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  • Eduardo Quintana avatar

    The Secret: How To Be A Man Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 10, 2020
     | 3,516 views

    Do you want to know the secret of How to Be a Man? Are you ready to hear the painful truth? Will you do it? I dare you to try!

    How to be a man. Google "How to be a man" and you will get a bunch of information. Some good and some not so good. Everything from articles from "The Art of Manliness" to Advice from celebrities such as Kareem Abdul Jabar. Even Wikihow has an article called How to Be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Need To Encourage Myself

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 4, 2020
     | 14,283 views

    Encouragement in the time of trouble

    One of the most discouraging times in our life is when we go through the hour of discouragement, fear, terror, anxiety and distress. The fact of the matter is that, there are many of us that are waging wars against ourselves. We are worrying ourselves, tormenting ourselves about things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Get Jesus To Change His Mind: When "no" Changed To "yes" Because Of Faith.

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020
     | 3,730 views

    Sermon on the Canaanite Woman that Jesus called a dog, a racial slang against... As we confront racism, what shall we do with such a difficult passage?

    Title: How to get Jesus to change his mind Proper 15, Matthew 15:21-28 Intro: “Jesus wasn’t white, but he sure was a racist.” So says David Peters, a priest from Austin Texas. Do I have your attention? If we step back and watch this scene unfold, it is no wonder how someone could accuse Jesus of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    If You Want To Walk On Water You've Got To Get Out Of The Boat

    Contributed by David Parks on Oct 3, 2020
     | 6,695 views

    If you are going to follow Jesus, you must, by faith, be willing to step out of the safety of your comfort zone and "do something religious."

    IF YOU WANT TO WALK ON WATER YOU’VE GOT TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction: 1. John Ortberg is an exceptionally talented writer who can catch your attention with his titles. 2. One book was Titled Everyone is Normal Until You Get to Know Them. 3. Another one is Titled, If ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From The Saints

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Nov 7, 2019
     | 5,114 views

    This is a sermon from all saints day that suggests three lessons we can learn about the saints: 1) We are the saints, so live like it. 2) Learn wisdom from studying the lives of the saints. 3) Embrace and treat one another like saints.

    Lessons From The Saints November 3rd, 2019. Thank you for the way you’ve embraced me and made me feel at home. People have sent messages, cards, posted kind things on my Facebook wall, and sent very kind emails. The willingness to welcome, accept, and embrace one another is more than the slogan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    To Live Is Christ

    Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Nov 27, 2019
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     | 11,442 views

    For me to live is ______________. What are some of the words you have used to fill in that blank?

    Good Morning Everyone! What a joy to worship God and to study His word together here at MGC Global. This morning we will be looking at Philippians 1:18b-26 and I would like to begin with a question, what are you living for? We need to realize that everyone is living for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We All Come To Worship Him

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 6, 2020
     | 3,444 views

    The Star of Bethlehem sends a signal to the world. Christ came to be the savior of the world. The church is called into a global mission.

    January 5, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 2:1-12 We All Come to Worship Him Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus came to be the Lord and Savior of all peoples. This tiny infant was sent on no small ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Long Path Toward Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2020
     | 3,179 views

    Sometimes forgiveness and restoration can be a long, strenuous process. The damage from deep wrongs cannot be instantly repaired.

    The Long Path Toward Reconciliation (Genesis 42:1-38) 1. We try to communicate to women who have had abortions is that “God heals & forgives.” 2. When it comes to restoring our relationship with God, repentance and confession are the direction in which we should head. 3. But how about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Thessalonical Message For Me

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2013
     | 2,919 views

    To encourage and exhort that we should never tire and always do what is right.

    I. EXORDIUM: I have a Thessalonical message for you. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage and exhort that we should never tire and always do what is right. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:13 (Amplified Bible) And as for you, brethren, do not become weary or lose heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Important Is The One?

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Aug 22, 2013
     | 4,509 views

    Search for the lost sheep; Search for the coin lost in the house; But the prodigal son must come home of his own accord.

    Quotes: “The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” -Mark Twain – And that day of knowing is the day of your conversion! “I think of you as a friend. I used to think "friend" was just another word... Nothing more, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get It Together & Press On

    Contributed by Selwyn Robins on Jan 13, 2014
     | 9,308 views

    Every Leader Needs a Leader. How the Chief Apostle (Paul) went through many perils in order to spread the gospel. In doing so, he battled not only the unbelievers but the church people as well.

    GET IT TOGETHER & PRESS ON Paul's tribulations... 2 Corinthians 11:23, 25-29 "Are they ministers of Christ? (I speak as a fool) I am more; in labours more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths oft. Thrice was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, thrice I ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    In A World Where Jesus Said Yes To The Devil Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 8, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,717 views

    A journey in our imagination into what would happen if The Wizard of Gallilee said "yes" to the Serpent's temptations in the desert, and what happens if we say "yes".

    Hissss Hissss Imagine…. Imagine….. And the wizard of Gallillee waved his wand. And every church was full. The crowds packed in, acknowledging Jesus as the one true God. Every church was full. So many people crowding in, standing room only. The collection plate piled HIGH full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Way Of The Rabbi Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014
     | 4,396 views

    Jesus is the master Rabbi

    The Way of the Rabbi Follow Me! Famous last words. It is important to know who we are following Hillcrest Hosp. President tour Everyone is following someone. Friend, peer pressure, parent, spouse, hero. Scott & I are going to prison soon, many there because of who they followed. Reflect today on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,461 views

    Jesus promises He will be with us in the form of the Holy Spirit

    The Work of the Holy Spirit Tell story of Taser power - how power intrigues us Big idea: what to expect from the Holy Spirit - knowing the Spirit is joyful part of being a Christian Continuing from last week - John 16:1-2 expect difficult times John 16:1-2 "All this I have told you so that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
     | 7,755 views

    If you hold to Jesus' teaching you will be free

    Truth Sets you Free this week we continue the freedom from sin theme RO 6:16 Don't you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey--whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to righteousness? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational