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  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And In Our Midst! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 16, 2021
     | 2,812 views

    WHERE IS JESUS? He is in our presence, through His Spirit, and something wonderful happens! Listen!

    John's Gospel introduces Jesus making an entrance into the world with these words, "And the Word was made flesh and He dwelt among us and we saw His glory and truth!" (John 1:4) Jesus came into our world! He is that babe lying in a manger. As a boy, He is the midst of the Jewish ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And Nicodemus! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 19, 2021
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     | 2,985 views

    Do you have a question for Jesus? Nicodemus had one and it changed his life. Listen!

    Why was Nicodemus not chosen by Jesus to be one of the 12 Disciples? After the resurrection of Jesus, there were more disciples that were not part of the 'original' disciples, such as Mary Magdalen and Nicodemus, as the book of Acts portrays. From our Biblical history, we know that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus And Our Resurrection! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Mar 2, 2021
     | 2,262 views

    What's the greatest event of all-time? The Resurrection of Jesus Christ! Listen why!

    Have you ever been to an Easter Pageant? In the past, SouthEast Christian Church has attracted crowds of 80,000. I remember a small community of churches came together to put on a local Easter Pageant. The director searched hard to find the right persons and had auditions to be the best. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anointed Hands

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 5, 2021
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     | 5,727 views

    God cannot do much with a person who cannot think BIG, anybody listening to me?

    Anointed hands 2 Kings 13:16”Then he said to the king of Israel, "Put your hand on the bow." And he put his hand on it, then Elisha laid his hands on the king's hands.” WHOM TO CALL: The Bible says: Jeremiah 33: 2 "Thus says the LORD who made the earth, the LORD who formed it ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For The Next Leader

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2023
     | 3,233 views

    This message emphasizes the importance of listening for Gods' leading when preparing to change leadership roles.

    Last week we began by talking about mentoring and how we affect other people's lives. We saw how Jethro impacted Moses’ life in his ministry. Moses’ ministry changed in his methods and I'm sure that he was grateful for Jethro's advice. People impact our lives sometimes more than we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Baptism And Anointing Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2023
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     | 1,083 views

    It is good to follow the crowds who listen to the Gospel, but it is better to follow the Jesus whom we preach!

    THE BAPTISM AND ANOINTING OF JESUS. Mark 1:4-11. MARK 1:4. John preached the “baptism of repentance.” Baptism is a dipping of the physical body into water. The baptism administered by John signified a turning away from sin and a turning unto God. Every wicked act, every unguarded word, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Judah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 23, 2023
     | 2,104 views

    Judah had plenty of time to change course and repent, but like Israel, they too, refused to listen.

    March 25, 2023 After an additional 15 years, Hezekiah died and Manasseh, his 12-year-old son, became king. Manasseh – Reigned 55 years (697-643 BC) = EVIL • 2 Chronicles 33:9 - Manasseh led Judah and the people of Jerusalem astray, so that they did more evil than the nations the LORD had ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Do You Not Realize?

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 25, 2020
     | 1,964 views

    Remember this, ‘it is time for corporate repentance’! Time for self examination and prayer, are you listening?

    Do you not realize? Exodus 10:7”……….Do you not realize that Egypt is destroyed?" The above statement is made by the servants of Pharaoh to none other than Pharaoh himself because by now the loss, agony, pain and destruction in Egypt was huge , therefore out of desperation they plead, ‘do ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Thomas Asked About The Way To Heaven, What Did Jesus Say? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 10, 2016
     | 6,852 views

    This a an inspirational statement that tells the listeners that following Jesus Christ is the only path necessary for knowing the Father.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” (John 14:6) Purpose: This a an inspirational statement that tells the listeners that following Jesus Christ is the only path necessary for knowing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fruitfulness Or Indifference

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 14, 2014
     | 3,587 views

    A sermonette for a rest home service on this topic with the aim to remind those listening to live out their faith.

    In different or fruitful? Sermonette for a rest home. Luke 6: 43-49 A thing to remember about this passage is that while Jesus was talking about trees and fruit; he was and he wasn’t talking about trees. This was metaphorical, that word picture stuff. Jesus was talking about people and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Take A Stand

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 8, 2018
     | 4,956 views

    This sermon encourages the listeners to rely on God to fight the good fight against evil in our community.

    Take A Stand Ephesians 6: 10 – 20 Intro: An old Arab folktale says that a man went to his tent one night. After lighting a candle, he reached over for a fig and saw that it was full of worms. He threw it away and reached for another. It also was full of worms. After several attempts to find a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Are The Light

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022
     | 1,725 views

    The world is in utter darkness and we need to become the light, are you listening to me? Shine bright!

    Light Matthew 5:14 "You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden..” Florence Nightingale, Founder of modern nursing and known as the ‘Lady with a lamp’, got saved at the age of 16; while reading a wonderful book, she experienced a spiritual new birth. A few months ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Pentecost The Rest Of The Story”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 28, 2025
     | 462 views

    Pentecost the church learns to listen to the voice of Jesus. quotes from Max Lucado and Leonard Sweet

    In Jesus Holy Name June 8,2025 Text: John 14:15 Pentecost Redeemer “Pentecost The Rest of the Story” Pentecost is one of the busiest days in Jerusalem. people have come together from all over the ancient world to Jerusalem, the city of God. Speech ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus I'm Just Not Feeling It #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019
     | 3,555 views

    If the Church has just become another obligation or routine, then listen up. If the church has stopped being a holy place, a place to worship the king, a time of encouragement and instead it has become just another ritual of an unfulfilling life. Then listen to this.

    Today we begin a new series based on the book of Philippians call, “Jesus, I’m just not feeling it.” The line itself is the number one breakup line between couples. It is also very appropriate for those in the church because a recent study (Reveal- willowcreek) reports that as many as 25% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    25. When Faith Goes Quiet: David In Philistine Country Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 23, 2025
     | 132 views

    There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but of fear. We call it “being realistic” or “practical,” but often it’s just fear baptizing itself as wisdom.

    When Faith Goes Quiet: David in Philistine Country September 23, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 27:1-28:2 There are moments in the Christian life when we stop listening to God and start listening to ourselves. Sometimes that inner voice is not a voice of faith but ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren