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  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Understanding The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 16, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,742 views

    God wants us to have an understanding and a revelation of His Kingdom which will help us to understand who we really are. If we do not understand who we are in Christ, we are never going to be able to access the blessings of heaven. God wants us to have a

    Understanding The Kingdom Of God God wants us to have an understanding and a revelation of His Kingdom which will help us to understand who we really are. If we do not understand who we are in Christ, we are never going to be able to access the blessings of heaven. God wants us to have a picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Emile Wolfaardt avatar

    Green Grass Of Home

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Oct 15, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,618 views

    The secret to happiness in life is not having what you want but wanting what you have!

    The Pearl of Psalms (POP 02) Psalm 23:2 The Green, Green Grass of Home The secret to happiness in life is not having what you want, but wanting what you have. If you understand that, you are ahead of most people in this generation because the average person does not understand that, As a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Change

    Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 28,749 views

    Change is possible...we can be different.

    Text: Job 14:14, John 3:3-5 I. The Possibility of Change A. Two Questions I’d like to ask you two questions this morning, and the first question is this: Have you ever gotten up and wished things could be different? I mean, have you ever thought about some problem in your building, ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Salt & Light

    Contributed by David Ward on Sep 12, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,394 views

    Big Idea: We have a part to play, and the power to play it.

    INTRODUCTION: In an episode from the classic TV series from the 1960's, "The Andy Griffith Show," Andy Taylor, the sheriff of Mayberry, is out of town. His deputy, Barney Fife, is in charge, and he has deputized the local mechanic, Gomer Pyle. The two deputies are walking down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Transformed By The Cross

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 14,894 views

    The cross has the power to transform lives and it has been doing it for 2000 years.

    TRANSFORMED BY THE CROSS THE IMPACT OF THE CROSS – PART 5 INTRODUCTION: “THE SAINT OF AUSCHWITZ” FROM “SIX HOURS ONE FRIDAY.” PAGES 64-66 QUESTION - WHAT WAS IT THAT CAUSED MAXIMILIAN KOLBE TO SACRIFICIALLY GIVE HIS LIFE SO THAT ANOTHER HUMAN BEING MIGHT LIVE? THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE, HE WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Believing The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 20 ratings
     | 19,766 views

    Looks at the Thessalonians belief in the Word of God and why we too can believe it along with some of the effects of believing and unbelief.

    Believing the Word of God The Message of the Apostles is the Word of God The Word of God is Reliable Because the Apostles are Reliable The Word of God is Powerful It transforms us as we Receive God’s word in our minds AND Accept God’s word in our hearts The Word of God is Dangerous … for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    I Beg Your Pardon, God Has Promised A Rose Garden, Someday. Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,307 views

    We have before us one of the most needed and significant promises in the Bible.

    Intro: 1. There is a flower called the corpse flower [ti-tan a-rum]. It can grow up to 10 feet tall. It has bright red blooms that look like rotten meat. It attracts flies and carion beetles. Matthew Opel, from the University of Connecticut said: "The corpse flower looks like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Strangers In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,291 views

    When we know who we are, we'll understand what we have.

    Strangers in a Strange Land 1 Peter 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill September 13-14, 2014 Hope video. Do you find it difficult to hold on to hope when our culture is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity? Just this week, America’s largest university system in California ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    06. Persecuted For Christ Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 8, 2025
     | 231 views

    Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the contrary. Faith in Jesus will put you at enmity with the world.

    Persecuted for Christ Mark 26, 2023 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Matthew 5:5-6 This is a chapter that most people want to skip. Today many churches are prone to avoid discussing the truth that faith in Jesus will not always bring sunny days and a care-free life. Quite the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Life In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 25, 2020
     | 4,389 views

    Our victory over sin and death is won as we progressively surrender to the Holy Spirit.

    LIFE IN THE SPIRIT Text: Rom. 8.1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: In water-safety courses a cardinal rule is never to swim out to a drowning man and try to help him as long as he’s thrashing around. To do so is basically to commit suicide. As long as a drowning man thinks he can help himself, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Coping Jesus

    Contributed by Cledith Campbell on Oct 27, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,055 views

    This sermon teaches us how to live in the victory Christ purchased for us.

    Copying Jesus John 10:7-10 7. Jesus therefore said to them, again, “Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. 8. All who came before Me area thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not hear them. 9. I am the door, if anyone enters through Me, he hall be saved, and shall go in and out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Perfect Gift

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,390 views

    God has given us a perfect gift in the sending of His Son Jesus Christ.

    A Perfect Gift Galatians 4:4-5 December 2001 Introduction . Christmas means that: He descended that we might ascend (John 6:38, 14:3). He became poor that we might become rich (2 Cor. 8:9, Jas. 2:5). He was born that we might be born again (John 1:14, 3:2,7). He became a servant ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Roger Haugen avatar

    6 Easter A

    Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 6, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    You in me and I in you. Jesus offers us the intimate connection with God -- the connection the whole world craves. It is our joy and opportunity to introduce the hungry world to Jesus who satisfies.

    6 Easter A John 14:15-21 5 May 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “You in me – I in you”, repeat with me. (several times) This is Jesus message of good news for us today. “You in me – I in you.” No matter what the future holds, we will not be alone. “You in me – I in you”. We are the body of Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Listen To Jesus Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 14, 2004
    based on 120 ratings
     | 16,677 views

    A sermon focussing on listening to Jesus for purpose and direction and vision in our lives individually and collectively.

    Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday Yr C, 22/02/2004 Based on Lk 9:28-36 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Listen To Jesus” Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Funeral - Meaning Of Death

    Contributed by Barry Hidey on Jan 12, 2001
    based on 1,087 ratings
     | 236,596 views

    Wat does death mean to a Christian?"

    THE MEANING OF DEATH Dying, Christ destroyed our death. Rising, Christ restored our life. Christ will come again in glory. Here and now, dear friends, we are God’s children. What we shall be has not been revealed, But we know when he appears we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist