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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Change Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022
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    On Christmas we expect to hear that Jesus’ arrival made everything right! And in once sense it did, but really Jesus’ arrival turned everything upside down.

    I. Introduction It is Christmas. It is the time of year that most of us, even the most cynical and crusty, are filled with emotions, memories, and nostalgia. The older you get the more you long for the simpler days of Christmas morning excitement, gathering with family and friends, to sing familiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Hung Up! Hang Up And Count To Three?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 4, 2022
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    How easy is it to just HANG UP on life? Israel hung their instruments of praise of because of hard times.

    WE HUNG UP! Hang up and count to three? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE YOU EVER HEARD THE MYTH OF THE THORN BIRD? There is a legend about a bird that only sings once in its life. The legend of the THORN BIRD’S SONG is the sweetest song ever sang on this earth. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    He Leads Us Through Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 8, 2021
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    Moses the Man of God has assembled the Children of Israel at Mount Sinai before his death, he taught them the importance of remembering the Past, revering Lord, and revalidating life.

    Theme: He Leads me through Wilderness Text: Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Introduction: The Lord is good, and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The Lord Jesus said, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” based on John 14:6 which is our annual theme; ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Hell Shall Not Prevail

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Feb 25, 2021
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    Hell shall not prevail against the church

    MATTHEW 16:18 “HELL SHALL NOT PREVAIL” A) Christ came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, and He withdrew Himself to be alone with His disciples! * He was facing the end very, very soon ... There was much to reveal and teach them. * It was time for them to learn that He was building a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    To Him Who Sits On The Throne.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 4, 2021
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    In 1861 there was in England a man by the name of Reginald Heber who composed a hymn that has always been a favorite of mine.  He used Isaiah 6:1-3 and Revelation 4:8-11, as the basis for this great hymn of the church.  The hymn is “Holy, holy, holy.” 

    To Him Who Sits On The Throne. Revelation 4:1-11NKJV  In 1861 there was in England a man by the name of Reginald Heber who composed a hymn that has always been a favorite of mine.  He used Isaiah 6:1-3 and Revelation 4:8-11, as the basis for this great hymn of the church.  The hymn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Day, O Glorious Day

    Contributed by John Newbaker on Mar 6, 2021
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    A lot can happen in a day.

    One day, O Glorious Day Rev. 19 I want to speak to you about a day. A glorious day that is coming. What you will see in this is how God has the future all planned out, how he is in complete control and how we are safe in his arms. A lot can happen in a day. In a day, a hurricane can hit an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Unexpected Journey

    Contributed by Curtis Mathis on May 20, 2022
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    The reasons we journey are as numerous as the places to which we travel… But regardless of the where, how, and when, all our journeys have something in common…they provide us with opportunities to see, hear and learn new things…some expected…some not!

    Introduction: Many things factor into the direction I take as I prepare my weekly messages. Foremost is the direction the Holy Spirt leads as I pray and seek God’s will concerning these words. 0ther factors like the Jewish calendar that leads us to Advent, Lent, and Easter as well as the changing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Happy Graduation!

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on May 28, 2022
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    Graduations are great illustrations of the way Christians grow towards perfection in Christ in the here and hereafter. This sermon looks at James 1:12 through the lens of graduates.

    Happy Graduation! James 1:12 (NIV) "Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him." Graduations are a special time for families and for our children. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A New Start Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 2, 2022
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    We are going to look at a New Start of humanity for Noah and has family in Genesis 9:7-11. The rainbow is a fitting sign. Light must be shinning through the clouds. There can’t be a flood, light is breaking through a rainbow is formed. God has made this a sign he will not flood the world.

    Speed skater Cathy Turner prepared and waited years for her chance to win an Olympic gold medal. She won all her preliminary races, and she was in the final medal race. When the gun sounded Cathy had a fall just after the start. That was it. Her Olympic medal dreams were over. One of the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob Wrestles With God Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 8, 2022
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    Peniel was a place where Jacob reached brokenness. He lost all self-sufficiency and depended completely on God. This was a time for Jacob of genuine soul searching and spiritual struggle. It was also a significant time of knowing God’s grace.

    A profession of faith in Christ is not an end in itself. It is the beginning of a pilgrimage. Along the way there will be defining moments and spiritual highlights. For Jacob his defining moment was at Peniel. The meaning of Peniel is the face of God. Peniel was a place where Jacob reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Beaman avatar

    Esau Meets A Changed Man Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 9, 2022
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    After Jacob wrestles with God and becomes Israel he must face his brother Esau He fled from him 20 years earlier. Prayer can break down the barriers. It was sin that made the two brothers enemies. It was God’s grace that made the two enemies brothers.

    Before Augustine became a Christian, he lived a life of sin. Then he became a changed man. When a woman of immorality and his former mistress saw Augustine, he passed by her. What are you doing? she asked, don’t you recognize me? It is I? Yes, Augustine said, but it is no longer I. The man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Don't Stop At Almost Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 14, 2022
     | 2,900 views

    However you read it, in such a short time Agrippa was given opportunity to be a Christian - but he did not.

    Life Lessons From The Chief of Sinners Don’t Stop At Almost Acts 26:1-29 Introduction “The saddest word in the whole wide world is the word, almost.” - Nikita Gill Today’s text has a wealthy ruler saying, “Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.” (KJV) “Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    Hagar Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2022
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    After Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarah treats her harshly, and eventually, Hagar flees from her mistress into the wilderness, where God's messenger speaks to her.

    Hagar In Brief This practice of surrogacya can be found in several ancient Near Eastern texts. Hagar is Sarah's Egyptian slave woman whom Sarah gives Abraham as a secondary wife and would bear a child for him. After Hagar becomes pregnant, Sarah treats her harshly, and eventually, Hagar flees ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Simon Bartlett avatar

    The Eighth And Ninth Beatitudes Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 26, 2022
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    Like it or not, being persecuted is in Jesus' list of the characteristics of the Christian. If we follow Jesus, it's inevitable that we'll be persecuted. But the persecution proves the genuiness of our faith. And it leads to great reward.

    Jesus starts the Sermon on the Mount with nine Beatitudes – sayings that start ‘Blessed are’. Jesus wants us to be blessed – meaning, happy or fortunate. In the Beatitudes, Jesus presents us with the key characteristics of the Christian. Some people have said they’re the blueprint of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "a Somber Question" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 30, 2022
     | 2,494 views

    “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” This is perhaps the most disturbing question in Scripture. It haunts me with each passing year.

    “When the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:8 This is perhaps the most disturbing question in Scripture. It haunts me with each passing year. It comes at the close of a parable encouraging faithful, persistent prayer. God answers prayer, but what if a day comes when ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational