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  • John Lowe avatar

    Hannah Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 24, 2022
     | 9,217 views

    In her prayer, she asked God for a son, and in return, she vowed to give the son back to God for the service of God. She promised he would remain a Nazarite all the days of his life.

    Hannah Hannah was barren - until she meekly asked for a son from God, promising that she would dedicate him to God. Childless as one of the two wives of Elkanah, she prayed for a son, promising to dedicate him to God. Her prayers were answered, and she brought the child Samuel to Shiloh for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Rich Man, Poor Man: The Power Of Just Being Kind”

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 13, 2022
     | 4,558 views

    There is the rich man and the poor man, who will make it in first?

    I would like to which to preach on the subject from our Scripture that was in your hearing, a familiar story, a parable told by Jesus, “RICH MAN, POOR MAN: THE POWER OF JUST BEING KIND”. There’s an observance on November 13th of every year called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "what Is The Wrestling?"

    Contributed by Greg Newton on Aug 14, 2020
     | 3,833 views

    We’re wrestling against powerful evil forces.

    WRESTLE - “Though sometimes it is used to define a form of recreational sport, here it describes the sharpness of your encounter with the enemy. Paul uses it to convey the notion of a bloody and lasting war between the Christian and his opponent.” Wrestling is not a team sport, but primarily as ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Taken Away

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015
     | 4,220 views

    God will remove certain individuals from earth just as they are alive and well and He will take them up or to Heaven for some undisclosed purpose. These abductees are still human but not eternal and God will use them at a later date.

    Taken Away 2 Kings 2:5-17 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 The title of today’s message may be one that some of you have a hard time putting into context. By taken away I do not mean that my wife has called Tom Millard’s co-workers to come and pick me up and take me away to that special ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Working On Your Walk Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,466 views

    Paul commends and counsels the Colossians on spiritual maturity.

    Last time, we made saw how Paul wrote to the Colossians to counter an error promoted by false teachers who denied the deity of Jesus. Paul describes Jesus with some of the loftiest language used in the New Testament, emphasizing His preeminence in all things. Because He is Lord over all, the life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Doing Right By God And Obeying Parents? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 13, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 850 views

    This sermon explores the biblical call to obedience, its impact on character development, and its role in aligning our will with God's.

    Welcome, dear friends. We gather today in the warm embrace of our shared faith, united in our love for God and our hunger for His holy word. We are here today to navigate the waters of spiritual wisdom, to understand more deeply the divine directives that shape our lives and our relationships. ...read more

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    What's In Your Box? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 929 views

    This sermon explores the transformative role of the Holy Spirit in our lives and how to better align ourselves with His guidance and power.

    Hello, dear friends, beloved family in Christ. It is such a joy to gather here today in the house of the Lord, bound together by our shared faith, our shared hope, and our shared love for our Savior. We are here, not because of our own merits, but because of the grace of God that has drawn us ...read more

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    Triumphal Entry PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 948 views

    This sermon explores Jesus' humility as demonstrated in Mark 11:1-11, encouraging believers to emulate His humble nature in their own lives.

    Beloved friends, on this blessed day, we gather once again under the mighty hand of God, in the fellowship of believers, to draw from the wellspring of His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. We are here, not to merely fill our minds with knowledge, but to let the Word of ...read more

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    Pentecost: The Fulfillment Of Joel 2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 2, 2017
     | 13,322 views

    The Spirit also filled the believers and empowered them for witness. He gave Peter insight into the Word and the ability to show men Christ in the Word. The Spirit used the witness of the church to convict the lost, just as Jesus said He would do

    July 1, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Pentecost: The Fulfillment of Joel 2 Acts 2.14-21 (KJV) 14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Be Anxious About The Threats Of Man Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,338 views

    1) A Disciple Emulates His Master and 2) Does not Fear the World but have confidence in a) Vindication by God b) Veneration of God c) Valuation by God

    If you haven’t noticed, we are in the swing of the “Holiday” season. That’s right: not Advent or Christmas but the Holiday Season. Retailers and cultural planners are so desperate for increased sales and attendance that the day after Halloween, began with the “Holiday” advertising. The word ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 28, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 1,814 views

    This fad shows us how we can connect to this world’s fascination with the story of Jesus.

    Good Things About The Da Vinci Code Fad By now perhaps you have heard about the extremely popular novel, The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown. I was toying around with the idea of doing this message on Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey colt. I was going to title that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Uncomfortable Evangelism On Facebook Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 29, 2012
    based on 79 ratings
     | 21,387 views

    Paul taught us to be "versatile" in reaching out to people. But at times this can make us VERY uncomfortable. How can we make sure we share our faith with people who make us uncomfortable, and do it in such a way that we don’t betray our faith in Jesus?

    OPEN: A man named J. K. Johnston studied the Gospels and asked this question as he poured over Matthew, Mark, Luke and John: Where did Jesus meet people? According to his tabulations: · The Gospels recorded 132 contacts Jesus had with people o 6 were in the Temple. o 4 were in Synagogues. o 122 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your House Is The Lord's House-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 21, 2017
     | 6,430 views

    3 of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE-III—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Your franchise is the business’s franchise! YOUR HOUSE Is The LORD's HOUSE! By the Holy Spirit, the author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christmas Covenant[2018]-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 15, 2019
     | 2,280 views

    6 of 6. God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. The covenant people of God are promised...--OR--The Christmas Covenant is...

    The CHRISTMAS COVENANT-VI—Jeremiah 31:31-34 God informed Jeremiah & Jeremiah the people, of the promise of a new covenant to supplant/fulfill/uphold/empower the ineffective covenant. God’s people have the promise of an effective covenant. What is the Christmas Covenant? Why is the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Passion Puzzle Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Dec 29, 2025
     | 58 views

    Over the course of His time with the disciples, Jesus has been giving clues to help the disciples understand the grand picture of the Gospel.

    There is something quite interesting about putting a puzzle together. A single piece provides a little information, but when connected with many or all of the other pieces, the picture comes into view. The Apostle Paul has referred to the gospel as a “mystery.” Just as puzzles need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist