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  • Rich Anderson avatar

    The Life Of A Servant Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 18, 2011
     | 8,057 views

    The Son of Man Did Not Come To Be Served, But To Serve.

    “You unlock this door with the key of imagination. Beyond it is another dimension - a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance, of things and ideas. You’ve just crossed over into the Twilight Zone.” In the third season of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dircouragement

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 11, 2014
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     | 5,697 views

    Are you tired of being discouraged? This is one of Satan's best weapon of spiritual warfare and it is unimaginable how many fall prey to it. The repercussions of discouragement can be devastating but the biggest benefit is that it confirms our need of God

    Opening illustration: During the Boer War (1899-1902), a man was convicted of a very unusual crime. He was found guilty of being a “discourager.” The South African town of Ladysmith was under attack, and this traitor would move up and down the lines of soldiers who were defending the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Joy Of The Lord

    Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Apr 13, 2014
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     | 9,243 views

    This is a message of encouragement to those who are facing struggles and to realize that you can still have the joy of the LORD even when you may not be happy.

    Nehemiah 8:9-10 KJV And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha (Governor), and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Courage

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 2, 2025
     | 130 views

    This sermon calls believers to live out Paul’s charge in 2 Corinthians 13:11 with bold faith and steadfast trust in God. Drawing from Gideon’s story, it shows that true courage means acting in faith despite fear. When we take courage, we experience God’s presence, unity, and peace.

    Introduction: The Courage to Begin When Gandalf first visited Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit, Bilbo wanted nothing to do with adventure. He loved his comfortable hobbit-hole — his tea, his chair, and his quiet little life in the Shire. But Gandalf saw something in Bilbo that Bilbo didn’t see in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What To Do While In The Waiting Room Of Life

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Oct 10, 2011
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     | 14,156 views

    How many like to wait. I mean it is hard to wait in a long line in Wall- Mart. You understand don’t you, you only have a few items and there are two or three people ahead of you who looks like they just bought enough for a year and all the other lines a

    TEXT: Luke 18:1-8 Wait - To stay in place in expectation of. To remain stationary in readiness or expectation.- How many like to wait. I mean it is hard to wait in a long line in Wall- Mart. You understand don’t you, you only have a few items and there are two or three people ahead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Expect God

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 20, 2011
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     | 11,533 views

    The life of a Christian is a life lived by faith, and living by faith is,in everything, expecting God.

    Good afternoon, I hope you all had a wonderful day on Friday and that you had a nice time celebrating the birth of our Saviour with your family. Another Christmas has passed and another year is coming to an end. And normally at this time of the year people tend to sit back and reflect upon the year ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Church - Who Needs It Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Sep 30, 2020
     | 3,208 views

    There are many reasons people are not drawn to our churches, some of them are good. Whatever we think about the church, it belongs to Jesus and we should go to help others as he commands and to help ourselves.

    CHURCH – WHO NEEDS IT Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com “We must not give up assembling together as some people are in the habit of doing. We should encourage one another especially since we see the day (Of Christ’s coming) drawing near.” (Heb. 10: 25) Even in NT times some believers had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Open Door Series

    Contributed by Frank Szatmari on Apr 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,451 views

    Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Open Door which leads us into the presence of God.

    An Open Door Sermon April 7, 2019 at Calvin Presbyterian Church Kitchener, Ontario, Canada “I have placed before you an open door that no one can shut.” Revelation 3:8a The word Philadelphia means “brotherly love.” - The city of Philadelphia in Asia Minor was showing this brotherly love towards ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Transformative Power Of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 10, 2024
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     | 2,697 views

    We delve into the profound truths of 1 Corinthians 13, where the Apostle Paul expounds on the transformative power of love. Paul reveals the essence of genuine love and its indispensable role in our lives as followers of Christ.

    Title: The Transformative Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13:1-8 Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound truths of 1 Corinthians 13, where the Apostle Paul expounds on the transformative power of love. In this passage, Paul reveals the essence of genuine love and its indispensable role in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Many Faithful Partners Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 6, 2022
     | 2,148 views

    Philemon- The letter is to this dear brother that Paul considered a partner in the ministry. He said, I hear about your love for all believers in Christ. (Philemon 1:4) Partnership in faith with Paul. Paul always remembered this Colossae leader in his prayers

    Preaching Boldly without Hindrance. When Paul writes this personal letter to his dear friend Philemon, we find him in jail in Rome. Paul was doing a four-and-a-half-year imprisonment “mission journey”. The first two years came in the Caesarea prison after he was arrested in Jerusalem (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jun 16, 2015
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     | 11,891 views

    My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow

    My Praise Might Not Be Purdy, But It’s Praise Anyhow Genesis 37:18-28 And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him. 19 And they said one to another, Behold, this dreamer cometh. 20 Come now therefore, and let us slay ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Stuart Mousir-Harrison avatar

    Sunday Before Lent. "Showing God's Glory"

    Contributed by Stuart Mousir-Harrison on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,139 views

    10-15 sermon on the Revised Common Lectionary readings for the Sunday Before Lent, Year C.

    OT Reading: Exodus 34: 29-end NT Reading: 2 Cor 3:12- 4:2 Gospel: Luke 9: 28-36 We set tremendous store on first impressions. We can’t really help it, it’s all part of the human condition. That first impression may be based upon something as small as a name, or something about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Risen Christ Breaks The Blues

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 15, 2018
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     | 6,443 views

    THE RISEN CHRIST GIVES US THE FOUNDATION OF HOPE FOR ETERNITY. IT COULD BE USED AT EASTER.

    THE RISEN CHRIST BREAKS THE BLUES LUKE 24:13-35 DEPRESSION IS ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST PROMINENT ILLNESSES. NO ONE IS EXEMPT FROM HAVING IT, AND WHEN IT HAS YOU, IT CAN BE A BIG BATTLE TO DEFEAT IT. THOUSANDS ARE EITHER HOSPITALIZED OR USING MEDICATION TO HELP DEAL WITH THE EFFECTS OF DEPRESSION, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2019
     | 2,549 views

    Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception. Many of the disorderly ones held false ideas about the nearness of Christ’s second coming.

    12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 21: With Concern For One Another

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 8, 2019
     | 2,010 views

    Paul has a warning for those who are IDLE AND DISRUPTIVE, which suggests that worship services in the early church were often interrupted by unruly members, and the Thessalonian church was no exception. Many of the disorderly ones held false ideas about the nearness of Christ’s second coming.

    12/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 21: WITH CONCERN FOR ONE ANOTHER (1Thess. 5:14-15) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-15 (NIV) 14 And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone. 15 Make sure that nobody pays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist