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  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Receive The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019
     | 5,214 views

    Before Jesus left this earth after his resurrection, he left us in the care of the Holy Spirit

    Easter is over, but Jesus has not yet ascended to be with God. But the disciples know that He will be leaving them soon; He had told them that and they were afraid. He had been their teacher and guide; now he would not be there to tell them what to do. And just as happened after the crucifixion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Receive The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,968 views

    each of us has been given our own Holy Spirit

    Easter is over, but Jesus has not yet ascended to be with God. But the disciples know that He will be leaving them soon; He had told them that and they were afraid. He had been their teacher and guide; now he would not be there to tell them what to do. And just as happened after the crucifixion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Hope

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025
     | 570 views

    Life often brings seasons of pain, delay, and uncertainty, but as believers, we are never without hope. Hope is our anchor in the storms of life.

    HOPE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 42:11, Lamentations 3:21-23, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The New Normal

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 30, 2024
     | 1,310 views

    Things in life change we call this a new normal, so how can we cope?

    The New Normal 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 1. The New Normal is the present reality of one’s life. It’s a mental transition just about anyone must go through to survive a protracted period of suffering or difficulty. • Paul’s former life he was highly educated man, learned under the famous prominent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 30,131 views

    The apostle bursts forth into thanksgiving for the comfort that has come to him in the midst of his distress and affliction.

    March 8, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Thanksgiving (1:3–11) 2nd Corinthians 1:3-11 (NKJV) 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Empowered By The Joy Of Life Within Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 8, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,943 views

    Connecting with life eternal brings more meaning into our present moment.

    1 Empowered by the Joy of Life Within Series: A Journey with Jesus (through the Gospel of John) Brad Bailey – March 13, 2011 INTRO One of the things that stands out about the nature of children… is that the immediate moment is everything. It is hard to get past the moment… after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,735 views

    The fourth piece of armor neccesary for victory in our spiritual battles is the Shield of Faith.

    Christian Warfare - Pt. 5 We continue, today, with the fifth installment of our series on Christian Warfare. Brethren, there are few matters that we can study that can have such a crucial impact in determining whether we succeed or fail as a Christian. Whether we remain steadfast in the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,592 views

    Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

    “Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surrounded By Pigs, But Can't Eat Ham

    Contributed by James May on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,992 views

    The Prodigal Son was hungry but he couldn’t even eat the filth of the world. His only hope was to go home. Jesus is waiting for you to come home.

    SURROUNDED BY PIGS, BUT CAN’T EAT HAM Pastor Jim May Jesus gave us many parables during His earthly ministry. All of those parables teach some very important lessons that every one of us should learn and heed. This morning I want to speak to you about one of those parables. It’s the very ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Makes You Pray? Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,905 views

    Jonah’s in the tough place where he learns to pray.

    "What makes you pray?" Jonah 2 Last week we left Jonah sitting in the belly of the fish at the bottom of the sea. So here he is in a crisis situation and he does what most of us would do. He prays. There’s something funny about this situation from the standpoint that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Victor Yap avatar

    Enjoy Him Forever

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
     | 4,882 views

    Ecclesiastes 2

    ENJOY HIM FOREVER (ECCLESIASTES 2) Paul was a very rich man, but he never spent any of his money. He was scared that someone would steal it. He pretended to be poor and wore dirty old clothes. People laughed at him, but he didn’t care. He only cared about his money. One day, he bought a big lump ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The God Of Hope

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 28, 2014
     | 5,184 views

    "The God of Hope" provides 1) The Power of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8–10a); 2) The Perpetuity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:10b) and calls us to 3) The Participation of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:11)

    Today, there is a Celebration of Life in Alliston for Beryl's brother Geoff, who died after a long battle with brain cancer. Along with Beryl, other family members: Mary, Chris, and Chel, begin the difficult transition to life without him here. They expressed comfort knowing that his struggle is ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Scott Maze avatar

    God - No Updates Needed Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 11, 2025
     | 442 views

    God doesn’t have the ups and downs that you and I experience. Because God is independent, you should trust Him even more than you do.

    Happy Mother’s Day to you all! Mother’s Day is the second-highest attendance for church nationwide, most years. People show up to church more on Mother’s Day than they do on Father’s Day. I bet you can think of some good reasons why people show up to church more on Mother’s Day than almost any day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Frey avatar

    We Need A Lamb!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 234 ratings
     | 17,299 views

    Jesus is the sacrifice that has won our redemption.

    A tourist visited a church in Germany and was surprised to see the carved figure of a lamb near the top of the church’s tower. He asked why it was there and was told that when the church was being built, a workman fell from a high scaffold. His co-workers rushed down, expecting to find him dead. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Giving Your Testimony Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,052 views

    How we can learn, from Paul’s testimony, to give our testimony and share our faith better

    Giving your testimony Acts 26:12-32 WBC 17/11/02 pm Drama: 1 Peter 3:15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist