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  • Thomas Cash avatar

    Amos: Preaching A Message No One Wants To Hear Series

    Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 29, 2013
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     | 13,721 views

    Here is the message no one wants to hear: Believers who live their lives doing whatever they please are essentially pagans.

    Major News from Minor Prophets Amos: Preaching a message no one wants to hear Amos came from the Southern Kingdom of Judah. But his words were aimed at all of Israel, both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms. Some Old Testament prophets spent their entire adult lives in ministry. But Amos did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Message To Laodicea: The Church Tha Is Affluent But Lukewarm Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012
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     | 8,761 views

    This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed.

    This is the last church addressed by Christ, and it is the worst church. Christ does not commend Laodicea at all. He doesn’t have anything good to say about them. This is a church that may as well have not existed. What made them so bad? They were lukewarm. What does that mean? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Lord Is Near" - A Message To Comfort Or Disturb?

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 1, 2014
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    This message examines Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:5 - the Lord is near” (NRSV) to discern in what manner he intended to raise awareness about the return of Christ.

    Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. (Philippians 4:5) When you read Paul’s words in Philippians 4:5 that ‘The Lord is near’ (NRSV), what is your reaction? Are you reassured that your Savior is in your proximity? Are you unsettle about the timing of this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are They Getting The Message? Matthew 5:14-16

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on May 19, 2009
     | 12,073 views

    Over 70% of our communication is non-verbal so when Jesus said ’let your light shine’ what does this say about the message our lives communicate to others?

    17.5.09 COMMUNICATING THE GOSPEL Matthew 5:14-16 INTRO How skilled are we at communicating? Perhaps not as skilled as we think. It is easy to send the wrong message without knowing it. Examples There is a famous example of a message that was sent in WWII ‘Send reinforcements we’re going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding God's Word, Part 1: The Message Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 18, 2009
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     | 11,845 views

    This is the first of four messages titled, "Understanding God"s Word." Today, we will see that in order to understand God’s Word, we must have the right message.

    I have looked forward to this chapter ever since I started preaching in Ezra, two years ago. When we were in Ezra, we looked at what I consider to be my life-verse. Ezra 7:10 says, “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maundy Thursday Communion Message: Sitting With The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 30, 2010
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,815 views

    There is an important lesson we need to learn. You can’t sit with the enemy, and warm yourself by the enemies fire, and not be burned !

    MAUNDY THURSDAY Maundy Thursday is the name given to the day on which Jesus celebrated the Passover with His disciples, known as the Last Supper. The word “Maundy” is derived from the Latin word for “command.” The “Maundy” in Maundy Thursday refers to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    New Beginnings - A New Year Message For 2010

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Jan 1, 2010
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     | 33,387 views

    Our God is a God of New beginnings, and he never gets tired of providing mankind with new beginnings

    New Beginnings – A New Year message for 2010 Like other Christian festivals, the celebration of New Years Day in the West started before the church came into existence. At first, the Romans celebrated the beginning of the new year on March 1, not January 1. Julius Caesar instituted New Year’s Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Short Personal Example Of The True Gospel Message

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2016
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     | 9,258 views

    The true Gospel message is everywhere in the bible, yet most church goes cannot see it. They cannot see the wood for the trees. This short sermon hopefully summarises this message in a way that relates to people.

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 4th September 2016. (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow & Dumfries) Jeremiah 18:1-11 Psalm 139:1-5, 12-17 Philemon 1-21 Luke 14:25-33 Prayer: Loving God, Father Son and Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Joshua's First Message On Separation Ch. 23 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017
     | 5,511 views

    Two messages at the end of Joshua's life.

    A. JOSHUA’S MESSAGE OF EXHORTATION AND WARNING 1. This is first of two messages at the end of Joshua’s life. “Joshua called . . . leaders” (23:2). “Joshua gathered all the tribe” (4:1). FIRST SECOND Leaders All people From his heart From God Shiloh ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our First And Foremost Message Is Jesus Christ! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 3, 2014
     | 10,402 views

    Jesus stands alone! 1. Only Jesus is able to save us (vs. 21). 2. Only Jesus was approved by the Heavenly Father (vs. 22). 3. Only Jesus was appointed to be our sacrifice (vs. 23). 4. Only Jesus had the power to come back alive (vs. 24).

    Our First and Foremost Message Is Jesus Christ! Acts 2:21-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 2, 2013 (Revised from a message preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 3, 2006) *The Apostle Peter preached on the Day of Pentecost, and here is part of what he said: 21. . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Did You Receive The Message? / The Burning Bush

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 26, 2016
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     | 27,129 views

    Are you paying attention to the "burning bushes" that God has placed in your life? They are God's way of tapping us on the shoulder so that we will "take notice" to listen to what he has to say.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there a four Scripture readings prior to the Message. The assigned readings for this day are: Exodus 3:1-15; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 and Luke 13:1-9. Did you receive the message? Did you receive the message I left you on your answering ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Why Hasn't Hollywood Gotten The Message? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012
     | 4,094 views

    WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to dow

    WHY HASN'T HOLLYWOOD GOTTEN THE MESSAGE? Phil. 1:27 (p 830) May 29, 2011 INTRODUCTION: "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel of Christ". Every Saturday of my childhood my Aunt Mae and I took a bus to downtown Lexington. Our destination was "The Strand" or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Message Of Jahaziel To King Jehoshaphat Part 1

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013
     | 5,539 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the goliath of the New Covenant? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD, so therefore we are Greater because GOD IS GREATER. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:15 (New Living Translation

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you the goliath of the New Covenant? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have GOD, so therefore we are Greater because GOD IS GREATER. IV. TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:15 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) He said, “Listen, all you people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    What Does The Resurrection Prove (Easter Message)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016
     | 6,381 views

    On the first Easter morning, some of Jesus’ closest friends came to the garden tomb to finish preparing His body.

    What Does the Resurrection Prove (Easter Message) Matt. 28.5-7 March 27, 2016 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Introduction: 1 On the first Easter morning, some of Jesus’ closest friends came to the garden tomb to finish preparing His body. a Matthew 28:5-7 (NASB) 5 The angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Mind Of Christ- Grace, A Christmas Season Message

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 8, 2018
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     | 5,285 views

    Don't Grumble, be Grateful! have the Attitude (mind) of Christ, who went to the Cross so we could have joy-Elation G-R-A-C-E

    The Mind of Christ GRACE I’d like to begin with a question: Why did God make us? Before we address that question, allow me to recommend some classic books on the subject we’re about to examine, Some books about Grace: All of Grace Charles Spurgeon The Cost of Discipleship Dietrich ...read more

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