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  • Imelda Mesa avatar

    Who Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,548 views

    Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. This is what separates and makes us unique from other world religions.

    Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus is alive, and He is alive forever. The ground where Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus laid his body began to shake, and this massive stone that serves as a door to Jesus’ tomb was rolled away. And so when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Reflection C.7 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Antichrist

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 27, 2020
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    Antichrist is a mysterious figure. But scripture gives us some important pointers regarding antichrists in the past and the future antichrist.

    Today we are going to look at the mysterious figure of ‘antichrist’. The word ‘antichrist’ only comes in John’s letters. However, there are other passages of scripture which seem to be about antichrist even though they don’t use the word ‘antichrist’. Historically, there have been many views ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ten Commandments – The Truth And Nothing But The Truth Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,714 views

    THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Truth and Nothing But the Truth. Whose family are you a member of? God’s family speaks the language of truth.

    • Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord's Prayer Teaching Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,379 views

    A teaching on the Lord's prayer and the importance of prayer

    Note: One of the influences of prayer has come from Jim Cymbala so if there are similarities it is because I have read many of his books. Title: How to Pray Theme: To show from Jesus’ example how to pray Text: Matthew 6:9-13 Facts about the Sermon on the Mount • At the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Kingdom Of God For Dummies Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,051 views

    A teaching message on Luke 17:20-37.

    Luke Series #77 August 25, 2002 Title: The Kingdom of God for Dummies Part 2 Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info <http://www.newlifeinchrist.info> Introduction: Welcome to New Life in Christ. This morning we are in Chapter 17 of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God As Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 23, 2002
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     | 2,659 views

    Symbolic language is used throughout the Bible to describe God. Among the most precious and universally undertood is that of God as Shepherd.

    pI PETER 5 TRINITY 3 SHEPHERD SUNDAY Introduction Use of symbols - by Jesus in communication. Among the most powerful are those comparing Jesus to the life of a Shepherd. This is an old thought -- God was referred to as "The Shepherd of Israel." This imagery is used to communicate who God ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Seven Last Savings Of Jesus On The Cross. Forgiveness. #1

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2004
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    And this morning, I want to talk about one of the most beautiful words found in the human language and that Word is forgiveness.

    The seven last savings of Jesus on the cross. FORGIVENESS. #1 Luke 23:33 -- 34. 07/18/04 “And when they were come to the place which is called Calvary, there they crucified him and the male factors, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them for they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power To Say

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 30, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,074 views

    In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it is not hard to pronounce, but it is difficult to say no to some entreaties.

    The Power to Say "No" Title: The Power to Say "No" Text: "Pharaoh called for Moses and for Aaron, and said, Go ye, sacrifice to your God in the land" (Ex. 8:25). Scripture Reading’: Exodus 8:25-28; 10:9-11,24 Introduction In the English language one of the hardest words to say is no. Of course it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes.

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes. Ineffective listening is usually the single biggest hindrance to effective communication between people. The following is a list of some of the most common barriers to listening: a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Beware Covetousness

    Contributed by Don Parmely on Sep 11, 2006
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     | 4,730 views

    Jesus warns us in the strongest language to beware of covetousness. The inordinate desire to accumulate wealth will kill our souls.

    Beware Covetousness by Rev. Don R. Parmely Text: Luke 12:13-34 I.Introduction A.We are on the eve of remembering the terrorists’ attack of September 11, 2006. 1.Do you remember where you were? 2.Do you remember your thoughts? 3.Do you remember what your church did in response? 4.Did the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Holy Dough, Roots And Branches Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 24, 2013
     | 5,238 views

    Paul uses some parabolic language to describe God's dealings with Israel while challenging Gentile believers to holiness.

    Holy Dough, Roots and Branches Romans 11:16-21 Israel is often in the news today and the Church speaks and wonders about the future of Israel. Evidently ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Loud Is Too Loud?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,961 views

    Does your church offer sign language you may need it as you destroy the hearing of your congregation.

    How loud is too loud? I am an old hippie and my '69 Camaro had a great stereo system and I liked it loud and proud. Well, that might be partly why I have some hearing loss though the VA says my hearing is perfect. My wife disagrees. Anyway, I have a lot of folks that I care about that love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words Of Grace

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,914 views

    A rotten mouth, foul language, and corrupt talk; must be taken off like a dirty shirt and thrown into the fire

    Dakota Community Church Ephesians 57, Grace at Work 27 October 6, 2013 Words of Grace Ephesians 4:25-30 Therefore, having put away falsehood, let each one of you speak the truth with his neighbor, for we are members one of another. 26 Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Manifesto Of The Servant

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    His mission, to bring Justice to the nations, will not fail.

    MANIFESTO OF THE SERVANT. Isaiah 42:1-9 - First Servant Song. After healing the multitudes, Jesus charged them that they should not make Him known (Matthew 12:15-17). According to Matthew 12:18-21, this was in fulfillment of the passage in Isaiah which we have just read. Thus the New Testament ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis 11 – Part 1 - Does God Approve Of Racism? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,757 views

    God divided the languages and scattered them all over the world. Now why did the Lord do this? Does God approve of racism? It seems God wanted racial separation, not based on skin colour but on language? Why? God is not a racist! So what is happening here

    Genesis 11 – Part 1 - DOES GOD APPROVE OF RACISM? Sydney has major shopping malls. I mean big and crowded with people. I couldn’t help thinking that as I looked down the floor of Westmead Shopping Centre in Sydney, there within a short space, were over 300 people walking towards me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational