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  • John Gaston avatar

    Keys Please!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 4, 2016
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     | 11,619 views

    Satan has been defeated! Most of his power has been taken by our Resurrected Lord when He overcame death, hell, and the grave. The Keys of the Kingdom have been delegated to us. We must use them!

    “KEYS PLEASE!” Mt. 16:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At the hospital, the relatives of a gravely ill person met with the doctor. 2. “I’m afraid I’m the bearer of bad news. The only hope left for your loved one at this time is a brain transplant. Insurance will cover ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hit The Stop Button And Get Off The Merry-Go-Round

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 8, 2016
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     | 22,094 views

    Jesus will meet us at what ever level our love and commitment. It is time for us to hit the stop button and to get off of the "Guilt" Merry-Go-Round. It is time to move forward in the faith and to be conformed into the image of Christ.

    For those unfamiliar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings before the message. Today’s readings were: Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 30; Revelation 5:11-14 and John 21:1-19. The Prairie Home Companion tells a story ... of a man ... from Lake Wobegon. He would come to the altar time ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Dedicated Or Distracted

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 9, 2016
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    Paul reminds us that even though we are married and have a family, God and our relationship with Him is still the priority in our life.

    DEDICATED OR DISTRACTED (where is your focus) 1 Corinthians 7:29-35 (NLT) Intro: In one scene of the popular movie Robin Hood, The Prince of Thieves, Kevin Costner as Robin comes to a young man taking aim at an archery target. Robin asks, "Can you shoot amid distractions?" Just before the boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Pearls From A Proverb

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,204 views

    A message to sharing four pearls of wisdom from Proverbs 3.

    Four Pearls from a Proverb Proverbs 3:1-12 Introduction: Scholars tell us that Solomon is the probable author of most if not all of the Proverbs. The inscription in the very first verse bears his name and since he is considered to be one of the wisest men who ever lived it behooves us to pay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Total Recall

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 17, 2016
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     | 10,067 views

    We are not created for death; We were created for life, but unfortunately we chose death in that Garden so long ago. We were in a prison of our own making and there was no escape until we were recalled to life.

    Total Recall Ezekiel 37:1-10NLT Introduction: Most of you have heard of Charles Dickens’ book~ “The Tale of Two Cities.” "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times," Charles Dickens writes in the opening lines as he paints a picture of life in England and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Show Me Yours And I’ll Show You Mine Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016
     | 4,768 views

    Being one of His kids mean we begin to manifest His divine attributes to the world around us - - - mercy is one of His attributes.

    Beatitudes Summer Sermon Series (6 of 9) Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine (Merciful) Matt. 5.7 July 26, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-6 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation Possible: The Transformation Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
     | 14,786 views

    The Apostle Peter experienced many transformations during his life, but the most profound transformation was from failure to faith. This sermon reflects on Peter's denial of Christ in the courtyard.

    Let’s talk about transformation. Merrian-Webster defines transformation as “a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form, etc.” Transformation is at the heart of our Christian faith, isn’t it? Don’t we believe that Jesus Christ came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Transformation: Possible--The Transformation Of Zacchaeus Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
     | 10,838 views

    This sermon reflects on the transformation of Zacchaeus from taker to giver, from greedy to generosity and seeks to discover how we might apply that same transformation to our lives.

    Okay. We can’t read Zacchaeus without doing some short jokes, right? Why do short people get mad so easily? Because they have short tempers! Unfortunately, I crashed into the back of a car at the lights today. A really short guy got out of the car and said, “I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Corner Posts Of Our Faith- Part 1- "Peace" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 24, 2017
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    # 1 in an ongoing sermon series on Cornerposts of our faith

    Building strong corners” Part 1- Peace I wanted this morning to continue on with our study of 1 Samuel and Real People with Real problems More specifically with the miniseries knowing God I have not abandoned that message and in fact it is already written and in my brief case as we speak But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Ask Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2017
     | 4,190 views

    A sermon on Asking the Lord for our needs from the series on Lord, Teach Us to Pray

    Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray – Ask Theme: To show the importance of asking God in our prayers. Text: Luke 11:1, Matthew 6:5 – 15 Note: Commentary Notes from Preacher’s Sermon and Outline Bible on Matthew chapter 6. Two Ideas for Acronyms for PRAY P - Praise, R - Repentance, A - Ask, Y - Yield P ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 43,159 views

    In light of God's greatness why would He concern Himself with mankind?

    “Who Am I?” Psalm 8:1-9 David P. Nolte The philosopher Immanuel Kant's lifelong research revolved around four questions: “Who am I?” “What am I?” “What can I do?” “What can I know?” The questions which he said were unanswerable were: "Who am I?" and "What am I?” “Who am I? Moses ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor "Overcoming Fear And Intimidation” Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017
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     | 11,760 views

    God was about to bring VICTORY—the early rain was going to fall again! God was going to destroy the Midianites and once again pour out a rain that would eventually turn into a harvest.

    Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Overcoming Fear and Intimidation” Part 5 of a Series We are now on part five of our series about the Life and Times of Gideon. When I started preparing this teaching I thought it be a two or possibly three part series but…….. Somebody say but! It is clear now ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Do We Really Want To Know And To Do The Will Of God? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
     | 10,108 views

    Do we want to do good in our eyes or in the eyes of God? We do not get to choose. It is all about God's will, not ours.

    Back 1949, a notorious gangster named Mickey Cohen, who was the big crime boss in Los Angeles with close ties to the Mafia, he attended a Christian meeting in Beverly Hills. The meeting was being led by a young evangelist named Billy Graham. Graham was just starting out in evangelism and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Faith Lessons"

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 11, 2016
     | 6,449 views

    Sermon on faith, suitable for Mother's day

    “FAITH LESSONS” 2 TIMOTHY 1:1-14 DAVID P. NOLTE Timothy was a trainee, an intern, a co-worker with Paul the Apostle, and was pastor at Ephesus, but his foundation in the faith came from home. Paul wrote, “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “jesus Prays To His Father” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 24, 2016
     | 7,020 views

    Hours from Jesus' arrest and crucifixion, Jesus prays to His Father in regard to their eternal mutual glory.

    “Jesus Prays to His Father” John 17:1-5 John 17 reveals the prayer of Jesus immediately before His arrest and crucifixion for those who would believe. It is often known as the High Priestly prayer of Jesus since He intercedes for Himself, His Disciples and for all those who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist