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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Ready To Suffer Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,044 views

    If we want to be ready to suffer for Christ, we must arm ourselves with His attitude, choose to abandon our sin, expect abuse, and anticipate God's approval.

    Recently, I read about a fictitious manual for Peace Corp volunteers headed for South America. It offers advice on how to handle a chance encounter with an anaconda (a large type of boa constrictor). The advice comes under the heading, “What to Do If Attacked by an Anaconda”: #1) If ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Smile On The Face Of Papa-God

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,490 views

    A sermon on Sun-bathing and Son-bathing, the sacred heart, and the God who wraps his arms around us in love. Preached at St Joseph the Worker Northolt for their

    Deuteronomy 4:7 “For what other great nation has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is whenever we call to him?” When I was a teenager the church I went to after I became a Christian had a big statue like this one (point to the statue of the Sacred heart). Jesus with his arms outstretched ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Warriors Plea Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Feb 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,074 views

    In times of war, God’s Word gives us encouragement to pray for our armed forces because our fighting men and women are in harm’s way.

    Category: Prayer for Battles, War, Intercession A Warriors Plea The Bible Calls us to Pray for Our Service Men and Women 1 Samuel 12:23, “As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the Lord for failing to pray for you.” Who was Samuel: Samuel was born as the result of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gospel Happens In Athens Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2018
     | 6,890 views

    When it comes to sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ, it helps if we understand the approach Paul took. Let’s look at 3 principles that will help us become more frequent sharers.

    The Gospel Happens in Athens (Acts 17:16-34) 1. Philosophers can be interesting and sometimes deep. Joke about 2 Greek philosophers arguing: Euclid tells the other: You've been a very good pupil this past year, Eubulides, but now it's time for you to pay the 50 drachma you owe me for all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Easter Key

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,785 views

    A drama for children: The Easter Key.

    The Easter Key Introduction: The children’s talk for today is based on part of the Easter Sunday story, (Mark 16: 1-4). Theme: God opens doors. Aim: To teach that God opened the door to the tomb of Jesus so that all may see and learn that Jesus is risen. Materials: 1. One metal key for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Tolerance Of Others Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025
     | 387 views

    Tolerance is a Christian virtue rooted in love, humility, and understanding. It involves accepting others with their differences in opinion, background, and level of spiritual maturity.

    TOLERANCE OF OTHERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 14:1-4 "Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarrelling over disputable matters. One person's faith allows them to eat anything, but another, whose faith is weak, eats only vegetables. The one who eats everything must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Altered Plans

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,330 views

    Joseph was open to God's instructions and changing his intended actions.

    December 22, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 1:18-25 Altered Plans Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Differing translations of the Bible can prompt us to reconsider a passage. For instance, the Good News ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    History Needs Some Changing

    Contributed by David Trexler on Apr 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,748 views

    If only, if only we could learn from Jesus in today

    Sermon for John 4:5-42 Third Sunday in Lent March 27, 2011 The conflict the Jews had with the Samaritans goes way back, and I mean way back. When the Hebrew people were brought out of the land of Egypt there were originally twelve tribes—twelve lands. But due to reasons of survival these ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Can Spiritual Stuff Be So Scary? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 1, 2019
     | 2,655 views

    Mary was "greatly troubled" by the appearance of the angel. Many are in a similar spot - "greatly troubled" by all things spiritual. What can help them take a step forward?

    “GREATLY TROUBLED”: Spiritual stuff can be scary. - Luke 1:29. - An angel shows up to speak to Mary. On the one hand, the angel is light and not wielding a sword, so there is a sense in which he shouldn’t be scary. But, of course, we don’t see angelic beings very often and I’m sure his presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,693 views

    Worship scene in Heaven praising the Lamb of God who is worthy to open the Scroll.

    WORTHY IS THE LAMB Rev 5:1-14 Intro: Rev 5:1 The school has a calendar with “Red Letter Days”. First day of school, testing, holidays, Final Exams, and the Last Day of School. There are many important days on the Heavenly Calendar that are “Red Letter Days”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bereans

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 12, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,555 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an open-minded person? Do you want to open your mind on GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like the Bereans IV. TEXT: Acts 17:11 (NLT) 11 And the people of Berea were more open-

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an open-minded person? Do you want to open your mind on GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be like the Bereans IV. TEXT: Acts 17:11 (NLT) 11 And the people of Berea were more open-minded than those in Thessalonica, and they listened ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Support Your Local Pastor...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,968 views

    This is an open letter to encourage people to see the man of God as the man of God and help support him...

    Dear FRIEND! HELP! DON’T ALLOW A MAN OF GOD TO DROWN... Many preachers have a crisis after years of ministry. Preachers are hurting and they do not know how to find relief. They may act strong before the people, but broken behind the scenes... I have been in ministry several years and there can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Risky Business"

    Contributed by David Washburn on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 184 ratings
     | 11,471 views

    Being healed/changed and following God is risky business, but man, is it eye opening!!

    Wanting to improve or better yourself is risky business. Whether you’re going back to school to complete or further your education; whether you’re a mother who’s made the decision to reenter the work force; whether you’ve changed careers; whether you’ve relocated for the betterment of your family ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    The Liberation Of Peter From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021
     | 7,707 views

    God works a miracle opening physical doors for Peter. The miracle you need may not be physical doors, but God can open all doors according to His will.

    We continue our study of doors in the Bible. We have studied: • God shutting the door of the Ark • The figurative open door of opportunity to the church of Philadelphia • Jesus symbolically being the Door to Salvation • We are to choose to enter the door to the narrow road to Heaven • Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crawling Into The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 17, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,105 views

    Child-like faith is the only faith that saves.

    "Crawling Into the Kingdom" Opening Illustration: Everything in the mouth! As I was thinking about this message I am about to share, I couldn’t help but to think of my own daughter, Mikayla. She has no cares in this world but to be loved and fed. She has no responsibilities, no worries. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational