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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    War In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 10, 2024
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    At Christ’s enthronement a transfer of authority took place. What Adam lost through disobedience – Christ regained through obedience! However, even though Satan is no longer “the ruler of this world,” he isn’t going to give it up without a fight and war erupts in heaven.

    May 11, 2024 The 3rd and final section of Revelation opens with the 4th introductory Sanctuary Scene of the book: Revelation 11:19 - Then God's temple in heaven was opened, and within his temple was seen the ark of his covenant. And there came flashes of lightning, rumblings, peals of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Don't Back Down When Facing Trials

    Contributed by Palitha Jayasooriya on Oct 16, 2017
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    Tom Petty sang 'I won't Back Down' probably referring to earthly challenges.This mini sermon encourages Christians not to back down when facing spiritual challenges. It is based around the life-threatening challenge faced by the Prophet Daniel.

    Don’t Back Down When Facing Trials Popular singer/songwriter Tom Petty passed away recently after a highly successful career. One of Petty’s most loved songs was titled ‘I Won’t Back Down’. Some of the lyrics go like this: Well, I won't back down No, I won't back down You can stand me up at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2022
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    God has a plan for us; but He also has an even more complex plan for history. History is heading to a conclusion and toward a purpose, His glory.

    Isaiah’s Little Apocalypse (Isaiah 24:17-23, 25:6-8, 26:19-21, 27:12-13) 1. A chauffeur had driven the chemistry professor to dozens of speaking engagements. He’d heard the same canned speech scores of times. He said on the way to another engagement, "Professor, I believe I could give your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gentle Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 16, 2024
     | 1,370 views

    Embrace God’s Gentle Servant, depend on God’s great power, and believe in God’s sure and certain promises to find light in the midst of your darkness.

    At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Life: Abundant And Eternal

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
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    The power of the empty tomb

    Easter Sunday is a day when preachers have mixed emotions. First, it’s an easy day to preach because you already know what you’re going to speak about. Second, it’s a day of stress and pressure. You know that there will probably be people in your audience who are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Darren Ethier avatar

    Tale Of Four Kings Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
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    Part 3 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. The Three Magi who sought a "new" king, and the pompous ruler who feared the rumor - these unique perspectives on the birth of Jesus point us to our own hunger and fears for the one who came as a child...

    TALE OF FOUR KINGS Part 3 of the Christmas Perspectives Series Matthew 2:1-20 Read at beginning of service: Matthew 2:1-2 (NIV) 1 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem 2 and asked, "Where is the one who has been born king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Matter Of The Heart

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 17, 2007
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    The Rich Young Ruler was wealthy. He was young. He was influential. Most people thought he had the world by the tail. But something was missing. Oscar Wilde, once wrote, “There are two tragedies in this life. One is not getting what one wants, and th

    Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A Matter of the Heart Matthew 19:16-30 He had success written all over him. Maybe it was the cut of his clothes. Perhaps he carried himself with that certain air of importance. Whatever it was, he had it all. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learn From The Ants - Proverbs 6:6-8

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2011
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    Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. Pro 6:7 They have no leader, chief, or ruler, Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. (GNB)

    Learn From The Ants - Proverbs 6:6-8 Pro 6:6 Lazy people should learn a lesson from the way ants live. Pro 6:7 They have no leader, chief, or ruler, Pro 6:8 but they store up their food during the summer, getting ready for winter. (GNB) Pro 6:6 You lazy people, you should watch what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What (And Who) Is The Sabbath For?

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Aug 25, 2010
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    The Synagogue Ruler (Chief Pastor) got really wound -up when Jesus healed a crippled woman half way through his sermon, in the Synagogue and (in particular) on the Sabbath. Healing someone on the Sabbath was the problem. So, this sermon asks what the Sabb

    I recently found myself having a conversation with a father and his son about the purpose of the Sabbath. The 12-year-old boy is preparing to write an essay and the rather provocative title goes something like this: 'religion provides fulfilment for some types of people and sport provides ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • John Lowe avatar

    Paul Before The Sanhedrin Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2017
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     | 10,704 views

    Paul is now a Prisoner, and we will follow his life as a prisoner. From this point on we find Paul defending himself and his ministry. He will appear before several rulers. Because the Jews are plotting his death, he will be taken down to Caesarea.

    April 1, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.E.5: Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10) Acts 23:1-10 (KJV) 1And Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Psalm 58 - The Doom Of The Godless Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 29, 2021
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    Psalm 58 is classified as an imprecatory psalm {1], chiefly because of the sixfold curse in verses 6-9. In it, David is calling for judgment, but not because of some personal wrong done to him. It is rather the failure of the rulers to administer justice, and the abuse of judicial power.

    Home Lessons Wednesday, December 16, 2015 Tom Lowe PSALM 58 Title: THE DOOM OF THE GODLESS (To the choirmaster; Altaschith {2], Michtam of David, according to Due Not Destroy.) Theme: An imprecatory prayer against the enemy Psalm 58 (KJV) 1 Do ye indeed speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Jesus And Creation Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023
     | 1,677 views

    Paul says that for by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities, all things have been created through Him and for Him (Colossians 1:16). Jesus Christ is the creator.

    Mark 4:35-41 Jesus and the creations Creation: Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” But, John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word.” THAT WORD WAS CHRIST. Christ created and sustains the world. In the book of Hebrews, we read that He is the Son through whom God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    This Man...

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 28, 2025
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     | 1,511 views

    To discuss the theme, “This man.” Who preached and taught with authority, whom neither the rulers nor the people could find fault with, it was this man who offered one sacrifice for sin, for all, forever, and sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on High.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. This Man: “Spake with authority” 2. This Man: “Done nothing amiss” 3. This Man: “Offered one sacrifice” Introductory Remarks. 1. Today’s lesson will be on “This Man.” Who spake and taught with authority and not as the scribes and Pharisees. This man lived a life perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregg Strawbridge avatar

    The Holy Spirit's Community Series

    Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    In leading to this first community produced by Jesus through the Spirit, we have seen that Pentecost is likened to the Shekinah glory: As the glory of the Holy Spirit filled the earthly tabernacle, and then the Jerusalem temple, the church born at Penteco

    INTRODUCTION The great church historian, Phillp Schaff, whose library is here in Lancaster said: "As to the numerical strength of Christianity at the close of the first century, we have no information whatever. Statistical reports were unknown in those days. The estimate of half a million among ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Eric Stefanski avatar

    The Food We Need Series

    Contributed by Eric Stefanski on Aug 3, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 13,891 views

    Christ is the Food We Need; all other food is perishing, as are those who trust in it; earthly food is merely a means to sustain life, while we need a food that will give life to the dead

    The Food We Need St. John 6:22-35 Introduction Our Old Testament reading this morning recounts the story of the Lord’s providing manna for the Children of Israel as they made their way to the promised land. Have you ever wondered what manna must have been like? Unbelieving scientists and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran