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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Ministry Of Philip Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2021
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     | 3,166 views

    The Persecution of the early church scattered believers all over, everyone witnessed according to their understanding and gifts. Philip landed in Samaria and did wonders and reached many. Read and enjoy.

    Acts 8:4-25 Samaria: Philip, Peter, and John 08:04-08 Ministry of Philip in Samaria 08:09-13,17-24 Conversion of Simon the Sorcerer 08:14-25 Ministry of Peter and John in Samaria Happy New Year 2021!. This Part 3 of the ACTS covers the expansion of the Church ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 11, 2023
     | 3,236 views

    The persecution forced the church to decisions that would unlock the full potential of the Church in terms of scope, efficiency, and effectiveness. The Church at Jerusalem became the Church on the move. We are a part of that movement.

    Sermon: Following God’s Mission For Kingdom Expansion Scripture: Acts 8:1-8 “Saul was one of the witnesses, and he agreed completely with the killing of Stephen. A great wave of persecution began that day, sweeping over the church in Jerusalem; and all the believers except the apostles were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Glynda Lomax avatar

    Time Of Betrayal - Can You Pass The Judas Test?

    Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Mar 15, 2022
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     | 4,347 views

    We are entering a time like no other, the time of the end. This time will be characterized by wickedness, betrayal and persecution. When Judas shows up in your life, how will you respond?

    • I recently came through a terrible years long betrayal • I don’t want to talk about that betrayal today, I am done talking about it. I am praying every single day for the person involved because I care about her and want her to go on and do better and be in a closer walk with the Lord. I don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Crazy Happy Satisfaction Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 501 views

    True joy and happiness are found in living according to God's plan, which includes showing mercy, having a pure heart, being a peacemaker, and standing firm in the face of persecution.

    Today, we're going to talk about something we all want - happiness. But not just any happiness, we're talking about the real, deep-down, soul-satisfying happiness. You know, the kind that doesn't depend on how many likes you get on Instagram or whether your crush texts you back. We're talking about ...read more

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  • Terry Hovey avatar

    You Follow Me

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 21, 2023
     | 2,497 views

    Can someone like Peter be forgiven? Can someone who persecuted the Church like Paul be forgiven? Can someone like me be forgiven? Can any of us be restored and made useable for the kingdom of God?

    Lovest Thou Me? John 21:15-23 I have done things in my life that I am deeply ashamed of. Before my own conversion, I had broken every commandment God gave to Moses on Sinai. I lied, cheated, stole, lusted, committed adultery many times, and did not show respect to my parents. I at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Roberts avatar

    What You Need, God Has

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 13, 2002
    based on 128 ratings
     | 18,361 views

    Jesus knew the disciples would face trials, persecution, and death. He knew they would have grief. So he comforted them. And Jesus comforts us as well when we are having problems and face grief.

    Series: “What To Do” See also I Don’t Know What To Do; But I’m Disappointed; But I Just Can’t Win; But Life is Too Hard; What You Need, God Has) As I choose this passage to preach, I knew that these three verses were the three from the entire 16th chapter of John that I would concentrate on. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Last Speech To The Apostles And Intercessory Prayer #2 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 2, 2019
     | 6,039 views

    Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill The Great Commission to take the Gospel to the world. But they would not be alone because He would send them another Helper. The Spirit would give them reasons to rejoice and the power to overcome their foes.

    HARMONY OF THE GOSPELS (23-3) LAST SPEECH TO THE APOSTLES AND INTERCESSORY PRAYER John 16 Tom Lowe 12/30/2007 Date: Thursday P.M.—The last week of His life Location: Jerusalem Jesus speaks to His disciples about the trials they will face as they fulfill the Great Commission to take the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022
     | 1,938 views

    Governments and the people who elect them can not carry out justice because they all are seriously flawed. Therefore individually, nationally and internationally, injustice is everywhere. Those persecuted, oppressed, neglected, deprived and downtrodden are crying out for justice.

    JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 1 OF 2 INJUSTICE FOR CHRISTIANS A disgraceful thing is happening in Australia. In New South Wales, football is god. The football code is Rugby League. One football club, Manly Sea Eagles, made a decision to make its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Did Jesus Have To Die Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Oct 12, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 11,253 views

    Why did Jesus have to die? If God is a God of love why would he ever let his own son die such a horrible death? Some critics say that the crucifixion is nothing more than a romantic story of a man who was going through an identity crisis. What do you beli

    I have never been able to entirely shake this story out of my head. There once was a man who worked in a small town as the operator of a drawbridge on a river. A train track ran across the bridge, and the operator’s job was to keep the bridge up when no train was coming so that the boats could ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Are The Signs Of The End Of The Age? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 13, 2020
     | 3,498 views

    In the Olivet Discourse, Jesus shares numerous key details about the signs of the end. This message examines five of the things He shares.

    THE FINALE: There is an end to this age. - Matthew 24:3-14. - There are a myriad of thoughts about what the future looks like: a. Some presume a dystopian future. b. Some presume unending progress. c. Some presume A.I. will outpace us. d. Some presume that we will destroy ourselves. e. Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    I Am With You In The Fire Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,408 views

    When confronted with a choice, we know what Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah chose. Are we a church of Hananiahs, Mishaels, and Azariahs? I pray to God we never have to find out … but if we do, I hope and pray the choice is clear.

    Somewhere in the world … right now as I am speaking to you … a Christian has a gun pointed at their head because of what they believe. Somewhere in the world someone is going to lose their head or their life today because they refuse to give up their faith or deny Jesus Christ. Right now, as we ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    The Privileges Of God's People Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,919 views

    When we know what have in Christ, we'll live what we love.

    The Privileges of God’s People 1 Peter 2:4-12 Rev. Brian Bill November 1-2, 2014 An oxymoron is a rhetorical device in which two seemingly contradictory words are used together for effect. Here are some examples. An Actual Reenactment Excruciatingly Joyful – that’s how I felt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Uncomfortable Joy Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 16, 2015
     | 5,801 views

    Our Enemies, Difficult Ministries, Loving Our Enemies

    THE CHURCH HAS LEFT THE BUILDING – Uncomfortable Joy Acts 8:1-8(pg. 764) July 19, 2015 Introduction: Are lost people your enemy? If someone disagrees with you do you go on the attack? When you walk through the airport and you see the guy in Middle Eastern garb do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are All Sparrows Equal?

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Jun 15, 2014
     | 7,128 views

    Bad things do happen to good people. In Matthew 10, Jesus warns the disciples what will happen to them on their mission and then he reminds them that they were, are, and will be precious to God!

    It is clearly in our nature to rate and rank others. When Jesus tells us today that we are of more value than sparrows, we’re probably not surprised, but we may wonder about the hierarchy of creation. We’re worth more than sparrows, and sparrows are certainly worth more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Church # 1 The Church Of Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 20, 2014
     | 6,226 views

    The seven churches and where we are today.

    CHURCH # 1 THE CHURCH OF EPHESUS Rev.2: 1 Unto the angel of the church of Ephesus write; These things saith he that holdeth the seven stars in his right hand, who walketh in the midst of the seven golden candlesticks; 2 I know thy works, and thy labour, and thy patience, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist