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  • Richard Tow avatar

    Preparations For Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 22, 2023
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    Will persecution against Christians intensify in the days ahead? If so, will we be ready to stand strong in our testimony of Christ? This message processes seven preparations we should be making now.

    Intro We have been discussing the final, eighth, beatitude found in Matthew 5:10: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”i Last week we addressed two preparations for potential persecution. First, expect it. It will happen in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Did The Lord Jesus Ask Of His Disciples

    Contributed by Antonius Fu on Jun 10, 2023
     | 1,567 views

    The Lord Jesus wants His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.

    Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, today we will reflect on a theme related to discipleship. And we will learn about the price a disciple must pay through what the Lord Jesus said in His teaching. In the passage of God's word we see that the Lord Jesus told the people who were following Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prodigal Son Series

    Contributed by Daniel Ray Ortega on Jun 27, 2023
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     | 2,170 views

    A young boy, around the age of eight, lived in Alaska with his parents. His dad was the Boy Scout leader of the area. The troop of the young boy decided to go mountain climbing up a two mile high mountain

    The Prodigal Son Sermon Luke 15:11-23 11 Then Jesus said, “There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of the property that will belong to me.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 A few days later the younger son gathered ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Bait & Switch

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 11, 2023
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     | 1,302 views

    The life of discipleship has three steps: attachment, understanding, and imitation.

    God is unquestionably the world’s greatest fisherman. And he’s not at all offended by the description, either, because that is what he called us to be. And the first thing a fisherman has to know is what bait the fish will bite on. God got me good. Back in ‘83 I was Miss Corporate America, junior ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Patrick Agbonkpolor avatar

    The Marks Of A True Believer

    Contributed by Patrick Agbonkpolor on Aug 2, 2021
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    Irrespective of our denominations, we can only validate the genuineness of our Christian Faith from the evidence of the scriptures.

    THE MARKS OF A TRUE BELIEVER TEXT: MARK 8:34-38 " And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    The Call To Discipleship Part 1: Not For The Faint-Hearted Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 9, 2021
     | 3,304 views

    No where in Scripture does it say that being a disciple of Jesus will be easy. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    In this sin sick world we live in, the prevailing attitude is “What’s in it for me?” Even in the church, people choose their church as to what will benefit me the most. Where can I get my needs met. Rarely do you hear of people who feel called to a church because of what they can contribute vice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rate Of Exchange

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 10, 2021
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    Jesus made it clear that you can gain everything the world has to offer, but it rusts, wears out, turns to dust, and you cannot take it with you after you die. If you lose your soul, however, you lose your life for eternity.

    Humanity in its natural state really does not place much value on life, preferring to love death (Proverbs 8:36) in the form of abortions, murders, manslaughter, varied stages and types of physical, emotional, and mental abuse, and a placing on some individuals and groups a stigma of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Of Time? How Much Time Is Left?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 13, 2021
     | 3,492 views

    We study where are we investing our time? Time is God's gift to us. What we do with the time could be our gift to God. Do we know our purpose?

    END OF TIME? HOW MUCH TIME DO WE HAVE LEFT? WHAT IS TIME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As the sand in an hour glass so are the days of our life. Time is divided into 3 categories… Past, Present and Future. THERE IS A MEASURE OF TIME: seconds, 60 minutes, 1440 minutes make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Is The Mission Of God's Church?

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 29, 2021
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    In this message, Dr. Vorce endeavors to help us realign our focus on the general mission of God's Church.

    Matthew 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION In pulpits all over this nation today, there will be messages delivered in the name of the Gospel that will focus on anything and everything but “The Gospel.” • Social Justice is not the Gospel • Political Debate is not the Gospel • Humanities Opinions are not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Master's Guide To Your Best Self

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 31, 2021
     | 3,738 views

    A unique, positive slant Jesus' challenge to deny self and take up one's cross. Specific stories about what that really means.

    THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO YOUR BEST SELF—Mark 8:27-38 What is the one topic everybody in the world is interested in? It is not sports…not politics…not who will be the next Bachelor…not _____ (Pastor: Be creative and specific.) All you have to do to find out what people care most about is go on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    17th Sunday After Pentecost. September 15th, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,859 views

    Year B, Proper 19

    Proverbs 1:20-33, Psalm 19, Isaiah 50:4-9, Psalm 116:1-9, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-38. A). THE ALLURE OF WISDOM. Proverbs 1:20-33. One day I was out shopping on one of the pedestrianised streets of Norwich, England, when a sudden commotion stopped me in my tracks. The City Crier’s vigorous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    The Heartbreaking Messiah

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Sep 7, 2021
     | 1,955 views

    A sermon exploring heartbreak and suffering through peter and the disicples

    Mark 8:27-38 Have you ever heard the sound of a heart breaking? Do you remember what it sounds like? Maybe it was your child's heart breaking when they found that the job market had disappeared? Maybe it was your sister or brother's heart breaking when the test results were worse than ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Who Is Jesus: A Question Everyone Must Answer

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 7, 2021
     | 3,115 views

    "Who is Jesus" is one of the two most important questions.

    Who is Jesus? Mark 8:27-38 One of the two most important questions one can ask is: “Who is Jesus?” If you were to go around and ask people today, you would get many answers. Some would be like the answers the Pharisees and Sadducees gave: “He was a crackpot.” “He was a narrow-minded bigot, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ian Bullock avatar

    Are You Ready To Bear Your Cross

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 8, 2021
     | 3,364 views

    This sermon provokes us into thinking about how we bear our cross, and whether we live in the world or not of it, drawing on some of St Pauls teachings to the early churches

    In the name of the Father, son and Holy Spirit. Amen. There is a story told of a man who was struggling to carry his cross, he complained and moaned at anyone that he came in contact with. Eventually the Lord heard his complaints and paid him a visit. My son, I have heard your pain, and I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Want To Know Who Jesus Really Is? Follow Him”

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,942 views

    A sermon about what it really means that Jesus is the Messiah.

    “Want to Know Who Jesus Really Is? Follow Him” Mark 8:27-38 Jewish Rabbis are teachers and their students are called disciples or learners. They hang on the rabbi’s every word. They follow the rabbi around. They imitate the rabbi. They are trying to become like the rabbi. I heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist