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  • James Lee avatar

    “i Have Fallen But I Refuse To Stay Down!”

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 19,101 views

    The problem for so many of us is we are looking backward in our relationship with Jesus, instead of forward. We tend to focus on the stuff that tripped us up and knocked us down. We focus on what we did that caused us to lose hope and feel abandoned.

    “I Have Fallen BUT I Refuse to Stay Down!” Lk 22: 60, 62 & Mth 27: 5 Did you know that EVERY one of the disciples of Jesus fell down? Jesus told them, on the night He shared the “Last Supper” with them in; [Mat 26:31 NIV] “…"This very night you will all fall ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Harry Potter And Decent Christian Values

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Dec 11, 2001
    based on 156 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    Many Christians are against Harry Potter, but look at what he stands for: not magic as evil, but decency, loyalty, honesty and prevailing against oppression. Don’t reject Harry without thought.

    Sermon: Second Sunday of Advent - Evensong 9th December 2001 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen We had been eagerly awaiting the evening for some time, and not just since the film’s release. In fact, the entire family had been looking forward to this moment ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Lifechanging Power Of Worship

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018
     | 8,950 views

    A look at Isaiah worshiping God

    Lifechanging Power of Worship: Isaiah 6 If you have your bibles, join me in turning to Isaiah 6. This is about a little over halfway into the Bible. Open your bible in the middle, and you come to Psalms. Go a little further and you come to Isaiah. We have been going through the OT together, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace And Holiness Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 8, 2020
     | 4,016 views

    This is part three of my series "but For The Grace of God." In this message we will look at grace and holiness.

    But For The Grace Of God, Part 3 Scripture: Eph. 2:8; Heb. 4:16; Exo. 3:5; 15:11; 1 Peter 1:6-7, 13-16 When I was a child, a church group held open tent revivals up the street from my home during the summer. These tent revivals were conducted by the “holiness” Church denomination. I am not 100% ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Art In Heaven

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,506 views

    A sermon on heaven (adapted from Philip Keller in his book, "A Layman Looks at the Lord’s Prayer")

    Evening Service for 8/16/2009 Our Father in heaven- Matthew 6:9 Introduction: What do you think you will enjoy most about heaven? WBTU: I. In the Jewish mind, there are three heavens: 1. The first heaven is the earth’s atmosphere. 2. The next heaven is used to describe outer space. 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Is The God Of Second Chances

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 18, 2025
     | 649 views

    In this sermon we look at three Cs Compassion of Jesus, Commitment to Jesus and the Covenant that Jesus ushers in the New Covenant

    Jesus’ first miracle: Turning water into wine (Jn 2:1-11) Story: A little girl was attending a wedding for the first time. She whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" Her mother replied: "Because white is the colour of happiness, and today is the happiest ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Search Of Anna Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jan 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,486 views

    This message looks at Anna's encounter with the Christ child at the templ

    Anna Luke 2:36-40 In Luke Chapter 2, we see two people who encounter the Christ child as Mary comes to be ritually cleansed six weeks after childbirth, as Jewish law commanded. The first was an elderly man named Simeon. Writings in the second century said that he was 112 years old. Luke tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Overcoming Spiritual Apathy

    Contributed by Tim Gibson on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 78 ratings
     | 11,177 views

    Looking at the differences between Eli and Samuel we shall see how to break free from spiritual apathy and live a life of destiny as Samuel did.

    Title : Overcoming Spiritual Apathy. Text : 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (1) INTRODUCTION: The boy Samuel lived at a crucial time for God’s people as we do today. It was a time of a famine of God’s word and revelation and a time when the enemy was about to strike. A time of crisis. But it was also ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    "Six Seals Of Revelation" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Nov 3, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,930 views

    Looks at the six seals of Revelation 6.

    “Revealing the Revelation” November 8, 2009 “The Six Seals” Revelation 6: “I watched as the Lamb opened the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, "Come!" I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christian Unity

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Jun 4, 2022
     | 1,926 views

    This is a sermon looking at the need for Christians to be unified.

    Title: Christian Unity Script: Philippians 2:1-13 Type: Expository Where: GNBC 9-23-18/6-5-22 Intro: In one of Aesop’s Fables he describes an old man who had several sons, who were always falling out with one another. He had often, but to no purpose, exhorted them to live together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What About Communion? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 31, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 27,392 views

    A look at the meaning and importance of the Lord’s Supper

    (taken from a message by Paul Snoddy) SERIES: “IMPORTANT QUESTIONS” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-34 TITLE: “WHAT ABOUT COMMUNION?” OPEN: A. A little girl asked her mother one Sunday morning as she was preparing lunch, “Mommy, why do you cut off the ends of the ham ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,002 views

    3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Anointed

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 15, 2018
     | 6,814 views

    In the Gospels we see two separate but distinct accounts of Jesus being anointed by women. Today let's take a look at the reactions of the Pharisees, the disciples and the "anointers" and see how we measure up.

    Please stand and repeat with me our current memory verse ... 2 Timothy 2:11-13 “Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him; if we endure, we will also reign with Him. If we disown Him, He will also disown us; if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is Spirituality? (3 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 1,986 views

    Most of us at times have looked at someone we thought was attractive physically, and thought we certainly would like to look like them if we could.

    Sometimes this is the motivation for some to: (1) DIET EACH DAY Illus: Much has been said about diets, such as: • It's something most of us do religiously: We eat what we want to eat, drink a diet coke and pray we don't gain weight • Someone else said that the problem with curbing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got God?

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,650 views

    Nebuchadnezzar dreamed a message that God was giving him about man’s history from his time forward.

    Got GOD? ---------------- Dan 2:3 And the king said unto them, I have dreamed a dream, and my spirit was troubled to know the dream. Dan 2:31-35 Thou, O king, sawest, and behold a great image. This great image, whose brightness [was] excellent, stood before thee; and the form thereof [was] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal