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  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Heading To The Feast Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 16, 2021
     | 2,098 views

    This message looks at Jesus' final observance of the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus had been avoiding going to Jerusalem since Passover six months before this. We will look at this feast using three time periods designated in the text (beginning, middle, and end of the feast).

    “HEADING TO THE FEAST!” John 7:1-52 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 16, 2021 Video Link: https://youtu.be/C7Au0CF8tLI INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today’s text in the Gospel of John is in the final year of Jesus’ ministry. A.) By this time, the religious leaders had already decided to kill ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Mindset Of Christ: Teach Me How To Live, Lord

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 3,798 views

    You gave me a soul, Lord. You gave me a life. Now show me how to live it. How do we go about living this life before us? Where do we go from here?

    So get rid of every filthy habit and all wicked conduct. Submit to God and accept the word that he plants in your hearts, which is able to save you. James 1:21 GNT You gave me a soul, Lord. You gave me a life. Now show me how to live it. How do we go about living this life before us? Where do ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Learn The True Language Of Love

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 10, 2001
    based on 100 ratings
     | 6,531 views

    What it means when God says he loves you and you love God - how agape love is and acts.

    May 13, 2001 Romans 12:9-10 Agape is not superficial. It is shown by hating evil and binding yourself to the good, by tenderly loving each other with a brotherly love. Richie Cunningham had been watching her walk by his house for days. Every day a certain neighbor gal walked by, the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Getting To Know The Unknown God Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 772 views

    Acts 17:16-34 teaches us that we must proclaim the gospel in a world filled with idols and competing philosophies.

    Introduction We are studying the Book of Acts in a sermon series called “Turning the World Upside Down.” The gospel changed lives wherever it went. Saul of Tarsus was converted to Jesus and became known as the Apostle Paul. We are currently studying Paul’s second missionary journey. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Musings Of A Seed Picker 4 (Aka: Hellfire And Brimstone) Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 28, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    Exposition of Acts 17:29-34, regarding the conclusion of Paul’s Mars Hill sermon regarding repentance, belief, and judgment

    Text: Acts 17:29-34, Title: Seed Picker 4 (AKA: Hellfire and Brimstone), Date/Place: NRBC, 11/2/08, AM Opening illustration: The whole thing gets to be a terrible riddle for most of us. My working idea of God is that there’s something very significant, beyond my capacity to measure, that existed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Did Not Say Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 11, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    These message addresses how Giod does not tell us everything we will face when we answer His call to act.

    What God Did Not Say Scriptures: Genesis 12:1-3; Exodus 3:10; 1 Samuel 16:12-13 Introduction: Have you ever questioned or had doubts about something you believe God told you to do because you ran into problems when you started your journey to fulfill it? There are times when we begin to act ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Blood Walk

    Contributed by James Groce on Aug 7, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,676 views

    When the High priest entered the Holiest of Holies, he had to pass the veil, which acted as a door to that room.

    --------------------------------- Heb 9:7 But into the second went the high priest alone once every year, not without blood, which he offered for himself, and for the errors of the people: --------------------------------- The High Priest of the Mosaic ritual of sacrifice in the Old Testament was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Barry avatar

    Cultivating Series

    Contributed by John Barry on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,493 views

    The editor-in-chief of Bible Study magazine addresses the importance of a Christian’s continued growth in Christ and challenges listeners to embrace God’s plan for their lives and their communities.

    We have all at one point or another asked a simple question to ourselves, "Does my life have meaning?" In a mixed up, chaotic world, we wonder, what difference am I making? Am I part of the problem, or am I part of the solution? Is my life relevant? And when it really gets hard we ask the deepest ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    22 Years Of Benefits

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 20, 2020
     | 3,423 views

    This is one of the last sermons Pastor Chuck Brooks preached before the doors of GraceWay Church were closed.

    The psalmist says, “Blessed be the Lord, Who daily loads us with benefits, The God of our salvation! Selah” (Psalm 68:19 NKJV) Another psalm provides us with this word of blessing to the Lord: Bless the LORD, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Peas And Carrots Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,920 views

    Exposition of Acts 11:1-18 about the preservation of unity in the early church in the wake of Cornelius’ conversion and Peter’s return to Jerusalem

    Text: Acts 11:1-18, Title: Peas and Carrots, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Forest Gump, peas and carrots B. Background to passage: As we mentioned last week, the entrance of the Gentiles into the Christian community through the providentially arranged meeting of Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Forty Days That Changed A Life 6.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,338 views

    Jesus spent 40 days on the earth after His resurrection before He went back to heaven.

    Forty days that changed a life 6. John 21: 07/03/05 We are continuing our study on the series forty days that changed a life. Forty days is mentioned in the Bible 22 times. We have had 5 messages already in our series. This morning is our 6th sermon in this series. You know the Bible says that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Power Of Fasting And Prayers Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 19, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,841 views

    Fasting and prayer are two powerful spiritual disciplines that work together to strengthen our connection with God. Through fasting, we humble ourselves before God, while prayer allows us to communicate directly with Him.

    THE POWER OF FASTING AND PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 17:21 "However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 58:6-9, Joel 2:12-13, Mark 9:29, Luke 18:1, Acts 13:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Fasting and prayer are two powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bill Versteeg avatar

    The Mantle I Series

    Contributed by Bill Versteeg on May 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,069 views

    Luke in his account of the Ascension draws the listener to remember the story of Elijah’s Ascension. Pentecost is the day the church received the Mantle of the Spirit as Elisha received Elijah’s Mantle.

    The Mantle I (Copyright: Rev. Bill Versteeg 2008) The disciples had been arrested by miracles. First there was the crucifixion, an offering offered in righteousness and purity, even the Roman Centurion had to admit that this crucified one was “the Son of God.” But many doubted. Thomas, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Already Not Yet Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 10, 2017
     | 10,328 views

    The events leading up to Christ's return are happening before our very eyes, and we must be prepared for his coming.

    Already And Not Yet Text: Joel 2:28-32 Introduction 1. Tim Smith asks the question, "What do these dates have in common (1248, 1306, 1689, 1792, 1836, 1844, 1914, 1936, 1960, 1974, 1981, 1988, 1989, 1992, 1994, 2011)? They all represent the times in which people predicted that the second coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    Think "Fast"!

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 9, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,820 views

    Jesus taught about fasting as if it were something his listeners regularly did. It is assumed that we will practice fasting too. What are the mechanics of it and why should we do it?

    THINK “FAST”! You all broke something this morning. You may not know it but you did – you broke something. Some of us have night snack, while others don’t eat anything between supper and a certain meal the next morning. That time between eating in the evening and eating in the morning is actually ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite