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  • Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. avatar

    The Face In The Mirror

    Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Feb 23, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,887 views

    Beloved, have you ever looked in the mirror and the reflection told you what you didn’t want to see? You know, you might be feeling one way but when you look at yourself in the mirror the reflection reproduces something totally different.

    You know, in the last 2 to 3 years, I noticed two pretty important ways the world has changed. Now frankly, I don’t know whether it’s because of global warming or the lack of gun control or the Obama administration. All I know is that these two issues, at least to me, are far more important than ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus Gives Us Peace Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,843 views

    Jesus' answer to your fears is the presence of the triune God in your life -- Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    I always like to go on record as saying, “I don’t believe in luck; I believe in providence.” And, as it turns out, by God’s providence, I have been very lucky in love! I am married to the woman of my dreams, the heart of my heart, and the love of my life. Jan is beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Secret To Purity Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 7,883 views

    We need to filter out those things that will affect our thinking and then we need to make sure we test our thoughts and motives against the highest demands of the Kingdom, that is, inner purity and godly love.

    I wonder how many of you have been watching the series “Meet the Amish” on SBS over the last 4 weeks. It’s been fascinating to watch a group of Amish young people experiencing the wider world after living a very sheltered life surrounded by a family and community dedicated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Am I? (Part Five)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 3, 2015
     | 5,609 views

    So far in this series we’ve learned that we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, we are a part of the body of Christ, and we are God’s workmanship. Today we will see that we are ambassadors of Christ.

    WHAT AM I? (part five) INTRODUCTION: So far in this series we’ve learned that we are a child of God, we are a temple of the Holy Spirit, we are a slave of God, we are a part of the body of Christ, and we are God’s workmanship. Today we will see that we are ambassadors of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Rise Again

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,169 views

    He had a strong faith-a faith that did not waiver in the face of his terminal illness and death. He knew that in spite of his suffering Jesus would show him and his family compassion. He knew that Jesus is the Great Comforter.

    On a dark and stormy night, an American, a Canadian and a Scotsman were in a bad car accident. All three were rushed to the hospital, though all three had died before they arrived. Just as they were about to put the toe tag on the American, he awoke and opened his eyes. Astonished, the doctors and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Everlasting Light

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,204 views

    God’s Name defines ‘The Everlasting Light.’ There is no other name in heaven or earth or for that matter anywhere which can define this phrase. When He is the Everlasting Light, who else can be?

    Opening illustration: This is an article written in 1967 by Arnold Fruchtenbaum a Jew who converted to Christianity, “Walking outside after the war with Jordan was over, I saw a car pass by with the words ‘Rebuild the temple!’ painted on its side. One Israeli soldier told me that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Closest Thing To God's Love Is A Mothers Love, (A Mothers Day Sermon).

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 16, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 51,694 views

    The closest love to God’s love is to witness the love of a good mother. Sadly this is not always the case, but it is the best model we have to follow. There are some emotional bits in this sermon making it very powerful, even hard to deliver.

    Title: The closest thing to God's love is a Mothers love. Summary: The closest love to God’s love is to witness the love of a good mother. Sadly this is not always the case, but it is the best model we have to follow. There are some emotional bits in this sermon, but it is very powerful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    A Child Is Known By His Doings

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 6, 2015
     | 5,324 views

    To show that even at childhoood you will be known if you're righteous or not.

    I. EXORDIUM: Can you differentiate a wicked from a righteous child? Yes. A righteous child wants to praise the LORD. Matthew 21:16 (Amplified Bible) 21:16 And they said to Him, Do You hear what these are saying? And Jesus replied to them, Yes; have you never read, Out of the mouths of babes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Lord And My God

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 96 ratings
     | 31,893 views

    Do you sit with Thomas, as one seeking? Do you sit with the others, still excited from the week before? Perhaps you sit on your own, neither excited nor doubting. May you proclaim as Thomas did "My Lord and My God". Updated March2021.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings prior to the Message. The readings assigned for today are: Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 133:1-5; 1 John 1:1-2:2 and John 20:19-31 So here we are... One week ... after Easter. How has this week been ... for you? How are you this ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Love Does

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 10, 2015
     | 11,134 views

    Love lives in you and it is your responsibility to let it flow out of you.

    April 12, 2015 Morning Worship Text: John 13:34-35 Subject: Love Title: What Love Does I’ve been talking to you for a little while now about love. Love is a subject that has stirred the interest of mankind from the beginning of time really. There have literally been hundreds of thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    A Defense Of God Given Authority Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,569 views

    Those called of God are to use their spiritual authority to build people up & not to tear down. Those who have been granted authority in Christ have within them the ability to call forth the true exercise of authority.

    2 CORINTHIANS 10: 7-11 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] A DEFENSE OF GOD GIVEN AUTHORITY As I read these words, I am appalled at the attacks that were leveled at Paul and the pain he must have felt. What spiritual battles he must have fought yet he still maintained the meekness and gentleness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Paul Basehore on Apr 14, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,740 views

    The only way we can succeed at the other spiritual lifehacks is to walk with God. But what does that look like, and how do we do it?

    Spiritual Lifehacks -- Walking with Jesus For the past few weeks I’ve shared with you various simple solutions for everyday problems, and related simple solutions to help us all get closer to God. Tonight we’re going to finish our series on Spiritual Lifehacks with a a method of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Belief Is Hard Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 16, 2015
     | 6,646 views

    Sometimes belief is just plain hard - just ask Thomas (a 1st person sermon)

    “Getting Into Shape: When Belief Is Hard” John 20:19-31 I’m grateful you’re here today. Some of you are here because you want to hear what I have to say – you’re curious; some of you are here to check out what I have to say – you’re suspicious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Murder In The Vineyard

    Contributed by Chris Beam on Apr 19, 2015
     | 8,634 views

    It's amazing to me that so many times the very people who were supposed to know the most about God didn't even recognize Him when He was standing right in front of them.

    Murder In The Vineyard Series: The Book of Mark
Mark 12:1-12 Once again, I would like to bring your attention to the Gospel of Mark. We've been studying the life of Jesus during His time on the earth and how He came into direct confrontation with the religious establishment of His day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Matthew 17:1-3 - What Is The Transfiguration Of Jesus About? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 14, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,890 views

    What significance does the Transfiguration of Jesus have for me? Why did it all take place? Matthew 17 speaks about this spectacular event in the life of Jesus, but what does it all mean? What is the transfiguration all about?

    Matthew 17:1 – ASCENDING THE GREATEST MOUNTAIN OF ALL I was so intrigued by the fact that he had named himself. His father neglected to name him and so in his early teenage years he chose his own name; the name of a mountain. Mt Taraksh means Great One, and in keeping with his name, Taraksh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational