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  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "It Is Finished"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 14,803 views

    A Good Friday Meditation.

    John 19:17-30 “It Is Finished” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The crucifixion is an extraordinary scene of darkness and despair! The events surrounding the death of Christ portray a picture of evil.... The unfair trial, the agony of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Third Sunday Of Advent, Year A: Gaudete Sunday--John The Baptist: Danger And Beauty Of The Barren Places

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 2, 2022
     | 1,555 views

    It is just these types of lonely, painful moments that Jesus wants to redeem. John the Baptist got ministered to in prison by Jesus. He answered John’s question and complimented him to others.

    A bedraggled little man once walked the streets of an Italian town 100 years ago. Many of the townspeople saw his pallid face, often tearful, as he stumbled along the cobblestone streets and narrow alleys. One day a kind soul, witnessing the man’s misery, came up to him, hoping to lift his sad ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Kingdom Values: Righteousness, Peace, And Joy Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 2, 2025
     | 753 views

    As Kingdom citizens, we must prioritise righteousness, live in peace, and maintain our joy, no matter the circumstances. These values will not only bless our lives but also make us true ambassadors of Christ in the world.

    KINGDOM VALUES: RIGHTEOUSNESS, PEACE, AND JOY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 32:17, John 14:27, Nehemiah 8:10, Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Foundation Of The Church

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 29, 2025
     | 533 views

    This sermon looks at the establishment of the church and looks at what a firm foundation should look like. It should make you think "Am I doing my part"

    Introduction Today, we’re going to look at a passage of Scripture that reveals the foundation of the church and the assurance we have in Jesus’ promise. Let’s open our Bibles to Matthew 16:18. In this verse, Jesus makes a declaration: "And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It Is Finished – The Grace To Complete The Year Strong Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 21, 2025
     | 250 views

    This message unveils the grace of God that empowers believers to finish the year strong, fulfilled, and victorious, just as Christ completed His earthly assignment.

    IT IS FINISHED – THE GRACE TO COMPLETE THE YEAR STRONG By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 19:30 Key Verse: “When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.” (John 19:30) Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 7:8; Philippians ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Sovereignty Of God In Church Growth

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jan 18, 2026
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    When we think about church growth, it’s easy to focus on programs, strategies, or numbers on a chart. But the book of Acts invites us to see church growth in a very different light — as the sovereign work of God, moving powerfully through His Spirit.

    “The Sovereignty of God in Church Growth” • Acts 2:47; • 1 Corinthians 3:6–7 • Psalm 127 • “Who really grows the church?” • Mention how people often attribute church growth to marketing, programs, or personalities. • But Scripture shows us: God is the one who gives the increase. When we think ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Psalm 119 - Beth - V.9-16 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,627 views

    What do I have to do to live a pure life before God? The psalmist asks this question of himself, and of those he is instructing... In these verses the psalmist sets forth a series of actions on the part of the follower, and what those actions will do to h

    How can I live a pure life before God? This is the question posed by the Psalmist here in the Beth section of Psalm 119 (v.9-16) We find ourselves asking that same question… “How can I be holy? How can I be pure before God?” and many of us fall into the lie and deception of Satan ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Jesus Contextualized The Truth Through Challenging People About Their V

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,532 views

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12.

    HOW JESUS CONTEXTUALIZED THE TRUTH THROUGH CHALLENGING PEOPLE ABOUT THEIR VIEWS OF GOD, CHRIST, AND THEIR OWN HUMANITY - A Case Study in contextualization from Mark 12. The goal of Jesus in every communication encounter was to challenge the people to their highest potential in the will of God. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Equipped To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 31, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,189 views

    Titus is one of three epistles of Paul referred to as pastoral epistles. While these were written to young pastors that Paul desired to equip for ministry, there is much wisdom that is applicable for every believer. Paul begins this epistle with an effort to encourage and equip Titus for ministry.

    Equipped to Serve Titus 1: 1-4 Our text today comes from one of the Pastoral Epistles. Titus was a young preacher and faithful helper of Paul. We know from Verse 5 that Paul had left Titus on the Island of Crete to settle the churches there and set in order their worship and operation. This was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's So Amazing About Grace?

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,541 views

    Never think you are beyond the reaches of the love of God for you.

    Cornerstone Church 02/18/2007 WHAT’S SO AMAZING ABOUT GRACE? The Prodigal Son: Luke 15:11-31 Jesus has been drawing a crowd with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Defection, Deception & Destruction Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2018
     | 5,356 views

    In Galatians 1:6–9 we see the dangers of: 1) Defection (Galatians 1:6), 2) Deception (Galatians 1:7), and 3) Destruction (Galatians 1:8-9) of those who would pervert the Gospel of Grace.

    Every culture has unique expressions that can seem foreign to others. For one who is astonished, the British have the expression that one is “gob-smacked.” “Gob” is slang for “mouth.” To be smacked is to be slapped with an open hand. So someone who is “gob-smacked” opens his mouth, claps his hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    There Is A God In Heaven

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 9, 2025
     | 746 views

    Daniel’s declaration, “There is a God in Heaven”, remains a powerful truth today. No matter how impossible the situation, God still reigns, reveals secrets, and delivers His people. Like Daniel, we must trust God, pray fervently, and boldly declare His power to the world.

    THERE IS A GOD IN HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 2:10-28 Supporting Texts: Psalm 115:3, Isaiah 46:9-10, Jeremiah 32:27, Matthew 19:26 INTRODUCTION The phrase "There is a God in Heaven" was spoken by Daniel in a time of crisis when King Nebuchadnezzar had issued a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Necessity Of The Holy Spirit Baptism

    Contributed by John Oscar on May 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,408 views

    Pastor John shares why we need the Holy Spirit to help us survive and thrive in our current world

    The Necessity of the Holy Spirit Baptism Scripture: Acts 2:1-4 Introduction: Today is Pentecost Sunday. It’s the day that the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the original followers of Jesus, and has been poured out on his believers ever since. The baptism in or off (interchangeable terms) the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Born From Above

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,132 views

    Being "born again" and being "born from above" are different sides of the same coin. Christ Jesus says, we cannot enter the kingdom of God without a dramatic, spiritual change. Putting it another way, we have to be born of the spirit from above.

    Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Evangelization And Grace Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 23, 2015
     | 3,712 views

    The purpose of prayer is NOT to let God know something He does not know. It is to open us to His free gift.

    Thursday of Pentecost Week 2015 Joy of the Gospel In my opinion, one of the mistakes made in the seventies was the elimination of the Octave of Pentecost, and the changing of the season “after Pentecost” to what is now called “Ordinary Time.” That’s a perfectly awful ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic