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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Children Of God

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 4, 2015
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    Are you a child of God? That is the main source of assurance. But, how can you know if your faith is genuine? Is the Holy Spirit confirming to you the wonderful truth that God has adopted you into His family?

    Opening illustration: When John F. Kennedy was president of the US, photographers sometimes captured a winsome scene. Seated around the president’s desk in the Oval Office, cabinet members are debating matters of world consequence. Meanwhile, a toddler, the 2-year-old John-John, crawls around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holy Instructions Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 21, 2013
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    The role of the Holy Spirit in our becoming human.

    A man and a woman, who were friends for many years, died and went to heaven. They told St. Peter they wanted to get married in Heaven. “Take your time and think about it,” said St. Peter. “You have an eternity to think about it here. I’ll send you back to Earth for the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God In Three Persons Blessed Trinity

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 24, 2013
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    "God in three persons, .blessed Trinity,". The first Anglican Article of Religion states: "There is but one living and true God. There are three persons, of one substance, power and eternity; Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Updated June 2022

    For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scriptures b=read before the Message. This day they were Proverbs 8:1-4,22-31; Psalm 8; Romans 5:1-5 and John 16:12-15. There is a story .... about a little girl in Sunday school .... who was drawing a picture ... using all of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    God's Father Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 16, 2013
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    Understanding the Fatherhood of God clarifies and brings healing to all our other relationships

    The father of five children had won a toy at a raffle. He called his kids together to ask which of them should have the present. "Who is the most obedient?" he asked. "Who never talks back to mother? Who does everything she says?" Five small voices answered in unison. "Okay, dad, you get the toy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Christians Get Sick

    Contributed by Ronnie Floyd on Jun 19, 2013
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    If you are going through physical illness, emotional suffering, you are dealing with additions or recovering from some kind of abuse in life:Deal with it with God.

    Introduction: In 2009, Pastor Matt Chandler of the Village Church in Dallas was diagnosed with brain cancer. At the time of his diagnosis, this young pastor was not even forty years of age, a husband and the father of young children. He was given months to live. Chandler is still alive today. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Spencer Miller avatar

    Satan's Influence On America Today

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 6, 2013
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    Although Satan has managed to persaude many people that he does not exist, he very definitely is real.

    You said in your heart, “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God; I will sit enthroned on the mount of assembly, on the utmost heights of Mount Zaphon. I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evidence Of The Resurrection - Paul's Testimony Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 12, 2013
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    A sermon examining how Paul's testimony serves as evidence of Christ's Resurrection.

    EVIDENCE OF THE RESURRECTION: PAUL’S PERSONAL TESTIMONY I Corinthians 15:8-11 Second hand information is defined as “information received from others, rather than personally experienced or witnessed”. There are times when we receive secondary information and the account is absolutely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thorns Of The Flesh Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 5,154 views

    Compassion, ministry endurance, hope

    THORNS OF THE FLESH 2 Cor. 1:3-11 (p816) Sept. 23, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s not the first time I’ve heard of a team or a class doing this…and I’m sure it won’t be the last… But it makes my heart smile a little every time I read about an entire team shaving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Satisfied

    Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012
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    A message of how Jesus fulfills all of our needs. He satisfies

    Satisfied Verse 1: All my life long I had panted for a draught from some clear spring, that I hoped would quench the burning of the thirst I felt within. Chorus: Hallelujah! I have found Him, Whom my soul so long has craved! Jesus satisfies my longings Thro’ his blood I now am saved. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Songs Of Our Faith Part 7a Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 12, 2012
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    This message focuses on the song "His Grace Is Greater" by Larnelle Harris.

    Songs Of Our Faith Part 7A His Grace Is Greater By: Larnelle Harris Scripture: John 14:27; Phil. 4:7; 4:19; Rev. 21:4; Jer. 29:11 Introduction This morning I will review a song that is very personal to me. This song functions as a reminder of a time in my life when I thought I had my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jason Wilbourne avatar

    I’m A Christian And It’s An Election Year ... So What?

    Contributed by Jason Wilbourne on Oct 17, 2012
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     | 9,838 views

    What are the responsibilities of believers in this critical election cycle?

    Have you noticed it’s an election year yet? • Endless TV ads, surveys, mailings, and phone calls. We’re getting down to the wire now. In just over three weeks we’ll head to the polls and America will make it choices. Someone said to me this week: “I’ll be glad when this is all over.” It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Becoming A Friend Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2012
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    These Proverbs will help teach us to be to others the friend that we desire to have ourselves. When it comes to friends you must first be one to have one. What kind of friend are you?

    PROVERBS 17:17 / 18:24 BECOMING A FRIEND [John 15:9-17] Author Henry Durbanville underscored the importance of friends as a means of overcoming the dreaded enemy of loneliness. He included some excellent quotes in his book which are worthy of repeating. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A friend may ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cook avatar

    How Can I Live A Holy Life? Series

    Contributed by David Cook on Sep 4, 2012
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    Peter urged followers of Christ to live a holy life for these four reasons 1 - Because God is Holy, 2 - Because God is Judge, 3 - Because of Our Redemption, 4 - Because of Purification.

    Q: What comes to mind when I say the word, “Holy?” A: Stained Glass Windows, A Pastor, A Church, Christians from 2,000 years ago, Those “really good Christians” who never miss a single service, God? Dr. Charles Stanley’s Life Principles for 1 Peter 1:13-25 2. Obey God and leave all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Fresh Fire: With Love Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
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    A focus on one of the fruits of the Spirit that really shows the state of our hearts - LOVE. As Deuteronomy 6:5 says “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength.”

    This month we are looking at the Spirit in the Ministry of Believers. We will be thinking about how the Holy Spirit operates in us, how the Holy Spirit gifts and enables us, how we allow the Holy Spirit to use us to minister to others. This morning I want us to focus on one of the fruits of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Worship Through Singing Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,592 views

    Worship is demonstrated and expressed in many different ways. We have talked about a couple of different ways already, but the one everyone thinks of when they think of worship is singing. Why does God want us to worship Him through singing?

    Worship through Singing Ephesians 5:19 - Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord . Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational