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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Church Scatters Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Sep 29, 2023
     | 919 views

    Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison.

    September 30, 2023 Beginning with the stoning of Stephen, a great persecution began against the followers of Jesus in Jerusalem. Saul created havoc for the church, entering homes and hauling men and women to prison. He would later describe his activities this way: • Acts 26:9-11 - I too was ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 20 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2006
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     | 4,259 views

    There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered.

    “Fly High” - Acts part 20 Marilyn Swanson’s thoughts on Communion. Video Illustration about communion: Partake of Communion Testimony by Mark Doiron Thesis: There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered. Scripture Text: Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Soul Care Too Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,698 views

    “What does the soul need to be healthy and whole this year?”

    Opening Video Illustration: A million Little Choices BluefishTV.com Series: Acts Too – Soul Care We need to approach the New Year of 2015 with healthy souls. This is why we are stressing - Soul Care this month: I asked you in December: “How is your soul moving into this new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Changed Man!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    A short exhortation for Youth.

    A CHANGED MAN! Daniel 4:34-37 (A short exhortation for Youth) A legend from India tells about a mouse that was terrified of cats until a magician agreed to transform him into a cat. That resolved his fear…until he met a dog, so the magician changed him into a dog. The mouse-turned-cat-turned-dog ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rebellion

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,974 views

    Before developing the themes of guilt and judgement (12:9-13:16), Hosea reminds Israel of its unfaithfulness (vv.1-2), and of its need to repent (vv. 5-6). In doing so he draws a lesson from the life of Jacob (vv. 3-4). Much like the people of our day the

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Svetlana Stalin, the daughter of Josef Stalin, told the incredible story is told of how her father Josef Stalin had been a seminary student, preparing for the ministry. Then he came to a point in life where he made a decisive break from his belief in God. This dramatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Brian Credille on Jun 21, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,465 views

    This 4th of July sermon calls people to consider whether they have real freedom - the kind of freedom that only Jesus can bring.

    "Freedom" John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION As July 4 comes our way again, we celebrate our national freedom. This is only right and proper. Every person has a desire to be free. But what is freedom? Is every person in America free? Jesus lived in a day when political freedom was only a dream. Yet He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encouragement And Consolation, But Not Comfort Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 8, 2013
     | 4,235 views

    God gives us abundant consolations in our ministry, but does not grant us the privilege to be comfortable.

    The God of Consolation Monday of Tenth Week in Course 2013 St. Paul seems almost obsessed in today’s reading with the word paraklesis. In seven verses he uses some form of the word at least nine times. Paul is certainly trying to tell the Corinthians, and us, something ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Desires For Jesus (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 4, 2011
     | 2,807 views

    Following Christ in His last days on earth.

    The Desire For Jesus (P2) Matthew 26:7-16 Introduction (26:1-2) I. The Demoniac and their Hatred (26:3-5) Their nature II. The Devotion that brought Honor (26:6-13) A. The Lord and His Worth (26:6) B. Lazarus and his Witness - John 12:1, 9-11 C. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eliezer

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 14, 2021
     | 2,111 views

    God will guide you

    7 figure salary Genesis 24:11 He made the camels kneel down outside the city by the well of water at evening time, the time when women go out to draw water. 12 He said, "O LORD, the God of my master Abraham, please grant me success today, and show lovingkindness to my master Abraham. Juicy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trust God Not Gold

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 16, 2023
     | 1,282 views

    Sickening to watch people wear surplus of gold on their neck, yardstick to measure success should be exemplary character and strong mind rather than gold and wealth.

    TRUST GOD NOT GOLD Job 31:24 “If I have put my trust in gold or said to pure gold, ‘You are my security,’…..then these also would be sins to be judged, for I would have been unfaithful to God on high.” There is a kind of obsession for gold these days, in places like South India gold and diamonds ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Money Morality

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 14, 2024
     | 984 views

    The basic rule of money morality is well known, but often misquoted and misunderstood. Let's examine a godly approach to money.

    The basic rule for money morality is well-known, but most people seem to either misquote this principle or stop after the first clause. Let’s read the whole principle. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's What You Are On The Inside: Shrek Series

    Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 16,832 views

    Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer animation, and it’s no surprise that the film took five years to make.

    --note-- 2001, PDI/Dreamwork Director: Andrew Adamson & Vicky Jenson Starring: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow - - - - - Shrek is directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, and is based on the children’s book by William Steig. This is an astonishing, delightful computer ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Promise Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,080 views

    God’s promise is ours for the taking if we will surrender our lives to Him.

    The Promise Acts 26:1 - 32 Intro: Early in life we find out what a promise is. It is not uncommon for kids to make promises to their parents. “I promise I’ll be good. But please don’t spank me!” Or kids make promises to each other and also find out what it means when someone crosses their ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Bad Religion SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 753 views

    An exposition on Matthew 23:1-25. Christianity is not about making converts to dogma but making converts to love.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we find ourselves on the precipice of a journey, a journey that will take us through the winding roads of faith, the valleys of doubt, and the mountains of revelation. We are here to embark on a pilgrimage through the ...read more

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    Encourage One Another!

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,991 views

    We don't know when Jesus will come again, or whether we will die before that and go to meet our Savior. We do know that we should be wide awake and ready 24/7 for that encounter. And to that end, we are called to encourage one another rather than to incite fear and panic.

    Do you believe that Jesus will one day come back from where he has gone? Do you believe that there is actually going to be a point of time in our history, or better: in our future, when God will intervene in the flow of history in a way that will have a cosmic impact? Let’s have a show of hands: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran