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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Reasons To Rejoice

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,402 views

    It is interesting to see how some people can always find things to rejoice about and other people can never find anything to rejoice about.

    Illus: It reminds me of the fellow who went to get his driver's license renewed. There were many others there doing the same thing. The line inched along for almost an hour, until the man finally got his license. He inspected his photo and complained to the clerk who took his picture, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Entry To Jerusalem

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Oct 1, 2020
     | 4,658 views

    Israel had been in slavery in Egypt for years. In answer to the prayers of the Israelite people, God sent Moses to Pharaoh with this command: “Let my people go!”

    JESUS ENTRY TO JERUSALEM MATTHEW 21: 1-11 [Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-42; John 12:12-14] THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY Psalm 24:7–10 Scene: Exodus 12 Israel had been in slavery in Egypt for years. In answer to the prayers of the Israelite people, God sent Moses to Pharaoh with this command: “Let my people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Anna, The Prophetess [part 2] Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 8, 2022
     | 2,599 views

    As a prophetess, Anna receives insight into things that typically remain hidden to ordinary people; she recognizes this child and tells of his significance to selected people in Jerusalem.

    Regarding Anna, Luke provides three terse verses that manage to vividly depict her as a woman deserving the honor bestowed on the elderly in the ancient Mediterranean world (v. 36-38). She could well serve as the Bible's example of a remarkable woman and mother. The appositive prophetess heads ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Expect A Miracle

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 17, 2025
     | 432 views

    God has some expectation of his people. God desires his people to live in spiritual expectation and dream a new dream of hope, peace and unity.

    EXPECT A MIRACLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfngers@aol.com ((YouTube: Wade Hughes) GOD HAS SOME EXPECTATIONS OF HIS PEOPLE. Micah 6:8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    Being Seen Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 30, 2025
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     | 246 views

    We are called to be like Jesus—to look up, to see the lonely and lost, to extend radical acceptance, to invite ourselves into people’s messy lives.

    Title: Being Seen Intro: We are called to be like Jesus—to look up, to see the lonely and lost, to extend radical acceptance, to invite ourselves into people’s messy lives. Scripture: Luke 19:1-10 Reflection Dear Friends, There is something about being seen, really seen, that changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Abraham Obadare avatar

    Obedience, The Bridge To Blessings

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 10, 2017
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     | 9,650 views

    Here we see examples of God's instructions, people obeying and the rewards that follow

    “So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today—to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul— then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil. I will provide ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    He Will Baptize You With The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018
     | 4,527 views

    John was baptizing and the people knew and understood that but what was this baptism with the Holy Spirit that Jesus was bringing?

    (This sermon is in an outline form so you may need to flesh it out a little) Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. Last Sunday when we took a look at this passage of Scripture we talked about three things: 1. Mark was announcing Who Jesus is 2. Mark was ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Are We Not In Hell Today?

    Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 6,052 views

    evaluation to three answeres people give to the question...why are we not in Hell today?

    Why are we not in Hell today? 1/17/03 Opening statement… Why are we not in Hell today? Why are we not in Hell.? Take your Bibles this morning if you would and please turn to 2ND Thessalonians chapter 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    The Scandal Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Sep 30, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    God delivers his people from the failure of self-sufficiency by the work of Messiah.

    Scripture Introduction We enter an “inner sanctuary” when we open our Bibles to John 13. J. C. Ryle: “In every age the contents of these chapters have been justly regarded as one of the most precious parts of the Bible. They have been the meat and drink, the strength and comfort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Donald McCulley avatar

    The Case For Moral Purity Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
     | 3,799 views

    Some people in Corinth had misconstrued Paul’s message about Christian liberty.

    THE CASE FOR MORAL PURITY I CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 INTRODUCTION: Some people in Corinth had misconstrued Paul’s message about Christian liberty. They concluded that because they were free in Christ they could express their sexuality in any form. Sound anything like today? Paul writes to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    A Servant Church Trains Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,326 views

    A servant church that trains is a church that releases people from spiritual bondage.

    A Servant Church Trains Acts 18:24-28 Teach the way of God more perfectly. And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures; came to Ephesus. This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    4 Ways To See Jesus Through A Shepherd's Eyes Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,533 views

    God’s birth was revealed to the shepherds, average people like us.

    A Visit to Bethlehem Series Four Ways to See Jesus Through a Shepherd’s Eyes Luke 2:8-16 Dec. 2, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A B Bethlehem, shepherds, manger...all little things, but God used them. 1 Of all the characters in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Handling Rejection Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 23, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    We will face rejection by people, how are we called to deal with it?

    INTRODUCTION • PC VIDEO • SLIDE #1 • One of the most difficult dark emotions we can deal with can be the issue of rejection. • I bet every one of us has felt the sting of rejection at some point in our life. I would imagine there may be many here today who are dealing with the aftershocks of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Initiating The Turn-2(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2023
     | 886 views

    2 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-II—Luke 1:8-9(:5-25) Attention: Deciduous tree leaves are known & expected to ‘turn’ colors & fall to the ground in the fall of the year. Losing leaves is what deciduous trees do in order to prepare for & to survive the below freezing temperatures of winter. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,363 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church