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  • William Tan YH avatar

    Look To The Crucified One And Receive Our Healing

    Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 10, 2020
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    Sometimes we are tempted to think that life is so unfair. Where is God when we are suffering? We attempt to look at questions such as: Why does Jesus has to suffer and die? & What does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has to do with me?

    Part 1 : Facts About the Crucifixion Crucifixion probably started first with the Persians but perfected by the Romans to inflict the maximum pain to the victim. Crucifixion was also the most disgraceful form of execution and cruel that Roman citizen will not be executed by crucifixion. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Does A Healthy Church Look Like

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2019
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     | 12,643 views

    Paul says that He uses the church of Thessalonica as an example to other churches of a church worthy of emulating (v. 4). In noting what Paul praises about this church we can see what a healthy church looks like.

    “What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?” 2 Thessalonians. 1:1-4 It is hard to know what it takes to be healthy these days. Almost every week we hear how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Could The Resurrected Life Look Like?

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 26, 2023
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    A glimpse at the early church gives us visions of what the church could be and should be.

    4.30.23 Acts 2:42–47 (EHV) 42 They continued to hold firmly to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of the bread, and to the prayers. 43 Awe came over every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hopeless? Give Hope! Things Are Looking Up.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2022
     | 1,700 views

    Will we volunteer to be "HOPE GIVERS?" Hope can work even in the storm. Even after I told you so... God does his best work in terrible dark storms. Paul declares FEAR NOT WHEN ALL HOPE WAS GONE!

    HOPELESS? THINGS ARE LOOKING UP! GIVE HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 27:22 And now I exhort you to be of good cheer: for there shall be no loss of any man's life among you, but of the ship. Acts 27:22 (MSG) But there's no need to dwell on that now. From now on, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does Holy Living Look Like? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 7, 2022
     | 3,244 views

    This the last message of this series. what does holiness look like in everyday living? All Scripture references are in the NASB.

    What does Holy Living look like? Perhaps this message should have been the first message in the series rather than the last. We must remember, we have been called to holiness: 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy yourselves also in all your behavior; 16 because it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For The Escape Clause?...the Good Samaritan

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 12, 2022
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    The story of the Good Samaritan was Jesus' way of blasting our excuses for trying to get out of obeying God to demonstrate compassion for the needy. An escape clause is a device in a contract to elude responsibility!

    LOOKING FOR THE ESCAPE CLAUSE?...The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3 LAWYER JOKES 1. JOKE 1: A lawyer died and went to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argued. “I’m too young to die. I’m only 55.” “Fifty-five?” said Saint Peter. “No, according to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019
     | 2,964 views

    The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning.

    A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son” (Gal. 4:4). 2. The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning. “He indeed was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don’t Look Don’t Touch

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 5, 2024
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    If you window shop, it will be harder to resist an offer you should refuse.

    Mat 5:27  Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:  8  But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.  In this case, grace is more strict than the Law. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Protection - A Detailed Look At The Armor Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 18, 2024
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     | 2,124 views

    At exactly 6:11 pm on July 13, 2024, a demonized person with a high-powered rifle shot 8 bullets at the ex-President of the United States, Donald Trump, with one hitting him on the right side of his head, at a campaign rally.

    "Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 7, 2025
     | 310 views

    Spiritual preparation is necessary in being a good servant, a good witness, and a good Christian.

    What Does Spiritual Preparation Look Like? Matthew 14:22-23 Preparation is the process of making something ready to be used or for use. For instance, during my time in the service, we would need to prepare our gear before we went to the field for training. Not only did I have to prepare my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Disappointed? You Were Looking For The Wrong Messiah Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 12, 2025
     | 210 views

    It could have been a puppy or a pony or a Red Rider BB gun ® but the day sticks in your mind because you were very disappointed.

    Palm Sunday Procession Homily 2025 Take a moment to recall from your childhood a particularly memorable Christmas or Birthday celebration in your family. I bet you have one in which you had wished—and made your wish known—for a particular toy or cuddly and did not receive it. It could have been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Candyman Or Doctor? Who Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Oct 20, 2024
     | 322 views

    Jesus travels to Galilee and is greeted enthusiastically. However the Greeting is only with the hope of a great show, as those who he comes to preach to only want to see signs and wonders, and not the Savior from Sin.

    The Doctor or the Candyman I was listening to someone talk about elections and democracy, and he dug up a great quote from the past. And by the past, I mean like 2500 years ago. Ancient Athens was the first democracy we know of, and Socrates, the smartest man of his time, hated the idea. This was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Enoch - Watcher Looking For God Lesson 6 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 5, 2024
     | 1,143 views

    It is possible to enjoy close intimacy with God in a world with its sinful environment.

    “So all the days of Enoch were three hundred and sixty-five years. And Enoch walked with God; and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:23-24). “By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, and was not found, because God had taken him; for before he was taken he had this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking At Our Mess And Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,503 views

    The phrase "in the middle" appears early in Genesis, late in John, and late in Revelation. The connection between the three speaks to an amazing title for the cross of Jesus.

    “Looking at Our Mess and Hopelessness, Where Was Jesus?” Genesis 2:4-9 - [There is a verse that needs to be quoted in the outline.] SERIES SET-UP: There are significant parallels between the beginning of Genesis and the end of John. - Genesis 1:1; John 1:1. - Romans 8:19-22. - This is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look I Am Doing A New Thing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,991 views

    To encourage the church to embrace change, move forward with urgency, and not get stuck in traditions, trusting in God's plan even when it doesn't make immediate sense.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a message that's all about embracing change, moving forward with urgency, and not getting stuck in our traditions. Change can be scary, can't it? It can feel uncomfortable and even threatening. But the truth is, change is a part of ...read more

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