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  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    Jesus And Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 28, 2017
     | 11,632 views

    Jesus was a conversationalist. There are a few times where we see Jesus standing and crying out but the majority of the teachings of Jesus we conversational in nature. This message explores the conversation that took place between Jesus and Nicodemus.

    Jesus & Nicodemus Series: Conversational Evangelism Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan | 1-29-2017 John 3:1-21 Introduction: Jesus was a conversationalist. There are a few times where we see Jesus standing and crying out but the majority of the teachings of Jesus we conversational in nature. (He sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Preaching In The Power Of The Holy Ghost

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 23, 2017
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     | 12,125 views

    There is much preaching done today in the power of the emotions, or in the power of the intellect. This is false preaching, and false religion.

    Preaching with the Power of the Holy Spirit Study Text: I Corinthians 1:17 - 18 Introduction: - One of the most neglected parts of preaching is understanding the role and power of the Holy Spirit in preaching God’s word. - As teachers, we spend hours studying, outlining, doing word studies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Build Your Life On Popsicle Sticks

    Contributed by Steve Steve on Nov 20, 2001
    based on 117 ratings
     | 4,293 views

    I use some creative work to illustrate a very practical real life point to our younger children.

    For a children’s sermon I like to divide the children up. Boy, girl etc. Then each team is given popsicle sticks and glue to create a building that will be stronger than the other teams. While they are doing this I like to have the accompianist play a cute children’s song or two. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Diving Into Baptism

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 5, 2016
     | 5,719 views

    A look at the day John Baptized Jesus

    The Baptism of Jesus It’s just confusing. We all know the story of John the Baptist, and we know the story of Jesus and we even know the point where the two stories intercept. And that’s where it gets confusing. There are two things we know that seem to muddy the water, so to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Our Response To The Resurrection

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007
     | 1,969 views

    We as christians know that one day we will get new bodies and lives in perfect fellowship with God. Knowing this what should our responce be here on earth?

    Our response to the resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:51 - 58 (NASB) 51Behold, I tell you a mystery; we will not all sleep, but we will all be changed, 52in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet; for the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And Our Resurrection! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Mar 2, 2021
     | 2,320 views

    What's the greatest event of all-time? The Resurrection of Jesus Christ! Listen why!

    Have you ever been to an Easter Pageant? In the past, SouthEast Christian Church has attracted crowds of 80,000. I remember a small community of churches came together to put on a local Easter Pageant. The director searched hard to find the right persons and had auditions to be the best. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Die Is Gain (Funeral Service For Rose Mary Stevens)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jul 15, 2022
     | 3,313 views

    None of us likes to think about death. Many times when the thought of a loved one dying or of us dying, we put those thoughts aside for another time.

    Illus: Doris Day that lovely woman and a great singer was so afraid of death she forbid anyone to talk about death in her presence. But today we have to deal with this subject of death. Since we are forced to deal with death today, let’s deal with it on the basis of God’s Word. WHAT DOES GOD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Hole Made Whole

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,135 views

    This sermon uses a powerful visual illustration to drive home the truth of the importance of being thankful.

    A Hole… Made Whole Luke 17:11-17 This morning you will have to put on your thinking hat because this is a real Rick sermon… a little outside the box. We will look at two passages of scripture that are unlinked… except perhaps in my mind. Luke 17:11-17 and Romans 1:21 ((Display ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Sower Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Sep 27, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,094 views

    Why did Jesus teach in Parables? What is the meaning of the Parable of the Sower.

    The Parable of the sower When the New Testament was written, communities were agriculturally based. A family would be allocated a section of land to farm. Also, every farmer’s plot was adjacent to their neighbor’s. Also there were no fences to separate the different fields. In order to get to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Seems Unfair Remember These 2 Things Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 9,573 views

    A teaching message on Romans 9:18-29.

    Romans Series # 43 June 19, 2002 Title: When God Seems Unfair Remember These 2 Things Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. We are currently in Chapter 9 of Romans as we continue with message #43 of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    University Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Buddy Baird on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,495 views

    Peter had some trials to prepare him for his future ministry in the church.

    PART 3 THE UNIVERSITY OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATION TEXT: MATTHEW 16.21-23 INTRODUCTION: We continue to study the life of Peter. Remember that Jesus had called, and Peter left all behind in order to become a follower. You will also recall where just prior to our text, Jesus gives out the mission ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dag Heward-Mills avatar

    7 Characteristics Of The Inner Witness Series

    Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 10, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 45,616 views

    Learn how to tell when the Holy Spirit (of the inner witness) is speaking to you and the accompanying features and characteristics.

    The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: --Romans 8:16 [KJV] And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth THE SPIRIT of his Son into your hearts, CRYING, Ab-ba, Father.—Galatians 4:6 [KJV] When the Holy Spirit speaks to your spirit, you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Blessings Of God Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,993 views

    The first sermon in a new series on Paul’s letter to the Ephesians with a background from Ephesians 4:1 - The application of walking worthy of the calling!

    First Baptist Church of Cresson Sunday Morning - April 18th, 2004 Ephesians 1:1-14 Walking a Life Worthy of the Calling: The Blessings of God I. INTRODUCTION (v.1-2) a. Background: Ephesians – 10th book of NT. Paul writes to Church @ Ephesus i. He had founded during 3rd missionary ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Hearing The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015
     | 4,587 views

    Friends if you die to your old nature you will hear the voice of God the Father crying out to you like a clap of thunder that lifts the hairs off the back of your neck and that shakes your bones.

    Message: Hearing the voice of God Friends do you know people who are logical and methodical in their thinking? Well on this occasion Jesus is met by such a group. They are Greek. Now saying that today may not mean what it meant in Jesus time. You see the Greeks believe that it is their ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Astounded By Who God Is Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2021
     | 2,114 views

    Right Theology – if embraced and allowed to permeate our minds and hearts – produces right worship and a right attitude toward God. The Spirit can then use this right theology and attitude to coax us along to surrender ourselves to Him.

    Astounded by Who God Is (Romans 11:33-36) 1. The Dunning Kruger effect is so important for us understand. It is, in a way, defined in detail in the book of Proverbs. Even Shakespeare caught on to it when he wrote, “The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool.” 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible