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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Missionary Mandate Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 4, 2014
     | 5,438 views

    The Holy Father teaches us about reforming our approach to the missionary mandate, so that we may appeal to a new generation in their own language.

    Thursday of 27th Week in Course 2014 The Joy of the Gospel St. Paul may have been at his hottest when he wrote the letter to the church in Galatia. Let’s position this church. Galatia was an area of Asia Minor, roughly in the upper center of Turkey today, where some illegal alien Gauls had ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Go! And Trust The Living Word - 2 Timothy 3:16–17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 11, 2025
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     | 318 views

    The Bible’s original languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—are more than historical artifacts; they are living instruments of God's revelation.

    Go! And Trust the Living Word - 2 Timothy 3:16–17 The Bible’s original languages—Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek—are more than historical artifacts; they are living instruments of God's revelation. Though often called "dead" languages, their ancient words are still alive with the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Precious Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Don Carpenter on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,403 views

    If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free

    The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Capturing Victory: Discernment - Is It God, Self-Talk, Or Satan? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 24, 2023
     | 1,649 views

    In this sermon, Dr. Vorce discusses how to discern the voice of God. Is it God, Self-Talk, or Satan?

    John 10:27 – The sheep that are My own hear and are listening to My voice; and I know them, and they follow Me. Introduction: The Importance of Recognizing the Voice of God • Examine the role of spiritual discernment in making the right decisions in our personal and professional lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Watch Them Dogs

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 7,053 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to move the hearers to LOOK-OUT for religious leaders (which are spiritually blind, greedy, and lazy) that will attempt to turn them against the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ through their WORDS AND ACTIONS.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia References: Acts 21:40 (ex. Of Paul’s ability to address folk in the Hebrew Tongue/Language); Ezekiel 33:2; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Chr. 12:32 (ex. Of the prophets understanding what Israel ought to do); Romans 8:26-27 (… the spirit enabling the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Potter's House

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 5, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 16,163 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that - FIGURATIVELY SPEAKING - God is the Portter and we are the Marred Clay; and He doesn’t GIVE-UP ON US.

    “The Potter’s House” Jeremiah 18:1-6 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu, South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD DOESN’T GIVE-UP ON US. REFERENCES: John 3:1-7; Jeremiah 18:1-11; Psalm 139:1-6,13-18; Deut. 30:15-20; 2 Cor. 4:7 (... earthen vessels in the KJV or Jars of Clay in the NIV); ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Changing Our "Why's" Into "How's"

    Contributed by John Petty on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    Much of our time and energy is spent on trying to figure out "why" things happen, when we need to focus on "how" to make it through it.

    2 Chronicles 20:1 (NKJV) 1 It happened after this that the people of Moab with the people of Ammon, and others with them besides the Ammonites, came to battle against Jehoshaphat. 2 Then some came and told Jehoshaphat, saying, "A great multitude is coming against you from beyond the sea, from ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Missionary To The Gentiles

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 30, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    Anticipating the Gentile mission of Acts, Luke shows how it was first initiated by Jesus, through the unlikely figure of the man who came at Jesus from the tombs.

    A MISSIONARY TO THE GENTILES. Luke 8:26-39. The account of the man with the Legion of devils is a dramatic demonstration of the kind of spiritual warfare which is going on for the bodies, minds and souls of mankind. We notice, first of all, that it is Jesus who initiated this particular ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Asenath [part 2] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 12, 2022
     | 2,181 views

    Asenath is a minor figure in the Book of Genesis. Asenath was a high-born, aristocratic Egyptian woman. She was the wife of Joseph and the mother of his sons, Manasseh and Ephraim.

    [part 2] Abundant grain (Joseph is in charge of All Egypt’s crops.) Genesis 41:28-67 28 It is as I told Pharaoh, God has shown Pharaoh what he is about to do. 29 There will come seven years of great plenty throughout all the land of Egypt, 30 but after them, there will arise seven years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Study Of John The Baptist Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025
     | 360 views

    John the Baptist was a unique and powerful figure in biblical history. His life of devotion, humility, and boldness in preaching repentance made him a significant forerunner of Christ.

    CHARACTER STUDY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST – THE FORERUNNER OF CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 3:1-6 "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, and saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Supporting Texts: Mark 1:1-8, Luke ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Leadership Fails Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 3, 2025
     | 231 views

    The story of Eli and his sons is a solemn warning to every spiritual leader and authority figure. Leadership is a sacred trust, and failure in that trust carries great consequences.

    WHEN LEADERSHIP FAILS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 2:12-36 Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 34:1–10, Malachi 2:7–9, Matthew 23:1–4, James 3:1, 1 Peter 5:2–4 INTRODUCTION: Leadership is one of the most powerful and influential positions in both the spiritual and secular realms. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Pray For The Impossible

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 113 ratings
     | 21,811 views

    The book of Nehemiah is about building a work for God, and behind every great work of God there is somewhere a KNEELING figure. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Pray for the Impossible Nehemiah 1:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayForTheImpossible.html A Jew being the cupbearer to Artaxerxes, the Babylonian King, is an impossible thought to ponder. How could this possibly be? It was an impossible situation...but we serve the God of the impossible! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    What Is Love Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,804 views

    No other word in the English language is so misused or misunderstood as the word LOVE. Looking to the Bible we can see what God says Love is.

    What is Love? With Valentine’s Day approaching, I thought it would be best to use this Sunday for the Fruit of the Spirit, which is Love. What is Love? Well depending on whom you talk to you will get different answers. Back in the early 70’s we would remember a movie with Allie McGraw and Ryan ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communication: Building A Foundation Of Trust (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 23, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 11,512 views

    It is through the language we speak in our homes that we shape and mold our family into what God desires it to be or into what God gets disappointed by.

    Communication: Building a Foundation of Trust (Part 1, Building a Stronger Family) Text: Proverbs 3:1-6 (READ) This morning I want to issue you a challenge. I want to challenge you to put what we are going to talk about this month into practice. We will be looking at biblical foundations for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Endangered Species

    Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    It is futile to have faith without deeds. In simple language, it is hypocrisy and such a faith can never save anybody. One’s faith is dead if it is not accompanied by action.

    An Endangered Species What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal