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  • John Gaston avatar

    The Power Of Hope

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 15, 2015
     | 37,081 views

    We’re going to look at 4 aspects of our Hope in Christ: hope that transforms, is eternal, assists in trial, and that sees what is invisible.

    THE POWER OF HOPE 1 Pet. 1:3-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We all know about the law of cause and effect. 2. A man arrived at the Pearly Gates where Peter stood waiting to process new arrivals. "Okay," said Peter. "Tell me one thing that you did on earth that was purely unselfish." 3. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 16, 2015
     | 4,619 views

    This is the 6th installment on a series on the Holy Spirit. In this study, we move into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit,” & observe the Spirit in this epoch.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit In The Book Of Acts

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2015
     | 6,818 views

    The 6th installment of a series on the Holy Spirit. Tonight we’re moving into the Book of the Acts of the Apostles, but which more appropriately could be called, “The Acts of the Holy Spirit.”

    THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MY COMPUTER GUY 1. I was having trouble with my computer. So I called Harold the computer guy, to come over. Harold clicked a couple of buttons and solved the problem. He gave me a bill for a minimum service call. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christianity In A Nutshell Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 18, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,894 views

    A sermon summing up the heart of Christianity

    Christianity In A Nutshell I Peter 1:8-9 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ - Several weeks ago Senator Rand Paul (R-Kentucky) killed a bill on the floor of the senate by using a method that is called a "filibuster". This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Guidelines For Christianity: The Fruit Of Joy

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 30, 2015
     | 3,350 views

    Every Christian has the capacity of joy within their lives because the Holy Spirit dwells within them.

    We have spent time discussing the 8 beatitudes that Jesus says we are to have in order to be a better Christian. Then we began to look at the fruit of the spirit as outlined by Paul in Galatians 5: 22-23. Tonight, we take a look at JOY. One guy claims that his wife hasn’t spoken to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 3, 2015
     | 2,436 views

    To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deliverance From The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2015
     | 2,504 views

    To show that we need to live by GOD's promises of deliverance from our enemies and not to those who want to lord over us by always faith in His promises more than circumstances we see.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you delivered from your enemies? Not yet, but I believe someday because GOD promised it. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Nameless Woman Meets The Messiah Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 27, 2015
     | 8,434 views

    The story of Jesus' encounter with the nameless Samaritan woman at the well continues to teach that Jesus was fully Divine and Fully Human, and the Living Water from Heaven.

    A Nameless Woman Meets the Messiah (John 4:1-15) Divine Appointment God’s Divine Providential plan! I am always amazed with the way that God ordains things and in His Will He fits all the pieces together. I don’t believe in coincidences: In chapter 3, Nicodemus, a powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memories Mothers, Grandmothers And Home Mothers Day

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 8, 2015
    based on 48 ratings
     | 71,373 views

    "Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you." It is the only one of the 10 commandments with a promise. A Godly Mother translates the Bible into her everyday life. Updated May 2023.

    We have come together today ......First and Foremost ... to honor... the Lord ... Jesus Christ. Yet ... This day... May 14th.... is also a time, ...to honor ...our mothers, ...grandmothers ...and the mothers ... of our children. Worship ...... and Motherhood ...... are lifetime tasks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Evil Intent, Good Intent

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,688 views

    The story of Joseph is the display of the providential power of God to to accomplish his good purposes. Let’s consider what teaches about us teaches about us, about God, and what it all means for us.

    Genesis 37:12-36 Evil Intent, Good Intent 10/2/16 D. Marion Clark Introduction “As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.” So Joseph assuages the fears of his brothers after the death of Jacob, and so he articulates the providence of God. The story of Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Give It Away Now Series

    Contributed by Caleb Anderson on Nov 7, 2016
     | 5,759 views

    What happens when you’re successful? It might look differently you imagined… but let’s expect that you’re efforts will have an impact for good in the world… or at least in one person’s world. That’s called success.

    What’s easier to deal with success or failure? no one likes failure, but success is more dangerous 52 days Nehemiah is wildly successful What happens when you’re successful? It might look differently you imagined… but let’s expect that you’re efforts will have an ...read more

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    Faith That Impresses Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,817 views

    A centurion asks a favor of Jesus. Manifesting great faith. Faith that impressed the Lord

    Introduction A. One night, Tim was walking home when, all of a sudden, a thief jumped on him. Tim and the thief were began to wrestle. They rolled about on the ground and Tim put up a tremendous fight. However, the thief managed to get the better of him and pinned him to the ground. The thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Familiarity Breeds A Feeling Of Contempt And Worthlessness.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 22, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,139 views

    Being a preacher in the town where I was brought up is hard. Yes I was no angel, but my bad reputation still stands as I am constantly reminded. We have all moved on, even Jesus, who had this problem as well.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 8th July 2016; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 Psalm 48 2 Corinthians 12:2-10 Mark 6:1-13 Prayer: In ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Bethel

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016
     | 10,222 views

    Jacob, following an amazing dream in which he saw a ladder or stairway extending between heaven and earth, with the Lord standing above it, exclaimed "How awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven."

    Note: I have developed a simple set of slides in PowerPoint to use in the delivery of this sermon. They're not fancy, but they do help to keep attention focused on the points being presented. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file, email me at sam@srmccormick.net with the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Sermon: From A Cradle, To A Cross, To A Crypt, To A Crown

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Dec 25, 2016
     | 11,171 views

    Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle.

    From a Cradle, to a Cross, to a Crypt, to a Crown Text: Matthew 1: 18-25 Introduction: Jesus Christ being born that first Christmas morning was, in my opinion, the greatest miracle of all, because every other miracle results from this miracle. How could fallen, sinful mankind – separated from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist