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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Caiaphas: How To Tell The Difference Between A Relationship And A Religion Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,134 views

    Being religious is an eternity away from having a relationship with God.

    Introduction: A Some in the Jewish community have cried foul over the portrayal of Jews being the executioners of the Christ and this portrayal is manifested in one key character, at least for me, in the film: Caiaphas. a Caiaphas was the high priest during not only Jesus’ ministry, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    The End Of The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 22, 2018
     | 5,352 views

    A message about our focus in the last days that is summed up in 1 Peter 1:13. Also a joyous description of New Jerusalem.

    The End Of The Beginning PPT 1 Series Title We are beginning a new series today on what is popularly known as the end times. I think that a more accurate phrase would be the end of the beginning. Genesis begins with "In the beginning" and 1 Cor 15:24 tells us about the end. PPT 2 text 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Wings Of An Eage

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 141 ratings
     | 19,650 views

    This message encourages the believer to wait patiently upon the Lord.

    The 40th chapter of Isaiah appears to be a prophecy in two parts, or for two separate times in history. The thrust of the text are for both: those would undergo Babylonian captivity and spiritually those who are in captivity to sin. At the time of the writing, God speaks comfort beforehand, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold On! Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 6,045 views

    Part 6 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

    Opening: On the top of your notes... How many doors are in this room/sanctuary portion of the building? Don’t turn and count... just take a guess... write it down. (WB ~ 20/NR ~ 12). How do you know that? I’m told ppl who are bored w/ sermons count all types of things... pews... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer Is Altar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,770 views

    Prayer Life is very important for every Christian. The prayer for individual growth, family and for all nations are important.

    Introduction: Everywhere altars, every stone becomes, every tree, every river, every mountain is god and full of Altars. God hates all kinds of Idol worships. Rebellion is equivalent to Idol worship (I Sam 15:23), greedy is an idolater (Eph 5:5, Col 3:5) Do not make idols (Ex 20:4, Lev 20:1, Dt. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Instructing In God's Word Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 74,329 views

    The most basic essential for any healthy church is a commitment to hearing, learning, and applying God’s Word.

    Making an Impact: Instructing in God’s Word Since Bible is our “middle” name, I thought it would be a good idea to begin this morning with a little Bible quiz. You guys should do really well on this. Let’s start with an easy one from the Old Testament. 1. Where is the first tennis match ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Privileged Children Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 16 ratings
     | 47,033 views

    Since God has shown us such great love in dying for us & saving us, we should respond with love for Him. As we do, our Father transforms us into the children He would have us be. Are you the Christian God would have you be?

    1 JOHN 3: 1-3 [LIFE, LIGHT & LOVE SERIES] GOD'S PRIVILEGED CHILDREN [Romans 8:14-18] One of the great blessings about being a pastor is the opportunity to rejoice with the parents when a NEW BABY IS BORN. I enjoy visiting the mother and her baby on the day of birth. What a joy it is to look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Horns Of The Altar

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 23,626 views

    Adonijah sought mercy and forgiveness while gripping the horns of the altar of sacrifice in the tabernacle. King Solomon had mercy upon his step-brother Adonijah. However...

    The Horns of the Altar (1 Kings 1:47-53) “…the king’s servants have gone to bless our lord King David, saying: ‘May God make the name of Solomon better than your name, and may He make his throne greater than your throne’ Then, the king bowed himself on the bed. [48] Also, the king said thus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Many Hands Make Light Work Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 43,997 views

    The Hebrews pair up the practical human effort with the practical Godly effort to address the dire circumstances they find themselves in.

    In February of 1945 Joe Rosenthal pulled out his camera and clicked a photo that would later become the most reproduced photograph in the history of photography: Five young Marines planting the American flag on the island of Iwo Jima. The photo of these young men raising the flag was splashed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Rising Sun Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 6, 2023
     | 1,646 views

    Once we went as a family to Pondicherry for vacation. Pondicherry is towards the east coast of India. Early morning if you happen to go to the beach

    INTRODUCTION Once we went as a family to Pondicherry for vacation. Pondicherry is towards the east coast of India. Early morning if you happen to go to the beach, you can see the sunrise there. The rising sun is so beautiful to look at. The sun breaks upon the darkness of night and brightens up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Vision Of The Four Beasts Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
     | 13,656 views

    Belshazzar had a strange dream of frightening images telling of coming world empires but Daniel’s interpretation looks forward to God’s eternal kingdom

    DANIEL 7 - THE VISION OF THE FOUR BEASTS This chapter goes back in time from where chapter 6 had reached in Daniel’s life. He had served three kings, Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar and Darius, and this vision is dated at the beginning of Belshazzar’s reign. Daniel was established as a leading member ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    A Call To Restore The Temple

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,338 views

    The Book of Haggai is addressed to the captives that have returned to Jerusalem from Babylon. The book contains four appeals.

    Introduction Haggai takes us back to the time when the Babylonian captives were permitted to return to their homeland. In 538BC, the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the prediction the people from Judah and Jerusalem will spend seventy years in captivity (Jeremiah 25), ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Eric Snyder avatar

    Faithful Fathers

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,586 views

    Abraham

    Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved To Sit — You Are Saved To Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,733 views

    The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to be passive, or to simply admire what Christ has done. We are called to be His hands and feet in a broken world. We are called to move — to live out our salvation in acts of love, service, and obedience.

    Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved to Sit — You Are Saved to Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Today, we continue our 'Go! And…' series with a vital message: "You are not saved to sit — you are saved to serve." The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Show Us!

    Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    We all ought to develope the attitude that seeks to know God more. But Jesus also wants us to go and show others.

    Easter 5 A John 14:1-12 Show Us! 04/28/02 I’ll never forget the first day of drivers training. The process in Illinois wasn’t at all like it is here in Iowa. First we had to wait till we were 16 – Juniors in high school, not in Jr. High. Imagine, two years of high school where we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran