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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    God's Favor Is Required Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 22, 2013
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    Even in the face of persecution, God still delivers His favor on the church! In 2013, we must stand strong and tall, persevering constantly as we seek God’s favor.

    God’s Favor Is Required Acts 15:1-21 Introduction Two weeks ago we defined our purpose for each of us to pray over and consider -- Our purpose is: “Connecting people with Jesus Christ and each other” Last week we examined the “how” of accomplishing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace Of Multiplication

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 5, 2012
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    You need to INCREASE, make PROGRESS, SUCCESSFUL and PROSPEROUS in every aspect of your life and your surrounding (Family, School, Community and Workplace). Begin to EVALUATE yourself, then try to determine what HINDERS you in making PROGRESS. Then ELIM

    Did you know that the UNIVERSE is still EXPANDING? Science proves it! But we will not focus here. If you want to know why, RESEARCH! When God said, “Let there be LIGHT”. There was LIGHT! And that LIGHT is still EXPANDING. Kolb and Turner wrote, “Since the UNIVERSE ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hanukah

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 26, 2012
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    Hanukah speaks of persecution followed by the victory of righteousness over evil and the joy that follows.

    Hanukah (Daniel 8:9-14, John 10:22) 1. Jewish humorists compare Christmas to Hanukah: Christmas is one day, same day every year. December 25. Jews love Dec. 25th. It's another paid day off work. We go to movies and out for Chinese food, and Israeli dancing. Chanukah is eight days. It starts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    In Chains For The Gospel

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 16, 2013
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    To enumerate the things we need to do when persecuted for the Gospel.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you persecuted because of the Gospel? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the things we need to do when persecuted for the Gospel. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:13 (Amplified Bible) I would have chosen to keep him with me, in order that he might minister ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Blessed Ones

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 26, 2013
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    The first set of four beatitudes focus on our vertical relationship to God, the second set of four on our horizontal relationship to people. Each of the eight builds upon the other so that there is an amazingly beautiful and compelling progression.

    Opening illustration: How good are you at making enemies? No, I didn’t ask how good you are at making friends. That’s easy. Just be a good Joe, an easy spender, a tolerant sort of fellow who never offends anybody. But how good are you at making enemies? If you are a child of God and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Different Set Of Beatitudes

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 8, 2013
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    A sermon on the poor, the mourning, the hungry, and the persecuted (Introduction taken from Sermon Central's Adrian Pratt at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/inside-out-and-upside-down-adrian-pratt-sermon-on-christian-love-33979.asp)

    HoHum: Inside out and upside down. What on earth was Jesus talking about here? Blessed are the poor? Happy are the hungry? Fortunate are the tearful? I never heard anybody say, “Isn’t this great, I’m starving!” I have never seen a person sobbing their heart out with a smile ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Will Be Hated By All; Not A Hair On Your Head Will Perish

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2013
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    With the Church under attack, what must we do?

    33rd Sunday in Course 2013 You Will be Hated by All But Not a Hair of Your Head Will Perish It was a cool November morning and the Catholics of San Antonio were riding high. Our first Catholic president, who had a year ago faced down the mighty Soviet empire over ballistic missiles in Cuba, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Sayings Of Jesus Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Nov 20, 2013
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    Jesus continues His sermon on the Beatitudes of His followers.

    The Sayings of Jesus Part 2 Matt. 5:7-12 Last week we discussed the first four of the Beatitudes and identified these four attitudes are that which takes place inwardly. These are I believe are necessary in order for us to demonstrate the other four attitudes in a way in which it will pleasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eternal Truth From Esther’s Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 23, 2012
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     | 10,923 views

    1. A lesson from the urgent pardon (vs. 1-3). 2. A lesson from the unexpected plan (vs. 3-8). 3. A lesson from the uncontrolled pride (vs. 9-13). 4. A lesson from the ungodly plot (vs. 14).

    For Such a Time as This Part 5: Eternal Truth from Esther’s Trouble Esther 5:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 17, 2012 *Four weeks ago, we began to look at this story that took place almost 500 years before Jesus was born. The Jews had begun to go home after 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Suffering Church Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014
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     | 6,568 views

    The Church at Smyrna was a suffering church. They had experienced past afflictions and were going to encounter sever trials so they are encouraged to endure. A suffering church needs to look to their Lord and look to their future.

    Lessons from a Suffering Church Revelation 2:8-11 8 "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. 9 I know your afflictions and your poverty-- yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus' Dramatic Farewell Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 19, 2014
     | 6,929 views

    Jesus gave His disciples the answer to their questions regarding the Last Days.

    Mark 13:1-13 (NKJV) 1 Then as He went out of the temple, one of His disciples said to Him, "Teacher, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!" 2 And Jesus answered and said to him, "Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone shall be left upon another, that shall not be thrown ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    How Long? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 12, 2013
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     | 8,646 views

    When the child of God is hard-pressed by the wicked, a cry escapes the lips, "How Long?" Let the Christian know that God knows their trials, and that He shall, by His mighty hand, reveal His mercy and grace in His time.

    “When he opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the witness they had borne. They cried out with a loud voice, ‘O Sovereign Lord, holy and true, how long before you will judge and avenge our blood on those who dwell on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sam Schmidt avatar

    Wherever You Are - He Is There

    Contributed by Sam Schmidt on Jan 14, 2013
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    The believer can be comforted in knowing, regardless of where this life and our Lord takes us, that God is there and will see us through.

    TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 (KJV) 16 At my first answer no man stood with me, but all men forsook me: I pray God that it may not be laid to their charge. 17 Notwithstanding the Lord stood with me, and strengthened me; that by me the preaching might be fully known, and that all the Gentiles might hear: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Encouragement For The Pursued

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 18, 2009
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     | 5,390 views

    God teaches us a valuable lesson that keeps our spirits going when we become discouraged from the pressures and persecutions of our Christian faith.

    Encouragement for the Pursued Prairie Baptist Church – 9/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 3 Key verse: Psalms 3:5-6 - 5I lay down and slept; I awoke, for the Lord sustained me. 6I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people who have set themselves against me all around. Premise: God teaches us a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patmos

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 28, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,846 views

    To encourage the church by showing Christ’s authority over, rule of, and participation in the hardships of life.

    PATMOS Revelation 1:9-10 Sermon Objective: To encourage the church by showing Christ’s authority over, rule of, and participation in the hardships of life. Supporting Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13; Psalm 24:7-10; Psalm 72:1-11; James 4:8; 1 John 4:4 Special note: Pastor Ken used a soloist to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene