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  • Monty Newton avatar

    Is Jesus Divisive?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,771 views

    Deciding to follow Christ is a discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision.

    Title: Is Jesus Divisive? Text: Luke 12:49-56 Thesis: Deciding to follow Christ is discerning decision, but depending on our circumstances, it may also be a difficult and divisive decision. Introduction Ancient Greek Philosopher Democritus was cited for having said, “Creatures flock ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 30, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,213 views

    A sermon examining the fact that God has a place of service for each of His Children. And that He has gifted and equipped us to be that part of the body that He has chosen us to be.

    A Place For Everyone And Everyone In Their Place I Corinthians 12:12-27 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ - Years ago I was promoted to a position that involved managing a vast parts warehouse. When I first walked in to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Message Of Daniel, 4. The Syrian Wars Begin Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 5, 2015
     | 3,583 views

    Here we enter into some little-known but well-documented history, given in advance by Daniel the Prophet of God. In between the classic days of Greece and the Roman Empire, between the end of Malachi and the beginning of Matthew, lies a great pearl...

    3. The Syrian Wars Begin 11:5-10 11:5a “Then the king of the South shall become strong” He is a boyhood friend of Alexander the Great, son of a Macedonian named Lagus. Taken into Alexander’s army he slowly rises within the ranks, in the general group of the “king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ultimate Wedding

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,043 views

    When Jesus gets married at the great wedding of the Lamb, then singleness will cease to exist, and all will be as it was in the garden of Eden: One couple-a husband and wife-an Adam and an Eve.

    THE ULTIMATE WEDDING Based on Rev. 19:1-9 By Pastor Glenn Pease Romance is the greatest power in the universe. It is the motivating power that will produce the new heaven and the new earth, and it is the power behind much of what has been created in this earth. The spectacular Hilton Hotel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Treasures In Earthen Vessels

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 1, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,357 views

    The reason why God brought us to this earth is because He has a special assignment for us. To fulfill your purpose; to carry out the assignment or the role God has for you, He has put certain treasures in you.

    Introduction GOD WANTS TO USE YOU The Bible in Ephesians 2:10 tells us that God has prepared in advance good works He wants us to do. What this means is that even before we were born, God had in mind a work, an assignment, a role for every one of us which He brought us to this earth to fulfill. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Unity We Share In Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 8,890 views

    Paul goes over the things it's time for in the church at Corinth and by implication, the things that should be our priority as well.

    Introduction: 1. A pastor was retiring after 25 years in his church. As he was clearing out the bedroom in the parsonage he found a small bowl containing 5 eggs and $1,000. Baffled he asked his wife, “Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with the 5 eggs and $1,000 in it?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Design For Manhood And Womanhood – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014
     | 8,755 views

    God's design is that man and woman have equal worth but different work.

    Good morning. As you all know today is Mother’s Day. This holiday, like many of the others we celebrate, has an interesting background. Our modern celebration can trace its roots back to the efforts of a woman named Anna Jarvis who created the holiday in 1908 as a day to honor one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Design For Manhood And Womanhood – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 8, 2014
     | 5,948 views

    God's design: Man is the head, woman is the helper

    In just a little over two weeks, Mary and I will celebrate our 37th wedding anniversary. And when people ask me how we’ve stayed married that long, I tell them it is because I have learned the two most important words in the English language – “Yes Dear”. Obviously, I say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Words

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2014
     | 7,715 views

    A look again at the 10 commandments - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    The book of Deuteronomy is a series of farewell sermons from Moses to the Israelites: • In these sermons he urges the people to love God, obey his laws; • And follow the leadership of Joshua. • The Jews call this book the “haddeborim”, which means "the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Longsuffering (2-3 Lessons) Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,598 views

    Part 4 of a study on the Fruit of the Spirit on Longsuffering

    Fruit of the Spirit—Longsuffering Series: Fruit of the Spirit Teaching Series Chuck Sligh June 15, 22, 29, 2014 TEXT: Galatians 5:22-23 – “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Even If God Does Not Deliver Us, We Will Not Bow - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 35,818 views

    We must take a stand for God. Just like the Hebrew Boys, we too will be tempted for what we believe. Our God whom we serve can deliver. History and the Bible prove that He can. Therefore He will again. Our problem is that we forget so easily.

    EVEN IF OUR GOD DOES NOT DELIVER US, WE STILL WILL NOT BOW DANIEL 3: 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Is Everything Alright?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,795 views

    Many People Have Had Divine Opportunities That They Have Blown. Either they did not realize the significance of what they had or they knew but took it for granted. Gehazi the servant of Elisha is one of such examples. He trampled on a divine opportunity.

    IS EVERYTHING ALRIGHT? 2 KINGS 5:14-27: 14 So he (Naaman) went down and dipped himself in the Jordan seven times, as the man of God had told him, and his flesh was restored and became clean like that of a young boy. 15 Then Naaman and all his attendants went back to the man of God. He stood before ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Your Baby Shall Leap Again

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016
     | 17,270 views

    Hopelessness is a weapon the enemy uses effectively. It is when you come to that place where you have totally given up and you feel you can do no more - that even God or those you depended on have failed you. But this Christmas you can hope again.

    YOUR BABY SHALL LEAP AGAIN LUKE 1:5-44 5 There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the division of Abijah. His wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth. 6 And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Christ's Message To His Churches Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 23, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,839 views

    The analysis of the vision of Christ as set forth in Revelation 1:12-20 teaches us about the glorified Christ.

    Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. Previously, we looked at the prologue of Christ’s revelation, Christ’s greeting to his churches, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Storms In Our Lives Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 22 ratings
     | 32,506 views

    Why would God allow bad things in our lives? So we can develop a strong faith; one which could actually save our eternal lives during a stronger storm later

    LUKE 8:22-25 ‘One day, Jesus and His disciples got into a boat, and He told them, ‘Let’s cross the lake.’ They started out, and while they were sailing across, Jesus went to sleep. Suddenly a violent windstorm struck the lake, and the boat started taking on water and began to sink. They were in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal