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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    You Must Be Born Again

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 23, 2018
     | 7,748 views

    Is "born again" ab outdated term?

    You Must Be Born Again John 3:1-17 The term “born again” seems to be well known. It is so well known that it has become timeworn. Celebrities like Bob Dylan went through a “born again” phase. But is this even a proper translation of the Greek? Should we, as many suggest, retire the term and find ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Grounded In Christ Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 9, 2020
     | 7,290 views

    Some miss the gate. Some lose their way, by false teaching, counterfeit spirituality, or not putting beliefs into practice. Some are grounded in Christ, and stand firm in the storms of life!

    Healthy Disciples: GROUNDED IN CHRIST—Matthew 7:13-27 Read Matthew 7:13-14. This is troubling. We know that many people in the world are not interested in eternal life with Christ as Lord and King, and that troubles us. Jesus implies, however, that many who claim to be Christians might not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "How Long Is Eternity?”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 9, 2020
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     | 7,216 views

    How long with eternity be for the unbeliever and for the believer?

    Ecclesiastes 3:11 says God “set eternity in the hearts of men.” Every human soul has a God-given awareness that there’s “something more” than this world. Yet we’e also told, “Yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.” In other words, in his fallen state, man senses there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When There Is A Spiritual Battle Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 23, 2020
     | 5,795 views

    In the mighty strength of the Lord we are equipped as wrestler-soldiers to stand in the spiritual battle. We will stand firm against all the schemes of the devil and the combined evil forces of the spiritual realm.

    Jesus Is Still Sovereign Ephesians 6:10-13 When There Is A Spiritual Battle In the garden of Eden there was perfection. God created and it was very good. Adam and Eve are walking with God in the cool of the evening. But someone is watching and scheming. The serpent who was more crafty than any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    The Adventure's Of Shrek And Barney

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 2, 2020
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     | 2,113 views

    Barney Stinson searches for his dad on the Price is Right. Shrek the sheep searches for a hair cut. And the Good Shepherd Searches for us. A sermon on John 10:1-10 for Easter 4 ("Good Shepherd Sunday")

    It’s been - what? - a month of lockdown, and some of us, our hair is starting to get rather long. I managed to get my hair cut just a few days before lockdown hit so I reckon I can manage a few more months before I start to look like a yeti. But I know some of you missed that chance and are now ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "clothing Ourselves"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,708 views

    A sermon about Christian sanctification.

    “Clothing Ourselves” Colossians 3:1-17 Let me ask you this, if you would: How do you get up in the morning? Do you have a hard time of it, needing a cup of coffee and a couple hours to get going? Or do you leap out of bed, bright eyed and bushy-tailed, ready to face the day right ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Learning To Walk Naturally In The Supernatural Anointing Of God - Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 5, 2021
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     | 4,737 views

    The Spiritual Endowment

    A. What is the Anointing of God? Anointing / Messiah (mashach OT:4886), "to smear with oil or paint, anoint." This verb, which appears 69 times in biblical Hebrew, has cognates in Ugaritic, Akkadian, Aramaic, and Arabic. The objects of this verb are people, sacrificial victims, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Parousia

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 13, 2020
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     | 3,362 views

    Jesus will return and is in the process of returning. Are we living as expectant advent-people who are ready?

    WE’VE ALL BEEN THERE: ENTERTAINING GUESTS IN OUR HOME. HOWEVER, THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KNOWING THEY ARE COMING AND WHEN THEY ARE JUST DROPPING BY FOR A VISIT. IT IS ALWAYS AN ADVANTAGE TO KNOW THEY ARE COMING TO PREPARE, CLEAN, GET GROCERIES AND BE FULLY CAPABLE OF PROVIDING MEALS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Last Seal And Four Trumpets.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 14, 2021
     | 2,493 views

    The last Seal and the beginning of the trumpet judgements are Gods call to the lost sea of humanity. God's call is for all to repent of selfish ways and come....`

    The Last Seal And Four Trumpets. Revelation 8:1-13TPT The turning point for every person under the sun is today, 2 Cor. 6:2. Not tomorrow. Today is filled with grace, tomorrow’s not promised; Moreover, tomorrow could begin the 7 years of tribulation. Yes, He could spilt the sky open graves and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Paradox Of Pursuing Knowledge About God And Experiencing Him

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 8, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,547 views

    The danger of intellectual pursuit without an intimate experiential knowledge of God is that the heart can be come cold and brittle like a stone, making knowledge an idol.

    I remember as a young Born-Again Christian, just starting my spiritual journey that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders were everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I went to Bible School and was told those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    For The Things We Cannot Bear

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 17, 2019
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     | 6,524 views

    The Holy Spirit edifies us to grow in faith and strength.

    June 16, 2019 - Holy Trinity Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Romans 5:1-5; John 16:12-15 For the Things We Cannot Bear Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. For a long time, I’ve entertained a whimsical image of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reaching For The Prize -2 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Feb 7, 2017
     | 9,108 views

    As believers we are in a running race. Every race has a finish line and a prize. This sermon focuses on how reaching for the prize in Christ should be the priority for a believer. A powerful New Year sermon.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured A blessed New year to you. It is such a joy to have you back again this evening. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Out Of The Salt Shaker

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Jul 18, 2018
     | 13,480 views

    Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.”

    Introduction: Some time back, our denomination’s District Executive minister wanted to get to know me, since I was a new minister in the region. He wanted to treat me to an authentic southern breakfast, so he took me out to a Cracker Barrell Country Store. He ordered “Grits.” I was dreaming about a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Learning To Fly"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 8, 2018
     | 13,006 views

    A sermon about learning to trust in God.

    "Learning to Fly" Isaiah 40:21-31 The late Tom Petty has a song where he sings: “I’m learning to fly, but I don’t have wings.” Learning to fly is a metaphor for learning to live. I don’t know how Tom Petty interpreted what it means to “learn to live,” but as Christians learning how to live ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Covenant Origin Of Our Inheritance Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014
     | 6,762 views

    Sermon #2 deals with the origin of our inheritance based on the covenant promises of God, especially the covenant with Abraham to which we are heirs. We are under a new covenant ratified by Christ's death, and under a new law.

    Inheritance Sermon #2: The Covenant Origin of our Inheritance Key Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-17: “For this reason Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance—now that he has died as a ransom to set them free from the sins ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ