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  • Seth Lawson avatar

    03 A Holy People Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 568 views

    Only Jesus can make us truly clean, freeing us to live in holiness.

    Open your Bible to the Book of Leviticus and find chapter 11. I want us to read a few selected verses together that will lay the foundation for our focus today. Follow along with me, beginning in chapter 11, verse 43: Leviticus 11:43-44a – “Do not render yourselves detestable through any of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God’s Protection Of Paul In Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 2, 2024
     | 370 views

    - Ever wonder why God allows you to walk through things & gain strength? Have you ever seen God at work in your life and wonder how you survived? Why would we think he would do any less for His Apostle to the Gentiles?

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 33 God’s protection of Paul in Jerusalem Acts 21:15-40 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- Last week, we saw Paul’s commitment to Jesus; even willing to die if needed - Today, I’d like us to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Religion Collides With Revelation

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025
     | 163 views

    Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

    Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Freedom From Bondage And Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY)

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY) INTRODUCTION Follows along with theme introduced in vs. 16 -- “See to it that no one takes you captive” “Therefore” – points to what has been covered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Christian Certainties Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 18, 2016
    based on 30 ratings
     | 19,811 views

    To establish that there are Christian Certainties that will provide hope and assurance to every saint. This lesson deals with the rapture, 7 years of tribulation, and the 1000 year reign. It is about the greatest story ever told, Christ's resurrection.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Christ is Risen 2. Christ is Reigning 3. Christ is Returning Remarks. 1. In the world in which we live there are many uncertainties. These are perilous time. Stock market and bank crashes, stocks up and down, once a good means of financial security-now uncertain. World ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Welch avatar

    Declaration Of Connection Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018
     | 3,097 views

    Message 7 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message focuses on

    Joshua Series #7 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “Declaration of Connection” Review / Introduction After the people crossed the barrier to possessing their inheritance, they took the time to prepare themselves to purge the occupiers of their promised inheritance. Chapter five records two ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    What Is The Kingdom Of God Like?

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,817 views

    Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus taught.

    How many of you like mustard on your sandwich? How many of you like it on a grilled cheese sandwich? Mustard is one of those things that you either like or you don’t. Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Theological Pragmatism Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    Exposition of Psalm 4 regarding the turning of people away from God because of some national tragedy

    Text: Psalm 4:1-8, Title: Theological Pragmatism, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/7/08, AM A. Opening illustration: the story of Jonah provides a great introduction to this text, not because they share time frame or characters, but because of theological pragmatism. Define. Remember when Jonah boarded a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Son Came Up!

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,316 views

    When the Son came up darkness and death went running for cover.

    When the Son came up! Thesis: When the Son came up darkness and death went running for cover. Video Clip of the resurrection of Jesus from the video “Jesus.” Scripture Texts of the Resurrection of Jesus: Matthew 28 1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Prayer, Power, Politics, And Plagues

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,244 views

    Election eve sermon -- there are plagues in the body politic, created by inauthentic leadership; the best gift we can give to our national leadership is prayer, though we will likely see the haughtiness of politicians and smell the stench of plagues again.

    He sat on his elegant furniture, in his fabulous house, surrounded by the glories of a wealthy nation, attended by efficient servants, powerful enough to command just about anything. But today he was miserable, miserable beyond words, because everywhere he looked they were there. In his way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Out Of The Ordinary Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,130 views

    Jesus turned water into wine. What is it just a good trick? Or was there more to it? This is the beginning of a series on the 7 signs of Jesus in the gospel of John.

    OUT OF THE ORDINARY As I was meditating on Jesus’ miracle of turning water into wine, a phrase popped into my head – “joie de vivre”. I knew of it mostly from theology texts and usually guessed at its meaning and pronunciation. But this phrase kept nagging me, so I decided to ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Indicators Of False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,702 views

    Exposition of Gal 5:19-21, first of a two part message that continues the comparsion down through v 26.

    Text: Galatians 5:19-21, Title: Indicators of False Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Maddie’s testimony, Laurie’s testimony B. Background to passage: Paul is finishing out his teaching on the fact that correct theology (justification by faith) produces right living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    Foolish Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    We don’t have to spruce the Gospel up.... Our job is to simply tell the story as clearly as possible – the power resides in the Gospel, not in our eloquence.

    Foolish Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI October 19, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis There is a major flaw in Christianity that no one seems to want to talk about. It is the elephant in the room, the gorilla in the corner, the unsightly blemish on the face that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Warren avatar

    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Mar 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,694 views

    This sermon was a part of a series I did during our church's annual 21-day church-wide fast. We were looking at different elements of a fast. This message focuses on a fast as a time to simply sit at the feet of Jesus and enjoy His presence.

    Today I want to take a closer look at the life of a woman we meet in the Bible. She seems to have this “intimacy with God” thing figured out about as well as anyone. Her name is Mary. And the interesting thing about Mary is where you often find her in relation to Jesus in various ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Oscar avatar

    The Fall And Salvation Of Humanity Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 10, 2019
     | 3,493 views

    A sermon about God's plan for creation and His plan to redeem those who would come to faith in Jesus

    The Fall and Salvation of Man Christianity 101 series CCCAG September 29th, 2019 Scripture- Genesis 3 Video- A graphic representation of the first sin committed by humanity. Podcast- YouTube search- The Fall of Man I liked it so much I wanted you to see it, and it will help introduce our subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God