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  • Tim Smith avatar

    Receiving Your Inheritance And Living Into Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 9,286 views

    A sermon of the major themes of Joshua and Judges

    Receiving Your Inheritance and Living Into Your calling Dave Harvey writes about the greatest rescue mission of World War II. Late in the war, American bombers were sent on dangerous missions over southern Europe to cripple the Nazis' oil supplies. Hundreds of crews soared through storms of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Real Secret, The Beatitudes

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2014
     | 5,666 views

    The Beatitudes reveal that we can be more than happy. We can be blessed!

    Intro It is sometimes a puzzle to understand God's mind. His thinking is so far above ours. The secret is: there is no secret. People pay gurus millions to learn what is often half-baked wisdom and ignore the wonderful truth found in the beatitudes which is free to all (Matthew 5:1-12). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To The Right Voice Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 16, 2022
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     | 4,200 views

    The only way we will not be fooled or led astray is to know His voice. He’s our Good Shepherd and He calls to us to come through Him into the fold. He’s the gate and the gate offers us protection, peace, freedom and security from those who would attempt to turn us from following the Shepherd.

    John 10:1-10: 1 “Truly, truly, I say to you, he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door but climbs in by another way, that man is a thief and a robber. 2 But he who enters by the door is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 To him the gatekeeper opens. The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There's Beauty In The Complexity Of The Trinity

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 9, 2022
     | 1,428 views

    The Triune God works together to bring us to the gracious and confident place of life in Christ

    6.12.22 Romans 5:1-5 / Trinity Sunday 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through him we also have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand. And we rejoice confidently on the basis of our hope for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sermon # 5 - How Can We Be Saved? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 6, 2023
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     | 1,800 views

    Do you want to be saved and be sure that eternal life is yours? As we look at the Parable of the Good Samaritan in different light, we will receive an answer to that question.

    We read in Acts 2:47, “every day the Lord was adding to their number those being saved.” (TLV) As we study the latter part of Acts 2:47 we take special note of the fact “that every day the Lord was adding to their numbers those being saved.” Firstly it was the Lord Himself who adding the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Paternal Blessing Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 8, 2021
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     | 8,719 views

    Father's Day: Either gaining or missing the paternal blessing (or parental blessing) has a profound affect on our life, especially in having a positive or negative relationship with others. Without it we are destined to a life of problems.

    Turn with me to Genesis 48:8-16. We will begin our message this morning by standing in honor of the reading of God’s Word: 8 Then Israel saw Joseph’s sons, and said, “Who are these?” 9 Joseph said to his father, “They are my sons, whom God has given me in this place.” And he said, “Please bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dem Bones - Listen To Them Speak Series

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 9, 2023
     | 2,331 views

    God speaks to Ezekiel in this vision. Let’s walk with him as he learns what it means to be regenerated, renewed and refreshed in God’s Word and in the power and presence of God’s Holy Spirit.

    Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14 THEME: Ultimate Victory God speaks to Ezekiel in this vision. Let’s walk with him as he learns what it means to be regenerated, renewed and refreshed in God’s Word and in the power and presence of God’s Holy Spirit. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Guard Us Waking Oh, Lord, And Guard Us Sleeping

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 5, 2021
     | 2,088 views

    We prepare for the Final Judgment by obtaining WISDOM - in Christ, not fearing sleep or wake.

    11.7.21 Daniel 12:1–3 1 Then at that time, Michael, the great prince who stands over your people, will arise. There will be a time of distress that has not happened from the first time that there was a nation until that time. At that time your people will be delivered, everyone who is found ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 16, 2024
     | 1,485 views

    As we study this snapshot of the early church life, a pattern emerges: they focused on gathering, on the Gospel, on goodwill and on glorifying God. Because the early church maintained this four-fold focus along their journey, God continually added to their number those who were being saved.

    The Journey: Following Jesus through Acts (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 2:42-47 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2017 If you were with us last week, you know we began a ten-week journey through the book of Acts. It’s a faith-journey that began on a remote hillside near Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    The Prophetic Pulse Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 23, 2024
     | 1,265 views

    In Acts 2, Peter quotes the prophet Joel, declaring that in the last days, God would pour out His Spirit, and a prophetic movement would arise—a movement where men and women, young and old, would hear God’s heart and declare His message.

    We are living in a generation that is hungry for truth, desperate for hope, and longing for a sense of purpose. Many are searching for something real, something that transcends the chaos and confusion of our times. And while the world’s voice is often the loudest, there is another voice—a voice ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Heaven’s Strategy For Revival Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,644 views

    Heaven’s Strategy for Revival" reveals God’s blueprint for awakening and spiritual renewal. This sermon focuses on the church’s role in revival—humbling ourselves, seeking God’s face, and turning from sin—to ignite a move of God that transforms lives and communities.

    Revival is not a human invention; it is a divine intervention. It’s a moment when heaven touches earth, when God moves in extraordinary ways, and when lives, churches, and communities are radically transformed by His presence. Throughout history, we have seen pockets of revival—moments when God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Freedom Vs Responsibility Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 16, 2025
     | 267 views

    Putting biblical and gospel freedom in context with the responsibility to live according to God's Word.

    Freedom Vs Responsibility 1 Corinthians Series CCCAG September 7th, 2025 Text: 1 Corinthians 6:12–19; 10:23–31 (CSB) Introduction: The American Idea of Freedom vs. Paul’s Reality Check If there’s one word that defines American culture, it’s freedom. For those of us who have served, we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wisdom For The Neighborhood

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,952 views

    Solomon teaches his son about how to live at peace with those around him.

    Wisdom For The Neighborhood Proverbs 3:27-35 Once upon a time in a land far away neighbors welcomed new people to the neighborhood with a freshly baked apple pie, they offered to watch one another’s house while they were away visiting family, and people felt a sense of security and unity. Kids who ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shocking Truth About God Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 29,170 views

    What is God really like? He is good, He is patient, and He is loving. But He is holy and you must consider Jesus’ warning: IF YOU REJECT GOD’S SON, YOU WILL RECEIVE GOD’S JUDGEMENT.

    The Shocking Truth About God Luke 20:9-19 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Most of us are familiar with product warning labels. Here are some actual warning labels that are rather humorous: 1. Window air conditioning units are now required to display the warning: CAUTION - AVOID DROPPING AIR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Wants Most Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,491 views

    An effort to get the congregation to give more thought and understanding to what God desires in worship and to align their desires with His.

    1. Title: What God Wants Most 2. Text: John 4, et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 17, 2006, 3rd in the series “Stand In Awe” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that God’s desires are to be at the center of our worship; to understand some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ