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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    The Ascension

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2015
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     | 23,173 views

    Jesus’ ascension into heaven is something that doesn’t get enough attention. We make a pretty big deal over Christmas and Easter but what about the ascension? We shouldn't overlook it because without the ascension the work of Jesus would not be complete.

    THE ASCENSION INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ ascension into heaven is something that probably doesn’t get enough attention. With Christmas and Easter we make a pretty big deal over his birth and his death and resurrection, but what about the ascension? We might think the ascension is not all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moses ~ Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015
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    ~ Moses was the greatest prophet, leader and teacher that Judaism has ever known. - Notice, I said "Judaism" - which was a while after Abraham's time.

    #15 ~Moses ~ pt.2~ SS Heb.11:23-29 9-14-14 Today we'll continue in our study of Hebrews 11: the hall of faith chapter. We've been talking about the people that are mentioned in this chapter as we come to them, talking about their faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Quitely At Work

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 15, 2015
     | 6,639 views

    We may not know what God is doing but be assured, God is doing it!

    Title: God is quietly at work in our lives and in the world… establishing his Kingdom. Text: Mark 4:26-34 Thesis: We may not know what God is doing but be assured, God is doing it! Introduction – Enigmatic? What to do with it? It feels like an FYI. On August 12, 1805, near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Like Father, Like Son Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,289 views

    Jesus explains the Divine Essentials of the Eternal Father/Son Relationship which he has always had with His Father as part of the Godhead, the Triune God.

    “Like Father, Like Son” John 5:19-24 In a healthy family relationship, a father has a special relationship with his son. A son receives the special love which a father naturally gives to his son. Today we examine four essential truths concerning the eternal relationship between God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Even So, It Is Well With My Soul

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 26, 2015
    based on 48 ratings
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    Trials put life into perspective. Trials define us. Trials speak to the maturity of our Faith. Interestingly.The name Jairus means . "He whom God enlightens". This man of position and power came before Jesus and he fell at His feet! Updated June 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Deuteronomy 15:7-1, Psalm 112, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 and Mark 5:21-43 In 1871, ...tragedy struck Chicago... as fire ravaged the city. When it was finally ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Lord's Hand Is Not Shortened

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 28, 2015
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    To show that the LORD'S HAND is not too short, once He says it, He will fulfill it on our behalf, just watch Him and be still and know that He is GOD. Psalms 46:10 Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted

    I. EXORDIUM: Is the LORD's Hand short? No. Numbers 11:23 II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD'S HAND is not too short, once He says it, He will fulfill it on our behalf, just watch Him and be still and know that He is GOD. Psalms 46:10 Let be and be still, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “contrition Is Different Than Confession” Matt.5.4 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 2, 2015
     | 5,231 views

    A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not important.

    The Beatitudes 2015 Summer Sermon Series “Contrition is Different than Confession” Matt.5.4 (3 of 9) June 21, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Jesus’ Kingdom is organized differently that worldly kingdoms; In His Kingdom wealth, power & authority are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did You Say? Series

    Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 3, 2017
     | 6,238 views

    Peter fails to see Jesus's supremecy and plan for the coming kingdom and tries to push his plan instead. We often do the same in telling God how things are going to work instead of looking at his plan

    Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Have you ever had a time where you thought you knew what you were talking about but it turns out that you didn’t quite have all the facts straight. It can be a little embarrassing. [Like the stock boy at the grocery store. A lady asked him, "Can I buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Herod Puts Peter’s Guards To Death Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 17, 2017
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    The angel must have come and released him during the fourth watch (three to six A.M.), otherwise Peter’s escape would have been discovered by his keepers at the time of the changing of the guard.

    June 27, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Herod Puts Peter’s Guards to Death (12:18-21) Scripture (Acts 12:18-21; KJV) 18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Over Temptation

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 19, 2017
     | 10,585 views

    Temptation on its own is not the same as sin. Sometimes being tempted makes us feel dirty, but temptation is not sin. Jesus was severely tempted, but that does not mean he was contaminated with the sin.

    VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION Study Text: James 1:12 – 16 Introduction: - We are living in a day of relentless temptations by Satan. Never before has our adversary had such powerful technology with which to glamorize sin. - Temptation on its own is not the same as sin. Sometimes being tempted makes us ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Exceeding Your Expectations: Expect Infinitely More From God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 43,533 views

    A lack of faith may make us expect far less than God is willing to do. Yet the Word of God is clear when it tells us to expect God to answer when we pray in faith.

    We continue in our series on discovering your destiny and today we are thinking about Exceeding your expectations. What are your expectations? Specifically, what are your expectations of God and what are your expectations of yourself this morning? Consider these words from Ephesians chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    We Need A Little Good News Today

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 4,573 views

    Everyone is looking for some good news. At Christmas we have the best news of all to share with people, the coming of the Messiah.

    WE NEED A LITTLE GOOD NEWS TODAY LUKE 1:26-35 – JOHN 3:4-8 OUR WORLD HAS CHANGED MUCH OVER THE PAST FEW YEARS. CHRISTMAS WAS AN EXCITING TIME OF YEAR FOR YOUNG AND OLD ALIKE. IT WAS THE ONLY HOLIDAY THAT WE CELEBRATE AS A SEASON. AS CHILDREN WE WOULD GET DRESSED UP AND MEMORIZE OUR PARTS FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Street Called Straight

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 24, 2017
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     | 12,279 views

    THERE ARE A FEW EVENTS THAT HAPPEN, IN OUR LIVES THAT WE REMEMBER PARTICULARLY WELL. WE CAN PICTURE THEM VIVIDLY. ONE SUCH TIME WOULD BE THE DAY YOU ASKED THE LORD JESUS TO COME INTO YOUR LIFE AS SAVIOR AND LORD.

    A STREET CALLED STRAIGHT ACTS 9:1-19 THERE ARE A FEW EVENTS THAT HAPPEN, IN OUR LIVES THAT WE REMEMBER PARTICULARLY WELL. WE CAN PICTURE THEM VIVIDLY, NO MATTER HOW FAR THE YEARS SEPARATE US FROM THE EVENT, IT SEEMS AS IF IT WERE JUST YESTERDAY. THESE EVENTS NEED NOT ALWAYS BE GOOD OR MAJOR IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Killing Lions-Fear Series

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 26, 2017
     | 7,531 views

    Kill the Lion of fear keeping you from God's ideal for your life.

    Title: Killing Lions-Fear Date: 8/2/15 Place: BLCC Text: Psalm 34.4-14, 1 Samuel 17 CT: Kill the Lion of fear keeping you from God’s ideal. [Screen 1] The phrase "Be afraid, be very afraid" was a tagline from the 1986 horror flick The Fly. Google the phrase and you'll get about 183 million ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    The Emmaus Road - A Deeper Study

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 28, 2017
    based on 39 ratings
     | 23,589 views

    Sometimes, life feels much like that Friday when Jesus died and was laid in the tomb. We feel Discouraged, Doubt, Disappointment! But as Tony Compolo says: ...... "It's Friday, ... but Sunday's a comin'"!

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures read prior to the Message. The assigned readings for today are: Acts 2: 36-41; Psalm 116:1-3,10-17; 1 Peter 1:17-23 and Luke 24:13-35. Only Luke records the story. Not a word from Matthew, or Mark, or John. And after ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican