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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Faithful Church Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 55 ratings
     | 21,887 views

    There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

    Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerusalem Jews For Jesus Ii Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,947 views

    Our Faith has roots that go back to the beginning: we are connected.

    Jerusalem Jews for Jesus II (Acts 1:1-8, part two) 1.True story from Reader’s Digest: Our surname, Stead, rhymes with bed, but people often say steed, like the horse. One day a business associate of mine came over to the house and was greeted by my mother. "Is Mr. Steed in?" the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Difference A Savior Makes Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,232 views

    John shows the necessity of a savior and advocate in being right with God, serving God and loving as God instructs.

    The Difference A Savior Makes 1 John 2:1-6 Sheep and cows get lost easily while eating. I. The payment for sins. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Change - The Power Of Christ In Me Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 6, 2016
     | 8,937 views

    The Gospel changes our lives.

    The following story reminds us that the gospel has the power to change lives. It is from an interview with Jim Cymbala, pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle. “Down and Out on Easter Morning” David Ruffin was one of the thousands of homeless men in NYC. Left his home in Greensboro NC ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mystery Babylon In The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 8, 2015
     | 3,199 views

    Now we come to the days of Jesus and the church's formation, to see how Babylon relates in that time period.

    PART II: ROME, PAGAN to PAPAL A.D. 100 to A.D. 1300 "We wrestle not against flesh and blood." (Ephesians 6:12) It is not men to whom we look as we seek the origin of the conspiracy against Christ and His church. We worry not whether mere mortals were aware of the part they played in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Reconciled Us Thru Christ

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013
     | 2,279 views

    To show that GOD reconciled us thru CHRIST is a package deal: faith + refraining from sinful desires.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you reconciled thru CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD reconciled us thru CHRIST is a package deal: faith + refraining from sinful desires. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:21-22 (Amplified Bible) And although you at one time were estranged and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Don't Deny Gravity - It Hurts! Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 26, 2015
     | 4,929 views

    Peter and John looked the religious leaders in the eyes, which truth would actually be heard? Peter and John were determined to make sure it would be their truth that would stand the test of time.

    INTRODUCTION: We had been out in the field for about a week moving from one position to another. This time we had stopped for a short rest. It was late in the morning, probably around 2am so I was standing around with several Marines when one of them asked, “Hey Chaps do you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Approach To Suffering Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019
     | 4,267 views

    In 1927 the wife of Scottish preacher Arthur Gossip died suddenly. When he returned to the pulpit he preached a sermon titled “When Life Tumbles In, What Then?”

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured What is the right approach to suffering? 1 Peter 3:13-17 Illustration on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Missionary Training 101

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    Jesus provides us with instructions so that we can become missionaries of His word

    Luke 10:1-11, 16-20 May the words of my mouth be acceptable to you, O Lord, and encourage us to be ‘sent out’. Amen. We always talk about the twelve disciples, but today our Gospel reading points out that there were a lot more disciples than just the original twelve. If you look at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Challenged In The Temple Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 23, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,248 views

    As Jesus entered the Temple for the second time during Passion Week, He immediately met opposition. The chief priests, scribes, and elders had conspired against Him. As we strive to serve the Lord, the enemy will bring opposition against us too.

    Challenged at the Temple Mark 11: 27-33 Our text today continues to follow Jesus through what is commonly referred to as Passion Week. He had triumphantly entered Jerusalem and returned the next day to cleanse the temple. Again, for the third day in a row, Jesus had returned to Jerusalem and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Makes One Last Effort, But Defeated Once For All Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 21, 2018
     | 5,902 views

    At the end of the thousand years the Devil is to be loosed temporarily from the Abyss (20:7), but he has not learned his lesson; he begins where he has left off. He will assemble the nations for the final attack on God.

    Tom Lowe 11/23/17 Book of Revelation Commentary Lesson: V.B.2: Makes one last effort, but defeated once for all (Rev. 20:9-10) Scripture (Rev. 20:9-10, KJV) 9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Been Invited? Have You Accepted The Invitation? (1 Peter 2.4-12)

    Contributed by Udo Mueller Junior on Feb 25, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,577 views

    We are chosen to: come to Him; to be linving stones in His Holy Temple; to offer sacrifices of worship. we have become His special people; a holy nation; with a specific purpose, to declare the praises of God. The invitation is given; will you come?

    Have you been invited? Have you accepted the invitation? (1 Peter 2.4-12) I remember sending out invitations for our wedding, how difficult it was to cut people out. We had a budget, we couldn’t afford to have everyone we loved there, we had to pick a few. How wonderful it is to be invited. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    # 2 ~ One & Two ~ Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,264 views

    ONE is the number in the Bible that stands for UNITY; UNITY is an important Bible doctrine. It symbolized the UNITY OF GOD. It stands for that which is unique and alone. Being the prime number, this signifies beginning. So, ONE stands in Scri

    # 2 ~ ONE & TWO ~ THE MEANING OF BIBLE NUMBERS ~ 10-8-11 We mentioned last time a few things to do with the number “one” so today I’ll point out some other things to do with this number “one” and then we’ll move on. This number (1) is used 2371times ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Good River Raft Guide"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 1, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,249 views

    A sermon about the beauty of following Christ.

    “The Good River Raft Guide” John 10:11-18 A friend of mine came back from Scotland and Ireland and talked about all the pictures she had taken of the countryside. But when she got back and looked at the pictures she noticed that in almost every picture, there were sheep! And yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Burning Coals Of Love Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 5, 2012
     | 4,506 views

    Love as a verb is hard to do but when love becomes an action devoid of emotions we can better understand the gift of Jesus at Christmas.

    Show the video "Confused about love." Let’s begin today by reading John 3:16 “For God loved the world so much that he gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” We discussed last week about this act of giving of ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare