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  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    The Day? The Hour? It's A Secret!

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Nov 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,886 views

    End times... Being prepared for the return of Jesus, Watch and beware of the signs. Illustration: California fires....signs were present... were they prepared?

    In Jesus Holy Name November 19, 2018 Text: Mark 13:32-33 “The Day? The Hour? It’s a Secret” For days we Californians have been amazed, astounded, transfixed to our television and youtube videos because of the fires. We see streets lined with burned out vehicles. We watch people video ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Follower Or A Fan?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 25, 2018
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     | 25,251 views

    A good Fan just shows up for the weekly event. Good Fans do that you know! And they will stay a Fan as long as it benefits them. A Follower of Jesus will follow. They will follow him even when there is a crisis, even when they do not fully understand.

    For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are Joshua 24:14-25, Psalm 16, Ephesians 5:21-33 and John 6:53-69. A man named Charlie Moore ... moved with his family ... into a new community. He wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Stewardship Is About The Heart, Not Causes Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 3, 2018
     | 7,229 views

    But part of stewardship is motive. Yes, giving is part of stewardship, but what is needed is not a rulebook telling us what to give, how much to give, by what means we give. What is needed is a heart that is right with Jesus.

    Video: The Power of Giving (1:29 min) (Available on SermonCentral.com) What Every Christian Needs to Know About Stewardship: Stewardship in church terms has always meant giving. But over the last few weeks we have looked at stewardship meaning so much more. We established that all we have is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas, Wrong Focus Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,464 views

    Judas shows what can happen when our focus in wrong for life.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The heart, it is a funny thing it is at times a complicated thing. • The heart is what drives us, it pumps the blood through our body that gives us life. • From a symbolic standpoint, the heart is the seat of our emotions. • When we speak of someone who perseveres through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In A Bubble? Clique

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 23, 2018
     | 4,681 views

    We are living in a dilemma of emptiness and loneliness because of this huge enemy giant of CLIQUES. Small exclusive groups will hinder growth bring many problems. BE INCLUSIVE.

    LIVING IN A BUBBLE? EMPTY, LONELY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Where does EMPTINESS and LONELINESS grow? Why do we seem to live in a wonderful world and we face the giants of fear, worry, loneliness and emptiness in a land of plenty? Why accept the FIFTH WHEEL FEELING? WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 8, 2019
     | 12,175 views

    Unity is a vital part of the local church, a church plagued by division will not be effective in her mission or purpose.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You have heard the phrase, “WE NEED TO DEAL WITH THE ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM?” • The elephant in the room is that Christianity has an image problem, according to many of its adherents and detractors alike. • What do you do when you have an image problem with a business? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Some People Can Be Bought

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 30, 2019
     | 6,285 views

    Sunday after Easter. After the Resurrection, now what? Is possible for someone to witness it all yet be bought off to deny it all?

    There is an unfortunate truth which abounds in our current culture, people would rather believe a lie, a boldface lie, than the truth, especially if the truth is inconvenient or the truth would cost us in any way, whether it would be money, or in our personal perception of freedoms. Jesus once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Publicly Reinstates Peter

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on May 6, 2019
     | 6,276 views

    When Jesus reinstated Peter, he expected more from Peter but accepted less.

    Jesus revealed himself to seven of His disciples who were fishing in the Sea of Tiberias more commonly known as the Sea of Galilee. For most of us a remote lake with a special fishing hole is a comforting scene. The kind of place we might expect to see Jesus or feel his presence. The kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Offense Defense - Pt. 4 - Anger Management Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,314 views

    How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

    (Slide 1) Offense Defense Pt. 4 - Anger Management I. Introduction You will remember in the first message of the series I told you that Jesus made it plain that it is impossible for offense not to come. There will be moments in our life where we will be confronted with actions, attitudes and words ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Interruptions Or Opportunities?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 5, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,926 views

    What if ministry is interruptions?

    “Interruptions or Opportunities?” Mark 1:40-45 How do you react to interruptions? Think about that for a moment. Think about times you have had your plans interrupted. Perhaps you had bought plan tickets to visit someone or go on vacation and your flight is delayed. How did you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Am I Becoming? The Issue Of Goodness. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2016
     | 4,884 views

    In a world that teaches us to return evil for evil, followers of Jesus must take a different path!

    INTRODUCTION • WTC Video • SLIDE #1 • The paradox of the world we live in is that from horrific tragedies such as 9/11, we can experience the worst that mankind has to offer to humanity, and we can all experience the goodness in people all during the same tragedy. • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Disciple’s Lack Of Understanding Rebuked: Blind Man Healed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 22, 2017
     | 8,049 views

    These verses in Matthew and Mark are some of Jesus’ teaching concerning false doctrine. He compared false doctrine to yeast. It appears small and insignificant, but it grows secretly and soon saturates everything.

    -AD 29- Magdala (45) Disciple’s Lack of Understanding Rebuked: Blind Man Healed (Jerimiah 5:21) Matthew 16:5-12, Mark 8:14-26 These verses in Matthew and Mark are some of Jesus’ teaching concerning false doctrine. He compared false doctrine to yeast. It appears small and insignificant, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doing All Things Well Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 1, 2017
     | 15,584 views

    During His first visit, the people of Decapolis desired Jesus to depart from them. When He returned, they were glad to see Him, and desired healing. They declared: He has done all things well. No doubt our Lord does all things well.

    Doing all Things Well Mark 7: 31-37 In our text today we find Jesus on a journey, making His way from the Gentile cities of Tyre and Sidon to the Sea of Galilee. He had taken a route that brought Him through the region of Decapolis on the east side of Galilee. This is the same region where Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Really Know The Future? Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,930 views

    If you are a student of the scripture you cannot ignore the study of prophecy. Billy Graham has said that the most neglected teaching in the church today is the 2nd coming of Jesus Christ. There are several reasons for the absence of this teaching…

    “Can I really know the Future?” Matthew 24 In 1898 Morgan Robertson wrote a book titled the wreck of the Titan. In the book Robertson tells the story of a hug ocean liner that struck an iceberg and sank in the middle of the ocean. Now you may be thinking already that this sounds a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "What Did Jesus Say About Motherhood?" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014
     | 5,103 views

    This sermon looks at motherhood from the perspective of the story of Mary & Martha.

    “WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MOTHERHOOD?” Lk. 10:38-42 INTRO – There’s a war going on against women in our world today. Not using this terminology the way the liberals in America use it, when they suggest that the war against women is when we as Christians stand against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist