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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mail Call: Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 24, 2023
     | 2,233 views

    Looking at the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation and what Jesus wants us to learn.

    Mail Call: Smyrna Revelation 2:8-12 February 26, 2023 Have you ever felt life just isn’t fair? Now, I’m not talking about what we deem unjust or unfair and undeserved illnesses and sudden deaths. That’s an entirely different discussion and sermon. I’m talking about a time when you stood up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let’s Kill The Messenger

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 3, 2023
     | 1,287 views

    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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    Speaking The Truth

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 6, 2023
     | 2,007 views

    “Speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body.” (Ephesians 4:25)

    Four high school boys decided to skip the morning classes. After lunch they showed up at school and reported to the teacher that their car had a flat tire. Much to their relief, the teacher smiled and said, “Well, you missed a quiz this morning, so take your seats and get out a pencil and paper.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Wash Your Heart

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 8, 2023
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     | 2,987 views

    The Pharisees accuse Jesus and His Disciples of breaking traditions

    Wash Your Heart Mark 7:1-23 When the prophet Samuel was sent to Jesse’s house to anoint a king for Israel, we are told that the Lord said to Samuel… 1 Samuel 16:7 "Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the LORD does not see as man sees; for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Want To Know Christ..

    Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Mar 11, 2023
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     | 2,699 views

    I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death.

    Kunnil Wilson Philippians 3:10-12 I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead. Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing Jesus

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 16, 2023
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    On a scale of 1 to 10, how well do we know Jesus? This sermon will help readers take a personal assessment of their knowledge of Christ based on their answers to 3 critical questions asked in the message.

    Knowing Jesus Scripture: First John 2:3-5; Job 36:26; Matthew 28:19-20 The title of my message this morning is “Knowing Jesus.” As I go through this message, I want you to consider this question: On a scale of 1 to 10 how well do I know Jesus?” Now some people could answer this question by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Of Whom The World Was Not Worthy

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 18, 2023
     | 1,401 views

    John the Baptist

    OF WHOM THE WORLD WAS NOT WORTHY (LK 7:18-35) I had a severe ministerial midlife crisis ten years into full-time ministry. I pondered the meaning, value and effectiveness of what I was doing. My esteem, confidence, and drive were at an all-time low. Church work was wearisome, people disappointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Expectations For Godly Living-Part 4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,118 views

    4 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

    EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-IV—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: God has ‘Expectations’ of those who commit themselves to Him thru Jesus Christ! Need: There is an ultimate ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ that CAN come to your life! BUT that ‘fulfillment & satisfaction’ can ONLY come to you thru ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Through Sorrow’s Deep Sea – Easter Message From A Poem – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 21, 2023
     | 1,790 views

    In this 3 Part series we are going to look at Calvary and draw material from Isaiah and the Psalms and the Gospels. The messages are focussed on the Trial and what happened at Calvary. They will all be connected with a poem of mine. This is a serious message because Calvary is so pivotal.

    VICTORY THROUGH SORROW’S DEEP SEA – EASTER MESSAGE FROM A POEM – PART 1 The following poem is one I did for Easter 2022 but each stanza comes from one of the following sources:- Psalm 22 Psalm 69 Isaiah 52 and 53 The Gospel accounts of the betrayal night and the crucifixion. This is how I did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is There Life After Stress?

    Contributed by Mathew Philip on Mar 22, 2023
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     | 2,195 views

    Stress is part of life. Without stress, there is no life. With burnout on the rise, it’s important now more than ever to manage stress in our personal and professional lives.

    What is Stress? Stress is how we react when we feel under pressure or threatened. Distress occurs when stress is severe, prolonged, or both. Distress is stress that negatively affects you and Eustress is stress that has a positive effect on you. Good Stress and Bad Stress Examples of negative ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Victory Through Sorrow’s Deep Sea – Easter Message From A Poem – Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 24, 2023
     | 1,711 views

    Through all eternity the work of Calvary will always be central to the Lord Jesus Christ. Do you love the Lord for His sacrifice for you? He gave His all. Have you given Him your all or do you hang back?. The cross is the book on the love of God without reserve.

    VICTORY THROUGH SORROW’S DEEP SEA – EASTER MESSAGE FROM A POEM – PART 3 This message will bring to an end our consideration of the events at Calvary relying on details from Isaiah 53 and Psalm 22 and Psalm 69 and the Gospels. I have based the messages on my poem called “Victory Through Sorrow’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bucket List Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2020
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,448 views

    A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you "kick the bucket." But God warns us that there is one item we MUST have on that "bucket list." What is that "one item", and how do accomplish it?

    Did you realize all the things we do with time? We “MAKE” time, and we TAKE time, for things that are important to us. We “SAVE” time with all kinds of gadgets and doodads. We “MARK” time, we “KILL” time, we “RACE AGAINST” time. AND (someone noted) that the worst thing you can do with time, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Creating An Environment Of Hope Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 30, 2020
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     | 5,268 views

    This Sunday's Sermon is part of our "Finding Hope" sermon series where we look at our need to create an environment of hope and then how we go about creating that environment, by looking at the three main ingredients to make it happen.

    Finding Hope “Creating an Environment of Hope” ** Watch at: https://youtu.be/5qAHfN4werw ** Listen at: https://mega.nz/file/yFdWAQgZ#LXd4VMupdFsjFhCLzAvjRoWACnzqwt0DYnAeJEI4MTg In our series on practical faith, I looked at the need to create an environment of faith from the book of Joshua, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The Power Of God's Love

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 24, 2019
     | 11,085 views

    As we continue to look at Ephesians, we look at the power of God's love.

    The Power of Love Ephesians 3:14-21 October 29, 2019 I think most people like super-heroes. Partly because they defeat the forces of evil, but I think there’s a deeper reason why we like super-heroes. I’m not sure if I’ve ever had one particular super-hero who I really like or if I could, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rose That Grew From Concrete! Series

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 25, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,044 views

    Roses are literally the queen of flowers. God created you great, therefore you cannot die unfulfilled and unknown. It's time to rise above limitations.

    THE ROSE THAT GREW FROM CONCRETE! Judges 11:1-6. "Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valor, but he was the son of a harlot; and Gilead begot Jephthah. 2 Gilead’s wife bore sons; and when his wife’s sons grew up, they drove Jephthah out, and said to him, “You shall have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational