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  • TJ Long Jr avatar

    The Politics Of Jesus

    Contributed by Tj Long Jr on Oct 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,947 views

    Christians think they align with Jesus' views. Some are surprised, others offended. Jesus’ campaign sounds like a liberal utopia because we’re not ready to let go of hate, we’re not ready to trust in God and not in the law. We have to transcend hate and show the mercy we’ve been shown by God.

    There are only two shows that I’ve ever watched the entire series. One of which I still own on DVD and have watched the entire series 3 times. If there was any show that I’d love to see still running today it would be this one. I’d love to see how it would interpret and respond to the issues of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Jesus' Ultimate Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,207 views

    The ultimate sign in John 20:1-31 teaches us that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and the only Savior of sinners.

    Introduction Today, I plan to conclude our sermon series that I have called “Signs.” Jesus performed thousands of miracles in his short ministry of two-and-a-half years. By these miracles, Jesus demonstrated that he had power over sickness, demons, nature, and even death itself. The Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What Does It Take To Be A Man Of God?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 10, 2023
     | 2,983 views

    A businessman read a little book entitled “Men of God.”

    He was so moved that he was determined to secure copies for all of his employees. • He wired the publisher in Chicago: “Send 125 copies of ‘Men of God.’” • The publisher wired back, “Chicago is out of ‘Men of God” they are hard to find. Try Memphis they might have some.” We desperately need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Sing! Sing! Sing! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,233 views

    Why do we sing when we worship? What difference does it make if we do that... or if we don't?

    There’s an old chorus that was based on Psalm 96 and I’d like you to sing it with me: “Sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth; Sing unto the Lord a new song. Sing unto the Lord all the earth. For God is great and greatly to be praised. God is great and greatly to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2023
     | 2,304 views

    Maintaining a pure conscience is essential for intimacy with God, confidence in prayer, and effectiveness in ministry. In this (Part 1) message, conscience is explained as a universal faculty of the heart. Then various conditions of conscience are discussed.

    Intro We recently introduced the subject of self-awareness. First, we talked about the dangers in the Self-Esteem movement. Then, in a second message, we discussed three keys to managing self-awareness according to Scripture.i Today, I want to go a little deeper into the subject by talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 22, 2023
     | 1,092 views

    Jesus celebrates Passover and institutes Communion

    The Lord’s Supper Mark 14:22-31 I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Thanksgiving holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. Since today is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I really want us to think about an intimate dinner with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mighty God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2023
     | 2,738 views

    If you want to bring purpose and meaning back into your life this Christmas season, it starts when you reverence Jesus as deity. Then rely on Him as your defender and deliverer from sin, for He, and He alone is the Mighty God.

    An elderly man in Phoenix, Arizona, calls his son in New York and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing—45 years of misery is enough.” “Pop, what are you talking about?” the son asks. “We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Everlasting Father Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,934 views

    Embrace Jesus as your Eternal God, your Eternal Guardian, and your Eternal Guide and find eternal grace, because He is your Everlasting Father, your Daddy Forever!

    Over the years, Saint Nicholas has undergone quite a transformation. Originally, according to tradition, he was a 4th Century bishop of Myra in what is today called Turkey. As a man concerned for the poor, he was always giving little gifts to the poor children in town. In the Middle Ages, his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Do You Want For Christmas?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 4, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,914 views

    The time has come to quit, wishing for what you don’t have and realize what you have been given!

    What do you want for Christmas? Lamentations 3:22-24 NKJ 22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” So many people come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Was The Blood Of Jesus Necessary?

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,919 views

    The Blood of Jesus is seldom spoken of in many churches of today. But for 2000 years the Gospel of Jesus Christ has never changed. We are saved by faith and that faith should be in His redemption work on Calvary and the Blood that He shed.

    Why Was The Blood of Jesus Necessary? Sunday Morning - Feb. 17, 2008 1) FOR 2000 YEARS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST HAS NEVER CHANGED. a) It's still true that Jesus was God, manifested in the Flesh, born of a virgin, suffered and died on Calvary for the redemption of man, rose again and now ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Power Of The Blood

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,740 views

    Without the shedding of blood, there is no remission of sin. You are saved by the blood of Jesus. This bloodline surrounds you, heals you, protects you, liberates you from your past and guarantees success in your future.

    The most awesome power God has ever released for mankind to have is the power of the Blood. The Blood of Jesus Christ shed for your Redemption and for mine will never lose its power. Until you understand the power of the Blood, the purity of the Blood, the purpose of the Blood, and the protection ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joshua Blackmon avatar

    Harmony And Fire

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 19, 2022
     | 2,401 views

    Luke 12:49-53 is paradoxical. Jesus is the Prince of Peace, but in this passage, He says He is bringing division. This sermon explores how this fits with the overall message of Luke.

    Harmony and Fire I. TEXT: Luke 12:49-53 (NRSV) “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! 51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dennis King avatar

    Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 21, 2022
     | 4,599 views

    Are you truly thankful?

    What are you thinking of for this upcoming Thanksgiving Day? I've known in years past, the day before and Thanksgiving morning were a time of stress for the hostess of the family get-together. Stress such as, how's the turkey in the oven doing? Is it browning or is it getting over cooked? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    No Graven Image: The Curse Of Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,611 views

    God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin.

    God does not share His glory. He alone is to be worshipped, revered, and honored as King and God. The fall of the nation of Israel is a grim reminder of how deeply idolatry offends God. He both exposed and judged their sin. In J.R. Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings", a scene takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Abandonment Issues Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,444 views

    This story places the Israelites’ emotional development pretty squarely in the adolescent stage, because they behaved just like a bunch of teenagers left too long with the keys to the wine cellar.

    How many of you have children? Did you have any idea, while you were painting the nursery and picking out your first set of onesies, how much of your life would get taken over? Children take a huge amount of time and attention. And of course it gets worse when they start to crawl and then to walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed