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  • Larry Vollink avatar

    Jesus And Our Resurrection! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Mar 2, 2021
     | 2,390 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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     | 5,967 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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    Ezekiel Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 19, 2021
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     | 5,288 views

    He was called to be a WATCHMAN for Israel. To blow the trumpet of warning to a people who did not want to listen

    July 17, 2021 Ezekiel was: • A priest and a contemporary of Jeremiah and Daniel. • A part of the 2nd deportation in 597 BC Ezekiel was in exile when God called him to ministry. But what was the point? There had been 2 deportations already and much of Judah lay in ruins. What more could ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The Baptism And Anointing Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,220 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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    You Are The Light

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 27, 2022
     | 1,838 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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    Judah Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 23, 2023
     | 2,234 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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    Preparing For The Next Leader

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2023
     | 3,420 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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    "Pentecost The Rest Of The Story”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 28, 2025
     | 544 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
     | 3,671 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
     | 334 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

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    Overcoming The Critic

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 12, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,403 views

    About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the damage. If I could, I would go back and change my actions.

    OVERCOMING THE CRITIC TEXT: LUKE 6:1-11 THEME: OVERCOMING THE INFLUENCE OF THE CRITIC IN LIFE. About a year and half into full-ministry, I made one of the biggest mistakes in my life. Personally, I was passive in this mistake. I only started the problem, but others certainly finished the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved To Sit — You Are Saved To Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 28, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,923 views

    The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to be passive, or to simply admire what Christ has done. We are called to be His hands and feet in a broken world. We are called to move — to live out our salvation in acts of love, service, and obedience.

    Go! And Serve: You Are Not Saved to Sit — You Are Saved to Serve - Ephesians 2:8–10 Today, we continue our 'Go! And…' series with a vital message: "You are not saved to sit — you are saved to serve." The Christian life is not a spectator sport. We are not called to sit back, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Facing Down Opposition

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Feb 18, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,745 views

    Dr. Wood used this sermon to encourage the listeners that in the midst of opposition all Christian can draw from a higher power, and that power is from the Holy Spirit.

    Some history must be covered before we can understand what took place and how we can apply this passage of Scripture to our lives today. First take note of verse 2 they, the apostles taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. In verse one if we were to do a literal ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Philip's Qualities As An Effective Teacher 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 15,432 views

    Philip learned how to submit himself to the teaching of God before trying to make others understand his viewpoint. Too many teachers forget how important it is to listen to the Lord. Philip listened to the angel of God say to him, "Arise and go toward the

    Illustration:William A. Ward has said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires. Progress Magazine, December 23, 1992. Illustration: An item in "The Report Card" told of a study done in Colorado in which 3000 high ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Speaks

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    Think for a moment of all of the ways you are communicated to. People speak to us with their ideas almost every waking moment. Everyone is saying the same thing, "Listen to me...listen to what I say..." They are either knocking on your door, or they’re

    GOD SPEAKS Introduction: The world speaks in many different ways. And we have learned to listen. We often follow what the world tells us. This century alone, man has discovered the power of communication by way of the - Newsprint, Telegram, Radio, Telephone, Televison, Internet Think for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God