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  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 21, 2018
     | 7,405 views

    When we do God's work, we can expect opposition. We don't have to be discouraged. God will finish what He has started.

    We started Ezra 1 with the move of God and the edict of King Cyrus, and the start of a long and difficult journey for the exiles returning back to Jerusalem. • In Ezra 2 we have the list of the returning exiles, by families and towns, and the various roles they play. • In Ezra 3 we saw the altar ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    More Than Conquerors Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 26, 2019
     | 7,054 views

    Romans 8:31-39

    STRAIGHT FROM ROMANS 8 - More Than Conquerors August 25, 2019 Romans 8:31-39 (p. 787) Introduction: On my second trip to Haiti I met a 16 year old young man named Max that lived in the orphanage called Christianville where we were serving…Max told me that his father was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The First Missionary Journey: Part 2

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 6,806 views

    Paul was surely in contact with God and he had an important message from God for the people that day that Luke records for us here.

    APR 28 2013PM The First Missionary Journey Part 2 Acts 13: 14-52 Last time we began the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. We saw that the church is now centrally located in Syrian Antioch. Jerusalem WAS the home church but the church scattered at the execution of Stephen. So now ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I've Got To Get Married! Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 15, 2015
     | 4,845 views

    4 benefits of remaining single (Outline and material adapted from a booklet by Chuck Swindoll entitled, "Singleness")

    HoHum: Cherry Hill, NJ- It’s been 20 years since a group of friends made a bet among themselves, going so far as to have a written charter and start a savings account to hold the pot. The pot has grown to several thousand dollars and John Cheney is the winner- because he’s the groups ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conversion

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015
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     | 9,651 views

    God has a need for each one of us • To do His work – To be disciples • To do what He needs us to do - To spread the message

    Conversion – What is conversion – And why should we worry about it Webster defines conversion as something that’s converted from one use to another • We take something that’s being used for one thing • And we change it so that it can be used for a something ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Problem With Pursuing Your Passion

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 16, 2015
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     | 4,113 views

    1. Everyone says “Follow your heart”. But “The heart is deceitful above all things . . ." 2. we tend to be passionate about things we're good at, but getting good takes a lot of work 3. It's difficult to see the difference between passion and addiction

    The most common career advice people hear these days is that in order to be happy you have to pursue your passion. This is the first generation I’m aware of that has swallowed such a lie. Today I’d like to present three problems, huge reasons that pursuing your passion as a path to ...read more

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    Honoring Mary

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 14, 2022
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    What are the qualities for which she (Mary) should be honored? (Material adapted from a chapter in Leslie Flynn's book called "Christmas Messages." Chapter is called "Let Us Honor Mary," pg. 19)

    HoHum: “The virgin’s name was Mary.” Luke 1:27, 28, NIV. What exalted names some have placed on Mary- Most Holy Mary, Virgin Mother of God, Mother of the Word Incarnate, Mother of Mercy, Advocate of Sinners, Dispenser of Divine Grace, Door of Heaven and Intercessor, Queen of Heaven? Heaven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Liberation Of Peter From Prison Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Mar 18, 2021
     | 7,664 views

    God works a miracle opening physical doors for Peter. The miracle you need may not be physical doors, but God can open all doors according to His will.

    We continue our study of doors in the Bible. We have studied: • God shutting the door of the Ark • The figurative open door of opportunity to the church of Philadelphia • Jesus symbolically being the Door to Salvation • We are to choose to enter the door to the narrow road to Heaven • Today we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The True Disciple Perseveres Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 30, 2021
     | 3,076 views

    Being a disciple of Jesus calls for total commitment. All Scripture References are from the NASB.

    As you have seen over the past few weeks in this current sermon series, being a disciple of Jesus, to follow Jesus, is serious business. We must be committed completely, with no halfway measures. To be totally committed also means we must be totally dependent on Him. We cannot do this in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing The Character Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 3, 2022
     | 3,077 views

    As we journey with Jesus we will become more like Him

    April 30, 2022 So far in our discipleship journey, we have talked about ASSUMPTIONS, TRANSFORMATION, COUNTING the COST, and SURRENDER-ADJUST-OBEY, which brings us now to DEVELOPING the CHARACTER of JESUS. One day as the crowds were gathering, Jesus went up the mountainside with his disciples and ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Revelation Lesson #8 Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Mar 20, 2024
     | 744 views

    As we continue our study in the Revelation of Jesus Christ, as given to John, we begin in chapter 7. An additional event is to take place included in the sixth seal.

    Welcome to our study of the Revelation of Jesus Christ given unto Apostle John. I am Phillip Smith, your host and fellow servant of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we continue our study in the Revelation of Jesus Christ, as given to John, we begin in chapter 7. An additional event is to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Seals 5-7 Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 22, 2024
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     | 861 views

    As Jesus breaks the 5th seal, John’s attention is drawn to an altar.

    March 23, 2024 Last week we reviewed the 4 Horsemen of Revelation 6. We discovered that they represent God’s people through history, their response to the Gospel and the devastating consequences of rejecting the Gospel. Let’s turn our attention briefly to the Gospels. There is a close ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Remnant Of God Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023
     | 2,139 views

    God has always had a remnant to do the work He has called us to do.

    The grafting in of Gentiles and Jews Romans 11:11-24 Good morning everyone, if you could turn to Romans chapter 11verses 11-24. Continuing in our series with Christianity 101 Looking at the letter Apostle Paul wrote to the church at Rome. Understanding and seeing all the chaos that has broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Living The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2025
     | 2,288 views

    The Gospel transformed the Thessalonian believers and they showed their life change through the work of faith, the labour of love and steadfastness of hope in Jesus Christ.

    1 Thess 1:1-5 Living the Gospel We are starting on a new book today – 1 Thessalonians. We will be looking through this book from now until May this year. • This is a letter Paul wrote to the church in Thessalonica, a young church he founded a few months ago. • Paul has now come to Corinth ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Uncompromising Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,434 views

    Explore the power, cost, and reward of having an uncompromising faith in God, even in the face of opposition.

    Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a scripture in the book of Acts that will truly encourage and challenge us in our walk with the Lord. Our key verse for today is Acts 5:29, but before we dig into that, let's begin with an inspiring quote from a well-known Christian author. ...read more

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