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  • Rodney Fry avatar

    John Series Sermon 24 The Stages Of Faith, John 4:46–54 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 27, 2022
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     | 3,874 views

    This nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience.

    John Series Sermon 24 The Stages of Faith, 4:46–54 (4:46–54) Introduction: this nobleman was a government official, probably holding some high position in Herod’s court. His experience reveals the various stages of faith, the kind of growing faith that every man should experience. 1. A beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Always Follows "Kingdom Rules” Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 9, 2017
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    This is the third message in the series on Faith. There are rules that govern how we are to live in the kingdom of God and they should be – no, must be – the foundation for how we think and how we make decisions.

    Growing in faith is a process. Sometimes I think we forget that. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are born into a kingdom that we know very little about. That’s why we must grow in our knowledge and understanding of “kingdom rules” if we are to properly live and function in our new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lesson 3: The Son Redeemed Believers Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2018
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     | 5,321 views

    God plans to bring this fallen world, governed by apparently random and sometimes, chaotic events and disruptions in nature and human life, into a unified cosmos over which Jesus Christ will be King.

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 12/21/16 Lesson 3: The Son Redeemed Believers in the Historical Past (1:7-12) Ephesians 1:7-12 (NIV) 7 In him we have redemption through his blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 26, 2014
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     | 5,489 views

    Government says taxation, environmentalists say population, politicians say legislation, taxation and education. All of their strategies are wrong. The gospel and truth of Jesus says the solution to our problems is transformation.

    Intro: The government is looking for ways to save entitlement programs and the only place they look is more taxation. The environmentalists are looking for ways to save the planet and the only thing they can come up with is lower population. Politicians are looking to solve our illegal alien ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Shameful Sin In The Church Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 25, 2015
     | 5,527 views

    Too often churches of today overlook the sin and sinful lifestyle of a person because they are a leader in the community, government, or business. So the Corinthian church needed to wake up and learn something.

    Tonight’s passage is a continuation of last week’s passage. The subject is church discipline. To recap, there was sexual immorality in the church at Corinth. A man was either married to or living with his step-mother. He was known in the church and known in the community. His sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To All Sinners (Second Sunday After Epiphany January 15, 2023)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2023
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    Imagine you are Matthew, the tax collector. You come from a Jewish background but you work for the enemy----the Roman Government. You have made a good living. But, ….

    THE CALL TO ALL SINNERS Text: Matthew 9:9- 13 Matthew 9:9 - 13 As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow me." And he got up and followed him. 10  And as he sat at dinner in the house, many tax collectors ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The God Who Commands The Impossible To Bow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2026
     | 201 views

    God exercises absolute authority over every limitation and commands what men call impossible to submit to His divine will.

    THE GOD WHO COMMANDS THE IMPOSSIBLE TO BOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 Key Verse: “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” (Isaiah 45:2, KJV) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:37; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Office Of The Prohet

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 11, 2013
     | 7,638 views

    The prophetic ministry is one of the five perfecting ministries God gave to men so that Christians may come to spiritual maturity. Apostles, prophets, teachers, evangelists, and pastors are the governing body of the church. The office or ministry of the p

    The office of the prophet Ephesians 4:11-16 - And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Love At Last Sight

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 115 ratings
     | 4,331 views

    The One to Whom all authority has been given, in Heaven and on earth, says, "Go therefore..."

    A closer study of all four of the gospels and the opening chapter of Acts will reveal to even the most casual student, that Jesus was seen by many people in various places, after His resurrection and prior to His ascension to Heaven. In fact, the ascension itself took place from the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God The Son Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    God the Son is the Word of the Father, God in the flesh, and the One bearing all God’s authority.

    God the Son I Tim. 2:5 INTRO.: No man ever lived who was like Jesus. He was completely different and unique. There has never been another birth like His. It was a virgin birth brought about by the Spirit of God. There has never been another life like His. It was completely sinless. He never did ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Restoring Of Peace

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    Worry effects many people today. Jesus came to give peace and authority over storms.

    The Restoring Of God’s Peace Mat 8:23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him. Mat 8:24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. Mat 8:25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, "Lord, save us! ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Name Of Jesus - The Assurance Series

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,024 views

    The Third of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

    THE ASSURANCE OF HIS NAME Philippians 2:9-11 God gave Christ the highest place and honoured His name above all others. 10 So at the name of Jesus everyone will bow down, those in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. 11 And to the glory of God the Father everyone will openly agree, "Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    He Left As A Rebel

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 19, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,189 views

    This shows how devastating it can be when you choose to leave your parent’s authority.

    “HE LEFT AS A REBEL” Text: Luke 15:11-24. Pastor W. Max Alderman Introduction: The prodigal son was a rebel. It may not be that obvious as the story begins, but it still is so. Much could be said as to why he wanted to leave home. The younger son wanted to leave home ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phil Rownd avatar

    The Big Boss From Galilee

    Contributed by Phil Rownd on Oct 3, 2002
    based on 151 ratings
     | 11,563 views

    Jesus’ authority makes certain demands on us, but it also empowers us to follow Him wholeheartedly.

    The Big Boss From Galilee Mark 1:14-28 Introduction About a year ago I was struggling with one of the boys in Sunday School. I looked him in the eye and asked a question I felt sure would bring him in line: “Brandon, who is in charge here?” That kid wasn’t gonna let me get away that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Children And Parents Series

    Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    As children of Light we should raise children who respect authority, obey and honor their parents

    Living as children of Light: Children and Parents Ephesians 6:1-4 I. Children are to Obey their parents Ephesians 6:1 It’s in their best interests a. Parents have your wellbeing at heart b. They have more wisdom then you c. They know you Very well II. Children are to Honor their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene