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  • John Lowe avatar

    Who Can Enter The Kingdom Of Heaven? Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 10, 2017
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    Being a citizen of the Kingdom of God is the most important decision anyone will ever make in their life. However, along with citizenship comes responsibility. God expects us to Embody Christ’s name, Embrace His mission,and Obey His Word.

    Kingdom of Heaven Series-Lesson #6 Title: Who Can Enter the Kingdom of Heaven? June 23, 2013 Text: Matthew 7:15-29 For six weeks now we have been discussing a wonderful place called the Kingdom of God. But, as we have discovered, this Kingdom is more than just a place; it is a lifestyle, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now Is The Time! Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Oct 2, 2021
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    Each one reconciled by Christ is to be involved in reconciling the world to God. But not all those in the church do! According to our text, they have received the grace of God in vain. God expects those who have received grace to be involved in the ministry of reconciliation.

    Paul has been defending his life and ministry in the first five chapters. His enemies at Corinth had accused him of wrong methods and motives, and he successfully answered them. His final statement in chapter 5 deals with his ministry of reconciliation. The first two verses in the sixth chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 25, 2019
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    Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has for people. Klyne Snodgrass

    The Kingdom Is Like … Wheat and Weeds April 28, 2018 Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Abraham's Hope, Perfected In God

    Contributed by David Tack on Apr 3, 2024
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    How is a lost person, being dead in sin, to cross over into a state of being made alive? By embracing Abraham's mind set, found in Romans 4:18.... transitioning from a SELF-hope [impossibility] to a GOD-hope [expectation]!

    OUR TEXT Abraham’s Hope in God, Perfected in God Romans 4: 18, 20-22. [Abraham] (18) Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken [Gen 15], So shall thy seed [offspring] be…. Picking up in vs (20) He staggered not at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Wants You To Know!

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Nov 21, 2018
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    While many poeple may feel uncertain of what will happen to them when their life comes to an end, God wants us to know exactly what to expect. These words from 1 Thessalonians bring confidence and comfort to the Christian in the face of death.

    “I don’t know.” Those can be some of the most difficult words for us to say. To say, “I don’t know” is to admit that we don’t have all the answers. And we like to have answers because it makes us feel more in control, more secure, more prepared. That’s probably one of the reasons that doctors ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Welcome The King Of Glory!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 17, 2025
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    As we begin another Advent season let’s turn our thoughts to a portion of God’s Word that will guide us in our preparation for Christmas. Psalm 24 will also provide us with correct expectations for our celebration of Jesus’ birth.

    Preparation. Expectation. From today until the “big day” in December those are the two things most of us will be experiencing. If we are adults, we will probably put some time into preparing for Christmas. Maybe we have already invested a few hours in the upcoming holiday. Many of us did that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Power Of Simple Prayer SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    Prayer is a simple yet powerful tool for Christians. It is a conversation with God, where we direct our requests to Him and expect answers. Jesus taught us this in Matthew 6:5-13. Embrace the power of prayer and witness the changes it can bring.

    Prayer is a powerful tool that allows us to communicate with God. It is a way for us to talk to Him, share our needs, and expect Him to answer. Prayer is the cornerstone of our faith and holds our families and society together. In today's world, prayer has taken a backseat to secular living and ...read more

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    Five Keys To Answered Prayer

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2023
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    Effectiveness in prayer is more than a matter of volume. We pray in the context of our relationship with God. We learn to align ourselves with the will of God so that we are partnering with him rather than trying to persuade him. This message teaches how to pray in faith for results.

    Intro In this message we will review five keys to answered prayer. When we make our requests to God, we are not just fulfilling a religious duty. We are interacting with our Heavenly Father concerning a perceived need. Our petition is not effective until we either get the answer or get counsel from ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Go! And Trust In The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 20, 2025
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    Life is filled with moments of doubt. John the Baptist, a man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in a dark prison cell, questioning whether Jesus truly is the One he had been waiting for. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true.

    Go! And Trust in the Messiah Introduction: Life is filled with moments of doubt. Even the strongest among us may question what we once knew to be true. Today, we will explore a moment of doubt in the life of John the Baptist. A man who boldly proclaimed the coming of the Messiah finds himself in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Process Of Regeneration (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 19, 2025
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    This final lesson in this series will outline the process of regeneration, which is the heavenly birth described by Jesus to Nicodemus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The process of regeneration Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the third sermon discussing the “exception of Jesus” in being born “anew.” This lesson will address the process of being “born again.” It is often referred to as the “new birth.” In some sense, it is that, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Time To Mourn, A Time To Hope (Funeral Sermon) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 6, 2025
     | 1,375 views

    Though we mourn the loss of a loved one, we do so with the promise of hope in our hearts. God has already made a way for us to overcome the sting of death through the resurrection power of Jesus Christ.

    A TIME TO MOURN, A TIME TO HOPE (Funeral Sermon) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-4 (KJV) To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Is America Under God's Judgment?

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 12, 2002
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    Did America make a covenant commitment with God? I believe the answer is "Yes." American pioneers made a compact with God. In this covenant, the people agreed to honor God. In return, they expected God to bless them, but I believe America has broken i

    IS AMERICA UNDER GOD’S JUDGMENT? BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. INTRODUCTION 1. The Declaration of Independence is the greatest document (outside the Bible) in the history of mankind. Because it promises the greatest good. Because it has impacted the greatest number of people. Because it provided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Deliverance

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2001
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    1. Christ’s work of deliverance can only be done out of an abiding relationship with him. 2. Whenever Christ comes to do his work, he is never in a hurry. 3. Whenever Christ comes to us, he expects to find faith.

    The story we have read in the ninth chapter of Mark is a fascinating account of a young man being delivered from the forces of evil. He has suffered from this since childhood. When his father brought him to the disciples, they prayed over him, expecting that he would be delivered. After all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Biblical Basis For Church Planting And Missions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001
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     | 14,565 views

    God is a missionary God, Christ is a missionary Christ, and the Holy Spirit is a missionary Spirit! The Lord expects us to be involved in bringing lost souls to him. We should not just spend our entire time solving people’s problems in the church. A Bi

    Using A Biblical Basis For Church Planting The Biblical Basis For Missions and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain five Biblical basis for evangelism and church planting. 2. The students will write three plans for doing evangelism and church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 5,963 views

    With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational