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  • John Williams III avatar

    Called To Be A Light To The Gentiles

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,539 views

    This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission.

    CALLED TO BE THE LIGHT FOR THE GENTILES Text: Isaiah 49:1 – 7 This is the second of four servant songs about the Messiah. This servant song resembles a mission that has both pros and cons. Every mission has an objective with agents for accomplishing the goal of that mission. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Body Of Christ-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 30, 2020
     | 1,931 views

    4 of 7. The apostle Paul maintained the significance of the Church's being the Body of Christ. What is exhibited by that entity known as the Body of Christ? The Body of Christ exhibits...

    The BODY Of CHRIST-IV—1Corinthians 12:12-31 Attention: For the past three weeks we’ve been looking at God’s design for Unity within the Body of Christ, which is the Church. All the local-to-global manifestations of the Body of Christ are built upon a God-sourced Unity of ‘individual’ Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    An Unusual Amen

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 17, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,895 views

    In life you will face Unexpected Attacks, be helped by Unseen Advocates, you will realize Unforeseen Additions, and will need to verbalize Unusual Amen's.

    An Unusual Amen PPT 1 Title This will be a different text than you probably have ever heard for a Thanksgiving message. Text: Acts 5:17-42 (Note to Pastor's on sermon central. I read the whole passage, but for posting online I am only showing the last 3 verses.) ... Ac 5:40 And they took his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Power Through Faith

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 18, 2014
     | 11,526 views

    When we demonstrate faith in God and in His word, we will experience His power for miraculous deeds.

    POWER THROUGH FAITH Study Text: Mark 11:20-24 And passing on early, they saw the fig-tree dried up from the roots. Mar 11:21 And Peter, remembering, said to Him, Rabbi, behold, the fig tree which You cursed has withered away. Mar 11:22 And answering Jesus said to them, Have faith of God. Mar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Attitudes: You Have To Dig...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014
     | 5,305 views

    Your attitudes can be a big part of the battle of life. Little things matter, we are a sum total of our attitudes and choices... Anyone can cry?

    YOU HAVE TO DIG... LET US STUDY ATTITUDE APPROACH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some fodder comes from Bruce Ball. I take a shovel to church with me... TEXT: Psalm 103:2 Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: I. MY FRIEND, WE HAVE TO DIG, AND SOMETIMES DIG ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Then His Training Kicked In Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jul 21, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    A message about dealing with conflict. We can react from the natural man or the spiritual man. Often in life we start by responding in the flesh, but if we are smart we can let our training kick in and turn situations around in a marvelous way.

    (Note to pastor's, a link for the video I used is included at the end of the message. Handout notes available on request.) Then His Training Kicked In PPT 1 Series title We are in a series of messages on matters of the heart, or things that affect us emotionally. Last week we talked about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Learning To Love Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 9, 2015
     | 7,024 views

    A sermon to define the Biblical nature of love.

    "Lessons for Life Pt 1" Learning to Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 1 Corinthians 13:13 So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. ESV Introduction: How hard can it be to love somebody, right? It ought to be easy, right? Everybody loves love, right? Yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bradford avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am?

    Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 25, 2015
     | 6,418 views

    This message (not a complete manuscript) wrestles with the question that Jesus asked His disciples but also places it in the context of where it was asked?

    In the Movie Talladega Nights there is a supper scene, I have “edited” this a little bit. (Characters: Ricky, Carly, Cal, Walker, Texas Ranger, Chip the father-in-law) Show the video if you are brave, but maybe edit it. “Carly: Supper’s ready! C’mon ya’ll. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Lessons From Joseph Of Arimathea

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,112 views

    Although we don't have much written about this man - all FOUR gospel writers tell of his contribution and from him, we can learn much.

    Lessons from Joseph (Of Arimathea) Mark 15:42-47 • Life’s lessons come from some unusual places and unusual people. As a college student, I went to a church as interim Minister of Music/Youth for a little over 6 months. During that time the pastor (who shall remain nameless) taught me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Jesus Is Lord! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2014
     | 6,293 views

    The freedom that Christ brings from legalism (strict adherence to the law) is critical for us to see today. This sermon leads us in answering the question: "How exhausting is it to pretend to be free, but live as a prisoner to other’s rules?"

    Jesus is Lord! Mark 2:1-27 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    The Story- Chapter 24 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,820 views

    Jesus no ordinary man and if we want to escape the ordinary life we need to plug into Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Ordinary- not remarkable or special in any way, and therefore uninteresting and unimpressive • Isn’t that what we all strive for in life? Ordinary? • When Jesus began His ministry it became obvious to all that He was ANYTHING but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Spiritual Warfare And Real Warfare

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,585 views

    As long as there is greed and evil in this world, there will be war. War will only cease when we live according to the way God wants us to live, and that will only happen when Christ returns.

    Today-Nov. 11, 2014-is a special day in a special year. Today is the day when we pause to remember and give thanks for those who fought in wars past to preserve our freedom and those who still work to protect our freedoms today. This year we also remember three significant events in history: the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    The Stone Rejected By The Builders

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 27, 2015
     | 10,390 views

    Many people rejected the free gift of Salvation from Jesus, but they can not escape the judgment of God on the last day, because no other name can give them salvation.

    THE STONE REJECTED BY THE BUILDERS Study Text: Acts 4: 11-12 Introduction: - The context of this statement was in a speech made by Peter, who was defending himself in an interrogation by the local authorities, who were asking him how it was that he and John had apparently healed a man who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    A Guiding Presence, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,999 views

    Part 2 of 2 sermons on how the Holy Spirit guides us

    A Guiding Presence, Part 2 Acts 16: 1-10 One thing is very clear in Scripture: God guides his people. In fact, as you read through the Scriptures, particularly the Book of Acts, it seems that guidance from God through the Holy Spirit is a normal and regular part of following Jesus. But sometimes we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Believe 25 - Hope Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,095 views

    Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit of Hope!

    Believe 25: Hope May 10, 2015 Have you ever lost hope? Have you ever felt a situation was hopeless? Whatever it was, whatever the moment was . . . Maybe it was about life and death. Maybe it was about a vital relationship, a close friend, a marriage, a child, a parent. Maybe it had to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist