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  • Gerald Van Horn avatar

    The Forgotten Word Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,988 views

    We have in our society and in the church world an easy believeism. It’s just a patch.

    THE BOOK OF ACTS - LESSON #6 “The Forgotten Word of Pentecost” Acts 3:12-26 Vs. 12 - Peter becomes aware of the people’s concern and bewilderment. He is quick to explain that something greater than himself made this man walk. He is quick to point out that this has not happened because of Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Have Seen The Lord Series

    Contributed by Wes Richard on Apr 9, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,529 views

    The resurrection of Jesus transforms individuals, families, and whole societies and it can change your life as well.

    Even though today is Easter Sunday, I realize that you may have lots of things on your mind, including the deadline for filing your taxes with the IRS. I hope that none of you has the problem one guy has, though. A tax accountant told our son about a guy who wanted to declare the loss of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Humble Perseverance

    Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Mar 18, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,463 views

    how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society.

    Title: Humble Perseverance Introduction: Today we are looking at two parables in Luke 18. These two parables teach us how to Humbly Persevere as we live out our Christian life in today’s society. a. The purpose of the first parable is given to us; to show us that we should always pray and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Messiah Who Blesses Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,338 views

    If we want to truly be followers of Jesus, we must be willing to transcend the standards of an ungodly society.

    A Messiah Who Blesses Text: Matt. 5:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: Dietrich Bonheoffer in his book, The Cost of Discipleship, begins with "When Christ calls a man, He bids him come and die." a. What should we die to? Should we die to self? Should we die to our sin? Should we die to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Love One Another As I Have Loved You

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 9, 2015
     | 3,908 views

    Society is upside down like a spacecraft in the water, but the Holy Spirit has a way to right it.

    6th Sunday of Easter 2015 To Mom Some of you are old enough to remember the first American flights into earth orbit and toward moon landings, and you remember the first manned spacecraft. They looked a little like this chemical reaction flask (show Erlenmeyer flask). They had slightly curved ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I See You

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2021
     | 2,090 views

    Society is busy doing their own thing but God see you and desires to be a part of your life

    Introduction- Good Morning Church! Bless His name as we come together to hear His word and respond to His calling. Prayer- Our church leadership has been in a time of fasting and prayer as a church with the sole purpose of wanting the Lord to intervene in one specific area of our life in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hope Is Not Dead!

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 5, 2022
     | 1,216 views

    Society wants to drive the hope in Jesus out of his disciples. We cannot let that happen.

    Hope is NOT Dead! Mark 4:21-25 Mark 4:21 And He was saying to them, “A lamp is not brought to be put under a basket, is it, or under a bed? Is it not brought to be put on the lampstand? 22 “For nothing is hidden, except to be revealed; nor has anything been secret, but that it would come to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Jesus' Death: A Human Meaning Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 963 views

    In this reflection, we delve into the depth of Jesus' sacrifice and its implications for individuals and society at large.

    Jesus' Death: A Human Meaning Scripture: John 18:1-40; John 19:1-42 Introduction: In this reflection, we delve into the depth of Jesus' sacrifice and its implications for individuals and society at large. Reflection Good Friday, the solemn day marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Going Up To The Real Temple

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2023
     | 616 views

    Lepers were outsiders. They were ostracized from society, and could not enter either Temple or synagogue.

    Wednesday of the 32nd week in Course 2023 Ten lepers came as near to Jesus as they dared. That would have been fifty to eighty meters. Their chronic skin condition, maybe Hansen’s disease as we see such infections these days, has ruined their social and religious lives. They were ostracized from ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Simply Ask.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 25, 2023
     | 1,406 views

    Crane Eater Community Church, the answer for us, our families, and our society as a whole is Jesus!

    Simply Ask. Second Corinthians 1:20-22 Her doctor said her detached retinas couldn’t be repaired. But after living without sight for 15 years – learning braille, and using a cane and a service dog- this Montana woman’s life was changed when her husband asked another eye doctor a simple question: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unexpected Hero Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025
     | 230 views

    We are in dire need of integrity in our society, and it begins and ends with Jesus Christ and the foundation of Scripture.

    Paul the Ringleader Text: Acts 24:1-9 Introduction 1. “Integrity, the choice between what is convenient and what is right” (Tony Dungy). 2. “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching” (C.S. Lewis). 3. “People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 18, 2025
     | 153 views

    Prophetic signs in religion, politics, nature, society, and mission show that Christ’s return is near.

    Introduction – Bad News and Good News This morning I have bad news and I have good news. We’ll spend a little time with the bad news, but most of our time with the good news. Is that all right? The quality of life for the future is a cause for concern. With the multiplied problems facing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Memorial Day Sermon

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 24, 2025
     | 166 views

    So often we see the little value that people put on the human life in our society.

    Illus: For example, it was broadcast on national radio that a young man was walking down the street during the wintertime wearing a brand name leather jacket. Another young man saw him wearing the jacket and he came up behind him and hit him in the head with an iron pipe and killed him and took ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    07. The Salt And Light Of The World (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 17, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,513 views

    How can we be the salt in a world full of decay?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We have come to a portion of the Sermon on the Mount that is very fitting for our service today. As we come into this sanctuary for the first time to worship together, I can almost hear the words of Jesus’ message ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Who Controls Your World?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 13, 2024
     | 839 views

    So many things seem to control our lives. So what, or who, controls your world? Are you at the mercy of something that has a grip on you that keeps you from being who you want to be? Or have you found the answer to what will best give you the peace you are looking for? We all have a choice.

    Alba 10-13-2024 WHO CONTROLS YOUR WORLD? I John 5:16-21 Have you ever felt that you were out of control? It seems that is just part of life, doesn't it? A baby will swing its arms and hit its face and not know where it came from. A child wants everything in the store, and the parent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ