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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Zacchaeus The Transformed Man

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 21, 2016
     | 10,992 views

    There's an interesting story in Luke about a man named Zacchaeus who just wanted to see Jesus as He passed through Jericho but Zacchaeus got much more than he expected. and it transformed his life. Have you pursued Jesus. Has Jesus transformed your life?

    Luke 19:1-10 (Please look this up in your Bibles and follow along) As we take a look at the salvation story of Zacchaeus it is always good to turn the attention inward and examine our own heart and our own motives. Luke19:1 NIV “Jesus entered Jericho and was passing through.” Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Need For Spiritual Discernment Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
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     | 17,485 views

    Man is designed to be a spiritual being. He will worship something, even if it's a false god. The truth has been diluted and compromised by many, and we live among many who are confused. There is an urgent need for spiritual discernment in our day.

    The Need for Spiritual Discernment 1 John 4: 1-6 I am sure we’ve all been warned about believing everything we hear. The same caution should be applied for what we see as well. It is foolish to believe everything we are told and much of what we see. Lies and deception were used to tempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    She Left Her Waterpot

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 29, 2016
     | 11,183 views

    thoughts about why the woman at the well left her waterpot

    “She Left Her Waterpot” John 4:28-31 David P. Nolte On His northward journey from Judea to Galilee, Jesus had to go through Samaria. Actually, He chose to go that way. Normally Jews would take a route that would bypass Samaria. But Jesus had an appointment there with a woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God’s Spirit~ Alive And Well!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,995 views

    Today’s text reveals that there are only two ways to live life. Paul draws several contrasts between existence ruled by the flesh and the new life of the Spirit.

    God’s Spirit~ Alive and Well! Romans 8:1-11NASB The late baseball legend Gil Hodges told this story. Once, when he was managing the Washington Senators, he discovered four of his players had broken curfew the previous night. Immediately, he called a team meeting and said, "I know who you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Preparing For Armageddon Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 2, 2016
     | 8,219 views

    Armageddon: Is It About to Happen. Should you and I be preparing for earth’s final battle? Absolutely—but how? (Revelation 16:13, 14, 16).

    Many Christians today are convinced that Armageddon—Revelation’s name for earth’s last battle—is due to break out in the very near future. Armageddon is presumed to refer to the valley of Megiddo in Israel (though the word itself means “Mount Megiddo”), and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    One Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 12, 2016
     | 6,515 views

    Grace, Faith, Salvation, Good Works

    ONE CHURCH - One Faith Ephesians 2:1-10 (p. 814) July 17, 2016 Introduction: Paul tells us we are saved by “grace through faith.” Let me give you a real quick definition of grace…Grace means receiving something you don’t deserve…it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Children, Honor Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 20, 2016
     | 6,267 views

    Obedience to your parents begins with a heart attitude of honor for them.

    This sermon is part four of the series, “Five Words for a Godly Home.” Each of these words come from a study of Ephesians 5 and 6, a text which instructs us on the relationships within the Christian home. HUSBANDS are instructed to LOVE their wives. WIVES are instructed to RESPECT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Children Honor Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,000 views

    Children, obedience to your parents comes from a heart attitude of honor.

    This sermon is part four of the series, “Five Words for a Godly Home.” Each of these words come from a study of Ephesians 5 and 6, a text which instructs us on the relationships within the Christian home. HUSBANDS are instructed to LOVE their wives. WIVES are instructed to RESPECT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Awakening Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,410 views

    God uses a tragedy to awaken David and brought him to Himself. David was brought to the end of himself and he came to understand his need of God.

    How long does it take for you to know that you’ve made a mistake? How long does it take for you to know that you’ve taken a wrong road? It can takes from a few minutes to a few years. And for some, we may still be travelling on the wrong path and not knowing it. I have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ten Commandments For Raising Children

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,399 views

    These Israelite parents were to teach their children obedience morning and night, so these words would not become a matter of formal legalism, but a response based upon understanding. Remember obedience is formed when its a way of life.

    Ten Commandments for Raising Children Deuteronomy 6:6-7NKJB What My Parents Taught Me: My parents taught me TO APPRECIATE A JOB WELL DONE: "If you’re going to kill each other, do it outside - I just finished cleaning!" My parents taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Confidence Within The Chaos

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 26, 2016
     | 14,853 views

    Life is filled with uncertainty. In fact, life can be chaotic at times. It is easy to lose focus and stumble among the chaos. Fortunately, we do not have to succumb to the uncertainties; we can overcome in Christ.

    Confidence within the Chaos John 16: 32-33 We have read a passage from one of my favorite sections of Scripture. Beginning in chapter thirteen, and going through chapter seventeen of John, we find an intimate account of the last hours Jesus spent with His disciples prior to His arrest, trial, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David Fights For His Throne Series

    Contributed by Gavin Rushton on Jul 28, 2016
     | 8,326 views

    In this sermon we talk about how the Lord fulfils his covenant, what it means to walk in God's promises and how we can apply it to our walk with Christ. an audio version of this talk can be found at www.stkweb.org.uk/media

    2 Samuel 5:1-10 A few years ago I was at a conference where we saw a young man who had been deaf from birth healed, he was brought all the way from the Netherlands by his parents to come to this conference expectant that the Lord would do something for them. He was being prayed for by a group of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    What Does The Resurrection Prove (Easter Message)

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 9, 2016
     | 6,385 views

    On the first Easter morning, some of Jesus’ closest friends came to the garden tomb to finish preparing His body.

    What Does the Resurrection Prove (Easter Message) Matt. 28.5-7 March 27, 2016 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Introduction: 1 On the first Easter morning, some of Jesus’ closest friends came to the garden tomb to finish preparing His body. a Matthew 28:5-7 (NASB) 5 The angel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Seeing People Through Jesus' Eyes

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,974 views

    How does Jesus see me? How do I show that love to others?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> An anecdote ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    No Tears In Heaven

    Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 14, 2016
     | 13,845 views

    Reasons to know there will be no tears in Heaven.

    “No Tears In Heaven!” Revelation 21:1-4 David P. Nolte Tears. They flow sometimes in grief, sometimes in pain, sometimes in regret, sometimes in sympathy, sometimes in weariness, sometimes in anger, sometimes in fear, sometimes in relief and sometimes in joy. But the day is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ