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  • Craig Condon avatar

    The Heavenly Miracle Worker Still Works Miracles Today

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 16, 2015
     | 4,623 views

    Jesus is still hard at work in our lives today. He refuses to listen to people who want him to stop doing his work. He is still busy answering prayers and performing healings today....and I for one am certainly grateful that he is.

    Good morning boys and girls! Have your parents ever told you not to do anything or that you couldn't go someplace where you really wanted to go? Well, Jesus certainly knows the feeling. The same situation happened to Jesus in today's Gospel reading. Some people tried to tell him to leave because ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Fidelity To God's Call

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Apr 1, 2019
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     | 10,375 views

    When we hear the word “prophet”, we often think of someone whose primary job is to tell the future. But prophets had a much more important job: they were called to bring the hard truth to God’s people, so that they would realize their need for reconciliation with God.

    INTRODUCTION When we hear the word “prophet”, we often think of someone whose primary job is to tell the future. We might equate the term with “soothsayer”, “seer,” or even in a non-Christian context, “fortune teller”. We most often judge a prophet by whether or not their words come true. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Why Should I Be Free From Bondage? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 8, 2021
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     | 7,017 views

    So many people, including some believers are trapped in some sort of bondage. Many are in despair, because they have tried so hard, to give up and break free but are unable to do so. But there is hope for all. Most often it is only knowing the Truth that will set people free!

    Freedom from bondage Chapter 1 – Why should I be free from bondage Act 11:21: “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) Most of us would like to have promises from the Lord for our personal benefit – we desire that the Lord should ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • John White avatar

    A Good Christmas!

    Contributed by John White on Dec 4, 2018
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     | 11,663 views

    Introduction: Just what does Christmas mean to many people today? Hard work? Stores crowded with frantic last minute shoppers? Post offices overflowing with mail? Crowded trains, full buses, over-booked flights and congested highways? Alcoholic revelry and holiday depression?

    A GOOD CHRISTMAS . Luke 2:1-14 Introduction: Just what does Christmas mean to many people today? Hard work? Stores crowded with frantic last minute shoppers? Post offices overflowing with mail? Crowded trains, full buses, over-booked flights and congested highways? Alcoholic revelry and holiday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 8, 2022
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     | 6,155 views

    God has saved the best for last! This earth is headed for a glorious finish as God’s holy creation. God promises to establish His kingdom in righteousness and peace on a global scale. Hard to imagine when we look around us at the fallen and depraved conditions of our day.

    Sermon: The Best is Yet To Come! Isaiah 65:17-25 “Look! I am creating new heavens and a new earth, and no one will even think about the old ones anymore.18 Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look! I will create Jerusalem as a place of happiness. Her people will be a source of joy.19 I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The God Of Miracles Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 697 views

    The God of miracles is still alive and active today. He does not change; what He did before, He is still doing. Whether it is turning water to wine, opening a door that seemed shut, healing the sick, or lifting a soul from despair, nothing is too hard for Him.

    THE GOD OF MIRACLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 2:1-11 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 32:27, Hebrews 13:8, Mark 10:27, Luke 1:37, Exodus 14:21-31 INTRODUCTION: Miracles are divine interventions in the affairs of men that defy human understanding. They are proofs that God is not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Get A Life

    Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,647 views

    Jesus would have us to receive and live a life of abundance for which he came to give humanity.

    "Get A Life": John 1:1-14 - Rev. Antonio L. Torrence, Pastor of Cross of Life Lutheran Church The philosopher, Henry David Thoreau, once said that most of us 'lead lives of quiet desperation." It would seem that Thoreau is right. Many of us are in the land of the living but our lives are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Real Us

    Contributed by Tim Carper on Sep 8, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    I want us to take a long hard look at ourselves this morning and glean some truths from Paul’s words. I want us to look at our condition, our need and what God has done to meet that need and then our response to God’s actions.

    We, at times, don’t like the real us! Now before you attack that statement, listen to the latest statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons: since 1997 there has been an increase of 444 percent in the total number of elective cosmetic procedures. Surgical procedures have increased ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going Back To Bethel

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Feb 28, 2008
    based on 41 ratings
     | 65,116 views

    Jacob first met God at Luzwhich means "a hard place." After his encounter with God he changed the name of that place to Bethel which means "the House of God." Years later Jacob finds himself returning to the place where he first met God.

    GOING BACK TO BETHEL Genesis 35:1-7 Intro: To fully understand the message this morning it is imperative that I take you back to Genesis 27. Esau in his moment of weakness has sold his birthright to Jacob. Jacob through deception and by the held of his mother has gone to Isaac and received ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Believer Is Not To Continue In Sin (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 2,930 views

    Just because we are under grace and not the law does not mean that we should sin. Sin is something that traps, entices, and can control you; it is very hard to break away from. We should not seek to abuse God’s grace, but to live under His grace day in

    By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO Sermon done with help from The Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible The Believer is Not to Continue in Sin (Part 3) He Does Not Have License to Sin, 6:14-23 Intro: Just because we are under grace and not the law does not mean that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Holiness

    Contributed by Phil Stuller on Aug 6, 2007
     | 2,460 views

    WHAT IS HOLINESS? There are many questions in this life that have caused strife among Christians. Lately I have noticed that in our walk and our life we may have a hard time describing precisely what we believe. When it comes to Holiness I don’t bel

    WHAT IS HOLINESS? There are many questions in this life that have caused strife among Christians. Lately I have noticed that in our walk and our life we may have a hard time describing precisely what we believe. When it comes to Holiness I don’t believe that there is an exception. If anything ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Thomas H avatar

    A Prayer To See Clearly Series

    Contributed by Thomas H on Oct 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,147 views

    Why do we find it so hard to focus on our spiritual blessings in Christ? Why do the things of this world seem so much more attractive than the things of the next? It is because we can see the things of this world. That's why Paul prays for us to have a

    Ephesians 1:15-23 When I was a young adult, about 20 years, I was part of a youth/young adults group at the church I was going to. One day one of our youth leaders had a bright idea. We would all climb Mt Beerwah, in the Glasshouse Mountains. He told us the sunrise from the top was spectacular, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Surviving The Setbacks And Storms Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,791 views

    Life is that life is filled with setbacks and storms. Life is hard sometimes. We’re all going to suffer and it hurts, it’s no fun but it’s something we will all have to go through. But the other truth for you this morning is that we can overcome. We can s

    Surviving the Setbacks and Storms Philippians 4:6-7 Any of you who have ever played a board game know that one of the most important things to remember is the rules. In fact, most family arguments occurring during a board game are over disputes about the rules. If you don’t know the rules, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Terry Frazier avatar

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy Series

    Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 27, 2012
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     | 4,170 views

    The world is working very hard to take over the conversation about sex and its role in our society.Christians have to stop being ashamed and embarrassed about talking about sex. Our kids need to know what God's plan for proper sexual behavior is. Christia

    Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Marital Intimacy As we continue this series on the differences between what the world thinks and believes and what we as Christians think and believe it is important and in my opinion very necessary to talk about a very sensitive and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Love And Perseverance Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 4, 2012
     | 7,452 views

    We are to imitate God’s love and persevere like Jesus. We also need to realize we do not have to fear end times but instead work hard to provide for our families and to spread the Gospel. We are also to be at peace and never forget about Gods grace.

    Spiritual Mile Marker for the year – number 10 “Imitate Jesus” Summary of Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon1: Reflect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational