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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Knowing The God Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2018
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     | 14,199 views

    God revealing Himself to the Arameans.

    We have in the text this morning the revealing of the God of Israel - 2 Kings 6:8-23. Each time the Arameans would make a raid into Israel, their plans were spoiled through the revelation given by God to Elisha. • Elisha would inform the King of Israel, who would then take precautions against ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peace & Persecution

    Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019
     | 3,092 views

    Are you comfortable in being a follower of Christ? Countless Christians around the world face intense persecution for being followers of Jesus, but they're not alone. We share in the struggles of being a Christian. Why is that? Listen to Jesus' call to deny yourself and follow him.

    Each year, a Christian organization called “Open Doors” publishes a list of the top 50 countries where Christians are most intensely persecuted for their faith. Physical violence, death threats, execution, imprisonment, rape, neglect, burning of homes, bombing of churches, abandoned by family, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Offended By Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2019
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     | 5,323 views

    Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11.

    Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11. Are You the One? Matthew 11:2-3 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “what It Means To Forgive Others” - Part One Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 2, 2014
     | 5,962 views

    What does it mean when I forgive someone?

    Today we begin a series on “Finding Freedom In Forgiving Others.” I want us to look to our passage for today to answer the question, “What does it mean to forgive?” We’ll consider two thoughts today and consider three more in the next message in this series. 1. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tithemi

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 23, 2021
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    We are commanded to follow the example of Jesus Christ by laying aside ourselves in sacrificial love of others.

    JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:12-14, “MY COMMAND IS THIS: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHAT I COMMAND.” JESUS IS NOT ASKING US TO DIE FOR HIM! HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. HE ISN’T ASKING ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    A Prophet Like Moses: An Exposition Of Deuteronomy 18:15-20

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 16, 2021
     | 5,259 views

    Jesus is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Moses spoken more than a thousand years earlier

    A Prophet Like Moses: An Exposition of Deuteronomy 18:15-20 We have an insatiable desire for information. We feel that we can deal with all the problems we face if only we can become better informed. And there are a lot of people who want to provide you with information, usually for money. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    With Jesus At The Well Of Sychar - 3 Of 7 Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021
     | 3,601 views

    Jesus spoke some of the most profound words that have ever been spoken on the subject of true worship, of worship as God intends it shall be— the kind of worship, Jesus said, that the heavenly Father goes looking for.

    March 10, 1996 - Lent 3 John 4:5-42 If ever anyone lived on a dead end street this was the person. And by dead end I don't mean a nice cul de sac where the kids can play and the traffic can turn around. I mean dead end like going nowhere, like abandon all hope. I don't know how, but she ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Come To The Waters” Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022
     | 2,953 views

    Hey there! All who are thirsty, come to the water! Are you penniless? Come anyway—buy and eat! Come, buy your drinks, buy wine and milk. Buy without money—everything’s free! No Such thing as Free Lunch!

    ““Hey there! All who are thirsty, come to the water! Are you penniless? Come anyway—buy and eat! Come, buy your drinks, buy wine and milk. Buy without money—everything’s free! Why do you spend your money on junk food, your hard-earned cash on cotton candy? Listen to me, listen well: Eat only the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Hosannas” Public Praises Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2022
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     | 2,668 views

    The mission of Christians is to publicly praise Jesus just as clearly as the people on the road did at the triumphal entry of Christ at Jerusalem.

    “Hosannas” Public Praises The Christian’s Public Praise Under the preoccupy The Triumphal Entry in the Bible we read, “…the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem. They took palm branches and went out to meet Him, shouting ‘Hosanna!’ Blessed is he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sheep Among Wolves.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 1, 2022
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     | 2,763 views

    Always remember, Only in Jesus’ world do meek and lowly sheep prevail over wolves. P.H

    Sheep Among Wolves. Matthew 10:16-17AMP Back in 1985, a celebration took place at a municipal pool in New Orleans. The party around the pool was held to celebrate the first summer in memory without a drowning at the New Orleans City pool. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Country Divided Cannot Stand

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 12, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,922 views

    unless we work together we will never see the Kingdom of God

    Mark 3:20-35 Dear Lord, may your words be heard in our ears, felt in our hearts, and carried in our souls. Amen Just about every family has that one family member who is a little different from everyone else. This is the person who, at family reunions, everyone talks about to others, or rolls ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Feast Of Purim Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 14, 2021
     | 5,427 views

    The Jews continue to celebrate the Feast of Purim to this day in remembrance of God's faithful deliverance from certain death. We have reason to celebrate as well. Christ provided the means of salvation, reconciliation, and eternal life.

    The Feast of Purim Esther 9: 20-32 Our text today deals with the Feast of Purim, a festival that was instituted following the Jews deliverance from Haman, and those who supported his wicked agenda. Purim became a feast of celebration and praise for their deliverance and prosperity. Christians do ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    : Hope That Endures – Walking Forward In God’s Strength Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Sep 1, 2025
     | 1,720 views

    “To break this down: endurance produces hope to walk forward with the power of the Holy Spirit.”

    Hope That Endures – Walking Forward in God’s Strength Text: Romans 5:3–5 "Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Behold The Suffering Saviour - Isaiah 53 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 29, 2025
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     | 319 views

    One of the most beautiful, powerful, and heart-wrenching chapters in all of Scripture is Isaiah 53. It reads like an eyewitness account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ—yet it was written over 700 years before He was born.

    Go! And Behold the Suffering Saviour - Isaiah 53 (NLT) Opening Prayer: Gracious Father, We come before You in reverence and humility, asking that You open our eyes to see Jesus afresh through the power of Your Word. Speak through the pages of Isaiah 53. Let us behold the suffering Saviour, exalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Showdown In The Sanctuary

    Contributed by Charles Trout on May 25, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,784 views

    A young boys affection for Western Pictures turns into an illustration of the showdown between David and Goliath. Our Churches are following the scripts of the old serial western films and the characters are identified!

    My Father grew up in the early Fifties and like most youngsters Saturday afternoons found him at the theater for the matinee which usually consisted of the great westerns of the time. These westerns have been a part my growing up as well. My Father’s terminology for a good western movie is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist