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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Life Of The Kingdom Begins Now

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 4, 2023
     | 1,411 views

    We are often guilty of limiting the Kingdom of God as being some future reality. But there is an aspect of the kingdom in the present. What foes this tell us.

    The Kingdom of God Begins Now Romans 13:8-14 In times of distress, we often dream of heaven. We cry out “Maranatha” (O Lord Come). We think of the millennium and a reign of the Prince of Peace while we seem surrounded by the noise of war. We await justice while we live in a world where justice is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing Firm In A World Of Threats - 1 Peter 5:8-9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2024
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     | 2,350 views

    We may not always think about the reality of spiritual warfare, but Scripture calls us to be vigilant, to resist, and to stand firm in our faith.

    Standing Firm in a World of Threats 1 Peter 5:8-9 Introduction: Church, we live in a world that is constantly competing for our attention, drawing us into countless distractions. But 1 Peter 5:8-9 brings us a strong reminder of what’s at stake: our enemy, the devil, is prowling like a roaring ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    That I May Dwell Among Them Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Apr 10, 2025
     | 374 views

    Even after all their ingratitude and rebellion, Yahweh still desired to dwell amongst the people, so now the Blueprint would become reality.

    April 12, 2025 Transformation goes both directions – up or down. We are either being transformed into the image of God (+) or we are being transformed into the image of Satan (-). That’s why it is so important what we worship, because we will be transformed into that thing we worship – for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Go! And Do It With All Your Might - Ecclesiastes 9:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 26, 2025
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     | 221 views

    Ecclesiastes hits us with an honesty that is almost uncomfortable. It strips away illusions, forcing us to face the reality that our time on earth is limited.

    Go! And Do It with All Your Might - Ecclesiastes 9:10 INTRODUCTION — “Whatever You Do, Do It with All Your Might” There is a sense in which life is brief, time is fleeting, and opportunities come and go like the tide. Ecclesiastes hits us with an honesty that is almost uncomfortable. It strips ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Rejoice In The Joy Of Jesus (Advent Joy) Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 8, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,312 views

    Joy is the unshakeable unbreakable reality that God is with us. Joy is the fruit of Jesus—born in Bethlehem, crucified at Calvary, risen in glory and reigning forever!

    Go! And Rejoice in the Joy of Jesus (Advent Joy) “Good News of Great Joy” Introduction – Joy That Cannot Be Silenced Every December, the world chases happiness—lights, tinsel, songs, food, presents. But happiness is fragile, happiness fades when the decorations come down and reality returns. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Is PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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     | 956 views

    This sermon explores the profound gift of faith, emphasizing its role as the foundation of hope, the evidence of unseen realities, and its significance in pleasing God.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather together today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the profound and mysterious gift that has been bestowed upon us - the gift of faith. It is a gift that is as essential to our spiritual life as the air we breathe is to our physical life. It is the ...read more

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    Jesus Knew PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 10, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 650 views

    This sermon explores understanding the unseen spiritual realities, transcending human understanding through God's knowledge, and exercising kingdom authority through this knowledge.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and minds. It's a joy to see each one of you here today, and I am grateful for this opportunity to share God's Word together. We are here to reflect, to learn, and to grow. We are here to seek wisdom and understanding that comes from the Word of ...read more

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    Because He Lives PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,440 views

    This sermon explores the reality, relevance, and required response to Christ's Resurrection, emphasizing its transformative power in our lives and promise of eternal salvation.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here today, in this sacred space, under the grace of our Lord? We are indeed fortunate to be part of this family of faith, where we can share, learn, and grow in the love of Jesus Christ. Today, we will be ...read more

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    I Speak, Therefore You Are Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,939 views

    2nd in series on Holy Spirit. The Spirit’s role in creation, calling us to Wake Up! our spirits to the reality of God around us.

    I Speak, Therefore You Are. Series: “The Holy Who?” May 10/11, 2003 Intro: THE NEXT SURVIVOR SERIES Six married men will be dropped on an island with 1 car and 4 kids each, for 6 weeks. Each kid plays two sports and either takes music or dance classes. There is no access to fast food. Each man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ, Our Advocate 1 John 2:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 25, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,476 views

    In 1 John 2:1. The apostle John speaks directly to the hearts of believers, addressing us tenderly as “my dear children.” He writes with a deep pastoral concern to encourage us to live holy lives, avoiding sin.

    Christ, Our Advocate 1 John 2:1 1 John 2:1 (NLT) – “My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.” Introduction Today we explore the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If I Were The Devil

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on May 4, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,666 views

    HE IS OFTEN CONCEALED AS AN ANGEL OF LIGHT. HE COMES DISGUISED AS A FRIEND OR MESSENGER, BUT IN REALITY IS A DECEPTIVE DEMON WHO WANTS TO RUIN AND CONTROL YOUR LIFE, AND DISRUPT THE WORK OF GOD.

    08 IF I WERE THE DEVIL CBC 2 COR 4 VS. 3,4 (adapted from a story by Paul Harvey) INTRODUCTION: PAUL TELLS US PLAINLY THAT SATAN HAS BLINDED THE EYES OF THE UNBELIEVER. I HAVE OFTEN NOTICED DURING THE HALLOWEEN SEASON, A LOT OF SCENERY ABOUT DEMONS AND THE DEVIL. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Make A Deal

    Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 9,941 views

    Parable of the dishonest manager: The Kingdom of God works on different principles than we’re used to. Efficiency, practicality, and self-interest are not the core values of the Kingdom. God expects a lot more for us (and from us) than we expect him to.

    There was a rich man. This man was so rich that he didn’t make his own bed. He had a personal maid who did that. He didn’t make his own dinner. He had a personal chef who did that. He didn’t drive his own car. He had a chauffeur who did that. He didn’t balance his own checkbook. He had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heavenly Dreams

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 21, 2015
     | 3,066 views

    Advent calls on us to forget about our own expectations and remember the love of Jesus and Joseph and the love of God. We are called on to let God’s peace gradually warm our souls and free us for new expectations and the birth of something within us.

    Today we begin the transition from Advent to Christmas. We are led to the stable. Our hopes, dreams and longing for a Saviour are the same hopes, dreams and longings people had on that first Christmas 2,000 years ago. The birth of the Messiah pointed to the promise of the Kingdom. To many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    We Are Blessed

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 19, 2023
     | 3,029 views

    The reality is that in Christ we have blessings that can't compare with anything here on earth. The first verses of Ephesians chapter one give us a view of what our situation really is – we are blessed!

    Alba 1-15-2023 WE ARE BLESSED Ephesians 1:1-14 One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant's crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face a mixture of emotions: ...disbelief, doubt, delight, amazement, enchantment, skepticism. Touched ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One True God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 8, 2019
     | 3,959 views

    Continuing our series on Christianity 101, Pastor John teaches why God is real, what He is like, and what He expects of us.

    One True God? Christianity 101 Series CCCAG September 8h, 2019 Intro: Most of you know I got saved while working in an electronics factory and sometimes my job had me moving around a lot to different departments. One morning I got told I was going over to the testing area to test and fix some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God