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  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Why Love Our Enemies (Luke 6)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 16, 2022
     | 2,910 views

    Christians are to love their enemies. What does that mean? Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38.

    Prelude Christians are to love their enemies. Purpose: What does that mean? Plan: Let’s examine what Jesus says in Luke 6:27-38. Do Good, Bless, Pray “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Identical Messages

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 3, 2021
     | 1,616 views

    Why did John the Baptist and Jesus preach the same message?

    1. Message of the King 1930 King George was to address the opening session of the Naval Conference in London. Radio was in its infancy, but through this media the king’s message was to be carried around the world. Just before the king was to go on the air, Walter Vivian, a young engineer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Neutrals Series

    Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020
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     | 6,171 views

    Is there a neutral ground when it comes to matters of religion? Is it possible for one to consider themselves as a non-aligned? Can you take the middle ground? Can you sit on the fence? In short, can you be neither on God's side nor the devil’s side? Let us get our answers from the sermon.

    Switzerland has not participated in any foreign war ever since 1815 when it established itself as a neutral country. A neutral country is defined as a state which does not take sides of belligerents (warring parties) in a specific war or future conflicts. Such states refuse to even enter into ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Model Of Godly Behavior Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 13, 2019
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     | 8,286 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the 1 Thessalonians series, "Encouragement". How is your behavior?

    Series: Encouragement [#9] A MODEL OF GODLY BEHAVIOR 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28 Introduction: As we conclude this letter to the Thessalonians, Paul explains to us what godly behavior looks like. Paul gives us a list of things we should and should not be doing. All of this is for the purpose of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patience And Perseverance (Epiphany 4 Candlemas)

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Apr 6, 2020
     | 3,677 views

    The readings of Simeon and Anna speak of Jesus being presented in the temple as a child. Each character are examples of patience and perseverance.

    Patience and Perseverance Epiphany 4 Candlemas When I was a kid, my least favorite Church service of the year occurred on Super Bowl Sunday. You see, I grew up in a pastor's home, and my grandfather's church had a Sunday night service every week. I wanted to watch the Super Bowl instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Go! And Trust Fully — "The Lord Is My Salvation!” - Isaiah 12:2 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 29, 2025
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     | 350 views

    Isaiah 12:2 is not a gentle whisper; it is a shout of triumph from the lips of a redeemed people standing on the far side of God’s salvation.

    Go! And Trust Fully — “The Lord is my Salvation!” - Isaiah 12:2 By Dean Courtier INTRODUCTION — A DECLARATION THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR Church, today we step into a verse that explodes with hope, courage, and Gospel truth. Isaiah 12:2 is not a gentle whisper; it is a shout of triumph from the lips ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And… Walk The Journey Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 2, 2025
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     | 325 views

    Every person on earth is on a journey. You didn’t choose to start it. You don’t control when it ends. But you do decide how you walk it—and with whom you walk it. Are you walking the journey of life with Jesus Christ as your Saviour and Lord—or are you walking alone?

    Go! And… Walk the Journey of Faith INTRODUCTION – THE JOURNEY EVERYONE IS ON Every person on earth is on a journey. You didn’t choose to start it. You don’t control when it ends. But you do decide how you walk it—and with whom you walk it. Some journeys in life take us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    United In Christ: Living As The Body Of Believers Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
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     | 523 views

    The Church is not a building; it is a living, breathing, spiritual organism. We are called not merely to gather on Sundays, but to live in unity as part of the universal Body of Christ.

    United in Christ: Living as the Body of Believers Introduction: Today I want us to pause and reflect on a truth that is both profoundly simple and immensely powerful: the Church is not a building; it is a living, breathing, spiritual organism. We are called not merely to gather on Sundays, but to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Equipped To Serve: Embracing The Ministry Of Christ In His Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025
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     | 251 views

    Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible design God has for His Church? Not just the building, the organisation, or even the programmes, but the living, breathing body of Christ.

    Equipped to Serve: Embracing the Ministry of Christ in His Church Introduction Have you ever stopped to think about the incredible design God has for His Church? Not just the building, the organisation, or even the programmes, but the living, breathing body of Christ—made vibrant, purposeful, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sent By The King: Following Jesus Into A World That Needs The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 15, 2025
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     | 458 views

    Last words matter. The final recorded words of Jesus before He ascended in glory are not suggestions - they are not optional extras for “special Christians.” They are orders from our risen Lord and King.

    Sent by the King: Following Jesus into a World That Needs the Gospel – Matthew 28:19–20 Introduction – The Call That Still Echoes Church, some final words change everything. A last embrace. A final instruction. A parting commission. The words of a dying parent. The charge of a commanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wake Up To God's Purpose

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Dec 19, 2025
     | 141 views

    God calls us to be spiritually alert and prepared to respond when He calls. There’s a world that needs us now… not later.

    Introduction As a Firefighter one of the worst things in the world that can happen is sleeping through an alarm… I remember one time after we had a long day of hose testing, everybody was pretty tired and we were hoping for a quite night, which never seems to happen… about 1:00 or 2:00 in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wake Up To God's Purpose: Living Wisely In The Light

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Jan 11, 2026
     | 233 views

    As Christians we have been sent out into a world that needs hope... And yet some of us are still spiritually asleep

    Introduction As a firefighter one of the worst things in the world that can happen is sleeping through an alarm… I remember one time after we had a long day of hose testing everybody was pretty tired and we were hoping for a quite night, which never seems to happen… about 1:00 or 2:00 in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Look Up: Give Hand Out Or A Hand Up?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2023
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     | 2,946 views

    Peter and John were changed men. The boldly approached the gate Beautiful at 3 PM. Their gift was more than a hand out. They gave a hand up. The disabled man was jumping in praise. The crowd saw the gift.

    LOOK UP…GIVE A HAND OUT OR A HAND UP… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) HENRY FORD HAD A HERO… THOMAS EDISON… KEEP AT IT SON… In 1896 Ford met Thomas Edison at a convention in New York City. The two inventors built a lasting friendship. Edison ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Planting Seeds

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 25, 2023
     | 2,271 views

    It is hard to plant seeds for discipleship that you may never see grow. Jesus did it for 3 years. If he can do it we can do it

    Planting Seeds John 12:20-26 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who were going up to worship at the feast; 21 these then came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida of Galilee, and began to ask him, saying, “Sir, we wish to see Jesus.” 22 Philip came and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    While We Wait

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 2, 2023
     | 3,345 views

    We are a waiting people - we live in the hopeful shadow of the coming of the Lord.

    Introduction We are a waiting people - we live in the hopeful shadow of the coming of the Lord. It is easy to get distracted by the daily challenges and forget this. It is an important and central factor in the way we live and the decisions we make. Paul Writes to Titus and expresses his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ