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  • Joel Pankow avatar

    What Could The Resurrected Life Look Like?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2023
     | 975 views

    A glimpse at the early church gives us visions of what the church could be and should be.

    4.30.23 Acts 2:42–47 (EHV) 42 They continued to hold firmly to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and to the prayers. 43 Awe came over every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025
     | 818 views

    Ephesians 4

    THE BODY OF CHRIST (EPHESIANS 4) I accepted Christ when I was 17 in a mid-size church. Our church did not have a pastor since the last one left a few years ago before I accepted Christ. I was baptized by a former pastor. In the third year of my faith the church hired a pastor who traveled from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fifth Sunday After Easter (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 470 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 66:1-9, Joel 2:21-26, James 1:21-27, John 16:23-33. A). SING FORTH HIS GLORY. Psalm 66:1-9. The superscription to this Psalm is addressed, “To the chief musician. A Song or Psalm.” Whether sung or spoken, it is a call to all nations to “Make a joyful noise” to God (Psalm 66:1). Which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ascension Day (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 788 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 68:1-6, Daniel 7:13-14, Acts 1:1-11, Mark 16:14-20, Luke 24:44-53. A). RISE UP, LORD. Psalm 68:1-6. PSALM 68:1. Whenever the ark of the LORD set forward, perhaps even as the priests lifted the ark onto their shoulders, Moses would say ‘Rise up, LORD, and let them that hate thee flee ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Will Inherit The Kingdom Of God?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 2, 2025
     | 700 views

    Many people seem to have the hope or feeling that when someone dies, death will somehow make a transformation in that person. Even though he or she was a scoundrel in life, they comfort themselves by acting as if that person will end up in heaven with God for all eternity.

    Alba 5-18-2025 WHO WILL INHERIT THE KINGDOM OF GOD? I Corinthians 6:9-11 “Who’s going to be in heaven?” Just what kind of people do you suppose are going to be there? Many folks would say, “Good people get into heaven. If you are a good person, you get to go there; if you aren't, then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Dunn avatar

    Rider On The Storm

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 28, 2025
     | 278 views

    Jesus rides through life’s storms and history’s final tempest with self-giving love, ending evil and filling the universe with hallelujah.

    Part 1 – Storms A familiar sound of trouble In 1971 a strange new sound came over the radio: a low rumble of thunder, rain in the background, and Jim Morrison’s hushed voice sliding like mist through Riders on the Storm. It wasn’t just music; it was a feeling. The song pictured life as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Mission

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,630 views

    The mission of the church is to spread the gospel

    What did the WTC event do to America - local population Got our attention - Mobilized us - brought out the best and sometimes the worst. The mission - God’s mission precedes the church - it creates and defines the church Follow Peter after last week - 5 Purposes of the church Great Commandment ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Resolved

    Contributed by Jerry Elvis on Dec 29, 2002
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,439 views

    Making more than a resolution - resolving to live the life God wants for you.

    BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED Philippians 3:7-16 INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, we will bid farewell to another year. I am always amazed at how fast time flies. 2002 has been an exciting year filled with challenges and changes for each of us. This is a natural part of the life cycle. It is at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Cook avatar

    No Hope, False Hope, True Hope

    Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003
    based on 71 ratings
     | 107,921 views

    There are those today without hope, while others have false hope. Is there a True Hope that we can depend on?

    “No Hope; False Hope; True Hope” Titus 2:13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Although Faith & Hope are closely linked together, but they should be clearly distinguished. B. Faith has work to perform today; Hope cheers faith along the way and points to rewards of service. C. Faith comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Part I: A Matter Of Confession

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,632 views

    ONLY WHEN WE ARE WILLING TO CONFESS IS GOD OBIGATED TO ANSWER OUR PRAYER!

    PRAYER PART I: A MATTER OF CONFESSION NEHEMIAH 1: 1 – 11 FEBRUARY 9, 2003 INTRODUCTION: A NATIONAL PRAYER OF REPENTANCE Joe Wright is the pastor of Central Christian Church in Wichita, KS. On January 23, 1996, He was asked to be the guest chaplain for the Kansas State House in Topeka. He prayed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Ordained By Christ

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    Sharing in the person of Christ

    Ordained by Christ John 17:6-11, 15-19 Setting: Last supper- conclusion, teachings; The High Priestly Prayer Christ forewarns His disciples that He will soon be departing, but He doesn’t leave them empty handed. For three years Christ has walked with them, talked with them, prayed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Men Of Issachar

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002
    based on 145 ratings
     | 95,948 views

    Message on the need for men of courage adn integrity during times of transition.

    THE MEN OF ISSACHAR 1 CHRON 12:32 Sunpm 02/24/02 “…men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do-200 chiefs, with all their relatives under their command;” This is a crucial time – When 11 tribes of Israel were without a leader, without guidance, and a model to follow. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    That One Service

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,920 views

    Many folks are not faithful to regular church attendance, then when God really performs a great work in the service, the continual response is, "I knew I was going to miss something if I didn’t come..."

    That One Service Psalms 84:4 David was speaking in this chapter about all of the great things concerning God’s house. He loved it there, and loved attending. He knew the holy presence of God was there, and in His presence awesome things would transpire. He says in the text, ‘blessed are those ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "No Additives" Series

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Feb 28, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,959 views

    In a world where men are perverting the Gospel in the name of "Religious Unity", let us find the strength to stand fast and preach Christ ALONE!

    THE COURSE OF THE GALATIANS (Vv. 6-7) "I marvel that you are turning away so soon..." I think it is safe to say that at least, part of the Galatian Christians were believers (v. 9), but they were being led astray by false teachers; We read in (Acts 18:23-28) that Paul had preached the Gospel to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Need For Godly Leadership Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,127 views

    Let’s examine the man God used to bring revival to the nation of Judah. As we examine this chapter we will discover the kind of person God will use to turn our nation back to the LORD.

    THE NEED FOR GODLY LEADERSHIP 2 CHRONICLES 17 After the death of King Solomon, the nation was divided into two kingdoms. The Northern kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah. Israel had 19 kings and every one of them was evil. Judah had 20 kings. Eight were good kings. Five of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist