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  • bala samson avatar

    Delight In The Lord!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 24, 2015
     | 6,120 views

    You know what, I understood this about God and that is, He wants us to love Him wholeheartedly and crazily! Just not small portions but bring Him a big red apple!

    Trading apple for… Psalm 37:4”Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.” Imagine receiving a big, red apple on Monday morning from a five year old beautiful, little girl! I got that golden opportunity today! She is Ayesha, a muslim girl ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Onlookers And The Onlooked Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 10, 2017
     | 3,683 views

    The abundance of religious art we see may remind us of the cross, but it can also dull us to the reality that the people involved were real people, not figments of creativity. Let’s take a look at some of those real people.

    PURSUING THE MARK Philippians 3:4-14 The starter’s line for this passage is the Apostle Paul’s polemic against false teachers, whose confidence lies in the flesh (Philippians 3:2-4). “The flesh” here represents self-help religion, which stands contrary to the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why The Cry?

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Apr 14, 2017
     | 10,138 views

    Good Friday Sermon on the 4th Word of Christ while on the Cross. Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

    Why The Cry? Matthew 27:46 (ASV) And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? The journey From Gethsemane to Golgotha is slightly less than 1 mile, took six hours to complete and is the key to over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Fishermen Are…” Series

    Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 13, 2021
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     | 3,502 views

    Today I’m going to talk to you about entering a serious competition. That competition is simply this. Competing for the souls of people. Some of you here have been here for this series, called Hooked.

    HOOKED week 5 “Fishermen Are…” Pastor Tim Porter Text: Luke 5:6 <video of fishing competition> Introduction: There’s nothing like competition, is there? We live in a very competitive culture. I love competition. Football is right around the corner and around here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Pure Container

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 13, 2020
     | 3,253 views

    We all need to be willing to be use and desiring to live a life pleasing unto the Lord

    A pure Container Titus 2:1-10 Prayer- Introduction- Good morning everyone, I am so glad to be back home from a time away to take care of some of my mother’s affairs in Milwaukee. It has been a hard couple weeks going through her things and seeing my family under such hard times. We were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Two Parades

    Contributed by Michael Deaton on Mar 26, 2015
     | 5,341 views

    Two Parades that week. The triumphant entry into Jerusalem and the walk down the Via Dolorosa.

    Two Parades Mark 15:16-24 There were two parades that day. The first was in the morning. Downtown was decked out in Red, White, and Blue bunting and American Flags. Yellow ribbons tied in oversize bows were wrapped around utility pools, parking meters and any object that couldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Journey To The Cross

    Contributed by Chad Brown on Mar 29, 2015
     | 5,683 views

    The beginning of the journey of Christ's week leading to his crucifixion.

    Jesus and the Apostles all approach Jerusalem. He sent ahead two of the disciples. Go into the village, and as soon as you enter into it, you will find a colt tied, on which no one has sat upon it. Loosen the colt and bring it. If anyone says to you, Why are you doing this? Tell them, The Lord has ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Joseph: A Life Of Many Colors Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 22, 2013
     | 6,460 views

    Red (passion) Joseph shows he handles well the passionate advances of Potiphar's wife because he had a passion (deep love) for the one true God.

    Last week we started a sermon series on Joseph, son of Jacob. Joseph’s the guy who had that cool coat – the one that’s often reported to be of many colors. While we’re not sure whether or not that coat was actually colorful, its owner’s life certainly was. That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Makings Of A Savior.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 7, 2022
     | 1,427 views

    What are the makings of a Savior? The world would tell us that it would take wit, wisdom, charisma, excellent rapport, a word smith, charm, personality plus. The world would automatically elevate Him while somehow profiting from their fame.

    The Makings Of A Savior. Isaiah 53:1-12AMP What are the makings of a Savior? The world would tell us that it would take wit, wisdom, charisma, excellent rapport, a word smith, charm, personality plus. The world would automatically elevate Him while somehow profiting from their fame. Tonight I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gospel Of Might Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 4, 2022
     | 1,579 views

    The arrest of Jesus puts a spotlight on the "Gospel of Might" versus the "Gospel of Jesus." What are the differences? And how does the backward stumbling that's described there sum it all up?

    THE GOSPEL OF MIGHT: By all outward indications, Jesus is in a losing situation. - John 18:1-11. - Pieces of this outward situation: a. Jesus has a betrayer with inside information. - John 18:2. b. Jesus is in an enclosed area. - John 18:1. - It’s an olive grove and they went “into it,” so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Integrity

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 22, 2021
     | 1,685 views

    Integrity is when we live the same way in the "Light" as we do in the "Dark."

    Living With Integrity 2021 Summer Series / Grace; Hope; Salvation; Integrity / 2 Corinthians 6:1–13   • Christian actors struggle to find work in Hollywood. • Patricia Heaton - 2x Emmy award winner, co-star on Everybody Loves Raymond. • Says that observant Christians in Hollywood are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Search Me O Lord! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 10, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,786 views

    The following sermon series is going to look at three dangerous prayers, Search Me, Break Me, Send Me; that when daringly given from the heart will not only be God-honoring but life-changing and world transforming!

    Dangerous Prayers – Search me O Lord! Psalms 139:23-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Do you feel that your prayers to the Creator and sustainer of this Universe are a sweet aroma, holy and pleasing unto His ears? How often do we pray with the same requests, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Grant avatar

    A Message To The Church In Ephesus Series

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 6, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,265 views

    Have we been so busy doing the work of the Lord that we forgot the Lord of the work?

    Revelation 2:1-4 A Message to the Church in Ephesus 11/6/2022 As stated in Revelation 1:11 Christ sent a message to each of seven local churches in Asia Minor. The order of scriptural presentation was geographic. A messenger would naturally travel the route from the seaport Ephesus 35 miles north ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hunger For Fresh Fire

    Contributed by Dr Solomon Idi Mohammed on Jun 18, 2025
     | 360 views

    In every generation, God seeks men and women whose hearts burn with passion for Him.

    SERMON TITLE : HUNGER FOR FRESH FIRE Text: Matthew 3:11 – “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (NKJV) Introduction: In every generation, God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Will Sing A New Song

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 651 views

    God is preparing to judge this world. But, before He does, there is a pause for praise in glory because the Lion of Judah stands before the Throne as the Lamb of God!

    Revelation 5:7-14 (NKJV) “We will Sing a New Song” March 30, 2025 Intro: This passage finds us in Heaven in the presence of God upon His throne. The church has been raptured, perfected and delivered home to Heaven as Jesus promised in John 14, “if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist