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  • John Bright avatar

    The Secret Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
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    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 4:10-13

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Secret” Philippians 4:10-13 Pastor John Bright Philippians 4 “10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Tragic Death Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 6, 2017
     | 10,773 views

    This passage in Mark is one of great tragedy. It has been suggested there were actually two deaths revealed - the death of John the Baptist and the death of Herod's conscience.

    A Tragic Death Mark 6: 14-29 Our text today deals with the horrific and tragic death of John the Baptist. Mark discussed the character of John and the tragic reason for his untimely death. The text actually deals with John’s death in retrospect, sometime after it had happened. John’s untimely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Man, The Mission, The Time

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2014
     | 6,392 views

    Do those who were oppressed become the new oppressors, stealing away those Jesus, freed, indeed?

    The Man, The Mission, The Time by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 20, 2014) “And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    It Matter. The Trial Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 4, 2016
     | 4,467 views

    It matters, yes, even the trials of Jesus matter!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We are quickly closing in on Easter, and as we prepare for Resurrection Sunday, we have been examining why the events leading up to the resurrection of Jesus matter. • The fact that Jesus was born of a virgin, that He was in Bethlehem, that He is was from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Is My Helper Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2017
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     | 9,760 views

    A Life of Love and Hospitality, Service, Marriage, Faith

    FAITH OVER FEAR - The Lord Is My Helper Hebrews 13:1-6 March 5, 2023 Introduction: There’s an old story told by a farmer which explains how cows end up on the road, lost: A cow is nibbling on a tuft of grass in the middle of a field moving from one tuft to the next, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Demon Possession In The U. S.

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,784 views

    To aid ministers in addressing the unusual area of demon possession, I have compiled articles and statistics on behavior associated with possession.

    DEMON POSSESSION IN THE U.S. ARTICLES ON POSSESSION 1. Most people in the U.S. don’t think that demon possession – as pictured in the Bible – is still going on today. This is because behavior that resembles possession is not treated as a spiritual phenomena, but as a mental or physiological ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Silent Savior Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 4, 2023
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     | 2,698 views

    Let's talk about the Silent Savior from Isaiah 53:7-9 (Title, outline and material adapted from Ray Pritchard at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/the-silent-savior/)

    HoHum: 15 years is a long time to spend in prison, especially for a crime one did not commit. Joseph Webster, 41, was released from Davidson County (Nashville, TN) jail on November 10, 2020 and reunited with his mother, sons and other family members after the state approved a petition to overturn ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "hopelessness"

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 20, 2023
     | 2,023 views

    Examples of hopelessness situations, which was the experience of the two Emmaus disciples as they walked home on Easter morning. Suddenly their world changed.

    In Jesus Holy Name April 23,2023 Text: Luke 24:17 Easter III Redeemer “Hopelessness” Test data released by the Illinois State Board of Education once again shows the Chicago Public Schools system ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Locked Up For Good (January 2009)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 9, 2023
     | 1,243 views

    Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse.

    LOCKED UP FOR GOOD Text: Ephesians 3:1 - 13 Our point of view determines our perception for better or worse. There is a house in New England where the owner designed a unique feature. The owner of the house often took visitors to the tower and would ask them to look through one of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Blessed To See God.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 935 views

    We willingly accept the blessings, but must also embrace the responsibilities.

    BLESSED TO SEE GOD. Matthew 5:1-12. The Sermon on the Mount is directed towards those who are already disciples of Jesus (Matthew 5:1). This is important. It counters both those religious hopefuls who find the Beatitudes impossible to keep, and those religious moralists who glibly announce, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Least Of These

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,226 views

    Modern Christians are going to be horrified when they stand in Judgment. Attending church, praising the Lord, living faithfully, and paying tithes aren't even on the radar of what Jesus is expecting of us. We're supposed to be serving 'the least of these!'

    THE LEAST OF THESE Matt. 25:31-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SPHINX’S RIDDLE 1. There’s an ancient Greek story about a Sphinx that troubled the city of Thebes. He would ask passers-by a riddle. If they got the answer wrong, he would devour them. 2. The riddle was: “What walks on four legs in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    In The Midnight Hour PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023
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     | 3,172 views

    Explores the transformative power of faith through the story of Paul and Silas in prison, emphasizing perseverance, prayer, and God's promises.

    Good morning, dear family of God! I am thrilled to stand before you today, not because of who I am, but because of who we are in Christ. We gather not as strangers, but as brothers and sisters, united under the banner of God's love and grace. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. ...read more

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    The Humanity Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022
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     | 1,545 views

    I am sharing this message as I prepare to speak in the Philippines to celebrate the anniversary of Don Stewart. During my preparations, I had several open visions where the Lord asked me to write about His humanity. He said tell them I am a high priest who can be touched; I was once human like them.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 15:21-22) (21) "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." (22) "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Can I Count My Blessings?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 305 ratings
     | 21,701 views

    Keeping my perspective when times get tough.

    How Can I Count My Blessings? I Peter 4:12-19 So, how was your Thanksgiving this year? Consider Job. He has come to represent the epitome of suffering. His children were killed in an accident. He is financially ruined. He has been stricken with an incurable illness--and is in such constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Bring Good News To The Poor Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,746 views

    Based on the quotation of Isaiah 61:1-4 by Jesus, this is the first in a series of messages that outlines the mission of the Church today as expressed by Jesus in Luke 4:14-21.

    His Mission and Ours: Bring Good News to the Poor --Isaiah 61:1-4; James 2:1-7; and Luke 4:14-21 I won’t ask for a show of hands, but I wonder how many of you recognize the name Y. C. Jones. Y. C. is one of the nearly 100 persons that are homeless in Kankakee. Lee Provost featured him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist