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  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Saul And David Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,678 views

    David will not harm "The Lord’s Anointed." This actually speaks to how we treat one another in Church.

    1 Samuel 24 ’I will not lay my hand on my lord, because he is the LORD’s anointed.’ The story up to now… In the beginning of 1 Samuel, Israel cry out to Samuel to give them a king so that they can be like all the other nations – God gives them Saul – who looks great, and is great, for a while. ...read more

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    The Mystery Of The Woman And Beast Explained Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 10, 2018
     | 10,094 views

    The angel explains the meaning of the beast and the prostitute. The Antichrist empowered by Satan, controls human society, using his power to fight against the authority of God. His attacks on God’s people may die down for a period, but after he . . . .

    Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 6/20/17 Lesson: IV.C.2: The Mystery of the Woman and Beast Explained Revelation 17:7-18 (KJV) 7 And the angel said unto me, Wherefore didst thou marvel? I will tell thee the mystery of the woman, and of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Death Of Polycarp At Smyrna: How To Give Up Everything For Christ Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 29, 2023
     | 1,829 views

    Many Christians would be killed for their faith in the first few hundred years of Christianity, many of whom lived in Smyrna. Most famous of all these martyrs was a man named Polycarp.

    Smyrna as you can see on the map was located on the Aegean sea and was considered the gateway into Europe from the middle east. Smyrna was known for it’s production of fine materials, in fact, Smyrna was known for production of frankincense and myrrh. Primarily for myrrh. And myrrh was a substance ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Reasons Why The Kingdom Of God Remains A Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,964 views

    Let us remember that unless we use what we have we will eventually lose our understanding of God’s will and truth. It is a basic, fundamental law of life. That is the great principle upon which God operates to govern human lives and human history. "To him

    Isaiah 65:2.Reasons Why The Kingdom of God Remains a Mystery (A Hidden Truth) To Many 1. Truth is only understood when it is perceived through spiritual eyes. (I Cor. 2:14-16) Unless a person has a personal relationship with Jesus Christ they will consider the talk about the kingdom of God as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ The King, The Servant King, The King Of Humility, And Power.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 21, 2016
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     | 6,603 views

    All Christian agree that Christ is their king, but king of what? To many, humility and servitude smack of weakness, yet it is the true source of power, strength and authority, and this message today is not radiating from our churches.

    This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 20th November 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 23:1-6 Canticle 16 Colossians 1:11-20 Luke 23:33-43 Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    1 Peter 3:1-7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 11, 2023
     | 2,271 views

    In today's study Peter talks about families, and in particular to the spiritual leadership in the home, where husbands and are called to love their wives, and thereafter wives submit to their husbands.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/M4jx4CQopKwhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrPtkeqIQ8GHA0HvhxBmGNQ For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/24IqvkQC68OiphbtvHjXN0?si=13c0d63532494ea7 1 Peter 3:1-4 Wives, likewise, be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cowardly Concessions Series

    Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,525 views

    Pilate learned a difficult lesson that hopefully we can each avoid as he made “cowardly concessions”.

    Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Cowardly Concessions” John 19:1-16 Introduction: On September 30, 1938 British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain returned to England and proudly held up a document he had signed with Adolph Hitler which he declared to promise “peace in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jeroboam's Downfall

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 7, 2013
     | 8,384 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Can anyone prevent his downfall? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that dependency on the LORD's Faithfulness will maintain us. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 13:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Th

    I. EXORDIUM: Can anyone prevent his downfall? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that dependency on the LORD's Faithfulness will maintain us. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 13:34 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) This became a great sin and resulted in the utter destruction ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ten Commandments For Raising Children

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 24, 2016
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     | 7,368 views

    These Israelite parents were to teach their children obedience morning and night, so these words would not become a matter of formal legalism, but a response based upon understanding. Remember obedience is formed when its a way of life.

    Ten Commandments for Raising Children Deuteronomy 6:6-7NKJB What My Parents Taught Me: My parents taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE: "If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!" My parents taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Give God What Is His (October 22, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 5,921 views

    Why were the Pharisees wanting to try to trick Jesus? The reason why they wanted to try and trick Jesus was because Jesus’s authority rivaled their own! In trying to force Jesus to choose a side, they hoped to get Jesus to incriminate Himself.

    GIVE GOD WHAT IS HIS Text: Matthew 22:15 - 22 How many times have you heard someone say something like, “I only have to do two things, pay taxes and die”? Now they even have a new tax added on which is called by some a “death tax” which means that they tax the estate that is on by a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sinners Selling Sinless Saviour

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008
     | 2,720 views

    Judas had a talent for handling money and he thought that with his gift, he would surely be in the new government which Jesus would establish once He threw out the Romans. When it dawned upon him he was wrong, He decided to run.

    LUKE 22:2-6 SINNERS SELLING SINLESS SAVIOUR I. SELLER: A. Simpleton. B. Savvy. C. Selling. II. SHAME: A. Sorrow. B. Suddenness. C. Sustaining. III. SAINTS? A. Superior? B. Sedulousness? C. Sobriety? When President Roosevelt spoke to the nation following the attack on Pearl ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Have No Security But In Christ

    Contributed by Zachariah King on Sep 19, 2013
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     | 4,857 views

    You have no security None in this world , nothing you can say it is without end Our jobs , our positions in life, money & even governments They all burn with a flicker and pass away, but where do you stand? What is your security in?

    You have no security None in this world , nothing you can say it is without end Our jobs , our positions in life, money & even governments They all burn with a flicker and pass away, but where do you stand? They usually come unsuspectedly, never at a good time and steal our joy if we hope in those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Jesus Comes: No Fear

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 12, 2010
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     | 3,299 views

    Christmas Day 1988: Jesus came into a world full of fears about economics, government, health, and the rest. Our pretty porcelain manger scenes are not realistic. But when Jesus comes today and works through us, He works to drive away all the fears that

    A certain family, a number of years ago, as was their custom, lovingly and carefully set out their beautiful porcelain nativity scene for Christmas. They were so very proud of this delicate, fragile thing of beauty; they had paid a good deal of money for it on a trip to Europe, and its value could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: His Birth, Ministry, Crucifixion, Resurrection, Ascension & Second Coming-The Consequence Of Rejecting The Birthed Saviour. Series

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,553 views

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: & the government shall be upon his shoulder: & his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6 KJV.

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: & the government shall be upon his shoulder: & his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6 KJV. "For it is not possible that the blood of bulls & of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Proclaim The Name Of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 15, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 656 views

    Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus!

    Go! And Proclaim the Name of Jesus! - Acts 4:10-12 Introduction: The Power of a Name Names have significance. They carry meaning, authority, and identity. A name can open doors or close them. A name can bring honour or shame. But there is one name that is above every name—the name of Jesus! In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal