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  • Derek Geldart avatar

    "jesus" - More Than A Name

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 25, 2020
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     | 5,884 views

    The following sermon on Colossians 1:15-20 is going to examine Apostle Paul’s response to a heresy that broke out in Colossae concerning Christ’s identity in hope that we might come to associate the name “Jesus’” as the second person of the Godhead.

    More than a Name Colossians 1:15-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 A “name” is “a word or set of words by which a person, animal, place, or thing is known, addressed, or referred to.” Upon birth the name Christians parents choose for their child often depends on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Everlasting Fountain Of Youth

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Nov 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,590 views

    The real fountain of youth is the living Word and water, which comes from our Savior Jesus Christ. And through its waters, we reap the benefits of our sufferings and sacrifices for the Lord. We will be free of all pains, age, and corruption when we enter into the kingdom of God.

    Our Everlasting Fountain of Youth Romans 8:18-25 The fountain of youth has been told in stories since medieval times. The Fountain of Youth is a mythical spring that restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Many have gone on conquests to find this mythical spring of water, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    A Word Of Comfort For The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,756 views

    A sermon examining the comfort that is available to those who are "in Christ".

    A WORD OF COMFORT FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD II Thessalonians 1:5-10 Do you realize that the Bible actually promises that those who follow Christ will endure suffering and persecution? Paul told Timothy that "all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution."(2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Powerful Prayer

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 17, 2019
     | 7,761 views

    This message is designed to help people realize the power they have in the privilege of prayer.

    Do you realize how much power we have when we pray? Do you realize how powerful prayer is? When you say you’ll pray for something, do you? I see it on Facebook all the time. Someone will request prayer and the responses are, prayers, praying, picture of praying hands. And I wonder, they say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    You Are The Light Of The World!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 25, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 71,870 views

    We are to be the light of God to this dark world. How? We're to lead morally, to point the way to God, to warn them of the dangers ahead, to serve, give, and sacrifice -- to show them the love of God. We will change the world one small kindness at a time.

    YOU ARE THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD! Matthew 5:14-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOUNG PREACHER TONGUE TIED 1. Preaching his first sermon, the seminary student had written a thoughtful line in his sermon, “God called me to heal the sick, raise the dead, and cast out the devil.” 2. But in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Jesus Came To Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,460 views

    Mark records what happened when Jesus came to church. The normal order was interrupted, the people were amazed, the forces of evil were disturbed, and the oppressed were set free. The same thing should happen today when Jesus comes to Church!

    WHEN JESUS CAME TO CHURCH Mk. 1:21-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FAITH BETTER THAN ATHEISM 1. I read about a rabbi who was sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    For Jesus' Love 17 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 12, 2017
     | 2,595 views

    God's love sustains us all in our love and faith of the love we live for our fellow soldiers, in Christ Jesus---on the battlefield, of life and death.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 17 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 12, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Heart, Home, And Hands

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 4,134 views

    God loves you and wants to see you thriving and flourishing as a follower of Jesus! He goes to great lengths to keep us growing and moving forward in our faith.

    Heart, Home, and Hands Intro: As we get ready for the year 2014 to move on in, this is a good time to stop and reflect on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we might be headed. I’m not sure that you need to make a whole list of unrealistic goals for the new year, just to forget ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Invincible Bride

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 15, 2014
     | 4,712 views

    Christ takes good care of His Bride. Because of His love and protection of her, she is an invincible Bride.

    THE INVINCIBLE BRIDE Matthew 16:13-19 13 When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say the Son of Man is?" 14 They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, Jeremiah or one of the prophets." 15 "But what about ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Victor Ramlall avatar

    Light Up Your Life And Others By Uncovering The Light!

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014
     | 13,622 views

    We are expected to be the lights shining in the dark places of this world so that others can find their way to the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ!

    Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Go Into All The World Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,557 views

    Jesus went where the sinners were. He took advantage of the opportunities to heal, mind, body, and soul. Our mandate is to go.

    Introduction A. My Dad and I were talking the other night about love and marriage. He told me that he knew as early as their wedding what marriage to my Mom would be like. It seems the minister asked my Mom, "Do you take this man to be your husband." And she said, "I do." Then the minister asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gregory Fisher avatar

    God's Love Has Content!

    Contributed by Gregory Fisher on Feb 20, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,257 views

    Our society values inclusiveness and acceptance. But sometimes the Bible presents us with a God that divides and separates. James 4:1=12 seems to be one of these passages. Or, is it?

    In our society one of the worst things that can be said of us is, “They are so divisive”. Our society is all about inclusiveness. We are all about acceptance; all about respecting differences; all about making room for all. That is what makes preaching from James 4:1-12 difficult. It is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Dishonest Manager

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015
     | 4,018 views

    To show that we can be both: faithful steward and saved in Heaven.

    I. EXORDIUM: What do you want? The praise or applause of the LORD or His Salvation? Answer: Both. Because I want to be praised by the LORD in Heaven. You can have both according Matthew 25:21 Matthew 25:21 (Amplified Bible) 25:21 His master said to him, Well done, you upright (honorable, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Cost Of Redemption (June 2013).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 4,759 views

    There is no doubt that Jesus did a mighty act in delivering this demoniac from his bondage. There was a cost. There is always a cost involved. ... The response of those in the community of the Garsenes echoes how some people in world might have the same kind of response to the cost of redemption.

    THE COST OF REDEMPTION Text: Luke 8:26-39 This story is filled with all kinds of things that we could mention. Perhaps, the main things is the cost of redemption. What is that cost? Someone (Mel Lawrence) once said, “Redemption is God’s mighty act of delivering us from anything or anyone ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Take Courage In Life Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 15, 2020
     | 5,586 views

    Our past experiences, our past victories give us the confidence that we can sail through. But in reality every time the sailing needs proper guidance and metrological advice. Know the secrets of your life voyage.

    Text: Acts 27:21-26 Theme: Keep up your Courage Introduction: The Lord is Good; His love endures forever. I praise God for this opportunity to meditate and share the Word of God with you all. We continue to ponder the hope amidst despair. God does communicate with us through many passages and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist