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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Good Question, Jesus Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
     | 4,400 views

    We need to hear and reclaim the message of Jesus' ascension as Lord.

    Introduction Jesus has answered every question put to him, whether they were from hostile intentions such as the first three, or from a sincere desire to learn such as the last. Those who tried to shame him found themselves shamed; the one seeking wisdom found himself affirmed. Whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Authority Acknowledged

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 1, 2016
     | 5,021 views

    Why did God create mankind and establish a relationship with man? Why did God speak through prophets, through angels, and why did He send Jesus?

    AUTHORITY ACKNOWLEDGED John 2:1-16 People are curious about many things. Some are trivial and others are quite profound. Many questions we raise do not have clearly defined answers and we often wind up with a multitude of opinions that are likely to be in conflict. Many of life’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Look And Listen Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2017
     | 9,198 views

    If you’re going to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, look to the God who is always good, and listen to Him.

    We all know that duct tape and bailing wire will fix almost anything. Well, not quite. A man in Alaska less than a month ago (June 8, 2017) attempted to cross a channel near Juneau on a homemade, inflatable raft made with duct tape. He put the raft into the water with a paddle and his dog, but no ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Christmas Eve 2017

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 2, 2018
     | 4,149 views

    This is not so much a sermon as it is a narrative and Scripture reading of the Birth of Jesus as found in the Gospels with video and Christmas Hymns mixed in. Requires several readers.

    Christmas Eve 2017 Opening Video – Messiah.wmv Prayer – Pastor #1 (Points of the prayer) - The fabulous account which we retell each year - How precious it is to those who believe - Help us to set aside the worldly distractions from the story - Make it real to those who do not yet believe - Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Evil Vs. Merry Heart

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 14, 2014
     | 3,214 views

    To show that we need to rejoice all the time in the LORD because of His victory in us, an afflicted and broken heart will always lead to anxiety.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you always crying? Are you always rejoicing? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to rejoice all the time in the LORD because of His victory in us, an afflicted and broken heart will always lead to anxiety. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 15:15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fearless Campaign Week 6 Series

    Contributed by Brian Harrell on Nov 6, 2009
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     | 7,550 views

    The last week of Max Lucado’s Fearless Campaign based on his book. This week we let Jesus out of His box. We like the tame and cuddly Jesus but at His transfiguration Jesus shows that He is the ferocious God.

    Fearless #6 Fear of God getting out of my box This is our last week in this series that we call “fearless.” We have been trying to take of the bullies of life, those things that cause us to cower in a corner, those things that make us want to take a different path, and those things that just scare ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Welch avatar

    Discerning Truth And Error Part 1 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015
     | 5,192 views

    Message 20 from 1 John dealing with how to discern truth from error.

    Discerning Truth & Error 1John 4:1-6 REVIEW The logic of John’s letter is really quite simple. God is light (pure) and God is love (passionate). Because of His great love, He invited us into His community or family. Through the sacrifice of Jesus and ministry of the Holy Spirit we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 10, 2014
     | 8,946 views

    Jesus is God. Jesus is First. When you talk about Christmas with neighbors or family or co-workers… what do you say about Jesus?

    WHO IS JESUS? COLOSSIANS 1:15-19 INTRODUCTION… Board Meeting in Heaven (p) “I call this meeting to order!” says the Archangel Michael. The commander of the armies of the Lord tapped the small gavel on the table. The rest of the angels became quiet and looked to their leader to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Colors Of Heaven

    Contributed by Glenn Dale Pease on Aug 29, 2014
     | 6,288 views

    There is no eloquence adequate to describe the colors of heaven. The colors will be brighter and more beautiful than the brightest rainbow we have ever seen in time.

    THE COLORS OF HEAVEN based on Rev.21:9-21 By Glenn Pease Mr. Jones was having her living room painted, and she was explaining to the unsympathetic painter just what she wanted. "I want a light green blue, which will be sort of a cross between a darker blue and a light bluey blue", she said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Twelve Apostles

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,040 views

    The analysis of Jesus choosing the twelve apostles as set forth in Luke 6:12-16 will show us that Jesus uses ordinary people to accomplish his purposes.

    Scripture Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. He was about thirty years of age when he began his public ministry (Luke 3:23) in 28 AD. His ministry of seeking and saving the lost was primarily a ministry of teaching and healing. As Jesus carried out his itinerant ministry in Israel his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Herbert Armstrong Bosantog avatar

    What Is The Good News, Jesus And The Apostles Preached? (4) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 13, 2012
     | 9,967 views

    There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, STRATEGIES, FORMULAS and MAN-MADE DOCTRINES that tries to make the Gospel PRESENTABLE to the audience are being INVENTED today. These DOCTRINES of MAN is for man! I mean, PLEASING man.

    Then He [Jesus] CALLED His TWELVE DISCIPLES [Apostles] together, and gave them POWER and AUTHORITY OVER ALL devils, and to cure DISEASES. And He SENT them to PREACH the KINGDOM of God, and to HEAL the sick. (Luke 9:1-2) There are so many “gospels” are being PREACHED today! Many PROGRAMS, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Christmas Visitors: 'the Magi'

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,592 views

    Christmas Visitors: 'The Magi' - Matthew chapter 2 verses 1-12 - sermon Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • A wise man’s journey is one of FAITH. • A wise man’s journey is one of WORSHIP. • A wise man’s journey is one of CHANGE. SERMON BODY: Ill: • For more than thirty years, archaeologist Howard Carter, • Searched the deserts of Egypt for something that most people thought didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    Habakkuk's Prayer

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 16, 2021
     | 2,946 views

    This is from a series on the great prayers of the Bible.

    Title: Habakkuk’s Prayer Scripture: Hab. 3 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-17-21 Intro: How do you live by faith in a fallen world? Have you ever struggled with the perception of there being a lack of justice in this world? In philosophy courses in college the problem is often put as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Owens avatar

    The Rightness Of Divine Self-Promotion Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 1, 2021
     | 3,787 views

    While it is wrong and inappropriate for us to make it all about us and to devote our lives to self-promotion, it is altogether right and good to make it all about God and for God to be engaged in divine self-promotion.

    A. One day a little boy was overheard talking to himself as he strutted on to the baseball diamond wearing his baseball cap and toting a ball and bat, “I’m the greatest hitter in the world,” he announced. 1. Then, he tossed the ball into the air, swung at it, and missed. 2. “Strike One!” he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Everything Is New Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,339 views

    Today, I want to be your tour guide to Heaven. Be aware, human language has its limits. And the beauty, the magnificence and the joy set before you will stretch the very limits of human thought and our communication skills.

    And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. 23 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and its lamp is the Lamb. 24 By its light will the nations walk, and the kings of the earth will bring their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist