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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Mary Magdalene Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 25, 2021
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     | 11,065 views

    Women as well as men were credible witnesses to the gospel and were commissioned to preach it to all with whom they came into contact.

    Women who followed Jesus Mary Magdalene. The Roman occupation of Israel (63 BCE.) was part of a long line of invasions beginning with the Babylonians (539 BC), then the Persians and the Greeks and later on others. The Jewish identity rested on stories of the Patriarchs--Abraham, Isaac and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Getting Centered In Truth Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 21, 2021
     | 3,400 views

    Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021

    Getting Centered in Truth Series: CREED: Truths that Unite Brad Bailey - January 10, 2021 Intro Good morning Westside Vineyard family and friends. If you are watching this from afar... perhaps at a later time... I am so glad you are joining. And to those connected or connecting to the Westside ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Sleepwalking Allowed Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 28, 2023
     | 1,193 views

    Sleepwalking is a dangerous practice, because those who practice it are unconscious, unaware of the dangers around them. In the same way, spiritual sleepwalking is dangerous, but moreso, because those who casually sleepwalk their way through life, expose themselves to deadly deceptions.

    Has anyone here ever been afflicted with somnambulism? Okay, does anyone even know what somnambulism is? Well, it's a technical term for sleepwalking. So, back to the original question--has anyone here ever had a sleepwalking experience? How did it go? Did anyone get hurt? The reason I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Using Opportunities

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,024 views

    1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year.

    1. The fields are ripe for the harvest! Many in our church are busy harvesting at this time of year. It is a busy time. It takes much work. But the rewards are worth it. 2. Jesus is talking to His disciples. And He is talking to us as well. In vs. 35 He says - I tell you, open your eyes and look ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Jones avatar

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes At All Costs - Costly Habits Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Don Jones on Sep 10, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,289 views

    This is the second in the series subtitled "Costly Habits". It gives Biblical principles for Avoiding Costly Habits

    Avoiding Costly Mistakes at All Costs - Costly Habits Part 2 I Kings 20:1-35 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Last Sunday we looked at the costly mistake of costly and sometimes deadly habits. King Ben-Hadad was sitting in his tent drinking with his 32 kings instead of on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imitate Jesus

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,699 views

    When we imitate Jesus as our Role Model, we become role models for others to follow.

    IMITATE JESUS --Ephesians 5:1-5 As a child and youth I learned that anything which was an imitation was cheap and not as good in quality as the original. It was not the best product for your money. The first King James Bible that my parents gave me was genuine Moroccan leather, the very best ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Were You Expecting Something Different?

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
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     | 5,099 views

    A look at what Jesus wants to change within us.

    Introduction French writer Alexis de Tocqueville, after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests--and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her vast world ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Was Jude Thinking? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 12,632 views

    Exposition of Jude 3-4

    Text: Jude 3-4, Title: What was Jude thinking? Date/Place: LSCC, 9/3/06, AM A. Opening illustration: Yogi Berra, the well-known catcher for the New York Yankees, and Hank Aaron, who at that time was the chief power hitter for the Milwaukee Braves. The teams were playing in the World Series, and as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Smith avatar

    Jesus, The Bread Of Life: John 6:35, 41-51

    Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 28,785 views

    Father Dave’s sermon on the miracle of the feeding of the 5000, and what Jesus means when he says he is ’the bread of life.’

    I don’t know what your week has been like, but I’ve had a week that has been full of typical priest-type things: visiting the sick and organising weddings, baptisms and funerals. Indeed, in the next few weeks we’ve got two baptism scheduled, there’s one wedding next Saturday, and tomorrow I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Start The Year Off Right Series

    Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 11,814 views

    There are three "C’s" to assure we start the year off right.

    START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT By: Chuck Hendrix I’m sure you are well aware the way you begin anything greatly affects the way you end. Starting off right is so important. You have heard of things getting off to a rocky start. Though it is not impossible to have a good ending when you start off on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three Men, Three Crosses And Three Deaths Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 21, 2001
    based on 135 ratings
     | 16,571 views

    Deals with the 3 Crosses at Calavary: One man died IN sin, one man died TO sin and one died FOR sin.

    "THREE MEN, THREE CROSSES AND THREE DEATHS!"/LUKE 23:32-46/SHASTA WAY/03-25-01/A.M. There are many ways one might meet one’s demise. It might be an accident, it might be disease, it might be old age, or it might even be through intent, ours or someone else’s. Though there are many means by which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "To Be Almost Saved Is To Be Totally Lost"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 18,388 views

    Almost persuaded to be a Christian is not enough.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 14, 2002 “To Be Almost Saved is to Be Totally Lost” Acts 26:19-32 INTRODUCTION: Ever since the coming of Christ into the world there have been people who were “almost persuaded to be a Christian; but to be almost saved is to be totally lost. Today’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • James Chandler avatar

    The Triumphal Entry Series

    Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 30, 2003
    based on 158 ratings
     | 41,191 views

    We will look at the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem and discover three important principles for our lives.

    Matthew 21 The Triumphal Entry As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Any Given Sunday

    Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,524 views

    Using the analogy of draft day in the NFL and how a team is put together we see that when the game is played anything can happen.

    “Any Given Sunday.” Hebrews 10:11-18 On any given Sunday is a term familiar to those who enjoy professional football. This term refers to the competition that goes beyond what the so-called experts say about anyone team. This is a term that speaks of intangibles. Things like heart, character and ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    It Is Well

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 130 ratings
     | 50,020 views

    This is a sermon for all and deals with isues of how for it to be well with you and your family.

    “It Is Well” 12/29/03 2 Kings 4:8-37 The common greeting now days is to ask someone when you see them, “How are you?” or “How you doing?” as to the younger generation. Now most of the time the reply will be “fine and you” no matter if it is fine or not. But today I want to look at a story in ...read more

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