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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    An Isaiah 53 Believer.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 27, 2022
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    When reading Isaiah 53 one could almost believe the prophet Isaiah lived during the days of Jesus and was at the cross when he died. However these words were written approximately 700 years before Jesus. Again, 700 years before Jesus Christ.

    An Isaiah 53 Believer. Isaiah 53:1-6NKJV When reading Isaiah 53 one could almost believe the prophet Isaiah lived during the days of Jesus and was at the cross when he died. However these words were written approximately 700 years before Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Hope In The Midst Of A Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 26, 2021
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    Hope is what people need right now, and hope is so hard to find apart from a relationship with Jesus Christ. John 14:6 reads, “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.”

    Finding Hope in the midst of a Pandemic “My hope is built on nothing less, Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness. I dare note trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus’ name. On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand.” Edward Mote (1797-1874) falls into the rare ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Measured Against The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 22, 2021
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    We are tested every day by the Word of God. Are we continuing upright in the ways of the Lord? Are we inclined toward sin, or are we striving to be true to the Lord? The Word of God tests us, every time that we read it, every time we hear it.

    Have you ever seen a plumb line? Simply, it’s a string with a heavy weight tied to one end of it. A bricklayer will hang a plumb line beside a wall that’s under construction, to see if the wall is being built vertical and true. If things are out of kilter, then he’ll be able to see it right away: ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Somebody, Show Me The Blood

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 29, 2022
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     | 2,635 views

    Christianity and Islam are two of the largest religions in the world with about 1.8 billion and 1.1 billion members respectively. Please read this sermon with an open mind to discover if a relationship with God is possible and learn the one unique trait that places Christianity above all others!

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Colossians 1:13-14) (13) "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (14) "In whom we have redemption through his blood, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When You Are Reviled Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,285 views

    We are at the end of our series on the Beatitudes here in Matthew chapter 5. It has been a great reminder to hear the good news Jesus gives through the introduction of his Great Sermon on the Mount. We are finishing up this week by reading the second half of the last beatitude.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION OPERATION GREIF The year was 1944. In the runup to Germany’s last major offensive of World War II, Hitler gave orders for English-speaking German soldiers to form a special unit called Panzer Brigade 150. Members of the brigade would pose as American and British ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Your House Built On Sand?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 11, 2023
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    Same construction, same storm, same flood -- different outcome. Why? Different foundation. But the foundation isn't listening to Christ, nor attending church, nor reading the Bible. It's OBEDIENCE! Permanence is only found in DOING the Word of God!

    IS YOUR HOUSE BUILT ON SAND? Matt. 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION A. NO LONGER SIMPLE 1. Do you remember making sand castles in a sandbox or at the beach when you were a kid? Well, the sport has come a long way! 2. On June 5, 2019, the world record was set in Binz Germany of the building of the world’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church Of Ephesus: The Flame That Became An Ember (Revelation 2:1-7)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 16, 2023
     | 1,837 views

    Revelation, Chapters 2 and 3, deal with seven specific churches located in Asia Minor (present day Turkey) that were given words of encouragement and criticism by the Lord Jesus Christ. We need to read what Jesus says to them, because it applies to us as well.

    Revelation 2 and 3 deal with seven specific churches listed by the Lord Jesus Christ (Revelation 1:11). He gives orders to the apostle John to write down what He says and send it to the pastors of these churches in order to let them know that despite the circumstances in which they find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dangers Of Mixed Multitude Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023
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    In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. In the Targum the phrase is rendered "many foreigners," and "a medley of outlandish people". The Vulgate translates people who do not belong to the population of the country.

    Numbers 11:4-6 Dangers of the Mixed Multitude Introduction: In Exodus 12:38 we read that there a mixed multitude joined the Israelites when they left Egypt. The Hebrew word for multitude is rab meaning "great," "many," or "large." In the Targum the phrase is vaguely ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    From Humiliation To Honor!

    Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Mar 23, 2023
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    These verses we read, give us the most conspicuous and magnificent of the dogmatic utterances in the New Testament! We see the great sweep of Christ's life from eternity past to eternity future… and we are admitted to the breathtaking purposes of God in our human salvation!

    Open your bibles with me to Philippians chapter 2 verses 5-11! Thank you, you may be seated. These verses bring us near to the core of the early Christian faith and early Christian preaching… these verses most certainly are distinctive as they relate to the articles of our Christian Creed, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Made Alive.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 13, 2024
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     | 1,655 views

    The famous Baptist pastor D.L. Moody used to say, “Some day, you will read in the papers that D.L. Moody of East Northfield is dead. Don’t believe a word of it! At that moment I shall be more alive than I am now!”

    Made Alive. Ephesians 2:1-22NIV The book of Ephesians was written some 70AD. The apostle Paul wrote this book from prison. What would make a man go to such extremes? -Paul had been made alive! He had a Damascus Road experience. -When you are made alive, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Modern Day Miracles, Do They Happen As You May Think They Should?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jul 6, 2025
     | 275 views

    We read of Jesus, and his disciples too, performing great miracles, and so, after studying Christianity for years, you would think that there would come a point … where we should be equipped to perform some kind of miracle … and we do not, so why?

    “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our strength, and our redeemer. Amen. (Ps. 19:14). Introduction: Although this morning’s gospel reading is very familiar, if we look closely, it is a reading that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Today You Will Be With Me In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 13, 2022
     | 11,083 views

    Jesus died on a cross between two nameless criminals. We don’t know the names of either one of these men. It is the only time we read about them in the Bible. Three men died that day on a cross. One made the wrong choice, one made the right choice, and One is your only choice.

    Jesus hung on the cross for six agonizing hours before succumbing to the torture of crucifixion through asphyxiation. During that time, Jesus made seven statements on the cross that were recorded in the four gospels of the New Testament. Each one of these statements is significant and worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father's Day 2021 - A Tale Of Two Fathers

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 15, 2021
     | 11,167 views

    This Father's Day message is about two fathers, one good and one who is the worst father ever. If the saying "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree" is true, then this message will is a must read to understand who we have chosen as our Spiritual father.

    Father’s Day 2021 A Tale of Two Fathers Scriptures: Romans 5:19; John 8:44, 10:10; Second Corinthians 6:18 Good morning New Light – it is good to be home! Happy Father’s Day fathers! This is your day and the message this morning is about fathers. When you read the New Testament there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In My Right Mind? Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 145 ratings
     | 26,339 views

    The renewing of our minds will transform how we live. Our daily walk in the christian life says a lot about what we feed our minds and hearts with

    Who am I?...In my Right Mind! Romans 12 verses 1-8 What do you think of yourself? In his book ‘When Men Think Private Thoughts’ Gordon MacDonald has two men playing a game at midnight. These two men are from completely different ends of the economic and social spectrum. One is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Identity By Conduct

    Contributed by Patrick Mccosh on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    Characteristics which describe Christian behavior.

    Identity by Conduct Philippians 1:27-30 I used to work for a Japanese company. I started there before they began production so I saw a lot of Japs coming in and out to set up the equipment. They were not hard to tell from the American workers. They were all probably 5’6 or under. They all had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist