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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Our High Priest Is At The Right Hand Of God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 15, 2014
     | 2,349 views

    To show that we enjoy victories here on earth because we are already seated with CHRIST on His Throne at the right hand of GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who is your High Priest? Where is JESUS seated right now? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we enjoy victories here on earth because we are already seated with CHRIST on His Throne at the right hand of GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:1 (Amplified Bible) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Word Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 16, 2014
     | 5,531 views

    Whenever someone speaks from the Bible it is as if Jesus himself speaks to us. Listen!

    What makes for a good movie? Heart-stopping chase scenes with big explosions? Is it action like this that makes for a good movie? Well no, not by itself. You also need a good plot to go along with the action. And you can’t move a plot along very well if no one speaks in the movie. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Are You Scared Of The Light?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 17, 2014
     | 6,163 views

    A sermon about light and darkness.

    "Are You Scared of the Light?" John 3:1-21 The first apartment I lived in after I graduated from college was in an old run-down apartment building in downtown Macon, Georgia. My living quarters consisted of a small room, a bathroom... ...and since there was no kitchen, a refrigerator which was ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 22, 2014
     | 3,040 views

    Becoming the best version of ourselves also involves fleeing from sin and the occasions of sin.

    Laetare Sunday 2014 For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free From the Epistle of St. Paul to the Galatians: For it is written that Abraham had two sons, one by a slave and one by a free woman. 23 But the son of the slave was born according to the flesh, the son of the free woman through promise. 24 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "The Magnetism Of Materialism"

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 22, 2013
     | 6,420 views

    A sermon that deals with the hold that material possessions has on all of us.

    "The Magnetism of Materialism" Mat 19:16 And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life? 17 And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Christian Is... An Imitator Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 9, 2015
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     | 8,635 views

    Jesus is our example suggests 3 facts (Material adapted from Bob Tinsky's book, A Christian Is..., Chapter 8, pgs. 121- 131; Outline taken from Earl Kimbrough at: http://www.truthmagazine.com/archives/volume38/GOT038302.html)

    HoHum: Have children come up front and do Children’s Minute with them: Have you ever watched the original Disney “Peter Pan” movie? In the movie, the children sing a song and play a game called "Following the Leader." Following the leader, the leader, the leader
We're ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “a Life-Changing Vessel Of God!” Series

    Contributed by Douglas Sherwood on Oct 10, 2015
     | 5,592 views

    The resolve we need when it comes to those around us, that we have the God-given chance to be the vessel from which God will change their lives! So determined, that when everyone else has given up, we keep digging, we keep teaching, we keep walking . . .

    “A Life-Changing Vessel of God!” Luke 1:58-66 Douglas – Gaelic origin . . . from the black stream, ranked 598th in popularity in the US today . . . but was ranked 30th in 1959 when I was born Deborah – Hebrew origin . . . Bee . . . most famously used in the Bible, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Having A Healthy Ambition

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 14, 2015
    based on 43 ratings
     | 22,713 views

    We are all ambitious, in one way or another. That is how God created us. We should be ambitious for who we are.in Christ Jesus. Ambition is a healthy thing when it motivates us to reach our God-given potential.

    For thse not familier with an Anglica Service: there are four Scripture readings prior to the message. Today's assigned readings are: Job 38:1-7 & Job 34:41; Psalm 104:1-9; Hebrews 5:1-10 and Mark10:35-45 What does it mean... to be ....ambitious? When is ambition.... healthy,... and when can ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Self-Discipline And Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 24 ratings
     | 67,384 views

    “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.”(Hebrews 12:11) "A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls.

    Self-Discipline and Self-Control A person without self-control is like a city with broken-down walls. Proverbs 25:28 (NLT) “For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christains Are Not Bound By Legalism Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 30, 2014
     | 6,244 views

    While Paul was in prison in Rome, Epaphras came too Paul as he needed Paul's help, he explained to Paul that some new doctrines were being taught in Colossi and were invading the church and creating problems.

    #7~ Col.2:16-23~ CHRISTAINS ARE NOT BOUND BY LEGALIZISM~ 1-5-14 * Let's review just a little to do with of study. In 61a.d. - a devastating earthquake hit the area, destroying Colossae, Laodicea, and Heiropolis, probably just after Paul wrote his letters to the Christians of that area. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Nichols avatar

    How Do We Love Like Jesus

    Contributed by Dave Nichols on Feb 11, 2021
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     | 5,664 views

    Well today is Valentines Day. And tonight we will have a valentine's banquet. But just where does this holiday come from?

    Well today is Valentines Day. And tonight we will have a valentine’s banquet. But just where does this holiday come from? Well I am glad you asked. It is widely believed that Valentine’s Day, originated as a liturgical feast to celebrate the decapitation of a third-century Christian martyr, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The River Leading To The Tree Of Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 26, 2021
     | 2,519 views

    Sometimes I feel like we are a generation endlessly staring at the screen, watching movies and tv shows, and series, applauding at the entertainment.

    "The Danish philosopher, Kierkegaard, tells a parable of a theater where a variety show is proceeding. Each show is more fantastic than the last, and is applauded by the audience. Suddenly the manager comes forward. He apologizes for the interruption, but the theater is on fire, and he begs ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    That Little Room In My Mind Where I Keep The Cross

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,167 views

    There's a little place in my mind where I recall the cross. The wonderful cross of Jesus Christ, so eclipsed in this world, so half remembered, so easy to forget though so vital to remember.

    There's a little place in my mind where I recall the cross. The wonderful cross of Jesus Christ, so eclipsed in this world, so half remembered, so easy to forget though so vital to remember. Amazing the things we need most are the things that get tossed aside so quickly. One can hear a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    " An Interview With John The Baptist" (Sermon 3 Of Series On Gospel Of John) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021
     | 2,726 views

    Early in the ministry of John the Baptist he had introduced a new teaching of baptism to the Jewish people. In this message the religious leaders interview John the Baptist on this new doctrine, and aquestion him to see if he is the Christ.

    AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1: 21-34 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 31, 2021 [Sermon three on the Gospel of John series 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/n9pQUAGlVPM INTRODUCTION: 1.) As an introduction to this passage of Scripture I want to read from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Through Suffering In Ministry

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 2,808 views

    I’d like to begin with the example of Richard Wurmbrand. His is a famous struggle against true evil. He was born in Armenia in 1909. He was a minister in Romania during the spread of communism across the globe.

    We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. -2 Corinthians 4:8-10 ESV I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army