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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Unto The Church In Smyrna, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
     | 4,818 views

    The church made perfect by suffering

    Unto the Church in Smyrna, Write Revelation 2:8-11 Introduction Last week, we examined the letter the Lord directed John to send to Ephesus. This week we will examine the letter sent to Smyrna. As we will see, the situation in Smyrna was quite different than that of Ephesus. Jesus addresses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Here And The Hereafter

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019
     | 3,424 views

    What I have just read would bear little weight to anyone in the real world if it had been written by some ordinary person in some ordinary book. However, the writer and the book here spoken of are both far beyond ordinary.

    THE HERE AND THE HEREAFTER SCRIPTURE: Romans 8:18 “For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.” II Corinthians 4:17 “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Keep Turning To God In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Aug 17, 2020
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     | 4,203 views

    Suffering, loss and grief are all a part of human experience. Learning to lament during those times will help us work through the grief while holding to our faith in God. This only happens if we keep turning to and talking with God.

    A. One soldier in the British Airborne was going through his parachute training. 1. This included eight jumps. Two from a balloon at 800 feet with a cage suspended below it, and six from an airplane. 2. While standing at the door of the balloon cage for his first jump, he heard another recruit ask ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is Hope - Loneliness Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016
     | 11,157 views

    How to overcome loneliness

    This morning we are going to look at what loneliness is, four cause of loneliness that even the Apostle Paul experienced and four solutions he applied that we can too Loneliness is defined as "separation anxiety caused by feeling disconnected" or in simpler terms - an unwelcome emotion caused by ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Faith Healing And The Incurable Disease

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 8, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,964 views

    No matter how much “faith” a person believes they possess, or how much and how often they “name and claim” healing, there is one disease that has absolutely NO cure in this life.

    No matter how much “faith” a person believes they possess, or how much and how often they “name and claim” healing, there is one disease that has absolutely NO cure in this life – DEATH! It is a brutal enemy of all humanity. It is ugly. It smells. It hurts. It tears at the heart like a ravenous ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Timothy And Epaphroditus Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 5, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,042 views

    Philippians 2:19-30 teaches us to imitate worthy Christians.

    Scripture We are in a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting, Paul’s thanksgiving, and prayer, he wanted the Philippians to know that despite his imprisonment, the gospel was still advancing. Then, he urged ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Glory Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 2, 2020
     | 5,973 views

    Our sufferings in our life can not compare to the Glory in store for us Christians.

    Many of you have heard of the term “Health and Wealth Gospel” or “Prosperity Gospel”. This type of “gospel” basically states that once you believe in Jesus Christ, everything will go well with you. This “gospel” will state that if you’re poor or sick, you must be weak in your faith! This ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Reflection A.3 / Coronavirus - First Response / We Should Grieve

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020
     | 1,327 views

    Scripture calls us to 'weep with those who weep’. We grieve over suffering. We should also grieve over sin.

    In my first two Reflections I considered prayer. Our first response to coronavirus, as a church and as a nation, should be to pray. Another response we must make is to grieve. Paul wrote in Romans 12:15, ‘Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep’. Some weeks ago I travelled up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Comfort-Able Living

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020
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     | 5,844 views

    4 truths from these opening verses that should comfort all of us when life turns sour (Adapted from Bob Russell's book, Take Comfort, chapter called Comfort-Able Living pgs. 5-13)

    HoHum: “I am the subject of depressions of the spirit so fearful that I hope none of you ever get to such extremes of wretchedness.” Who said this? Charles Spurgeon, a famous preacher from England. WBTU: There is an idea out there that Christians should always be happy, always have a smile on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Submission Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019
     | 6,590 views

    Submission meaning: Voluntary attitude of giving in, putting others first, to obey. The act of submitting to the authority of another person.

    Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Speaker: Rev. Shine Thomas Scripture: 1 Peter Chapters 2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Justified By Faith Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 4, 2019
     | 4,206 views

    We are being justified by faith, We have Shalom with God. Justification by faith gives us three blessings according to this passage hope of sharing the glory of God, tribulations to mould our character and reconciliation with God.

    Romans 5:1-11 Justified by Faith Introduction: Romans 5:1-11 weaves together themes of faith, love, hope, and glory, threading them through the Life events of Christ on the earth. “justified (dikaiothentes) by faith”. The word dikaioo means to be made just or righteous—not guilty, declared ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church In The Wilderness Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Feb 3, 2019
     | 11,172 views

    The wilderness journey of Israel is compared to the journey of God's church as we fight with sorrows and sins on our way to the heavenly promised land.

    The Life of Moses Sermon 17 Bible Studies in Numbers-Chapter 1 Num. 1:1; Ex. 13:17-18; I Cor. 10:5-6 THE CHURCH IN THE WILDERNESS The land of Canaan was a two weeks’ journey from Egypt, 150 miles up the coastal King’s Highway, where armies and merchant traders had traveled for hundreds of years. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    When You Are Healed, Become A Healer!

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Aug 24, 2021
     | 1,909 views

    God blesses us so that we may bless others. When we do so, he blesses us even more.

    There is not a single person among us who hasn’t struggled with a major calamity in life. It may have been a severe illness that left us bedridden for weeks. It may have been a broken relationship that shattered our hearts to pieces. It may have been an addiction that we couldn’t break. It may have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessed Are... Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 24, 2022
     | 1,855 views

    The main idea of this sermon is that no matter what your condition is in life, you are blessed because Jesus Christ stands there with an open invitation to come into the kingdom of God.

    Good morning. How many of you are old enough to remember a group duo by the name of Simon and Garfunkel? They were a group in the 60s and 70s. A rock duo group known for a lot of great hits. Sounds of Silence. Mrs. Robinson. Bridge Over Troubled Water. Boxer. Although some of you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Rejoice Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022
     | 2,007 views

    We are justified through faith which brought peace with God. God hated the sinners and he had determined to punish them eternally. With the intervention and propitiation of Jesus Christ, we are redeemed and reconciled with God.

    Romans 5:1-11 We rejoice Romans 5:1-2 We rejoice in Highest Hope We are justified through faith which brought peace with God. God hated the sinners and he had determined to punish them eternally. With the intervention and propitiation of Jesus Christ, we are redeemed and reconciled with God. So, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist