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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Endless Peace Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 19, 2025
     | 66 views

    The endless troubled world is looking for an endless peace, this is available only in Christ. The end of wars, famine, starvation enmity are possible only in Christ and not in Christianity.

    Text: Isaiah 9:1-7 Theme: Endless Peace by Prince of Peace   Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love Endures Forever! “Thou shalt be holy as I am Holy” is our annual theme, the monthly theme is “Prince of Prince”. Background: Isaiah Chapter 9 could have been Prophesied probably in 730 BC. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Celebrating Christmas Through Prophecy Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 7, 2025
     | 149 views

    Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures.

    A. INTRODUCTION: GOD CAREFULLY PRE-PLANNED THE EVENT 1. Prophecy is God’s birth announcement. Not of months in advance, but thousands of years in advance. 2. Fulfilled prophecy is one of the greatest proofs for the spiritual authority of scriptures. 3. The Dead Sea Scrolls are the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022
     | 1,192 views

    The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

    John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Render Unto Caesar

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,543 views

    We often forget the second half of Jesus' statement which is "Render unto God." Sermon for Proper 24 After Pentecost year A

    Render unto Caesar Matthew 22:15-22 “Render unto Caesar or as other’s put it “Give Caesar his due” is fairly well known. Jesus’ answer to the Pharisees and Herodians does not stop there, of course. But people in this world are more generally concerned about this world’s matters than the next. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Current Crisis In America (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 18, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    In a time of high emotion and turbulence Christians must carefully anchor their decisions in biblical principles. This message addresses how we must fight the current cultural battle and where the focus of our efforts must be.

    Introduction America is in a serious time of crisis. Most of us can easily see that. The crisis poses a serious question as to what we should do now. A lot of energy has been expended in recent months by both liberals and conservatives in the political process. As conservatives, we are disappointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus--Who Was He? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 23, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,449 views

    Mark gives five evidences that Jesus is the Son of God, that Jesus is God in human form.

    Scripture Last week I began a ten-week series of messages. It is based on a series that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. Last week I introduced you to Christianity Explored, and I said that Christianity is not about beautiful buildings or boring ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kelly Cabrera avatar

    Reclamando Mi Herencia Series

    Contributed by Kelly Cabrera on Feb 7, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 18,350 views

    Pasos para tener derecho a reclamar mi herencia en base al Libro de Joel

    No hay datos claros del tiempo en que escribió Joel ni de su vida. A Dios le interesó más dejarnos...el mensaje del profeta. Miraremos a Joel no en base a la escatología, ni en base a la historia de Israel sino que en base a los sucesos relatados por el profeta para compararlo con sucesos que ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr. Terry Cheek avatar

    A Soldier Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Terry Cheek on Jan 15, 2011
     | 5,228 views

    God prepares us for spiritual battle, lets see how.

    A Soldier of the Cross Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction: I personally have never been in the military, oh I spent some time in ROTC during high school but I have never served this country as many have. However I stand before you today as a soldier, a soldier of the cross. If you are a child of God today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    Take God’s Word For It

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,543 views

    All we have to do is believe and rest on His word and He said He would take care of everything for us. Sounds easy, it is, just that easy, if you will let it be!!!

    Take God’s Word For It Matthew 4:4 NKJ 4…He [Jesus] answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Matt 4:4 MSG 4Jesus answered by quoting Deuteronomy: "It takes more than bread to stay alive. It takes a steady ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Let's Get This Party Started"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,581 views

    A sermon about reaching out to the world in the name of Christ.

    Matthew 8:1-4 “Let’s Get This Party Started” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org “Who’s in charge here?” The policeman suddenly appeared in the doorway, and everyone stood still. It had ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 2,394 views

    In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

    Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Great Announcment

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,766 views

    If you yield to Christ your meager realm – if you fly the white flag of surrender over the dominion of your heart – your life will become yours in a way you never dreamed.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas June 19, 2011 THE GREAT ANNOUNCEMENT Isaac Butterworth Matthew 28:16-20 (NIV) 16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Bonnicksen avatar

    Commissioned

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,612 views

    As Christians, we derive our authority directly from Jesus Christ, the universe's highest, sovereign power, and as such, he's charging us to reaffirm our commission to fulfill our duties and responsibilities to go out and make disciples of all nations.

    INTRO In just a bit, we’re going turn in our bibles to the Gospel according to Matthew 28, and look at VV 16–20. Specifically, we’re going to see why this portion of scripture is called “The Great Commission,” what that meant for the disciples, and what that means ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    Painting God's Masterpiece Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,273 views

    This message focuses on us seeing ourselves being seated with Christ.

    Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 5 Scriptures: Ephesians 2:4-6, 10; 5:1; Luke 14:8-11; Matthew 15:24-28; Introduction: This is part 5 of my series “Painting God’s Masterpiece”. In order for us to operate in and become the image that God has established for us we must first begin to see that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Charge Your Batteries

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 37 ratings
     | 47,531 views

    No matter how intelligent a person is, it would be very difficult for the person to switch on his torchlight in the dark and it will come on when the batteries are dead.

    CHARGE YOUR BATTERIES Dr. D. K. Olukoya Father Lord, we lift up your name for you are a great God. You are the keeper of Israel who neither slumbers nor sleeps. If it was not the Lord that was with us, what would our Israel now say? Thank you heavenly Father. Accept our thanks, in Jesus’ name. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal