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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Let’s Kill The Messenger

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023
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    Amos is not well received when he visits Israel and holds a mirror up to their behavior.

    REPORTER Good morning. I am special correspondent Shinon Byorus for the Mesopotamian News Network, coming to you live from Bethel in Israel. Controversy has been stirring here for months around the inflammatory rhetoric from the prophet Amos, who appeared some time ago from Judea with a very harsh ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom Greatness

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Mar 11, 2023
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    Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something?

    Kingdom Greatness Mat 18:1-7 Have you ever wanted to be first or maybe to be desired to be the best at something? You know, from my own childhood experiences and now in my latter years, I have heard children getting ready to go somewhere or do something that requires getting into a line, one or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Martin Spoelstra avatar

    Battle Ready: Suit Up - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023
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    Each piece of the armour of God that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. If we are going to be battle ready, we better suit up!

    Big Idea: Each piece of armour that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. They stand for truth, righteousness, the peace that comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Encountering Christ: Mary Anoints Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 18, 2023
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    This is from a sermon series on individuals or groups who encountered Christ.

    Title: “Encountering Christ: Mary’s Extravagant Demonstration of Devotion” Script: Mt. 26:6-13 Type; Series Where: GNBC 3-20-23 Intro: Many of you know that my oldest daughter and her family live in the Texas Hill Country. They live on a small ranch that they are going to use as a ministry ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 28 - God's Redemptive Plan Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 21, 2023
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    The Israelites deliverance from bondage was an unfolding of God’s redemptive plan which culminated with the coming of Jesus Christ. Read on to understand how this redemptive act of Christ can set us free from all of our bondages.

    We have been meditating in the last couple of messages on this passage from Psalms 77:11-12, “I will remember your great deeds, LORD; I will recall the wonders you did in the past. I will think about all that you have done; I will meditate on all your mighty acts.” (GNB) We have been deliberating ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Altar Worker Prayer Team Ministry Training - Class 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 5, 2023
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    The Importance and Operation of the Supernatural Gifts During Prayer

    CLASS 2. - The Importance and Operation of the Supernatural Gifts During Prayer A. Becoming a Lightning Rod When people choose to give their lives to Jesus and receive Him as their personal Lord and Savior, they are re-born and become alive to another realm. They physically ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth About Murder Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 12, 2023
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    For God, next to our relationship with Him, the issue of our relationships with each other is a top priority and there is no greater abomination to the human relationship than taking someone else’s life.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Up to this point in our Series on the Sermon on the Mount, we have looked at the introduction of Jesus’ message. Jesus taught us the basic principles of the Kingdom of Heaven in conjunction with our salvation when ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ed Lu avatar

    Gospel In Motion

    Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023
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    The Bible is the Living Word of God. It is life-giving, life-preserving, and life-changing. Anyone who is guided by the principles of Scripture will have the power of the Holy Spirit in them.

    Had two Thanksgiving gatherings. Students came home and we celebrated the Sunday before with a traditional American meal - Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, sticky-rice, and Tiramisu cake. With parents on Thanksgiving day and had the traditional Chinese hot pot. Parents older, soft ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Raising Children Of Influence Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2022
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    To raise children of influence, raise them to bless others, to believe in Jesus, and to boldly share their faith.

    The children had a special program at church and a little girl was to recite the Scripture she had memorized for the occasion. When she got in front of the crowd, the sight of hundreds of eyes peering at her caused her to forget her memory work. Every line that she had so carefully rehearsed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Transfigured By Glory Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 9, 2022
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    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    “Transfigured by Glory” Luke 9:28-36 A sermon for 2/27/22 – Transfiguration Sunday Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 9 “28 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 As He prayed, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Become A Good Buddy

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 31, 2022
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    Body language has become a very important thing these days.

    Body language is used in nearly every aspect of daily life, and observing someone can sometimes tell you a lot about how a person is feeling and what is on their mind. For example, in poker, people try to limit their body language to prevent others from guessing their hand or what they might ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    God's Spirit Is Poured Onto A Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jun 5, 2022
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    The Spirit is poured out from on high, “and the wilderness becomes a fruitful field.” It’s like the change from a dry desert into garden land. When God sends his Spirit, He begins to produce good fruits. That’s the sure effect of his work: a harvest for God.

    If you looked back on the thirty-two chapters of Isaiah before our text, what would stand out about the people of God? How could we describe the nation of Judah in this book, and what they’ve shown themselves to be like? It’s not a flattering picture. Back in the very first chapter, the very first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Becoming A Jacob Generation

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 12, 2022
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    The Jacob Generation is a generation that will see revival break out. And the Lord desires for everyone to be a part of this Jacob generation, a generation that seeks after God. “This is Jacob, the generation of those who seek Him, who seek Your face.” (Psalm 24:6)

    Becoming A Jacob Generation Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaamIIqonZU What is a Jacob Generation, and why is it important? Well, it has to do with what David talked about in Psalm 24. “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Owens avatar

    Church Matters Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 13, 2022
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    In this introductory sermon to a series on 1 Timothy, we explore the relationship between Paul and Timothy and the reason that Paul wrote him this letter. Paul wanted to remind him of the way people should conduct themselves in God's household.

    Introduction: A. How many of you like to watch home improvement shows on television, like Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, or Home Town? 1. We like to watch those shows in our household. 2. It’s amazing to see the home renovation those folks are able do with $100,000! Right? 3. But you know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Holding On To The Sword! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2022
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    A final look at David's mighty warriors. We look at Eleazer today

    Becoming a Dreamer 2 Chronicles 23:9-10 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 June 19, 2022 One of the things I appreciate in people is when they talk to you, they tell it the way it is. There’s no beating around the bush, no hemming and hawing. They don’t tell me a story, hoping I’ll get the point. Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist