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  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    Vision

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,662 views

    Where there is no vision the people perish.

    Pro 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. Vision- khaw-zone' a sight (mentally), that is, a dream, revelation, or oracle word from: - vision. Perish- paw-rah'c to loosen;, dismiss; avoid, bare, go back, let, (make) naked, set at nought, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The Goalkeeper Scores A Goal !!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 11, 2014
     | 3,225 views

    A message on "God's unlimited prowess in accepting a rueful sinner" wrapping up the same around a red hot current topic "Football World Cup, 2014 in Brazil (from June 12th to July 13th)" to ensure better connectivity with the man in the pew.

    WHEN THE GOALKEEPER SCORES A GOAL… Action: Presentation of a video clip on a goalkeeper scoring a goal... Needless to say, this kind of title is bound to raise many eye-brows & any media mogul with a nose for sensationalism is bound to capitalize on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life's Most Important Question

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 30, 2014
     | 5,896 views

    When the ladies came to the empty tomb, the angel said, "You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified." This statement begs us to answer this question, "Who or what is it that you seek?"

    Life’s Most Important Question Mark 16:1-8 • To read about the resurrection of Jesus is – well – just plain exciting. Jesus’ heart stopped bleeding, His blood stopped flowing, His human brain stopped working, & He was buried for THREE DAYS before HE CAME BACK TO LIFE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The ‘success Story’ Of The ‘unsuccessful’ Prophets!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 11, 2014
     | 3,535 views

    Focusing on Faithfulness in the Ministry as it is the key to gaining God’s approval in any realm of spiritual ministry!!!

    The ‘Success story’ of the ‘Unsuccessful’ prophets!!! At the outset, I desire to bring to the fore, a ‘juicy’ tale adorning Science history. When, the invention-coal miner’s lamp- of Sir Humphrey Davy ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2014
     | 3,339 views

    Who is Jesus? Was He just a man. Or was He a myth? Or is He the Divine Christ?

    By What Authority? Luke 19:45-20:8 Luke has just given extensive coverage of the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday. (See sermon: “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”) So why does Luke give only one verse to the cleansing of the Temple when Matthew and especially Mark give extensive coverage? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Taking It Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 25, 2014
     | 3,120 views

    If it is a crime to take something that belongs to someone else THEN the offended party has the right of ownership. You shall not steal. Exodus 20:15

    Dakota Community Church August 24, 2014 Taking It Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:15 You shall not steal. Key thought: Because human beings are created in the image of God, the principle of giving God HIS due is carried over to our neighbour. We owe our neighbour ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Gentleness And Goodness (2 Lessons) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014
     | 7,149 views

    Lessons 5 and 6 of a teaching series on the Fruit of the Spirit.

    Fruit of the Spirit—Gentleness and Goodness Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh July 7 & 14, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All Over But The Singing Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
     | 4,931 views

    Jesus finished the work of redemption. We are just waiting to sing the Song of the Lamb

    It's All Over But the Singing John 19:25-31 Introduction Last week Pilate handed over (betrayed) Jesus to the will of the Jewish people to have Him crucified. It made mention that Pilate took personal responsibility for writing the accusation on the placard which would have hung around Jesus neck ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mary, Tryphena, Tryphosa, And Persis

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 2, 2013
     | 7,459 views

    A sermon on evangelism for people who are not teachers or church leaders from Romans 16:6,12

    HoHum: A large company, feeling it was time for a shakeup, hired a new CEO. This new boss was determined to rid the company of all slackers. On a tour of the facilities, the CEO noticed a guy leaning on a wall. The room was full of workers and he wanted to let them know that he meant business! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Following Jesus

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,818 views

    To be good disciples, we must be prepard. Jesus highlighted the need to count the cost (commitment), to consider the priority (value) and to clear the distractions (focus) of life.

    [RECAP] Jesus calls us to FOLLOW HIM. What is the cost of following Jesus? [Read Luke 9:57-62] • Jesus was travelling on the road when the talk of FOLLOWING ME arises again. Three men here were considering about following Jesus. • Two of them declared that they wanted to, and one ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lent Upside Down Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 1, 2019
     | 7,855 views

    Instead of giving something up for Lent let's try adding something instead!

    Lent Upside Down Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 1, 2019
     | 7,841 views

    We have an exciting task before us. We need to fully grasp the scope how this task is even possible

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we conclude our Rebrand series, today we are going to place our focus on something that is important for us to remember and important for us to do, we are all called to a ministry. • It is vital that we do not forget, neglect, or set aside this ministry because it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bright Adeyeye avatar

    When, God, When? Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Nov 16, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,940 views

    You have received a prophecy or a promise from God? Days, weeks, months and years have passed. When is it going to come to pass? This sermon is for everyone waiting for the promises of God.

    WHEN, GOD, WHEN? "And the Lord visited Sarah as He had said, and the Lord did for Sarah as He had spoken. 2 For Sarah conceived and bore Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him. 3 And Abraham called the name of his son who was born to him—whom Sarah bore ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Has The Final Word Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2019
     | 4,920 views

    In the last 3 visions, we see God's judgement against sinners, Israel and the world. God is determined to judge sin as a just and righteous God. He is equally determined to show mercy by providing a Saviour in the coming of the Messiah, the priest and king, so that sinners can be saved.

    We’ve come to the last of the 8 visions that Zechariah saw in one night. • God gave him these visions while he was ministering to the people, encouraging them at the early stage of the rebuilding of God’s house. • The last 3 visions shared the same theme - God’s judgement on sin. Last week Lester ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Birth Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 6, 2019
     | 12,091 views

    Will we let Christ rule our hearts and be our counsel, peace, and strength during dark times?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Last week we began our Christmas series entitles UNTO US. • Jesus’s birth is a powerful display of God’s faithfulness to bring peace, hope, healing, and life to a lost and dying world. • This four-week series explores the Christmas story by examining the relationship ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ