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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    The Joy Of Prayer: Spiritual Disciplines = Spiritual Privileges

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 16, 2022
     | 1,385 views

    During this extended period of Covid 19 lockdown, we need to draw nearer to God. This sermon is about the spiritual practice of prayer.

    Sermon for January 16, 2022 - The Joy of Prayer - Prayer as a Spiritual Discipline Last week Pastor Arleen introduced our current series on spiritual disciplines. If you missed that message, it was an excellent overview of what spiritual disciplines are and why they matter. You can watch that on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Very Special "I Am” Of John’s Gospel – "Ego Eimi” – "I, I Am” – So Much Comfort In It – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 31, 2022
     | 2,564 views

    We will look at the marvellous "I AMs" of John’s Gospel, which mean “I, I am.” It stamped the authority of Jesus as the Elohim of the Old Testament. It's used in John 6 where the disciples battled the storm and Jesus drew near with the assurance and authority of “I, I AM”.

    A VERY SPECIAL “I AM” OF JOHN’S GOSPEL – “EGO EIMI” – “I, I AM” – SO MUCH COMFORT IN IT – PART 1 SHORT INTRODUCTION In John’s Gospel there are found very crucial sayings of the Lord Jesus all containing “I AM”. These relate to His Person and work and ministry. They are essential for our faith. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 137 ratings
     | 27,785 views

    What the best dressed Christian soldier is wearing.

    The Armor of God For a hippie to show up at boot camp is a rather traumatic experience. I was a peace and love kind of a guy suddenly thrust into a violent and loud place designed to prepare me for a loud and violent war. Had I had any clue what those weeks would have been like and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying To Soon

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,846 views

    Has your life mattered - have we finished what we are supposed to finish - have we completed Gods will for our life? Is possible to die before our time.

    What have I done? Psalm 139:13-18 I was perplexed this week by some sad news. A beautiful young woman whom I know passed away tragically at only 18 years of age. She was a Christian, raised in a Christian home and she had a loving family with brothers and sisters. I knew her when she was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Judgment Against The East Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,719 views

    A study of chapter 25 verses 1 through 17

    Ezekiel 25: 1- 17 Judgment against the east “1 The word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against the Ammonites, and prophesy against them. 3 Say to the Ammonites, ‘Hear the word of the Lord GOD! Thus says the Lord GOD: “Because you said, ‘Aha!’ against My sanctuary when ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Best Season Ever!

    Contributed by Michael Trask on May 3, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,714 views

    Jesus said "I have made all things new" This sermon uses the analogy of spring to speak of the promised resurrection

    Rev. 21:1-7 1   Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. 3 And I heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Advent - Week 1

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 3, 2010
     | 5,002 views

    Advent is a season of longing and anticipation of a future life without sin, death or pain.

    Advent – Week 1 Nov. 28, 2010 Phil 2:1-11 Intro: As you can tell from those many announcements, the Christmas season is upon us. It didn’t start in August, even if that is when you first noticed the Christmas decorations in Costco. And it really does start today, even though our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Olive Oil Press

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,777 views

    The fall of man is in a garden and the victory for man is in the garden!

    Olive Oil Press April 10, 2011 Luke 22:39-46 Verse 39-Coming out, He went to the Mount of Olives, as He was accustomed, and His disciples also followed Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Lazarus’ Death Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 97,044 views

    The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there were seven purposes for Lazarus’ death.

    We are going to spend 6 weeks in the 11th chapter of the Gospel of John. There are 6 great lessons that we can learn from Lazarus’ death and Jesus raising him from the dead. The death of Lazarus gave Jesus the opportunity to reveal Himself as the resurrection and the life. From what I see, there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Stevens avatar

    Make Me A Donkey

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,794 views

    I got the outline from a sermon preached by Dr. Joe Arthur, pastor of Harvest Baptist Tabernacle in Jonesboro, GA. preached at Sword of the Lord Conference at Gospel Light Baptist Church. The Donkey had to be BOUGHT, BROUGHT and BROKEN.

    Introduction - Luke 19:29-40 Bethphage and Bethany are across the valley from Jerusalem. It is only populated as people were preparing for a feast in the Temple. Like Madison/Mayodan/Stoneville/Eden before a Martinsville NASCAR race. Jesus is preparing for the “Triumphal Entry” into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Intimate Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,049 views

    As we continue to reflect on what it means to be a biblical community, we've seen so far that we are united and the there are norms of that community. In this sermon, we'll reflect on the intimacy or nearness that we experience as a church.

    ? Possible Intro: ? The pandemic and our nation’s value of rugged individualism have wreaked havoc in our lives - more than we realize. ?I was listening to a podcast this week that contained a conversation between Russel Moore and Sam Alberry. Both are believers and apologists. Both attend ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    "if Your Presence Will Not Go With Me,,,"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 882 views

    When God threatens to withdraw His presence, the critical danger demands that leaders plead with the Lord to stay near.

    “The LORD said to Moses, ‘Depart; go up from here, you and the people whom you have brought up out of the land of Egypt, to the land of which I swore to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, “To your offspring I will give it.” I will send an angel before you, and I will drive out the Canaanites, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Messianic Entry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    With His Messianic entry Jesus steps into the limelight in order to draw the people’s attention to the enactment of the most important event of all history, His death and resurrection.

    LUKE 19: 28-40 THE MESSIANIC ENTRY [Zechariah 9:1-10 / Psalm 118:25-26] The final week in Jesus’ earthly life begins with an outpouring of public recognition. This story of Jesus’ messianic entry into Jerusalem is found in all four gospels [Mt 21:12-17; Mk 11:1-14; Jn 12:12-19]. It is one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    The Spirit Of The Age; Preparing For What Is Coming

    Contributed by James May on May 28, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,212 views

    This speaks of Conditions in America, the Spiritual Awakening around the world and the Spirit of Antichrist that are manifesting in our world right now as we draw ever nearer to the end of the church age. 2 part message.

    The Spirit of the Age Preparing for what’s coming! Sunday, 5/21/23 & 5/28/23 Something that amazes me is that there are many in the church today who believe that prophets and prophecy are no longer relevant or active in this era of the New Testament, and that they ceased operating like they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Deadly? Anger! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 24, 2018
     | 6,636 views

    As we draw closer to God, we must look at our sinfulness. We're looking at the 7 deadly sins, today is anger!

    The Great Adventure - Wrath (Anger) Seven Deadly Sins February 25, 2018 There’s nothing like watching a sporting event and seeing an athlete or a coach go ballistic. Whether they’re throwing chairs, throwing bases, or helmets, it’s actually appalling, but deep down it’s kind of funny watching ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist