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  • Ken Henson avatar

    Love Song For The Redeemer Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 15, 2018
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    the in-love experience is a foretaste, of what we were designed for in heaven. We experience the brief earthly ecstasy of love so that we are drawn to the eternal exuberance of enjoying God’s presence forever.

    5. And one from among the Elders said to me “Don’t Cry. Look, the Lion of the Tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has overcome to open the book and loose its seven seals. And I saw in the middle of the throne, and the four Lives and in the middle of the Elders, a Lamb standing as it had been ...read more

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    Which Offers Hope: Shame Or Guilt?

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 2, 2016
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    Shame: I am a bad person. If other people knew what I was like they would despise me. I must save face. versus Guilt: I am a person who has done bad things. Can I make amends? Can I be forgiven? Which do you feel? How does it make you feel towards others?

    [I pick up TABLOID newspaper and pretend to read a story on the inside} “No?....Really?” “God, after what he has done, he has got what is coming for him” [look up at congregation] we all think that - we all pick up the newspaper and read stories and think that “he ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Is Your Calling? (Part 12) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
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     | 6,045 views

    Knowing the general call of a believer, we must also focus on our specific calling. Spending much time in prayer, worship and meditation on God’s Word, will make it clearer. Let the body of Christ assist you in that call and help position you ...

    Opening Illustration: God has used this book to cause the conversion of some of the most significant figures in church history. Saint Augustine, the greatest theologian of the first 1000 years of Chris-tian history, was converted while reading the 13th chapter of Romans. Martin Luther recovered the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    6 The Great Cry Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 24, 2020
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     | 2,859 views

    This is the 6th of 31 Devotions in the series entitled, 'The Church called Jonah.' It's about the cry of the sailors during the storm

    # 6 – The Great Cry Jonah 1:5 – “every man cried out to his god.” We’ve just seen how the mariners, who obviously would have been tough men and who would have weathered many a storm, were so afraid because of the tempest. Now we’re going to look at how they went beyond just experiencing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "the Fulfillment Of The Law"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 14, 2023
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     | 1,944 views

    Jesus Christ did what the law was unable to accomplish.

    “The Fulfillment of the Law” Romans 10:5-15 We are finishing our Sermon Series on Paul’s Letter to the Romans this morning. This letter to the early Church in Rome contains some of the Church’s most important theological writings. At the same time, they can be challenging to understand and preach, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "god Moved Into The Neighborhood"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2021
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    A sermon of challenge for the New Year.

    “God Moved into the Neighborhood” John 1:1-14 A couple of years ago on Christmas Eve, a teenager named Karla felt called to go to a nearby nursing home. She went from room to room, offering to read the Christmas story. After reading, she prayed with the residents and then moved on to the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Great Deliverer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on May 29, 2021
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     | 4,006 views

    God wants to deliver you from your wrongdoings and from the slavery of sin. And as Jehovah delivered His people out of slavery in Egypt, Jesus is the God who delivers and sets captives free from sin.

    The Great I Am The Great Deliverer As the world changes, the value of things change and price tags change. The expensive things now have cheap labels, and the cheap things have expensive labels. Today, we have what might be called a transvaluation of values. Everything is turned upside down. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Prayer Isn't

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 11, 2023
     | 1,683 views

    Even though we pray, we may wonder at times: “Why do I pray? What does it accomplish?” Along the way, we may pick up some misperceptions. I want to talk about what prayer isn’t.

    The widow of the parable was pretty frustrated. In the Army, if soldiers feel they’ve been treated unfairly, they have several options: They can use their chain-of-command, see the Chaplain, contact Equal Opportunity, call the Inspector General’s office, or even write their Senator. We have the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Go! And Obey Jesus’ Commands Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
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     | 940 views

    The commands of Jesus are not burdensome but life-giving, guiding us to live in alignment with God’s will. Let us explore ten key commands of Jesus and how they shape our daily walk of faith.

    Go! And Obey Jesus’ Commands Introduction: Jesus said in John 14:15 (NLT), "If you love me, obey my commandments." His commands are not burdensome but life-giving, guiding us to live in alignment with God’s will. Today, we will explore ten key commands of Jesus and how they shape our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fueled By God's Word

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 834 views

    When we do so, the Spirit speaks to us via the living and active Word of God.

    Opening illustration: Play a video of Bible Connection. Introduction: The Bible also records a surprising source of energy from a food. When Elijah had been used by God on Mt. Carmel to call fire down from heaven, this spiritual high was followed by persecution and melancholy. In response to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled

    Contributed by Charles Jones on May 17, 2025
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    There’s a difference between serving and being used up.

    Pouring Out Where I’m Not Being Filled Sub-Title: Protect Your Peace, Guard Your Gifts, and Watch Your Heart Scripture Foundation: Proverbs 4:23 – “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” Matthew 7:6 – “Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Empowered To Live: The Work Of The Holy Spirit In The Life Of The Disciple Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 12, 2025
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     | 263 views

    The Holy Spirit – His deity, His work in conviction, repentance, regeneration, sanctification, and empowerment for ministry through the baptism in the Holy Spirit.

    Empowered to Live: The Work of the Holy Spirit in the Life of the Disciple Doctrinal Focus: The Holy Spirit – His deity, His work in conviction, repentance, regeneration, sanctification, and empowerment for ministry through the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Acts 1:4–8 (NLT): Once when he was eating ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The True Vine PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023
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     | 1,415 views

    To explore the profound truths in John 15:1-8, emphasizing our need to remain connected to God, our source of life, in order to bear fruit that glorifies Him.

    Good morning to you, brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we're going to dig deep into a powerful passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 15, verses 1-8. Now, these verses are like a three-course meal, serving us The Source of Life, The Necessity of Abiding, and The Promise of Fruitfulness. Or, ...read more

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    Fellowship With God PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,456 views

    Explore the importance of deep fellowship with God, as it brings fullness of joy and is vital for every believer.

    Good morning, church family! I am thrilled to be here today and to dive into some precious truths found in God's Word. Today, we're going to be exploring a topic that I believe is absolutely vital for every believer - fellowship with God. We're going to be exploring this from 1John 1: 1-4. Let me ...read more

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    I Am The Door PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 12, 2024
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    This sermon explores Jesus' roles as our Justified Journey, Joyful Joining, and Judicious Judge, as revealed in John 10:1-10, emphasizing the importance of engaging with God's Word.

    Welcome, beloved family. How wonderful it is to be gathered here today in the presence of our Lord, in the fellowship of His people, to reflect upon His word and His extraordinary love for us. Our focus today is on a passage from the Gospel of John, chapter 10, verses 1-10. These verses present ...read more

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