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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    God's Doorkeepers

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 31, 2024
     | 3,943 views

    This message was written for our 99th Ushers day. Ushers, by the roles they play, are God's doorkeepers.

    God’s Doorkeepers Scripture: Psalms 84:10; First Chronicles 9:19-29 Good morning Strangers Rest. Today we are celebrating Stranger’s Rest 99th Usher’s Day. Before I say anything else, I want to ask all current and former ushers of Strangers Rest to stand. On behalf of this Church, thank you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Knowing God's Will. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 1, 2024
     | 1,172 views

    Can we know God's will? YES!

    INTRODUCTION - Life is filled with choices. - In fact, your life is the culmination of every decision you’ve ever made, each choice layered upon the last. - Where you are today is the sum total of choices that came before, and new crossroads will take you to where you will be tomorrow. - There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Fish Out Of Water Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024
     | 1,673 views

    “But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.” -Romans 7:6

    My wife Chelsey and I went for dinner for my birthday last night, and the restaurant was super noisy. I was already feeling a bit sensitive on my birthday as many of us do, and it got stressful for me. Many of the people were drinking, and carrying on, having a good time, or so it seemed. And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "simon Says...." Part One: The Power Of Influence Series

    Contributed by Martin Wright on Jun 9, 2025
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     | 545 views

    The journey pf Simon Peter ultimately reveals a powerful truth-- our failures don’t have to define us, defeat us or destroy us!

    “SIMON SAYS…” REFLECTING UPON THE JOURNEY OF ONE WHO FOLLOWED JESUS. (Hint: It’s about a lot more than playing games!) Sermon One: The Power to Influence Do you remember playing the game "Simon Says?" (Don’t worry I’m not going to make you stand on one foot, pat your head and rub ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's All In The Plan Series

    Contributed by Rev. Howard Lewis Jr on Jan 8, 2023
     | 9,626 views

    God has a plan for your life and mine. Don't give up on the Lord for he will soon reveal His Master plan.

    It’s all in the plan When I began to seek the Lord Jesus I asked Him, Lord what is it you want me to tell your people? Then I allowed Him to direct my path and God said tell them the truth, as long as it is the truth I will back you up. So the scripture came to me.. Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    He Goes Before You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 13, 2024
     | 2,559 views

    The Lord carried you thus far. He is going before you and he will guide you, lead you. He will reward you. May God be with you and bless.

    Text: Deuteronomy 1:29-40 Theme: “The Lord Goes before You”   Greetings: A Happy and a Prosperous New Year 2024! The Lord is good and His love endures forever!!   Introduction: Deuteronomy means “Second Law”. This Book of Deuteronomy is didactic rather than historical. It consists of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Journey Through Acts (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 2,157 views

    Just like his early followers, we live with one eye on the clouds awaiting Jesus’ return, but until that day, we have the proof of his resurrection, we have the power of the Holy Spirit, and we have a purpose to fulfill.

    The Journey: Following the Spirit through Acts (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 1:1-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/25/2017 Six months ago, we set out on a sixteen-week journey that took us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    How To Walk In The Spirit (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 17, 2024
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     | 2,111 views

    Two key principles for walking in the Spirit are discussed. One concerns goals and disciplining the thought life. The other concerns identifying with the death and resurrection of Christ.

    Intro How do we walk in the Spirit? That is the question we will explore in this message. To walk in the Spirit requires intentional decisions on a daily basis. In our previous message, we examined the latter part of Galatians 5. There Paul gave instruction on the difference between walking in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    An Outline Of Acts 26

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 30, 2024
     | 2,497 views

    King Agrippa had asked Festus if he could hear Paul speak in person. Festus agreed, and Paul delivered a message none of them could ever forget.

    Paul's Testimony Before King Agrippa Introduction: This chapter has a record of Paul's testimony, and almost autobiography, when he was brought before King Agrippa in Caesarea. Compare this speech or testimony with what Paul had said in Acts 9 and 22. Luke recorded in the last few verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Birth Pains

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 1, 2024
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     | 1,952 views

    This message unpacks Jesus teaching about how to live as his coming approaches and the church is challenged and persecuted by the secular and pagan culture.

    Title: “Birth Pains” Text: Matthew 24:1-14 (The Olivet Discourse) Subject: How do we live for Christ as the age moves toward his return? Complement: We live wisely, fearlessly, courageously, devotedly, missionally…with endurance inspired by his coming. Big Idea; Jesus calls us to faithfulness as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    10 Reasons To Be A Faithful Committed Church Member

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2024
     | 2,861 views

    How does Jesus picture His Church? A Church trying to “hold on?" Intimidated?Struggling with worldliness? Struggling to stay alive? NO! Rather, a Victorious Conquering Church!

    10 REASONS TO BE A FAITHFUL COMMITTED CHURCH MEMBER INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TREEMENNDOUS Puppy For Sale--$5,000. 1. A little boy asked a salesman how to sell his puppy. He told him to put out advertising and make the price a little high so he could negotiate down to the price he wanted. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    For Spiritual Power Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Feb 4, 2024
     | 1,694 views

    Paul was writing from prison yet prayed for the church that they gain spiritual power. What is this power and how can it empower us today?

    One of Terri’s all-time favorite movies is Aladdin. Now, I’m not talking about the live-action remake. If you’re going to watch Aladdin with her, it had better be the original Disney cartoon. The villain of the movie was Jafar, the grand vizier of Agraba. Jafar was the chief advisor, second in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mission Of Evangelism

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Feb 10, 2024
     | 1,963 views

    The work of the Church is to be about the work of evangelism. We need to be about the Lord's work of sharing the word.

    “THE MISSION OF EVANGELISM” 1 Corinthians 9:16 Illustration SOURCE: From Charles Cockroft’s Sermon: Am I My Brother’s Keeper I heard a story about a guy: ? who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. ? As a part of the interview process, The manager asked him, "What would you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On The Cutting Edge

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025
     | 203 views

    The Holy Spirit, wielding the Word like a scalpel, cuts away our games and pretensions and rationalizations and shows us what we are really like. Jesus is the reason why the knowledge of our sinfulness does not lead us to despair.

    My Dad was in the foreign service when I was a kid and my family was stationed in Argentina for a couple of years. We lived in a city called Rosario, about 4 hours north of Buenos Aires. The weather was fabulous, the schools were good, the streets were safe, and there was a club with an Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Right Conduct: Doing Good Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 30, 2025
     | 277 views

    Believers are called to live good Christian lives of such a high calibre that, just by seeing that good life alone, it will plant seeds of Christian transformation in pagans.

    You can listen to this sermon, and all our NPBC sermons, at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media NORTH PINE BAPTIST CHURCH Sunday 27th July 2025 1 Peter 2:11-12 “Right Conduct: Doing Good”. Our current preaching focus at NPBC is that we are making our way through the book of 1 Peter. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist