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  • Christopher Benfield avatar

    Confusion After The Transfiguration Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 24, 2018
     | 6,550 views

    Following the Transfiguration the disciples were confused about everything they had witnessed and the Lord's departure. He offered clarity in their confusion. There is wisdom through the Word, but we must seek it.

    Confusion after the Transfiguration Mark 9: 9-13 Our text follows the miraculous encounter on the Mount of Transfiguration. Three of the disciples were privileged to accompany Jesus on the mountain as He was transfigured before them, revealing His glory. They had walked with Jesus for several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't You Get It? Edify

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2018
     | 4,339 views

    Seems many are missing the opportunity and ministry of encouragement and edification. Who could you encourage today? Have you made plans to receive the message?

    DON’T YOU GET IT? CATCHING AND APPREHENDING THE HIGHER MEANING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Proverbs 5:15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. Proverbs 5:15 (MSG) Do you know the saying, "Drink from your own rain barrel, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christ Offered Himself As Both Gift And Sacrifice

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 15, 2014
     | 4,035 views

    To show JESUS as both gift and sacrifice.

    I. EXORDIUM: If we are priests, then who is our gift and sacrifice? Who is our gift and sacrifice? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show JESUS as both gift and sacrifice. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:3 (Amplified Bible) 8:3 For every high priest is appointed to offer up gifts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Star And Scepter

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 20, 2019
     | 5,441 views

    FIRST SERMON FOR ADVENT 2018. IT LOOKS AT THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR AND THE SCEPTER.

    CHRISTMAS STAR AND SCEPTER NUMBERS 24:12-19 TODAY WE BEGIN THE SEASON OF ADVENT AND IN THIS PASSAGE I WANT TO LOOK AT TWO SYMBOLS THAT ARE RELATED TO THE COMING KING. VERSE 17 SPEAKS ABOUT THE STAR AND THE SCEPTER. A SCEPTER IS A SIGN OF ROYALTY. IT IS THE POSSESSION OF SOMEONE IN AUTHORITY. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Changing The Narrative

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 15, 2019
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     | 15,280 views

    The paralyzed man at the Bethesda pool needed a change, and Jesus could heal him! Jesus can change our lives, but we have to respond to him in faith.

    CHANGING THE NARRATIVE—John 5:1-18 Read John 5:1-3. For many years, skeptics said there was no pool called Bethesda by the Sheep Gate of Jerusalem. However, excavations in the 1800’s found 2 pools, with a 5th portico between, as John said. Evidence of the pool being called Bethesda finally emerged ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 2, 2019
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     | 18,775 views

    A woman who was despised by the Jews and the Samaritans finds living water at the well on a hot afternoon. And she becomes an evangelist for the Lord. Intriguing and example-setting yet today for all of us.

    Today, let’s talk about another woman who was saved by the power of Jesus Christ; a woman we have all referred to as “The Woman at the Well.” We find her story in the 4th chapter of the book of JOHN. As we read the Gospels, we see that Jesus’ approach to proclaiming the Good News was decidedly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In Christ, I Am...committed To Us Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,308 views

    Marriage: Submit to one another, out of reverence to Christ. Help your partner thrive, and make each other radiant.

    In Christ, I Am…Committed to US—Ephesians 5:21-33 We’re going to talk about marriage today—but not just marriage. The broader context in Ephesians is how people who are in Christ live together in love. Chapter 5 begins, “Follow God’s example, as dearly loved children, and walk in the way of love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "getting Ready For Christmas: Whose Child Is This?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 18, 2018
     | 3,061 views

    A sermon for Advent with a focus on the mercy shown by Joseph.

    “Getting Ready for Christmas: Whose Child is This?” Matthew 1:18-19 There can be no doubt that the story of Jesus’ birth begins with a Scandal. Matthew is straight and to the point: while Joseph and Mary were engaged to be married, Mary became pregnant and Joseph was not the father! Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    One Leper Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 21, 2019
     | 5,668 views

    Jesus touched the life of one leper & changed him forever.

    “ONE LEPER” Luke 5:12-16 CWBC – 1/6/19 Jon Daniels INTRO – Dictionary.com’s “Word of the Year for 2018” – “misinformation” – “false information that is spread, regardless of whether there is intent to mislead.” - “Misinformation is what is guiding people’s choices, behaviors, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Betrayal In Gethsemane Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 7, 2018
     | 5,855 views

    Following the agony Jesus endured in Gethsemane, Judas led the multitude there to arrest Him. Having all power, Jesus could have resisted, and yet He submitted to the Father's will. He endured Calvary for you and me!

    Betrayal in Gethsemane Mark 14: 43-52 The events of this faithful night are rapidly unfolding. Having departed the Upper Room with the eleven, Jesus had made His way to the Garden of Gethsemane. Knowing what was soon to come, Jesus spent some intimate time in prayer with the Father. We cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love: The Greatest Characteristic Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2018
     | 8,474 views

    Love is the greatest characteristic of a disciple of Jesus Christ. This messages focuses on the meaning of love in the life of a disciple.

    All You Need is Love Love: The Greatest Characteristic 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a, 13 Whoever thought love could be such a lucrative business? Retailers, that’s who! According to the National Retail Federation, the average amount spent on Valentine’s Day is $134/person in 2014, with a total spent ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I’ll Be Back!

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Dec 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,299 views

    The Advent season is all about Jesus coming to earth. And he's coming again! Jesus reminds us to watch for the signs of his return, to live with purpose, and to pray.

    Luke 21:25-36 I’ll Be Back! Every year children from around the world eagerly anticipate the arrival of Christmas morning. Retailers push their sales upon us. Consumers invest hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring happiness in others. And the countdown begins: 23 days of shopping ‘til ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prayer For Prosperity

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,157 views

    Knowing the church in Ephesus was surrounded by materialism, Paul sought to encourage them in the spiritual prosperity they had in Christ. What they received in Christ was far greater than anything the world offered.

    A Prayer for Prosperity Ephesians 1: 15-19 Our text today comes from the letter Paul wrote to the church in Ephesus. This letter is one of the “prison epistles,” written while Paul was imprisoned in Rome. The church at Ephesus was dear to the heart of Paul, having spent about three years there in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am...the Vine Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on Apr 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,635 views

    Jesus explains the relationship His people have with Him using the illustration of a Vine and its branches.

    As we approach the Easter holiday season we are looking at some of the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. The “I AM” statements of Jesus open our hearts and minds to a deeper understanding of who Jesus is as the Savior and Lord of His people and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do You Believe, Do You Truly Believe?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 5, 2014
    based on 51 ratings
     | 37,720 views

    When Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life," He was clearly claiming that He was the source of both After He shares this truth Jesus turns to Martha and says ' Do You Believe This?" Beloved, Do you believe this? Do "You" truly believe. Updated March 2026

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings of Scripture prior to the Message. The Scripture for this day were Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11 and John 11:1-45 An elderly man who lived alone in Idaho.....wanted to till his sizable potato garden, ....but it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican