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  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    Pentecost, It Was Kick Off Day For The Church.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,720 views

    An understanding of the history of Pentecost. Also a bit on living a Spirit filled life

    When I think of the word, Pentecost I think of an Island that was discovered on that day in 1768 that is now one of the Islands of Vanuatu that I have flown over and that is the home of the original bungy jump, I also think of those churches where people wave their hands around, sing in the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Twin Portraits Of Love

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,079 views

    Love is a beautiful emotion but it is also a powerful devotion!

    Introduction: Dr. Albert Palmer was the minister of Central Union Church of Honolulu, Hawaii. While serving there he oversaw a massive building project for their church. Just before its completion, the architect asked Palmer to provide him with an inscription to be placed high in the chancel above ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Eye Witness News 2 - Shepherds (Advent 2, 2009) Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,723 views

    This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is week two focusing on the shepherds.

    Luke 2:8-12 NIV 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "God Is Delighted With You!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 6, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,496 views

    A sermon for Baptism of the Lord Sunday.

    Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “God is Delighted with You!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN I think it’s safe to say that John the Baptist was as surprised as we are! Or at least, as surprised we should be if we were to read this passage of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Found Faithful In Our Witness Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,312 views

    Our commission, compassion, character will determine our witness unto Jesus.

    1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even[a] after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation did not come from error or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Purple Reign

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 8, 2012
    based on 47 ratings
     | 25,989 views

    The world may be filled with the rain of despair, but we are covered by the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We are covered by His Purple Reign. Updated November 2021.

    For Those not Familiar with an Anglican Service there are 4 Scripture readings before the message is given. Today Scriptures were Jeremiah 33:14-16; Psalm 25:1-9; 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 and Luke 21:25-36 In a neighborhood ......in the city of Kabul, ...a child plays on the sidewalk outside of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Walking With God

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 21, 2016
     | 14,779 views

    How do you walk with God?

    WALKING WITH GOD God walked with Enoch Genesis 5:22-23 Gen. 5:22-23 22. And Enoch walked with God after he begat Methuselah three hundred years, and begat sons and daughters: 23.And all the days of Enoch were three hundred sixty and five years: Even though men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant Series

    Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,948 views

    Exposition of Isaiah 49

    Isaiah 49 The Promised Servant The Servants Calling Vs. 1-7 The Servants Mission Vs. 8-13 The Servants Faithfulness Vs. 14-21 The Servants Protection Vs. 22-26 Intro: Fifth Gospel Good to be back from vacation Take a moment for Easter Let’s jump back into the book of Isaiah Isaiah is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repentance - 3 Of 14 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021
     | 3,553 views

    Repentance is more than turning away—it is turning to! Isaiah says: "Let them return to the Lord, for He will have mercy—and to our God for He will abundantly pardon!"

    Lent 3—March 15, 1998 Turning From—Turning To Isaiah 55:1-9; Luke 13:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 The word for this week is "repentance". Last weekend there was a blizzard over the Midwest and storms in the south. We got four inches of rain here; but it was a near-disaster ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Transforming Water Into Wine

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021
     | 3,217 views

    Jesus, takes the waters of our difficulties and transforms them into the wine of His grace and mercy.

    TRANSFORMING WATER INTO WINE Text: John 2:1-11 John 2:1-12  On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there.  (2)  Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding.  (3)  When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Turn To Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Sep 4, 2021
     | 2,387 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

    "Turn to Jesus" Luke 8:22-25 A Sermon for 8/15/21 Pastor John Bright If you are a fan of sports movies, you may have already seen the movie entitled, “Greater” that was released in 2016. (link for the trailer) https://youtu.be/gfmygLVJETU Now if you are not a football fan than it ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Patience, A Needed Virtue”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 23, 2021
     | 2,436 views

    The sermon begins with the patiencce of a kindergarde teacher putting on snow shoes. Patience is not a gifts. (Read Galatians 5: 22-24) Patience is a “fruit” of the Holy Spirit. “The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, it is produced through suffering and endurance

    In Jesus Holy Name September 26, 2021 Text: James 5:7-9 Redeemer “Patience, A Needed Virtue” The message today is not about how to know heaven is your home. It is not about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Christmas Eve Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,368 views

    The joy of Christ coming into the world, God with us.

    Christmas Eve December 24, 2021 Christmas is such a great time of the year. It’s filled with a little more excitement and energy than in the middle of February and March. Yet, as excited as we are about Christmas, it’s easy to gloss over the Christmas story because we’ve heard it over and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Nicodemus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,272 views

    Nicodemus Is one of those interesting and important people we meet in the Bible. Jesus met with him and told him that he must be born again. However, He could not understand how someone could enter again into their mothers womb. He missed Jesus' point completely.

    Note: form will not accept Scripture ref. (John 3:3) and topics (Nic. meets secretely with Jesus) (Nic. defends Jesus) Nicodemus— Who was Nicodemus in the Bible? All that we know about Nicodemus in the Bible is from the Gospel of John. In John 3:1 , he is described as a Pharisee. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Life Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 2, 2022
     | 2,266 views

    The very simple parameter to know the will of God for your daily life actions and decisions is, even after your fervent prayer, if you still struggle to go ahead with your decision which is the clear parameter that it’s not the will of God.

    Mark 1:35-39, Prayer Life of Jesus Greetings: The Lord is Good, his love endures forever. Introduction: It is said that Satan is afraid of the knees that bend before God. He is not bothered by people who do not pray. He does not bother about the singers, and preachers but only the prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist