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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Mary Of Nazareth And Her Prophetic Journey With Jesus - Part 2 - The Dark Night Of The Soul - The Work Of The Cross In Your Life - Resurrection - The Day Of Pentecost Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,689 views

    Our daily walk with God has days and seasons that are up and down, filled with challenges and blessings, favor and discipline, renewal, and spiritual warfare.

    "While he was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to him. But he replied to the man who told him, "Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?" And stretching out his hand toward his disciples, he said, "Here are my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Place Prepared For You

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2023
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    A funeral message from John 14 written for a believer

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org There is not much about Sharon that I can share today that you probably already don’t know. To me she was a wonderful mother-in-law. I was especially blessed to marry into a loving family with two wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Rise Of The Man Of Sin Series

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,924 views

    10 signs have occurred in the last 75 years which which point to the imminent arrival of the Man of Sin, the Antichrist, to take over the world. Look at his characteristics, his career, and what will cause his downfall.

    WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT THE FUTURE 2: Rise of the Man of Sin 2 Thess. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Israel is famous for winning unlikely wars. 1. Israel's economy was in a bad way, inflation was getting higher and immigrants were flooding in from all over the world. Problems, problems, problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus, Even Through Trials And Tests Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,593 views

    James, the half-brother of the Lord Jesus, knew about trials and tests. His words to believers of his day are just as true for us of these days, too. In a sentence, he'd say "Endure the test and receive a reward".

    Full disclosure: this is edited from a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO in August 2022 Introduction: Many of us think following Jesus is going to be a walk in the park, so to speak, but that isn’t always true. Certainly, as He promised, He’s there with us, but trials and tests ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Fight To The Finish - Stephen, A Man Who Finished Strong

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 10, 2022
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    How could Stephen finish so strong? How could he pray for your enemies so fervently? I believe there are several things that Stephen did that made all the difference and allowed him to finish strong. Stephen started out right.

    Sermon: A Fight to the Finish - Stephen, A Man Who Finished Strong Scripture Lessons - Acts 6:8-15 “Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed amazing miracles and signs among the people. 9 But one day some men from the Synagogue of Freed Slaves, as it was called, started to debate ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why It Had To Be Calvary

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 31, 2021
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    The atonement for all mankind had to happen on that hill, among those specific people, by the specific method of crucifixion, to only that specific Person, for the specific purposes that God outlined. There was no other way.

    WHY IT HAD TO BE CALVARY Luke 23:33 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. SUPPORT A FAMILY : THE PROSPECTIVE FATHER-IN-LAW ASKED, "YOUNG MAN, CAN YOU SUPPORT A FAMILY?" THE SURPRISED GROOM-TO-BE REPLIED, "WELL, NO. I WAS JUST PLANNING TO SUPPORT YOUR DAUGHTER. THE REST OF YOU WILL HAVE TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Suffering For Jesus

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020
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    What does it mean to suffer for Jesus?

    Suffering for Jesus 1 Peter 4:1-6 Introduction- Turn to 1 Peter 4:1-6 Good morning- Last week I asked you if you realized that your attitude plays a big factor in what you receive during the service. I hope you thought about that a minute and determined that as you came into church this ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    No Greater Love Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 17,750 views

    Valentine's Day: This message examines the real story behind Valentine’s Day, and discusses the true nature of the love that’s supposed to be remembered and practiced on this holiday.

    As you well know, Valentine’s Day will be here in just a few days. In America, Valentine’s is a day of love. It’s a day for remembering our vows of love made for each other, and it’s a day for those who are desperately trying to win the affection of another male or female by enticing them with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting Thomas Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 17, 2021
     | 6,278 views

    Just like Thomas, our doubt can show how close we are to God; we can be transformed by Jesus in our doubt.

    INTRODUCTION • Today we will conclude our four-week series concerning the issue of dealing with doubt. • We have covered the fact that we can go through seasons of doubt; and that our expectations can lead to doubt. • Last week we examined how we can struggle to believe because what we see in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Our Peace (Advent Sermon)

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 5, 2021
     | 5,016 views

    A sermon for Advent 2 - Peace

    Advent 2 (Peace) Sermon - December 5, 2021 Luke 1:26-38, Is 40:3-5 The peace of Christ be with you. (And also with you). If that greeting was familiar to you you’ve either been in an Anglican worship service or elsewhere where this blessing has been pronounced. Though raised atheist I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022
     | 1,560 views

    Around the turn of the 20th century, a Russian psychiatrist and physician named Ivan Pavlov performed some groundbreaking experiments that won him a Nobel prize. It was called the Pavlov Dog Study.

    Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes. Luke 22:54-62. “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of his grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God‘s grace. -Every day should be a day of relating to God, on the basis of His grace alone.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Twelve Disciples

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 24, 2024
     | 876 views

    Jesus chose twelve after the whole night prayer, but how he chose the Judas Iscariot, the traitor. What was wrong in the selection process? Are the permissive will is more powerful than the prayers of a saint?

    Theme: Calling of Twelve Disciples Text: Matthew 10:1-4 (Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, John 1:35-46)   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: On the first Sunday, I spoke about the calling of the first disciples based on the monthly theme of call & ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Gaston avatar

    My Times Are In Your Hands

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 17, 2025
     | 1,334 views

    If you watch the nonstop news, you might be tempted to despair! David faced a period of discouragement. In Psalm 31 we see David's hard plight but watch as he wrestles to trust & find hope and victory in God. It points us how to do it.

    MY TIMES ARE IN YOUR HANDS Ps. 31:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: YOU KNOW YOU’RE IN TEXAS IN JULY WHEN… 1. The best parking place is determined by shade instead of distance. 2. Hot water now comes out of both taps. You can make sun tea instantly. 3. You learn that a seat belt buckle makes a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Measure Upon Measure – Sorrow – The Restoration Of God - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 4, 2025
     | 219 views

    What a ruined state lives are in with devastating sorrow. Sorrow is a result of the fall but what JOY results from the work of Christ. Our faith can be underpinned by an inexpressible joy, bathed in the glory of God. Jesus has done wonderful things changing sorrow into joy.

    MEASURE UPON MEASURE – SORROW – THE RESTORATION OF GOD - Part 8 In the last message we continued these consequences of sin resulting from Adam’s fall in Eden. Firstly we did guilt and shame, then separation, then the curse, and now we continue sorrow. Sin caused so much destruction but we also ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Word Of God Is Not Bound

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 13, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,978 views

    Paul was a prisoner, bound with a chain, but he told Timothy, "But God's Word is NOT bound!" Religions nor Govts can bind the Word; our unworthiness can't bind it, and it can't be stopped!

    THE WORD OF GOD IS NOT BOUND 2 Tim. 2:1-5, 8-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It was the 9th of July and the judge, a veteran, was in a good mood as he asked the prisoner, “What are you charged with?” 2. The defendant replied, “Your Honor, I was simply doing my 4th of July shopping early.” “That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God