old church building. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To The Book Of Daniel Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 30, 2021
     | 3,610 views

    A few background details before getting into the study.

    Tonight, we begin a more detailed look at the book of Daniel. I’m not exactly sure where God will lead us in this study. There are only 12 chapters in the book of Daniel but I’m not sure how detailed God will get us. But I anticipate this study taking 5-6 months or longer. So, hang on. Fasten ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core 52 Week 41 - Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020
     | 1,527 views

    What does true freedom look like?

    Core 52 Week 41 - Freedom in Christ You can listen to the audio of this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6000628 Q: How can I experience freedom? • Experiencing national burnout. • But the Christian doesn’t have to be subject to the same oppression as the rest of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Mary Did You Know

    Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,307 views

    Whenever we are willing to trust God and say yes to Him, our lives take on new meaning and direction. We don’t want to miss that.

    MARY DID YOU KNOW (A Pre- Christmas Message) November 8, 2020 Intro: We are fast approaching to the much awaited celebration of the SEASON OF LIGHT. And even in the midst of pandemic the JOY of ANTICIPATING the celebration of Faith, Hope and Love is there in our hearts. And today we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And Giving Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 11, 2020
     | 3,083 views

    Today we will turn to examine what Jesus had to say about giving. And we will ask what giving looked like to Jesus. The passage in Luke 14:15-33 is considered one of the "Hard Sayings of Jesus". And indeed, it takes a bit of explanation to make sense of it.

    Jesus and Giving Text: Luke 14:15-33 Luke 14:25-33 (NIV) 25 Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26 "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters--yes, even his own life--he cannot be my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Peter Fisher on Nov 12, 2020
     | 2,752 views

    Whats does 'The Day of the Lord ' in Amos, and the praable of the 10 virgins have in common? How we behave while we wait.

    Introduction This morning we have two quite controversial passages to look at. By controversial, I mean that their interpretation is disputed, with different commentators proposing different understandings. So, I’m going to look at each passage separately and then try to see if there is common ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican