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  • Rev Oke Omezi avatar

    In The Beginning It Was Not So

    Contributed by Rev Oke Omezi on Apr 8, 2013
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     | 13,741 views

    Restoring time valued standards of a true Christian marriage and my position against same sex marriage and other attacks on the marriage institution.

    IN THE BEGINNING IT WAS NOT SO Matt 19:3-9 Jere 18:11-17 Each time I think of the level of violence and evil that has been unleashed these days, all I can think about are the teachings of ancient prophet Jeremiah as he sought to speak to the children of Judah in vain to depart from their evil ways ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Divine Condescension Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 19, 2011
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    Those who know God's word--like Mary--also know fully the significance of every creature.

    Monday of the 34th Week in Course 21 November 2011 Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Verbum Domini Those who know God’s word also know fully the significance of each creature. For if all things “hold together” in the one who is “before all things” (cf. Col 1:17), ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Table Is Set Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011
     | 11,254 views

    This is the sixth message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines what David means by the Lord setting a table.

    The Holiday Season brings with it so many opportunities to eat. Families have the opportunity to get together and sit down to share a meal together. Those meals are usually quite enjoyable. There is always plenty of food and most of the time some of our most favorite foods appear on the table. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Believer's Position For Victory

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 20, 2011
     | 5,891 views

    Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. Spiritual warfare uses

    Introduction: A Prior to us launching attacks in Iraq/Afghanistan we didn’t drop the first bomb, put the first boot on the ground until everything was in place. 1 We knew where the enemy was hiding, patterns, munitions were, strengths, weaknesses. a Spiritual warfare uses the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love & Marriage

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,609 views

    Love is "a many splendid thing" but how do we define it?

    I trust you had a wonderful Valentines Day; I’d like to continue the theme of love by telling what the Bible says about it, principally in the context of marriage. In the marriage counseling I did when I was an Army Chaplain, I saw couples who were in conflict and who argued over all sorts ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    How To Run The Race Of Faith- Part Ii

    Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014
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    A second sermon on running the race of faith.

    How to Run the Race of Faith- Part II Introduction: • Last week, we looked at the first verse of the 12th chapter of Hebrews. We found that there are some very specific commands that are given for running the race of faith. • We come to this practical chapter in the book of Hebrews, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Too Young, Never Too Old Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 31, 2015
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     | 14,437 views

    Ancient coffin dodgers Anna and Simeon hold up a tiny baby for all to see. We write two of them off as too old, and the other as too young, but God sees things differently

    I met Tinky Robertson back in 2012 when I was out in South Africa. She is ordinary not particularly important white South African woman who now works as a book keeper for the Diocese of Zululand. But back in 1994, just after the first free multiracial elections she lived in Pretoria. Tinky was out ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Forgiveness Is Not A Choice

    Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 12, 2014
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     | 11,931 views

    Forgiveness has eternal consequences. Perhaps that is why Jesus included it in his model prayer saying we are forgiven only when we forgive. Satan does not have to get us with every sin in the bible. All he needs is to get us with one.

    I want to start with something funny, so listen to this. One Sunday a Preacher’s message was about forgiveness. Hoping to have made an impact, towards the end of the sermon, he asked his congregation, “How many of you have been able to forgive those who offended ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Setting The Stage For The Spirit Of God-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
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    Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? Setting the stage for the Spirit of God are acts of...

    B-SETTING the STAGE for the SPIRIT-V—Acts 1:4-8 Luke recorded for Theophilus an account of those acts which preceded the coming of the Holy Spirit in Jesus’ physical absence. How is the stage set for the acts of the Holy Spirit? 14 acts setting the stage for the Spirit of God are... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Surviving The Wait

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 20, 2011
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     | 12,666 views

    Waiting for God is not laziness. Waiting for God is not going to sleep. Waiting for God is not the abandonment of effort. Waiting for God means, first, activity under command; second, readiness for any new command that may come; third, the ability to do

    Opening illustration: A professor in a world-acclaimed medical school once posed this medical situation - and ethical problem - to his students: "Here’s the family history: The father has syphilis. The mother has TB. They already have had four children. The first is blind. The second had died. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessings And Kisses

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013
     | 4,311 views

    God can be trusted! He is faithful and will accomplish His will and His plan in each of our lives, as we continue to follow Him. God has a blueprint for our lives and is actively involved with us through His Holy Spirit. Paul's final words of encouragemen

    Blessings and Kisses 1 Thessalonians 5:23-28 23 May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24 The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. 25 Brothers, pray for us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Noah's Example

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
     | 3,301 views

    To show that we look to JESUS CHRIST as our example not Noah.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have CHRIST's example? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we look to JESUS CHRIST as our example not Noah. IV. TEXT: Genesis 6:9 (Amplified Bible) This is the history of the generations of Noah. Noah was a just and righteous man, blameless in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Notables Of The Early Church Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 14, 2008
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     | 3,454 views

    he Church is made up of God’s people. This was true from the beginning and is true today. But who were those people who made up the earliest church?

    The Notables of the Early Church (Acts 1:12-14) 1. Following Jesus Christ has never meant deserting the human race and living in seclusion -- or putting on an image of otherly-worldness -- if there is such a word. True, some Christians have chosen to live this way, like the Amish. But most have ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Reaches Out, Beyond Human Boundaries

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 23, 2008
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     | 5,773 views

    A sermon for the Third Sunday in Lent, series A.

    3rd Sunday in Lent, February 24, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you have revealed your will and grace for all people. Through the power of your Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Gates Of Heaven

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 24, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,756 views

    Jacob wrestled with issues of faith. Would he take the God of his father and grandfather to be his God? As Jacob was running from his brother Esau, God opened up to him the gates of heaven.

    Introduction Look at story of Jacob’s dream- general sense/what is God saying/doing in the earth now, here at COTR. Jacob’s Dream Gen 28:10-22 Gen 28:10 (who were Abraham, Isaac, Esau?) Jacob- on a journey by himself, alone, apart from family, running for his life. Jacob- deceiver- facing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic