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  • Jeff Taylor avatar

    The Reckoning Of God

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Nov 10, 2022
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     | 2,405 views

    God's Word is absolute. The Word of God is final. And His Word is binding, and it is truth! There is a reckoning at hand. It's the reckoning of God. And it is a reckoning of the sinful ways of this world and how we have literally pushed God out of our lives and our countries.

    God's Word is absolute. The Word of God is final. And His Word is binding, and it is truth! Malachi 3:6 says, "For I am the Lord, I change not;" Hebrews 13:8, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever." John 14:9, "...he that hath seen me hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray This Way

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008
     | 2,224 views

    Jesus taught us not only the words to say in prayer, but the manner in which to approach God so that prayer becomes effectual in changing not only our lives but enables Christ through the church to change the world around us.

    Matthew 6__5-18 THE WAY TO PRAY In my youth, I was very active in a Church that practiced only extempore prayer. On rare occasion someone might bring a written prayer to a Bible study, but other than the Lord’s Prayer, there was no prayer routinely used in worship, and no one who was a prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Preparing Our Heart And Mind (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 28, 2016
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     | 10,799 views

    The struggles we face as we journey with the Lord are varied and many. None are more difficult that the battles that rage within our minds. If we are to overcome spiritually, we must learn to win this battle from a biblical approach.

    Preparing our Heart and Mind (Part 1) Philippians 4: 4-9 As we walk this Christian journey, we face many challenges that we must overcome in order to obtain spiritual victory. While these challenges are many, coming from a variety of sources, none are greater than the battles we fight within our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of Christ's Coming Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 20, 2021
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     | 7,215 views

    As Jesus’ coming approaches, escape the wrath to come by trusting Jesus with your life, ignore those who say Jesus has already come, look for the signs, and know He is coming soon, perhaps even in your lifetime.

    Several years ago, in the winter (2009), Chicago experienced heavy snowfalls. A man and his wife had over a foot of snow piled up on the roof of their two-story home. Then they had a thaw. One evening when he returned home from work, he noticed that a thick sheet of ice and snow was hanging over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Wept - Part Two(Covid) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020
     | 4,682 views

    As Jesus approached Jerusalem, crowds of adoring fans shouted his praises. Yet, Jesus paused and wept before entering the city. What prompted his tears and how are they relevant to our emotional struggles today?

    Jesus Wept (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/20/2020 In Lou Holtz's second season as head coach of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, his team experienced a humiliating loss against Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl. Holtz was utterly dejected as he walked into the locker ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Help My Unbelief: Rest For A Struggling Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 29, 2025
     | 99 views

    This is the third talk in a course called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 2". This advanced course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are in attendance, so the homily is presented with that in mind.

    T&T Level 2 Spiritual Talk 3 - February 2024 Sometimes, not all the time, not every second of every day, but sometimes life is just too much. It is just too hard. The day-to-day things that we deal with can start to feel like heavy weights, and just doing the bare necessities of life can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power In Weakness

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 6, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,363 views

    We love power in all its forms. But amazingly, when God set out to save the world, He sent His Son in abject weakness. Could it be that this is His typical approach?

    Passage: Luke 2:1-7 Intro: We live in a world in love with power. 1. we cheer for the teams who can dominate their opponent. 2. we idolize the strong, the wealthy, the winners. 3. and frankly, we find ourselves a little conflicted with how God has chosen to manifest Himself to the sinful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Legend Of J (The Candy Cane) Series

    Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    As we approach the Christmas Season, merchants are displaying the candy cane. But do you realize that it is being displayed in the wrong position? This sermon reveals the true meaning behind the legendary candy cane!

    Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks The Ministry of S.A.R.A.H. Lyons, GA. SCRIPTURE READING: Ephesians 5:2, 19-20 As we quickly approach the date of December 25th there are still many Christians who are debating whether that was truly the date of His birth! Since 353 AD the Feast of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel Multiplication Among Hindus

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,988 views

    In our day we are seeing a new response to Christ from the caste Hindu. One of the approaches to Hindu ministry that is facilitating many Hindus coming to Christ is through T4T.

    There is a great need for the gospel to reach and bless the Hindu for whom Christ died. In the past India has seen encouraging response to the Gospel from the oppressed communities and from tribal. In our day we are seeing a new response to Christ from the caste Hindu. One of the approaches to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Addressing The Proud Person As Jesus Would

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,875 views

    The Lord Jesus was the Master in approaching people at the point of their need. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual need.

    Addressing the Proud Person as Jesus Would (Luke 7:30-50) Illustration:The pride of your heart has deceived you. --Obadiah 1:3. As the story goes, Muhammad Ali looked up with that saucy grin of his and said in a slow, gravelly voice, "Superman don’t need no seatbelt!" Without missing a beat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hands Open Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 21, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,099 views

    Hands open may be a handshake or a salute, signalling friendship or respect. Just as those gestures affirmed Saul, we also must approach others by leading them to safety and by affirming their potential.

    f I come toward you with an open hand, what does that mean? If I approach you from across the room with either one hand or both hands open, how would you interpret that? Well, of course, it would mean different things for different kinds of open hands. There is more than one way to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming People Of Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 10, 2010
     | 1,961 views

    We think that we can approach forgiveness with some half-measures that look pretty good to us. Jesus sets a standard that is incredibly high, but one that He has already met.

    Passage: Matthew 18:21-35 Intro: Few things we can do will have such a powerful impact on our lives. 1. this is an area where the battle will rage with great force, because of what is at stake. 2. there is something about holding grudges that fills a great need in us. 3. there are few thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Eye Witness News - Midnight Candlelight Service Series

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 2, 2010
     | 5,122 views

    This series approaches the Christmas Story by examining the lives of those present from a very historical perspective. This is the Midnight Service that follows all four stories into the culmination of a candle lit service at Midnight.

    “Midnight Mass 2009” GATHERING MUSIC Our worship begins with the first note of our Gathering Music. If you must whisper, let it be a prayer. * CALL TO WORSHIP (Isaiah 9:6) For a child has been born for us, A son given to us; Authority rests upon his shoulder, and he is named: Wonderful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    From Sadness To Singing

    Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,489 views

    It is normal to fell forsaken when we feel forgotten and all of our efforts seem to be useless. But there is One who is touchable and approachable when we’re struggling with feelings of infirmity.

    From Sadness To Singing Psalm 13:1 How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me? [2] How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall mine enemy be exalted over me? [3] Consider and hear me, O Lord my God: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Tender Mercies

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 29, 2008
     | 5,911 views

    God does discipline His children who approach the Lord’s Table with unholy attitudes. This is does as an act of love. If we were properly evaluating ourselves, we would not be judged.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:31, 32 GOD’S TENDER MERCIES “If we judged ourselves truly, we would not be judged. When we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we may not be condemned along with the world.” No doubt the title of the message appears strange to some people. How can discipline be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist