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  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Easter By The Numbers

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 6, 2023
     | 1,495 views

    3 days is the only pattern of which eternal life is given. First is the ordinal of Easter proclaimed in the narrative formula, "the first day of the week."

    There is above the Falls of Niagara a rock jutting out into the river, which bears the significant name of Past Redemption Point. At that place the current becomes so rapid and overpowering that all hope of swimming or rowing against it has to be abandoned. The man who drifts past it is lost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Satan's Three Most Common Method's Of Attack

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 175 ratings
     | 20,546 views

    satan appears with three common methods of attack against the Christian. he comes as tempter, deciever, and the accuser.

    There are three angels mentioned in the Bible by name, they are Michael the warrior angel, Gabriel the messenger angel, and lucifer the light. I want to dwell upon the tactics of the fallen angel who was known as lucifer, now called satan. You might read more of him in Ezekiel 28 and Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Safe Hands Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 22, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,489 views

    How can we respond to difficult circumstances with acceptance and abandonment? Mary’s response to the angel in Luke 1: 38 shows us. The only way to have that same attitude is to believe that God’s will is “good and acceptable and perfect”, and to lay down

    Opening illustration: At age 16, Madame Jeanne Guyon (1648-1717) was forced into an arranged marriage with an invalid 22 years older. She found her marriage to be one of utter humiliation. Her husband was often angry and melancholy. Her mother-in-law was a merciless critic. Even the maid despised ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesus: Beware Diligence Without Devotion Series

    Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009
     | 4,323 views

    To the Angel of the Church in Ephesus write: Beware Diligence without Devotion

    To the Angel of the Church in Ephesus write: Beware Diligence without Devotion Rev. 2:1-7 September 27, 2009 INTRODUCTION * Every City becomes known for something. Good or bad we forever associate those characteristic with that city. * Every Church becomes known for something. Good or bad we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Defense Of God Given Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2015
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     | 6,454 views

    Those called of God are to use their spiritual authority to build people up & not to tear down. Those who have been granted authority in Christ have within them the ability to call forth the true exercise of authority.

    2 CORINTHIANS 10: 7-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A DEFENSE OF GOD GIVEN AUTHORITY As I read these words, I am appalled at the attacks that were leveled at Paul and the pain he must have felt. What spiritual battles he must have fought yet he still maintained the meekness and gentleness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teaching At The Feast Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 12, 2015
     | 5,801 views

    In John 7 Jesus continues to teach about His divine nature and purpose as the Jewish leaders become more enraged.

    Teaching at the Feast John 7:1-24 Chapter 6 of John covered about one year of ministry in Galilee, which is the main thrust covered in the entirety of the synoptic gospels, which are Matthew, Mark and Luke). Two Passovers and one unidentified feast have been mentioned in John thus far and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    There Is A God That Can Visit A Man

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025
     | 171 views

    Divine visitation is one of the greatest privileges a person can experience. When God visits a man, impossibilities are dissolved, long-standing problems are resolved, and destinies are redefined.

    THERE IS A GOD THAT CAN VISIT A MAN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 21:1-2 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:1-14, Luke 1:68, Luke 7:16, Exodus 3:7-10, Psalm 8:4 INTRODUCTION: Divine visitation is one of the greatest privileges a person can experience. When God visits a man, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Most Important Meal Of The Week Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 5, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,469 views

    Many churches and denominations today are observing the Lord's Supper less and less, but this is not God's plan for the church. It appears that the first Christians observed the Lord's Supper weekly on the Lord's Day.

    Introduction: A. Today’s sermon continues our series called “Blueprint: God’s Plan for the Church.” B. I heard about a church that recently began offering “gluten-free” bread for the Lord’s Supper. 1. It has been very well received, but its initial introduction didn’t go so well. 2. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priorities

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 18, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,487 views

    The number one priority in life should be seeking the kingdom of God.

    Text: “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you….” (Matthew 6:33). The word “seek” means to “look for,” “search for” or “try to find.” All of us have looked for things or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Locked Doors Series

    Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,811 views

    Part of a series that focuses on the Resurrection Appearances of Jesus. This sermon deals with the appearance in the Upper Room

    Series:  Resurrection Appearances McMinnville First                April 13, 2008 LOCKED DOORS John 20:19-26   During my ministry there have been a numerous occasions when I was called upon to go into a jail or a prison.  Some time ago I went to Memphis to visit with an inmate in a Federal Prison.  ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Letter To The Ephesian Congregation Series

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on May 24, 2015
     | 5,619 views

    The danger of being dutiful and pure without love for Christ Jesus.

    Verse 1 - The message is sent by the One Who walks among the congregations and Who supports and holds accountable the leadership of the congregations. Verse 2 - Jesus begins with the statement "I know". Because He walks among the congregations, He knows everything about each congregation. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unto The Church In Ephesus, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,490 views

    Ephesus is one of the churches that got things half right, yet entirely wrong. The church must have doctrinal purity, but not at the expense of love.

    Unto the Church in Ephesus, Write Revelation 2:1-7 Introduction Last week, we were introduced to the magnificent vision of Christ which John saw, which left him as though he were dead. This was similar to the vision that several of the Old Testament prophets had seen with a similar feeling of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church At Ephesus

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,329 views

    His basic problem with the church in Ephesus is that even though church members had stood fast against evil and false teaching, they had left their “first love”—their basic love for Christ and for one another.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 3-18-2015 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    Christ's Three Apperances Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 19, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,647 views

    As we examine these verses, we discover that there were three appearances of Christ. His past appearance took place in the incarnation. His present appearance is in the heavenly Holy of Holies. His future appearance will take place at the second advent

    CHRIST’S THREE APPEARANCES Hebrews 9:23-28 The book of Hebrews talks about the superiority of the Sacrifice of Jesus Christ over the OT sacrifices. The OT High Priest entered the Holy of Holies to present us before God. Christ entered a more perfect tabernacle. The OT sanctuary was merely a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph Speaks

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 54 ratings
     | 20,969 views

    This is a first person rendition of how Joseph (the step-father of our Lord) may have viewed the events of Christ’s birth and life.

    (This sermon is done first person. I’m including my actions in the hopes this will help anyone wanting to duplicate some or all of this sermon. The presentation begins with me at the back of the auditorium holding an old looking carpenter’s tool. I gradually make my way to the front of the pews ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ