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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Significance Of A New Creation-15 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 24, 2016
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    Part B--v-vi of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

    ‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: Ask, “Do we have any ministers in the house today?” If there are any takers, ask them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King, The Temple, And The Tree - Matthew 21.1-22 (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Aug 15, 2025
     | 215 views

    The KING has come - not to meet our shallow expectations, but to rule our hearts, cleanse our worship, and produce in us a faith that is both pure and fruitful. JESUS enters as the rightful KING, calls His people to pure worship, and expects genuine faith that bears spiritual fruit.

    2025.08.17. Sermon Notes. The KING, The Temple, and The Tree_Matthew 21.1-22 (Part 1) Welcoming the KING, Purifying the Heart, Bearing Fruit in Faith BIG IDEA: The KING has come - not to meet our shallow expectations, but to rule our hearts, cleanse our worship, and produce in us a faith that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Crying Time

    Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008
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     | 5,173 views

    This sermon focuses on the reality that there are times Christians’s should be marked by tears --- compassion for the hurting is seen in Jesus.

    It’s Crying Time John 11:35 Isn’t it interesting that we men aren’t supposed to cry? It’s true, you know—we’re supposed to be tough and strong. Big boys don’t cry. Unless you’re singing a country song. I remember a country tune from many a year ago that proclaimed: “Well, it’s crying time again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maybe The Worse Thing That Can Happen Is The Best Thing? Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014
     | 6,427 views

    Our Father has a plan and a purpose, we can get so upset we miss what God is trying to do. This too shall pass... Press on...

    YOU CAN! THE DANGER OF MISSING MY PURPOSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in 3 parts... INTRODUCTION: Do we realize good can come out of bad? Sometimes what appears to be a bad, terrible thing could be a good thing. In 1964 TERRESSA BELLISSIMO owned a little restaurant in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life's Short Stay Awake (The Parable Of The Serving Master)

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 4, 2016
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    The translation we heard states that the servants are waiting for the master a better translation describes servants who are expecting the master.Waiting is passive, much like waiting for a bus or a cab. Expecting denotes excitement, energy, enthusiasm.

    For those not familiar with and Anglican Service; There are four Scripture readings directly before the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 1:10-20; Psalm 50:1-8,23-24; Hebrews 11:1-3,8-16 and Luke 12:32-40 Bethlehem and Jerusalem are only 7 miles apart. Bethlehem ... the place of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Prayer - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 18, 2024
     | 1,421 views

    This is the first of a three-part Bible study on prayer. In this first study, we look at the types of prayers and the foundations on which our prayers must rest.

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible studies teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Preparing For The Glory Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 1, 2025
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     | 396 views

    Preparing for the glory of God is not a casual affair. It involves intentional consecration, obedience to divine patterns, unified worship, joyful expectation, and bold honouring of God regardless of human opinions.

    PREPARING FOR THE GLORY OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 15:1-28 Supporting Texts: Exodus 19:10-11, Psalm 24:3-10, 2 Chronicles 5:11-14, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRODUCTION: The glory of God is not to be treated casually; it is weighty, sacred, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Any Day Now Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 6, 2022
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     | 5,802 views

    Both Peter and Paul raise the same question: what should we be doing when … not ‘if’ but ‘when’ … the Lord appears? How do you want Him to find you? Vigilant? Full of hope and expectation? Prepared? Ready to greet Him? Or scoffing? Asleep?

    [Hold up cell phone.] Yep … we talked a little bit about this handy device last week. More accurately, we talked about one of the apps … the GPS. But there is another little handy app that I use all the time to help me plan my day … The Weather Channel’s Ten Day Weather app which, as the name ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Soul-Lift

    Contributed by Skip Alexander on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,229 views

    Inward vs. outward change. We live in a world of face lifts when we need a soul-lift.

    I. You Know You’re Getting Old When… • You and your teeth don’t sleep together. • You try to straighten out the wrinkles in your socks and discover you aren’t wearing any. • At the breakfast table you hear snap, crackle, pop and you’re not eating cereal. • You are on a first name basis with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sacred Encounter

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    In Christ the sacred has taken flesh and broken into the dark reality of this life. The sacred has encountered us.

    “The Sacred Encounter” John 1:1-18 Introduction Ever since returning from a recent pilgrimage to Jerusalem I have been keenly interested in the Crusades. That is, the 500 year period during the middle ages when European Christians took it upon themselves to liberate the Holy Land from Arab ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Fellowship And Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,966 views

    God expectes different responses to offence depending on whether we act as an individual or as a government.

    Rom 12:14-13:14 I know some of you are visitors to St Theos today, so let me just fill you in on what we’ve been looking at in our preaching for much of this year. We’ve spent most of the year working our way through the letter to the Romans. It’s a fairly complex letter so we’ve taken some time to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Believe In Healing

    Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 19, 2003
    based on 55 ratings
     | 6,969 views

    God’s word declares the reality of divine healing. Some people hold extreme views of the doctrine.

    TITLE: I BELIEVE IN HEALING I came across an article in Christianity today called A SURGEONS VIEW OF DIVINE HEALING The Doctor who wrote the article had some important things to say, but I believe he represented an extreme view of God and his activity in the world today. – In that article the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Great To Good Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 18,153 views

    When it comes to our personal relationship with God and with others, Jesus taught that personal goodness is more valuable than personal greatness.

    INTRODUCTION When I was a pastor in Alabama, we lived next to a cemetery. Most days I would jog through there; the residents never complained. I enjoyed reading the tombstones. I’ll never forget the short tribute one on large tombstone. A man’s name was listed and then it said, “He was a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 6 – Part 7 – How Am I Expected To Live Without A Super Fund? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 5, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,429 views

    If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor.

    Matthew 6 – Part 7 – HOW AM I EXPECTED TO LIVE WITHOUT A SUPER FUND? If on the one hand I am to believe that as many Christians do that I should not be rich, then why am I investing in a Superfund and why am I not in India right now caring for the poor, or even better - in Haiti? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Believe Big And Expect The Great! (The Life Of Faith Is A Daring Adventure -Let's Walk On Water) Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 13, 2023
     | 3,493 views

    Jesus can use whatever means and make whatever way he pleases to save his people. God shows up in unexpected ways, with an unfamiliar appearance, to deliver his people. His acts of deliverance sometimes trouble and perplex His people. He is the "I AM that I Am!"

    Sermon: Believe Big and Expect the Great! Scripture Lesson: Matthew 14:22-33 “Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and cross to the other side of the lake, while he sent the people home. 23 After sending them home, he went up into the hills by himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist