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    The Miracle Of Anticipation SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023
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     | 2,041 views

    Expectation is the breeding ground for miracles. Remember the excitement and anticipation the night before Christmas or your Birthday. This is the power of expectation.

    Expectation is the key to experiencing miracles. Think back to when you were a child, eagerly awaiting Christmas or your birthday. You were filled with excitement and anticipation, unable to sleep because you knew something amazing was about to happen. That feeling of expectation is what we need to ...read more

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    Our Glorified Bodies (2 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 28, 2024
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    During the rapture something that is just as exciting as the rapture will be when the Lord change our mortal bodies into glorified bodies.

    WHAT KIND OF BODY WILL WE RECEIVE? The Bible says we are going to receive a body FASHIONED AFTER HIS GLORIFIED BODY. Look at Philippians 3:21, we read, “Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Message Of Godliness Revealed In Christ Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jun 30, 2013
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     | 4,667 views

    This is a message dealing with Jesus as the fulfilment of the Mystery of Godliness from 1 Timothy 3:14-16. Because of being preached a day before Canada Day, it also has a slant toward that.

    THE MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL I TIMOTHY 3:14-16 DORN RIDGE JUNE 29, 2013 If you would like to hear an audio MP3 of this message you can listen to it at: http://chirb.it/rf2114 INTRODUCTION: 1.) In the closing verses of 1 Timothy 3, Paul speaks to Timothy about “the greatness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Has God Done For You Lately?

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 1, 2009
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     | 15,395 views

    God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives, and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt gratitude and praise.

    Title: What Has God Done For You Lately? Text: Ephesians 1:3-14 The Big Idea: God is the initiator of mercy and grace in our lives and so much so that all we can do is respond with heartfelt praise. Introduction: My son and son-in-law and I watched the Bronco game against San Diego on Sunday… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flawed Follower (John The Apostle) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
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     | 7,169 views

    #4 in series, about John’s initial fleeing from the Garden but returning to Jesus’ cross, and how love overcame his fears.

    John 18:25-27 – Were You There #4 - Flawed Follower (John the Apostle) Today we are continuing our Were You There series, looking at and learning from some of the characters who watched Jesus die that lonely Friday so many years ago. We looked at the religious leaders, who carried out the rules of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Restores The Fallen Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 30, 2016
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     | 13,669 views

    Peter is going through a time of regret around the fire of denial. In response Jesus takes the initiative to restore Peter around a fire of fellowship.

    Message John 21:15-25 When Jesus Restores the Fallen Do you sometimes live your life with a sense of regret? I do. In fact it can be a real struggle and I need to keep challenging myself to stop. Because, when you can keep on looking back, you can find yourself somewhat trapped by the past. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Is There An Extra Cup In Luke’s Last Supper? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 24, 2020
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     | 10,939 views

    A look at an initially confusing part of Luke's Last Supper passage and the significance of what the "extra cup" means.

    WHAT'S GOING ON WITH VERSE 17? Why is there an extra cup in Luke’s version of the Lord’s Supper? - Luke 22:17. - Verse 17 speaks of Jesus taking the cup. But then v. 19 has Him taking the bread and then v. 20 has Him taking the cup. What’s going on? Is there supposed to be two cups? Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To Responding To The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 14, 2025
     | 190 views

    This is a Bible study lesson. In this lesson we review the keys to appropriately responding to the unexpected - moving beyond our initial fear, despondency and worry.

    Keys To Responding To The Unexpected (Rev. Rodney Johnson and Rev. Barry Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Armor Up: The Final Wake-Up Call Of The Year”

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Dec 11, 2025
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    To believers to wake up spiritually, clean out anything hindering their walk with Christ, and step into the new year shining brightly with the armor of His light.

    Romans 13:11–12 (NIV) “And do this, understanding the present time: The hour has already come for you to wake up from your slumber, because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on ...read more

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    Filled With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Feb 14, 2006
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     | 8,259 views

    Being filled with the Holy Spirit is a daily command and not a suggestion. It is not about emotions but about obedience

    FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT EPHESIANS 5.18-21 Why is it that so many Christians feel there is something missing in their spiritual life? We read the NT accounts of believers and feel that our faith is just not that exciting, why? We read about the Holy Spirit coming upon individual believers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 14, 2014
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     | 119,405 views

    Jesus, the Passover Lamb, heads into Jerusalem, where He initiates a massive public demonstration as He offers Himself to be King of Israel. This event is the inauguration of the Prince of Peace as King of kings.

    MATTHEW 21: 1-11 [Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-42; John 12:12-14] THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY [Psalm 24:7–10] During Passover time, Jerusalem was crowded with visitors. Every Jewish adult from a twenty mile radius was obligated to attend the celebrations, and this number was added to by many, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking To 2010

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Dec 30, 2009
     | 4,009 views

    Our hearts should be glad to consider the possible return of Jesus in 2010. People were glad to recognize him as Messiah in 33A.D. I sense some of us may not be as excited about the Lords return as we should be. For some of us that excitement has cooled.

    Looking to 2010 Mark 11:1-11 Happy New Year! 2010, just writing the date reminds us of how quickly time is marching forward. We are into a new year and into a new decade of the new millennium. It is hard to believe that we are already this far into a new millennium. Looking back at 1999 there ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What The Bible Can Do For Me Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,228 views

    Packed with facts and stories, this sermon is designed to excite people about reading the Bible. It’s the introductory message in The Bible Questions Campaign.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sailing On The Galilee Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 11, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,248 views

    This is the 3rd in my lessons on Israel. This message focused on Jesus' ministry on the Sea of Galilee and the impressions I received as I visited that exciting area.

    TITLE: Sailing On The Galilee John 21:1-11 OPENED: Video from our trip where we’re on the tour boat “Faith” on the Galilee and the group singing “It is well” (Then we showed this map of the Sea of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Duty

    Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Mar 30, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,034 views

    Every one has a duty to do after salvation. Do you know what your duties are? This message will give you the scriptural details of some of those duties.

    A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Duty By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man." Ecclesiastes 11:13. The words of our text, were written by one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist