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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Samson's Final Years Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on May 29, 2016
     | 10,446 views

    We will learn in this message that in spite of the moral failures of Samson, yet in the Book of Hebrews, his name was listed in the Hall of Faith chapter because he repented and God gave him a second chance due to his inward spiritual transformation.

    The eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews has often been called the biblical “Hall of Fame,” or “Hall of Faith.” chapter. In this particular chapter of the Book of Hebrews, the writer introduces an impressive list of heroic figures from the Old Testament - Remarkable men ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Give Thanks To The Lord For He Is Good Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 8, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,940 views

    Giving thanks for 1) The divine work of Redemption (Psalm 107:1-9), and 2) The divine work of Restoration (Psalm 107:10-15)

    The Pilgrims first celebrated Thanksgiving as we currently know it, with the indigenous peoples of North America. Governor William Bradford in his account of the founding of the Plymouth Plantation explicitly referred to Psalm 107 in his well-known summation of their achievement: “Our fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Engage With The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 23, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 23,464 views

    Having the Holy Spirit within you is better than having Jesus beside you.

    Engage with the Holy Spirit John 16:7-14 Rev. Brian Bill October 22-23, 2016 Eric Metaxas mentioned in a recent Breakpoint Commentary that if Americans took a theology exam, their only hopes of passing would be if God graded on a curve. LifeWay Research released results of a survey last month ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abandoned At Birth-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 1, 2016
     | 3,154 views

    5 of ? Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

    ABANDONED At BIRTH-V—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: No Opener Used—Reiterated past points. OR The internet company ‘LetGo.com’ Their TV commercials visit the absurdity of holding on to certain things. Likewise, when you are saved/born again/born from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Creation: God Makes Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,001 views

    The story of Scripture is about the glory of the Savior.

    Creation: God Makes Genesis 1:1 Rev. Brian Bill December 3-4, 2016 Prayer Time – Let’s pray for Rick Williams and family in the death of his father and Janet Janacek and family in the death of her mother. I’ve been fascinated and frustrated about something for many years (just ask my family). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Fred W. Penney avatar

    How Can I Keep From Singing"

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Dec 12, 2016
     | 8,089 views

    Palm Sunday message. "My house shall be called a house of prayer!"

    Title: How Can I Keep From Singing?" Gospel Idea; Jesus is our king who rides into Jerusalem on a donkey and conquers kingdoms by dying on the cross. Luke 19: 28 After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. 29 As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom's Love Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 27, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,111 views

    If you want to be an effective lover, demonstrate GRACE in all your relationships; love freely and without conditions.

    It was tax season, and Jane Osinki decided to surprise her husband, Henry, by getting their tax information in to their CPA early. She picked up the tax package their CPA had sent, scanned the forms, and noticed that Henry had already filled in some of the lines. To the question, “Did your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Inaugural Address

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,893 views

    Jesus' Inaugural Address, in explaining who He is and what He came to do can be seen through: 1) The Area (Luke 4:14–15), and 2) The Announcement (Luke 4:16–21).

    Many around the world are waiting for the inaugural address of the new incoming US president Donald Trump, this month. The "inaugural address" itself is a speech given during this ceremony which informs the people of the intentions as a leader. The opening remarks are significant, for this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God's Cookie Jar

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,297 views

    This sermon is about enjoying God's Treats that come when we love and obey Him - 1. His Holy Spirit 2. "Jesus moments" of manifestations and 3. Creating a Home (Life) with God at the Center

    Scripture: John 14: 15-24; Dt. 6:4-9 and ( Psalms 36 - Call to Worship) Theme: God's Cookie Jar Loving God and Obeying God leads us to three great Supernatural Treats - 1. The Infilling Presence of God's Holy Spirit 2. "Jesus moments" of manifestation 3. Creating a Home (Life) with God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Is Repentance A Dirty Word? Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,840 views

    Message addresses question of how to repent and how to nurture a repentant heart. Is there anything we can do to accommodate the Holy Spirit’s work of convicting us of sin and leading us into truth?

    Is Repentance a Dirty Word? Part 3 (Nurturing a Repentant Heart) Isaiah 1:18-20 Richard Tow 8/7/16 We have been talking about repentance. In our last two messages we saw the nature and importance of repentance. The question we want to address today is how to repent. How do we nurture a repentant ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph avatar

    Demoniac Of Gadara Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. M. J. Joseph on Jun 10, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,084 views

    This sermon talks about the responsibility of the parents in nurturing their children in God's way.

    Demoniac of Gadara Mark 5:1-9 I went to a parish in connection with the CSSM mission. I was invited to the residence of a member of that parish. As I reached there, I asked about the family members. The father of the family told me that he has 4 sons. The eldest one is a doctor. He lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Strength To Stand-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 13, 2017
     | 3,797 views

    3 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-III—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Bigger Than Ever! There were two old mountaineers were living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus & Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river & they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus & Clarence would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    God Will Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 25, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 26,256 views

    God will give you more than you can handle, but He will never give you more than He can handle.

    No More Than You Can Handle 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill June 24-25, 2017 Last weekend we considered the context of this text from Joshua 1: “Be strong and courageous” and learned 5 leadership lessons. • Submit to the Purposes of God • Seize the Promises of God • Stand on the Precepts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Empty Pursuits Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2016
     | 8,428 views

    Don't pursue the things of this world and lose your fellowship with God, your following, your fortune, and your family.

    Some time ago, in the Reader’s Digest¸ Bob Newhart talked about his days as an accountant in downtown Chicago, when he went by his given name, “George.” He was a basic 9-to-5 bookkeeper, whose duties included managing the petty cash. Salesmen would come in from the road and turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Consequences Of Not Hearing From God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Aug 7, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 27,222 views

    We will learn from this chapter that there will be corresponding negative consequences that can happen in our lives whenever we do not hear from God. God wants us to obey His voice always.

    I Samuel chapter three is about the importance of hearing the voice of God from the example of Samuel. We learned that we must be sure of hearing God's voice and not the voice of the enemy because there are many voices out there trying to get our attention. We had to reject other unfamiliar voices ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene