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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    The Question Of Image

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Mar 4, 2023
     | 1,135 views

    What does it mean to be the image of God? Is it doing or being or a combination of both?

    A few nights ago I attended a Shabbas - Sabbath - celebration at Temple Aaron, a Conservative Jewish synagogue in St. Paul. If you’ve never been to one try to get an opportunity; it’s a wonderful experience. But this one was a little different than most. To celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    My God, My God ,why Have You Forsaken Me." Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 3, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,893 views

    Both Matthew 27:45 and Mark 15:33 tells us that as Jesus was hanging on the cross darkness covered the land. Then Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34 quote Jesus as asking, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

    "My God, My God ,why have you forsaken me." Matt. 27:46; Mark 15:34 The fourth word of Jesus from the cross discloses a sense of hope when we remember the whole psalm from which it comes. Psalm 22 does indeed begin with desperation: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Heart Of Man

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 4, 2021
     | 9,641 views

    A three part message on the Nation of Judah and where, what and how God wrote upon their heart.

    Jeremiah 17:1-7 12/5/21 a.m. I really like WILL ROGERS. He was a great actor. (If you’ve never watched Judge Priest it’s a great film) But he was also a great comedian. He didn’t care if you were a Republican or a Democrat, he would make jokes about both parties. One of his famous lines ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Go And Let God

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 11, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,247 views

    Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go.” We have to stop allowing ourselves to be controlled by the things of this world that hinder our usefulness to Him. Letting go and letting God is called faith.

    Our sermon this evening is entitled “Let Go and Let God.” The title is derived from a popular statement used among Christians today. Before we can “let God,” or allow Him to work in our life, we have to “let go,” or throw off the chains that hinder our usefulness to the Lord. We have to stop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 16, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,524 views

    A Study of the first 4 seals

    We come now to the study of Revelation chapter 6. Chapter 6 begins for us the future element of the book of Revelation. Now we get into the prophecy regarding the time of the end. What we are reading tonight are the events that are going to happen momentarily. Based on the current condition of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Christians Fight Losing Battles And Yet Win The War

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jul 7, 2023
     | 1,718 views

    Paul talks about fighting against his own sinful nature as a wretched sinner.

    7.8.23 Romans 7:15–25a 15 I do not understand what I am doing, because I do not keep doing what I want. Instead, I do what I hate. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17 But now it is no longer I who am doing it, but it is sin living in me. 18 Indeed, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Principles Of Freedom

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 30, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,813 views

    Using both Joseph in the Old Testament, and Martin Luther King Jr. from our generation, we'll look at these principles of freedom from God’s word along with seeing how their dreams defined the destiny of their people. Jesus wants everyone to live a lifestyle of freedom.

    July 4th Sermon: “Principles of Freedom” Watch on YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/live/t6b8nxq5BCY Coming up this week is July 4th, the day when we celebrate our nation’s independence from King George and the British Empire. It was the time when we gained our freedom, and the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Richard Tow avatar

    How To Walk In The Spirit (Pt. 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,800 views

    Our ability to distinguish God's voice and follow his lead is learned by doing. However, knowing the five points of instruction given in this message can facilitate that learning process.

    Intro We are talking about HOW to Walk in the Spirit. Galatians 5 explicitly tells us to walk in the Spirit.i It is essential for our spiritual success. But how do we do that? What practical steps can we take that keeps us in the mode of living? In our last message, we discussed two principles ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Authority Of The Inspired Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025
     | 296 views

    WE BELIEVE the Bible is the verbally inspired and only infallible (incapable of being wrong) and authoritative (having authority over beliefs and conduct) written Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15–17; 2 Peter 1:21).

    Today we start a new series on foundations and there is nothing more foundational for believing in Christ than the understanding of the scriptures. WE BELIEVE the Bible is the verbally inspired and only infallible (incapable of being wrong) and authoritative (having authority over beliefs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Submission: The Government Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Feb 13, 2025
     | 408 views

    Working through 1 Peter using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Submission: The Government" 1 Peter 2:13-17 Pastor John Bright 1 Peter 2 “13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake, whether to the king as supreme, 14 or to governors, as to those who are sent by him for the punishment of evildoers and for the praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Turn Our Focus Away From Pain And Toward Positive Thoughts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,360 views

    How to turn your sorrow into joy with the Spirit’s empowerment, enabling and enrichment.

    Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Faith Matters Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 18, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    The faith we inherit thanks to Jesus, is multi-coloured, full of mystery, and conquers the world.

    Sermon for 6 Easter Yr B, 25/05/2003 Based on I Jn 5:4 “Faith Matters” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, AB By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “For whatever is born of God conquers the world. And this is the victory that conquers the world, our faith.” An atheist fell off a cliff. As he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Good And Angry

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 180 ratings
     | 17,265 views

    to learn how to control anger in godly ways

    Good and Angry James 1:19-20 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to control their anger in godly ways. Introduction: Think of the last time you got angry. How did you respond to those around you? Did you say things you shouldn’t have or hurt your witness to another person? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Focus On God's Promises

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 40 ratings
     | 10,439 views

    The Holy Spirit helps us consciously and subconsciously to turn our focus away from pain and on to God’s promises for deliverance. Many people tend to surrender to feelings of rejection, suffering and negative thoughts when they experience problems. The H

    Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    A Review Of Mere Christianity By C.s. Lewis

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,939 views

    an analysis of the beloved classic

    C.S. Lewis is renowned as one of the foremost Christian thinkers of the twentieth century. Despite being an Anglican and exhibiting a number of tendencies making him a bit of an iconoclast among his fellow believers, C.S. Lewis has been fondly embraced by a broad swath of the church in part because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible