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  • Eyriche Cortez avatar

    Dare To Pray A Daring Prayer (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009
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     | 3,868 views

    Let us dare to connect with His power.

    “Only God.” Have you ever had a life-changing experience that only those two words can explain? Have you ever done something for the Lord that in the end you could say “Only God could have done that”? In his book “Axioms,” Bill Hybels wrote, “It’s the only phrase I intentionally overuse, but it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Doctrine Of Assurance: "To Have And Have Not" [part Four]

    Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Sep 29, 2016
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    Jesus' testimony bears credence

    Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, June 21, 2015 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter The Doctrine of Assurance: “To Have and Have Not” [Part Four] John 10:25-30 In Scripture it speaks about the thirsty believer who can draw from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Baking Bread Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 21, 2015
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    If we don't work together with other believers, we will be unfinished -- like bread made without yeast.

    Baking Bread Tonight we are going to finish our series on baking bread with the final step -- actually combining the ingredients together and and using an oven to bake it into something delicious. The simplest bread recipe only has three ingredients -- flour, water, and yeast. When you combine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Texting Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Oct 26, 2015
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     | 6,408 views

    The message Jesus committed to his disciples never changes, though the method of communication must always be subject to change.

    The world's first text message was sent from a computer to a cellphone by British engineer, Neil Papworth. As reported by CTV News, Papworth sent the text message to his boss on December 03, 1992. It read: "Merry Christmas" and this single text message revolutionized the way we communicate. Since ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Does The Devil Know Your Name? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
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    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing his series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    Does The Devil Know Your Name? Acts 19:11-16 In our Sunday night Bible study about dealing with doubt, called “WHY DOESN’T GOD ANSWER ME!?” we are going through the section titled “Through the Deep Waters.” We are looking at a man named Asaph and his time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 1, 2018
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    Each of us were born with a debilitating condition - spiritual blindness. Regardless of our desire to see, spiritually we were blind to the ways of God. Our only hope was for a miracle. Thankfully, Jesus is the Light of the world.

    The Light of the World John 9: 1-11 As a boy Robert Louis Stevenson was intrigued by the work of the old lamplighter who went about with a ladder and a torch, setting the street lights ablaze for the night. One evening in Edinburgh, Scotland, as young Robert stood watching with childish ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary Magdelene Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 6, 2020
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    The resurrection narratives of four gospels record very precisely how things were moving from one stage to the other. All of them want to give credit to Mary Magdalene as the first evangelist of the Kingdom of God was Mary Magdalene. Read to know the power of a converted woman.

    Resurrection Day Theme: First Evangelist Mary Text: John 20:10-19 Introduction: The resurrection narratives in all four gospels record very precisely how things were moving from one stage to the other. All of them want to give credit to Mary Magdalene as the first person to meet the Resurrected ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Women On The Day Of Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 9, 2020
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    Mary Magdalene teaches three higher qualities of her life on the day of Resurrection. 1. Mary Magdalene was a daring follower of Christ 2. Mary Magdalene was a diligent follower of Christ 3. Mary Magdalene was a dedicated evangelist

    Theme: First Evangelist Mary Text: John 20:01-19 Introduction: The resurrection narratives in all four gospels record very precisely how things were moving from one stage to the other. All of them want to give credit to Mary Magdalene as the first person to meet the Resurrected Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Meaningless Worship = Sins Unforgiven

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 25, 2018
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    Sermon based on false Jewish traditions which they designed to "earn" God's blessings. Jesus challenges their theology of how to receive forgiveness. Includes a story about "team work in the ministry".

    In Jesus Holy Name August 26, 2018 Text: Mark 7:5,7,21,23 Pentecost XIV “Meaningless Worship=Sins Unforgiven” Mark records for us today another encounter with the Pharisees. Jesus was constantly being challenged by the Pharisees. They challenged His authority to heal on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Be Filled With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 17, 2013
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    How much more will your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him. D L Moody was once asked why he urged Christians to be filled constantly with the Holy Spirit. Well, he said "I need a continual infilling because I leak. Updated May 2018.

    For Those Not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings before the Message. On This date they were: Acts 2:1-21; Psalm 104:25-35,37; Romans 8:14-17 and John 14:8-27. This is Pentecost Sunday...... Today the liturgical color is red .... The color representing ......the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Almost Forgotten Man: Joseph

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 17, 2013
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    Joseph seems almost forgotten in the Christmas story. A look at Joseph's faithfulness in the midst of unexpected situations.

    The Characters of Christmas: Joseph Matthew 1: 18-25 There is no greater Christmas classic than Frank Capra’s It’s a Wonderful Life, and there is no greater Christmas character than poor George Bailey. He’s even referred to several times throughout the film as “poor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Resurrection Appearances As Recorded In John

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 30, 2013
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    Why did John select these four resurrection appearances. Because they deal with four major areas that need Jesus touch Grief, Fear, Doubt and Remorse

    WSG 31-03-2013 A touch from the Risen Lord When I first became a Christian people said that we needed to have blind faith to become a Christian You simply had to believe what was written in the Bible And while that may apply when you first become a Christian, Peter tells us to “Always be ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Fields avatar

    Effective Christianity

    Contributed by Scott Fields on Oct 9, 2013
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    Why is Christianity in America declining? Why are professions of faith and baptisms on the decline. Christianity is not a religion but a relationship. Church is not a place we go or something we do it is God's people doing His will.

    I have a very serious question to start us off with this morning. Why is Christianity on the decline here in America? I am sure there are probably as many answers as there are people. • Could it be because Christianity is competing with so many other religions? • Could it be because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    "What Did Jesus Say About Marriage?" (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014
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     | 4,012 views

    This is the 2nd sermon on Jesus' teaching on marriage & divorce

    “WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT MARRIAGE?” (Part 2) Matt. 19:1-9 INTRO – Lots of bad news being tossed about regarding marriage these days. We hit some of the high spots last week about the status of marriage in America today: - Gay marriage - Divorce - Polygamy - Cohabitation All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Revelation Of Glory

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Jul 25, 2016
     | 10,391 views

    God's Glory is the greatest revelation of who he is...and the path to this revelation and its outcome are truly transforming and life changing for a believer

    THE REVELATION OF GLORY Scriptures: Exodus 34:1-9; John 17:1-5 The Glory of God is perhaps one of the most amazing revelations of God Himself. To get to know; to get a glimpse of; to understand God’s Glory can be the deepest, most profound and life changing experiences ever, of any ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist