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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Seeing The Risen Lord

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 4, 2021
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    Learning from the experience of Mary Magdalene. Don't let emotions blind us to the truth. Don't let circumstances blind us to His presence. Remember what He has said.

    Jesus has risen. The tomb was empty. The stone covering it has been rolled away. • God has accepted the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. He died on behalf of sinners and paid the penalty of our sin. God raised him from the dead on the third day • The disciples were told of this before it ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Facing Death With Confidence

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 17, 2021
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    3 principles from 2 Corinthians 5 will help us to face death with confidence (Material adapted from Bob Russel''s book, Take Comfort, from chapter of same title)

    HoHum: The Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, has an exhibit of unique epitaphs. Give a few. Near Uniontown, Pennsylvania there’s a gravestone that reads, “Here lies the body of Jonathan Blake. He stepped on the gas instead of the brake.” Boot Hill Cemetery in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fallen Asleep

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 17, 2021
     | 1,908 views

    Transforming effect on the living and on the dying (Material adapted from Alexander MacLaren at:https://biblehub.com/sermons/auth/maclaren/remaining_and_falling_asleep.htm)

    HoHum: Orexin is a neuropeptide that regulates arousal, wakefulness and appetite. Studies are being done on what an increase or decrease in orexin will do to a person’s appetite and sleep. Focusing on sleep this morning (Stay with me, don’t go to sleep!). In one study, monkeys were deprived of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Struggle Of America: Authoritarian Secular Socialism Vs. Christian Free Society

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
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    We are the last hope of western civilization. And for America. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light, but let it shine. Shine brightly because we are the people of the promise.

    We are the last hope of western civilization. And for America. We are the light of the world. Don't hide your light, but let it shine. Shine brightly because we are the people of the promise. We are the chosen of God in the world. Jesus lives in us. We have the power to shape the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Mother's Prayer

    Contributed by Samuel Young on Apr 27, 2021
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    A mother's prayer is powerful. It ends with a powerful story of the dream of a mother that asks God to show her His love.

    Luke 2:19 reads: “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.” - Luke 2:19 NET Mary What does it mean to treasure and ponder in her heart? What did Mary treasure in her heart? Let us answer the question what she treasures first, then we will answer what it ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Perfecting Love (Fifth Sunday Of Easter, Lectionary Year B)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 28, 2021
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    Tying the Gospel portion of the lectionary (John 15:1 - 8) to today’s text (I John 4:7 -21) we can draw the conclusion that if we are detached from the life giving vine that we are incomplete, insecure, dissatisfied and spiritually starving.

    PERFECTING LOVE Text: I John 4:7 - 21 1 John 4:7-21  Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (8) Whoever does not love does not know God, for God is love.  (9)  God's love was revealed among us in this way: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Open Your Eyes Because God Wants To Bless Us

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 30, 2021
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     | 12,769 views

    Looking for God to Bless you, even when you are surrounded by you enemies

    Verse 16 says “Don’t be afraid for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” Turn to your neighbor and say neighbor God wants to bless us. Isn’t that good new today. For the essence of time please allow me to get right into the text. At the time of this text there is a serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church Life: Leadership, Unity, Gossip, & Rebellion

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,330 views

    Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved.

    Once upon a time there was a new Christian. He was in his early twenties, had just recently gotten saved. And he was part of a small church that met in a high school auditorium every Sunday. As the months went by he became more and more involved in the church, serving in various ministries, helping ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Love: The Foundation For Pentecost

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on May 6, 2021
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    "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another."

    May 27, 1990 AM  Lesson (I John 4:7-21) Text- John 13:34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this shall all men know that you are My disciples, if you have love one for another. INTRODUCTION 1. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Cut The Rope.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 19, 2021
     | 4,172 views

    Peter’s water-walking-skills, (actually his faith), convinced the other disciples that Jesus was the Son of God! Wow, your faith will convince others—Faith is contagious—its catching!

    Cut The Rope. Matthew 14:24-33NKJV In 1853, America hosted its first Worlds Fair in New York City. The organizers built a beautiful exhibition Hall called the Crystal Palace. This is where the latest and greatest inventions were showcased. This is also where a man named Elisha Otis pulled off ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bless Like You Never Been Hurt Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jun 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,844 views

    What is our natural response when someone hurts us? I can think of two. The first is to get back at the person in some way for what they have done to us. The second natural response is to say that I will have nothing more to do with them. God's response is that I am to bless them.

    Introduction Today, I want us to move our priestly duty of being a channel of blessings to a higher level. It might be easy for some of you to bless a stranger; it might be easy for some of you to bless a family member; it might be easy for you to bless a fellow church member. But I would dare say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Repent - The First Message Of Lord Jesus Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 3, 2021
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     | 5,706 views

    In this period of 400 years when the Lord chose to remain silent, everything in the temple continued as it always had. The rituals of worship, sacrifices, feasts and festivals were carried out with regularity, but the dismal part was that the Lord was not in it. Why?

    Repent - The first message of Lord Jesus Matthew 3:1-2:“In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judea, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (RSV) Matthew 4:17: “From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Navigating Safely Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,372 views

    We should be amazed at the greatness of our salvation.

    A store that sells husbands has just opened in New York City, where a woman may go to choose a husband. Among the instructions at the entrance is a description of how the store operates. You may visit the store ONLY ONCE! There are six floors and the attributes of the men increase as the shopper ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vine Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021
     | 3,931 views

    Jesus made some incredible claims. Was He crazy? A lunatic? A liar? Was He actually telling the truth and therefore should be viewed as Lord?

    Liar, Lunatic or Lord? Pt. 3 - Vine I. Introduction Lie Detector Test Have you ever dealt with someone who couldn't or wouldn't tell the truth? It is maddening. They constantly fabricate. White lies. Bold face lies. Outright lies. No truth to be found. Then there are those that are crazy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Seeing God In Your Life

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Jun 8, 2021
     | 3,857 views

    Last week we talked about going through the spiritual wilderness experience, were you feel God is silent in your life, and you don’t sense His presence. However, we concluded that God is never silent, and He is always present in our lives.

    Last week we talked about going through the spiritual wilderness experience, were you feel God is silent in your life, and you don’t sense His presence. However, we concluded that God is never silent, and He is always present in our lives. As Christians, we are to know that God is at work in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational