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  • Ken Henson avatar

    Good News

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Dec 12, 2015
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     | 5,801 views

    In this world were we see such an abundance of well-publicised bad news. It’s refreshing to renew our interest in this ancient proclamation of Good News Do not be afraid Good news Great Joy For All Nations A Child is Born Glory to God Peace on earth

    8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What We Need To Learn From Jonah

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
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    Valuable lessons to learn about God and ourselves as we look into Jonah’s story.

    What we need to learn from Jonah by Andrew Chan PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Jonah 1 Introduction: An angler at the fishermen’s club was describing his toughest catch. “After 3 hours I landed this terrific monster of the sea” he said. “I saw the pictures and he was only 6 inches long,” said one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Joy In The Desert

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Dec 15, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 12,611 views

    3rd Sunday in Advent, Year A; The world is looking for the kind of joy God has promised us in Christ, but it is a deeper joy than just saying, "Don’t worry, be happy!"

    "The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom. Like the crocus, it will burst into bloom; it will rejoice greatly and shout for joy. The glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; they will see the glory of the LORD, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Smith avatar

    Blessed Are You Poor! ?(Luke 6:20-26)

    Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007
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    Despite the fact that Christian values and family values are nowadays taken as synonymous, Jesus promised that he would bring division amongst families! ...

    I’ve had a tough week: * On Monday I was robbed again. My wallet has been stolen by the same guy two weeks running! * I had to deal this week with the painful letter written in our Diocesan Newpaper regarding our legal situation. * More serious by far is my dad’s situation in hospital ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "A Sure Word Of Prophecy” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,700 views

    The book of Daniel is one of purity and prophecy.

    OPEN YOUR BIBLES TO Daniel 1 & 2 Peter 3:1-13 1. As you survey the world today, reading the newspapers, watching the latest news, seeing the times in which we live. a. You’ll probably be grasped with a strong sense that Jesus may come back soon! b. I really believe that we are the, THAT generation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are You Poor! - Jesus' Sermon On The Plain

    Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005
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    Father Dave on Jesus’ Sermon on the plain, and the blessings of the poor.

    I’ve had a tough week: On Monday I was robbed again. My wallet has been stolen by the same guy two weeks running! I had to deal this week with the painful letter written in our Diocesan Newpaper regarding our legal situation. More serious by far is my dad’s situation in hospital Perhaps most ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Same Old Story!!

    Contributed by Jofrey Bustamante on Dec 16, 2009
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    The story of Christmas has always been the same old story, but it has new meanings, every year!

    Introduction: “They were too busy. The day was upon them. The day’s bread had to be made. The morning’s chores had to be done. There was too much to do to imagine that the impossible had occurred. God had entered the world as a baby. Yet, were someone to chance upon the sheep stable on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Power Over Sea And Spirits Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 23, 2015
     | 6,090 views

    When we face some great obstacle or some uncontrollable force in our lives, we have a Lord with us who is greater than all the forces in the created world. We can pray to God with confidence that he’s able to do anything we ask.

    Di & I were watching a show the other day where they were previewing the latest movies and one came up that we decided was just too close to the truth to bear watching. It was based on the tsunami in 2004. Do you remember it? Those horrific scenes of the ocean rolling in and swallowing everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Overcoming The Enemy

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 18, 2012
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    Overcoming the enemy once does not mean he will stop his harassment of us. This is what he is, and what he does. So our posture toward him, both defensively and offensively, needs to become habitual and reflexive. We need to overcome our ignorance of the

    Opening illustration: One morning, I watched a rabbit nibble grass in my backyard. He was on the small side, with brown flecked fur and a cotton-puff tail. Suddenly, a hawk sliced through the air as fast and precise as lightning. With talons outstretched, he snatched for his prey. But the rabbit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship And Justice

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 28, 2023
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    We deplore the loss of morality, the loss of civility, the loss of social stability - and yet how many of us recognize that those are only the deeper symptoms of a greater loss, the loss of our sense of accountability before God?

    Judah, the Hebrews’ southern kingdom, was big on denial. By 740 BC, when Isaiah began to preach, the brutal and ambitious kingdom of Assyria had amply demonstrated their intentions and abilities. They were bent on conquering Egypt, the prize of the Mediterranean, and had to conquer everything else ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    "Would You Like To Get Well?”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2022
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    It might seem kind of crazy to ask someone who has been paralyzed for 38 years if he wants to get well but, of course, Jesus never asks a question without good reason. This is an invitation to participate in his miracle.

    Sermon “Would you like to get well?” John 5:1-14 “Afterward Jesus returned to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish holy days. 2 Inside the city, near the Sheep Gate, was the pool of Bethesda, with five covered porches. 3 Crowds of sick people—blind, lame, or paralyzed—lay on the porches. 5 One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Watch The Eyelids

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 30, 2019
     | 3,512 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 11: 1 - 7

    Psalm 11: 1 – 7 Watch the eyelids 1 In the LORD I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. 3 If the foundations are destroyed, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Daniel 5: Being A Person Of Substance Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 3, 2020
     | 7,173 views

    Belshazzar is "weighed in the balance and found wanting," while Daniel is strong in his faith in God. Our substance is found in the kingdom of God, as described in the Beatitudes and Sermon on the Mount.

    BEING A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE—Daniel 5 ***A few years ago, a best-selling book was titled, “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It gave advice from experts in a variety of fields, all telling “How to”: How to…fend off a shark, deliver a baby in a taxicab, jump from a moving car, survive if a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Foot Washing Forgiveness - Part One Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 24, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,037 views

    This is the 41st sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Jesus washing the disciples feet, and the greater lesson He teaches through this action

    Foot Washing Forgiveness –Part One (John Part 41) Text: John 13:1-17 Just a quick announcement before we begin this morning. There’s been some questions about whether or not we’re going to continue with the livestream after the Coronavirus pandemic ends, and the answer to that is – I don’t know. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Now What?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 30, 2001
    based on 234 ratings
     | 15,428 views

    Early in Jesus’ life, Satan loses, and prophecies are fulfilled. So it goes throughout Jesus’ life, and in our lives today.

    Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 NOW WHAT? Another year is quickly drawing to a close. The holiday season is just about over. The rush of preparation has culminated in a few hours of quality time spent with friends and family, but now that’s done. The gifts have been opened, the food has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran