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  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    It Is Time To Repair All The Broken Altars In Your Life

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 42,036 views

    I continue messages on our trip to Israel. Last time we looked at Jeremiah who suffered for preaching the Word. Today the Hebrews crossed the Jordan and erected an altar in Gilgal about 3 miles from Jericho. Elijah did the same at Mt. Carmel where we visited. What makes an altar important?

    IT IS TIME TO REPAIR ALL BROKEN ALTARS 1. Joshua 4:1 And it came to pass, when all the people were clean passed over Jordan, that the Lord spake unto Joshua, saying, 2 Take you twelve men out of the people, out of every tribe a man, 3 And command ye them, saying, Take you hence out of the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    A Sinful Woman Anoits Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 30, 2017
     | 15,857 views

    Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a well-to-do Pharisee.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee (22) A Sinful Woman Anoits Jesus Luke 7:36-50, John 12:1-8 Jesus was very approachable, by all classes of people, as we shall see in today’s scripture lesson. It is the story of the sinful woman who worshiped Him, at a dinner given in the home of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Smith avatar

    What Is Stopping Us? Removing The Barriers To Personal Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2014
     | 8,651 views

    This lesson looks at the barriers and excuses that keep us away from our mission as individuals.

    This is lesson three in our series of lessons on personal evangelism. We have examined many ideas so far. • In our first lesson, we looked at the Great Commission and how it applies to each one of us. We each need to love those who are their way to an eternity separated from God enough to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,248 views

    Christian Character is both built and brought out when your life is on the edge - Discover God's amazing provision for you and me in this journey....

    Living on the Edge: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy - Martin Luther King Jr. If your true worth is to be assessed using your character as a yardstick; where do you stand? Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Adoration Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 9 ratings
     | 16,456 views

    A powerful part of prayer is telling God how much we "adore" Him. Have you ever done that? Do you know why it is important that you do do that?

    (This was the first of two sermons preached by our Associate Minister Scott Jewell while I was in Israel) OPEN: “I’d rather be able to pray than to be a great preacher; Jesus Christ never taught his disciples how to preach, but only how to pray.” -- D. L. Moody We’re going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Test The Spirits Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2015
     | 6,312 views

    You cannot believe everything you hear. John gives us some tests we can apply with listening to others.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Truth is becoming a lost art in our country these days. • When a person decides to go on a search for truth, a search to find God where do they turn? • If you are trying to grow in your relationship with Christ, where do you turn, who do you listen ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Breaking Bad: Circumstances Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 3, 2015
     | 8,101 views

    Esther's story reveals the powerful presence of God in the midst of every circumstance.

    What is a good story without good characters? The AMC series Breaking Bad has a cast of characters that the writers develop incredibly well. We’ve met the main character Walter White—chemistry teacher turned drug king-pin. There is Walt’s wife, Skylar, who never really quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Pray For The Elections?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,376 views

    To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who are you vote in this coming elections? The man who fears GOD, and is a believer. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/Unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show in the bible who to vote for in the coming elections. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 25:5 (Amplified Bible) Take away the wicked from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Beginning (4) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,432 views

    Fourth in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon highlights the rainbow as a symbol of God's patience, God's promises, and God's peace.

    A New Beginning (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/27/14 They say that April showers bring May flower. In other words, something dark and dreary can give rise to something colorful and alive. We’ve had our share of April showers this month. In fact, a couple of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Chasing After The Wind

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 4, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,679 views

    Let's look at the Book of Ecclesiastes & review some of the things that Solomon tells us about his life - when he came to the edge of the cliff, what he saw, & the conclusions he reached.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. Billy Graham once wrote, "I've met so many entertainment stars whose day is past. How unhappy & lonely & empty they feel. I've talked with many athletes & former political leaders who feel the same way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Turner avatar

    Who Told You That?

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 30,992 views

    This sermon talks about our potentials and how Satan wants to rob us with his lies.

    A pastor went out visiting his church members on a Saturday afternoon. At one house, it was obvious that someone was home, but nobody came to the door even though the preacher knocked several times. Finally, the minister took out his church business card and wrote out "Revelation 3:20" on the back ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Drawing Near To God Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,326 views

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

    James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Eat, Drink And Be Merry!"

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 3, 2015
     | 9,171 views

    God wants us to enjoy life, both everlasting life and life now.

    “Eat, drink and be merry!” Ecc.8:15 This is a dangerous sermon! It is dangerous in that it can easily be misunderstood. It’s not one you might expect to hear in a Baptist church. It deals with an aspect of life that too often is preached as negative and sinful, but as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Last Days: Haters. Series

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 30, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,815 views

    A topical sermon about the end of days, revealing the state of a violent world that despises the good of God's people and the good of God himself.

    Living in the last days: Haters Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:3 & Genesis 6:11 Introduction: From an article from Fox News: Rev. Faye Musa knew immediately why suspected Boko Haram militants burst into his home last year as his wife prepared dinner in the family's northeastern Nigeria home. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 11, 2017
     | 6,758 views

    This is part two of my series, Placebo Faaith - The Real Thing. In this message I review the story of Peter walking on the water and how his thinking caused him to step out of the boat, walk on the water but ultimately start sinking.

    Placebo Faith – The Real Thing Part 2 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Matthew 14:22-31 Introduction This is part two of my series, “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing.” Last week I shared with you that that medically there are patients who, because they truly believe they have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational