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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Unlikely Messengers

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
     | 4,238 views

    Regular everyday people are called to proclaim the Good News of Great Joy. We are the Shepherds of our day and age. We are the lowly messengers delivering the greatest news the world has ever heard.

    Unlikely Messengers Luke 2:8-20 The Advent telling draws us back each year by its poignant beauty revealing ever deeper things. We see our Heavenly Father illuminating the knowledge of the Wise men using a star. Allowing them to identify the place where Jesus the Messiah would be born. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Image Of God And The Value Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 17, 2017
     | 5,111 views

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016 Emil Brunner said that “the most powerful of all spiritual forces is man's view of himself, the way in which he understands his nature and his destiny; indeed it is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Image Of God And The Value Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 24, 2017
     | 8,829 views

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016 Emil Brunner said that “the most powerful of all spiritual forces is man's view of himself, the way in which he understands his nature and his destiny; indeed it is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Character Trait: Devotion To God's Word Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 15, 2013
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     | 10,121 views

    From the words of Jesus it is clear that His desire and design for the body of Christ is health. For the church to be healhty there must be rebirth and remodelling. Spiritual health does not happen accidentally. It takes devotion to the health plan God

    Intro: If you remember from last time we are called and commanded to experience and share the truth of who Jesus is. There is something that is absolutely necessary if we are going to live the Great Commandment of Love God with everything and loving others with everything. We must be healthy as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hosea - An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 7, 2013
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     | 8,422 views

    Who are the Minor Prophets and what can we learn from them? Hosea is the 1st in a list of prophets that we refer to as 'Minor Prophets' but their message is anything BUT minor!

    Hosea 1:1 [NLT] February 27, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Hosea Bible Study Hosea – An Introduction: A Study of the Minor Prophets Hosea (760-720 BC) HOSEA to Israel (Northern Kingdom) Hebrew word for “Salvation” BACKGROUND If you want some really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Is

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 13, 2013
     | 7,227 views

    Truth is in Jesus, Ephesians 4:21.

    Truth is Intro: what causes unbelief? 1: Hypocrisy a) dissimulate b) to hide something by pretense c) to wear a mask like a stage player d) appear to be one thing and actually be something completely different Point: Christians who confess Jesus with their lips but deny him with their ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Christian As A Catalyst In A Post-Modern World

    Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Mar 27, 2012
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    Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through work and participation in the community. You have all it takes to stand in the fast changing society and the world today as a catalyst.

    EPHESIANS 2:10; 1TIMOTHY 4 Introduction Introduce the sermon on Israel journey to the land of Canaan God intension and desires for them toward their neighboring villages. Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Do You Love Yourself? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 7, 2014
     | 6,888 views

    We are to love. We are to love our neighbor. We are to love our neighbor as we love OURSELVES.

    1. Matthew 7.12 a. Why "Golden Rule"? In AD 222-235 Roman Emperor Alexander Severus adopted the golden rule as his motto, and displayed it on public buildings, and promotes peace among religions. Some say the golden rule is called golden because Severus wrote it on his wall in gold. b. It is NOT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Next Event On The End Times’ Timeline Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 17, 2020
     | 4,269 views

    This sermon looks at the Rapture and the details surrounding it.

    WHAT'S THE NEXT EVEN ON THE END TIMES' TIMELINE? The Rapture. - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18. a. First, like much of the end times’ timeline, this is not something we would necessarily guess. - 1 Thessalonians 4:13 – “we do not want you to be ignorant” - This points to it being something ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Intimate Names For God Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2019
     | 3,518 views

    The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The personification of all that God is in the Old Testament is found in the New Testament title for God as Father. 2. Jesus introduced a brand new relationship with God (Matt. 6:9). B. THE FATHER 1. The Father is the first Person of the Trinity (equal in nature, separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Twenty-Ninth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B- Servant Leadership. Blah-Blah-Blah

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 29, 2024
     | 800 views

    Once you accept the cup. Then your path to glory is by your service.

    Servant leadership. Blah-blah-blah. and so on; and so forth. Ever since Robert Greenleaf coined the term, there has been so much information out there on servant leadership that is too academic, or filed with unpractical generalizations like servant leadership is not command and control, nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Walking In Resurrection Power (After Easter) Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 23, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 736 views

    Walking in resurrection power is the believer’s true post-Easter experience. It is not theoretical; it is transformational. It means living as Christ lived, overcoming as He overcame, and doing what He commissioned us to do. The resurrection was not just for celebration—it was for mobilisation.

    WALKING IN RESURRECTION POWER (AFTER EASTER) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:10 “That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death.” Supporting Texts: Romans 8:11; Ephesians 1:19-20; Acts 1:8; John ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Transformed By Truth: Trust In The Lord Forever Isaiah 26:4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 17, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 946 views

    Isaiah 26:4 calls us to unwavering trust in the Lord. This verse, rich in assurance and promise, encourages us to anchor our lives in the eternal strength of God.

    Transformed by Truth: Trust in the Lord Forever Isaiah 26:4 Introduction Today, we will explore the powerful message of Isaiah 26:4 and how it calls us to unwavering trust in the Lord. This verse, rich in assurance and promise, encourages us to anchor our lives in the eternal strength of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Shadows Of The Approaching Day.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 584 views

    "For by one offering He hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified" (Hebrews 10:14).

    SHADOWS OF THE APPROACHING DAY. Hebrews 10:1-25. The Law is but a “shadow” of “good things to come” (HEBREWS 10:1). As such the Law, though good in itself (cf. Romans 7:12), serves only as a schoolmaster pointing us to Jesus (cf. Galatians 3:24). The round of sacrifices represented here by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Clothed In Grace, Empowered By Love Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,337 views

    Let's explore God's overwhelming love and constant presence in our lives. Our focus is on how understanding and experiencing these truths can transform us.

    Clothed in Grace, Empowered by Love Introduction: Today, we are diving deep into the Word of God to explore His overwhelming love and constant presence in our lives. Our focus will be on how understanding and experiencing these truths can transform us. Our journey will take us through several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal