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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Zechariah's Song Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2020
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    Zechariah’s Song challenges us to expect God to work even in the middle of our present difficult circumstances. We do this by looking back at the actions of God, and then looking forward to the promises of God.

    Message Zechariah’s Song Luke 1:57-80 We are working our way through a series which looks at the Advent Songs. Today we are going to have a look at Zechariah’s Song. So that we can be reminded of the context of the song let’s start by reading Luke 1:57-66 (read just verse 57) Hopefully you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Great And Awesome Day Of The Lord

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 16, 2021
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    Our life should be all about living in expectation for Christ's return. Praying for the end. Working for the kingdom. Making sure that we’re at peace with God, and at peace with each other.

    If we ever have questions about the end of the world and about what will happen when King Jesus returns in glory, we turn to the book of Revelation. There in that last book of the Bible, there’s much about the end-times: signs and wonders, disasters and persecutions, and the Lord Jesus coming in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith Soars! Fear Crawls.

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2022
     | 2,912 views

    Many Christians have settled for survival existence; they’re not expecting the abundance or the supernatural of God. They have been crippled by anxiety, disappointments, or fears. God commands us to wake up to faith.

    FAITH SOARS! FEAR CRAWLS. 2 Tim 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of things in our lives that cause us to worry. Rick Majerus, men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah, recently captured a common concern: “Everyone’s worried about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Servant King

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 11, 2025
     | 521 views

    This is good for Palm Sunday or any other Sunday. Jesus rides into town a humble King when people were expecting a conquering king... But Jesus conquered not through force but by being a humble servant..

    INTRODUCTION (Walk slowly onto the platform with a thoughtful look. Pause.) If you knew your death was only days away, how would you spend your final week? Would you be hiding? Crying? Maybe you would be trying to bargain with God? Not Jesus… He rode into Jerusalem… And He didn’t ride in all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruits Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023
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     | 4,957 views

    When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry plants always bear strawberries.

    Fruits of the Holy Spirit Psalm 1 1. Galatians 5:18-26. 2. John 15:1-5 First of all, a fruit plant or tree will only produce one kind of fruit. When we bent over a plant to pick its fruit, we didn’t expect apples or oranges or kiwi to be attached to the plant. We knew that strawberry ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is The Answer, But What Was The Question?

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 19, 2025
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    Jesus travels to the Jordan River to inaugurate His ministry by being Baptized in the Jordan River. This is not what John the Baptist expects, as John's Baptism is a baptism of Repentance. Why was Jesus Baptized?

    Based on a Sermon by Kevin Judd There’s a story about a pastor giving a children’s sermon. He decides to use a story about forest animals as his starting point, so he gathers the kids around him and begins by asking them a question. “I’m going to describe someone to you, and I want you to tell me ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Impartation For Incredible Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025
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    Impartation is the divine transfer of grace, power, or spiritual ability from God or a vessel of God to a believer. Incredible increase is the supernatural enlargement of one’s capacity, resources, or influence beyond human expectations.

    Title: IMPARTATION FOR INCREDIBLE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:12-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:14, Deuteronomy 28:1-14, John 10:10 INTRODUCTION: Impartation is the divine transfer of grace, power, or spiritual ability from God or a vessel of God to a believer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Destined For Greater Heights

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025
     | 762 views

    Being destined for greater heights means you are not permitted to settle in comfort zones or be defined by past achievements or failures. God has planted greatness in you and expects you to keep pressing forward.

    YOU ARE DESTINED FOR GREATER HEIGHTS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 60:1 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:13, Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 4:18, Psalm 18:33 INTRODUCTION: Life is a journey filled with hills and valleys, but God’s desire is for His children to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Proper Place Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 745 views

    Living a life free from fear and anxiety is possible when we learn to trust God completely, giving our fears and worries to Him and expecting His peace to fill our hearts.

    So, you know how we all have that one drawer or closet in our room that's just full of random stuff? It's like a black hole, right? You throw in all the things you don't know what to do with, and they just disappear. But the thing is, they don't really go away. They're still there, cluttering up ...read more

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    If Jesus Is Dead Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,092 views

    Waking the Dead, part 2. Dave points out that without a risen Christ the universe doesn’t make sense; that without a risen Christ, evil wins; and without a risen Christ, we are left with insufficient means to account for the reality and depth of the huma

    If Jesus Is Dead Waking the Dead, part 1 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 18, 2009 I got a startling email from a friend of mine not long ago. None of you would know this person, and that’s why I’m going to share this. Still I’m going to change his name and call him Tom. Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "A Commitment-Filled Heart”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 12, 2023
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     | 5,882 views

    The sad reality is that most of the world lives by phrase, “I want to keep my options open.” But nothing great in life happens without making commitments. Commitments give our lives direction and purpose. In this message we’ll look at the four “P’s” of commitment.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Commitment-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW-fue8NBYM With all the volatility going on in today’s market, with all the ups and downs and wild swings that dominate the headlines, not to mention the soaring inflation rate; many ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Meeting At High Noon

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 6, 2018
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     | 9,338 views

    Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone.

    Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 (Call to Worship - Psalm 23) Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone. I. The Holy Spirit Must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Brian B avatar

    It Takes More! Hunting Sermon ( A Call To Prayer)

    Contributed by Brian B on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,051 views

    God Gave me this one while I was hunting deer. At the end of the day, the sun was going down and still I had not harvested an animal? It takes more than you think to have a successfull harvest! hunting (physical harvest VS the church (Spiritual harvest)

    Please take a moment to place your vote. If you have an idea for an improvement, I am very teachable. My e-Mail is pastorbrian@greenrivernazarene.com Mt 9:37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Mt 9:38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Redeeming The Time Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 30, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,451 views

    New Year's: Kairos (God’s time) vs. kronos (the devil’s time). Kairos looks for what God is getting ready to do in the present moment; but kronos is a distraction that keeps people from using their lives - and time - wisely for the Lord.

    To begin our message, I want to point out a couple of concerns we often hear expressed by pastors and church leaders, which are: 1.) Christians rarely share their faith, and 2.) Christians are not going to church as often as they once did. If these concerns are legitimate – which I believe they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Know You're Going To Heaven Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 27, 2016
     | 6,986 views

    Depend on Jesus' forgiveness, not your goodness, to be sure of Heaven--as shown by the story of the sinful woman who showed her faith in Christ's forgiveness by wiping his feet with her hair, and kissing his feet vs. the Pharisee who did so much less.

    How to Know . . . How to Know You’re Going to Heaven Luke 7:36-50 This morning we’re doing the first of our “How to Know” Series and the subject is How to Know You’re Going to Heaven. The most recent research I could find on the issue of how Americans feel about ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church