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  • Ken Henson avatar

    Die, Die, Die! Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 28, 2016
     | 3,228 views

    We are most dead when we're alive and most alive when we're dead

    Most Dead When You're Alive. Most Alive When You're Dead Ephesians Chapter 2 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, 2 in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God Is A Devoted Gardener, We Are The Stewards Of It.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 23, 2017
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    Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever.

    27A God is a Devoted Gardener of a vineyard, and we are the stewards of it. Reminds me of my parent’s motto: Gardening Forever... Housework Whenever. We could see our Readings today in terms of practices that produce good grapes or bad grapes. 1). The vineyard in our First Reading is described ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God And Me!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 4, 2015
     | 2,903 views

    Let me tell you, the harvest that you get from spending time with Him is incredibly enormous; I may not get what I need now but I get the energy to endure sufferings, patience to wait, wisdom to talk and grace to walk.

    God and me! John 15:4 "Abide in Me, and I in you……” Ah, here we go, my incredible pursuit for God takes over everything else! Prep begins! It’s after school hours - most of you know that I work at our Abide School (School for the needy and under privileged kids) – ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seven Things In Hell That Should Be In Church

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 21, 2018
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    There are at least 7 things in Hell that need to be in every church across the world. God's churches need more tears, more repentance, etc...

    Scripture Reference: Luke 16:19-31 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on November 18, 2018 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Walker avatar

    Introduction To The Book Of Galatians

    Contributed by Bill Walker on May 5, 2017
     | 3,322 views

    Series looking at the grace and freedom that Paul spoke of so frequently and so passionately.

    THE STORMS OF LIFE Matthew 14:22-33 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Saving Hope

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,917 views

    1. Unrealistic Hope 2. Genuine Hope 3. Demonstrated Hope 4. Our Hope

    Hal Lindsey "Man can live without food for 30 days. Man can live without water for 3 days, Man can live without oxygen for 3 minutes. But man cannot live without hope for 3 second.” - WOW! That’s some statement - “Hope Again” - Charles R. Swindoll -"(Hope) is something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are You Looking At?

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 24, 2013
     | 6,108 views

    2 Kings 6: 14, 15 Gehazi focused on what was going on in the natural, and he became panic-stricken. He had a fleshly or natural outlook. But there is another outlook: the spiritual or supernatural outlook.

    I want to start with a question,: when you’re facing a test or trial, what are you looking at? Your outlook will determine your attitude. When you’re up or down, your attitude will determine your outcome - whether you do or don’t receive. However, many Christians take these for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fizz Is Intact

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 13, 2013
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    Friend, when you are confronted with hindrances, harassment and loads and loads of troubles, the challenge is to make it work and not be browbeaten!

    Afflicted in every way…. 2 Corinthians 4:8”We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair…” Listen! Are you just traumatized and dumbstruck by the avalanche of sudden problems that has come upon you and you wonder ‘hey, why me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Storms Of Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2013
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     | 15,365 views

    Faith is renewed day by day in our experience of the storms of life.

    THE STORMS OF LIFE. Matthew 14:22-33. 1. The storms of life. Sometimes the storms of life seem to overtake us, even when we are being obedient. Jesus told the disciples to get into a ship and go to the other side of the lake (Matthew 14:22), but we see the ship in the midst of the sea tossed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Lose Heart Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
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     | 12,045 views

    Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart.

    DON’T LOSE HEART II CORINTHIANS 4:1-18 INTRODUCTION: Some days are diamonds. Some days are stones. Not every day in the Christian life is exciting. Some days are discouraging and downright difficult. Don’t lose heart. Note in v.1 Paul’s “therefore”. He’s drawing a conclusion about his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does Our Hope Consist In? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 4, 2021
     | 1,356 views

    Without God in the world we have no hope. When we come to know God as a true and present and living reality in our lives, we receive the gift of hope.

    Monday of 2nd week in Advent What was the hope of the man with the paralyzed limbs? What was the hope of the men who in their faith and love let him down into the room where Jesus was? At first glance, the only thing they seemed to want was a healing touch, a friend once more able to walk. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    No Condition Is Permanent Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 16, 2021
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     | 16,862 views

    Your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No condition is permanent and so are your afflictions, sufferings and disappointments.

    *OASIS EVENING WORD (OEW)* For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever! 2 Corinthians 4:17 NLT *NO CONDITION IS PERMANENT* Straightaway, your current condition cannot outweigh your future glory. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Come To Us, Abide With Us

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 27, 2021
     | 1,467 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve

    December 24, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:1-20 Come to Us, Abide with Us Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. We gather on this wondrous night to reflect on the birth of Jesus Christ. The meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Wilson Oshorakpor avatar

    The Shepherd And His Sheep (4) Series

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,191 views

    Fear reigns in darkness. The presence of the Shepherd offers comfort and protection as the sheep walks through the valley of life's trouble.

    TEXT: PSALMS 23:4 (NLT) "Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me." Fear in the valley of the shadow of death "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeking Jesus Among The Dead

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jul 5, 2022
     | 1,584 views

    Mary is despondent when she goes to the tomb the second time not knowing where the body of Jesus lay and she is confronted by the angels and then by Jesus. Her sorrow turns into joy and then she is given a command to go and share the good news of Jesus' resurrection from the dead.

    “SEEKING JESUS AMONG THE DEAD?” JOHN 20:11-18 1. The DISTRESS of Mary Magdalene. (v. 11) Psalm 50:15; Matthew 26:75; Mark 5:38-39; 14:72; 15:40; 16:1-5, 10; Luke 7:38; 8:52; 22:62; 23:28; 23:55-24:3; 24:10, 12; John 11:31, 33; 14:27-28; 16:6, 20-22; 20:5; Acts 9:39; 21:13; Romans 12:15; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist