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  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Jesus Offers Us More Than We Imagine

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,436 views

    This is a New Years sermon.

    The Light shines in the darkness (1:1-5) Turn with me to John 1. Keep your Bibles open because we are going to walk through this passage step by step. Read John 1:1-5. The Word here is Jesus. The first verse parallels Genesis 1 by saying, “In the beginning.” The Word also calls to mind God ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Where's The Light? Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,978 views

    The darkness in Egypt was overwhelming, the darkness in Egypt got Pharaoh's attention, and the darkness in Egypt blinded Pharaoh's mind.

    Where’s the Light? Exodus 10:21-29 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Exodus. - As we go through each passage, we’re asking the question, “What does this passage teach me about honoring God?” - Last week, we looked at the eighth plague, the plague of locusts, and focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Gift To Your City!

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 1,824 views

    How to win over your city for Jesus!

    *Jonah 4:11 To be God’s gift to our city we must do away with our notion about the people that God has sent us to. God’s gift to the city is not the Historical part od the city (Ybor City) - It’s not the big buildings or skyscrapers (the attractions like BUSH GARDENS OR SEA WORLD) - It’s not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Poking Holes In The Darkness / Salt & Light

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2017
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,588 views

    A Secret discipleship does not exist in God's kingdom. Either secrecy destroys discipleship, or discipleship destroys secrecy. Salt in a shaker or a light hidden makes no impact. You are called to poke holes in the darkness. (5 additional illustrations) Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 58:1-12; Psalm 112:1-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-16 and Matthew 5:13-20. A quiet forest dweller ... lived in the mountains ... high above ... a Swiss village ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Todd Bishop avatar

    Come Walk With Me

    Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 5, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,444 views

    Learning how to have a 24/7 walk with God through prayer

    INTRODUCTION “And all this we ask in the name and through the merits of Jesus Christ thy Son, Our Savior. Amen.” That was the closing words and the first prayer in the Congress of the United States of America. Communicating with God is a powerful thing … prayer is us saying to God that we “need ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Can You Preach From Daniel 12 On Mother's Day?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 9, 2012
     | 5,347 views

    Daniel 12, full of prophecy and end times terror, is a great passage for parents because it clearly lays out what we should be doing in the lives of our kids. We are wired to protect them from danger, but do we miss the biggest one?

    Passage: Daniel 12:1-13 Intro: Vaccinations have become quite a controversy in our day. 1. when I was a kid, no one questioned the requirement for MMR, Polio, etc. 2. but today, some evidence connects vaccinations with Autism. And that’s enough for some to refuse. 3. parents are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Kevin Jones avatar

    Missing A Shepherd

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 3, 2023
     | 1,459 views

    Just like Jesus we live in a lost and confused world. A world that is in desperate need for a shepherd.

    Missing a Shepherd Jesus lived in a world much like ours… not the technical things we have, but a world filled with people who are lost, selfish, confused… He spent His life trying to reach them with the good news. Why? Because He loved them and I can tell you that He still loves them today… 35 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Enlightening The World

    Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,531 views

    Jesus is the light of the world! We’ve got to carry that light!

    Anyone who has ever been to New York City has had the awesome optical pleasure of seeing the Statue of Liberty. Given to the United States by France in 1886. She stands at Liberty Island in the mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor as a welcome to all visitors, immigrants, and returning ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Rewards Of Soul Winning

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 741 views

    Soul winning is not just an act of obedience; it is an investment into eternity.

    THE REWARDS OF SOUL WINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 12:3 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 11:30, Luke 15:7, John 4:36, 1 Thessalonians 2:19-20, Matthew 28:19-20 INTRODUCTION: Soul winning is at the very heart of the Great Commission. It is the divine mandate given to every believer ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    You Are Not A Slave

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,958 views

    A message to reposition the believer

    You’re Not A Slave! Ecclesiastics 10:7 I have seen servants on horses, and rulers walking on the earth as servants (BBE) I have even seen servants riding like princes—and princes walking like servants (NLT) I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    A Song Of Strength: We Shall Overcome Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jul 13, 2025
     | 253 views

    "No matter the trials we face, our spirit rises. This is for every heart still holding on—believing in a better tomorrow. We shall overcome… together."

    SERMON TITLE: A Song of Strength: We Shall Overcome MAIN TEXT: John 1:5 (NIV) "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." INTRODUCTION Beloved, there are songs that stir emotion, and there are songs that resurrect hope. "We Shall Overcome" is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Spirit-Filled Living In A Carnal World Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 22, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 236 views

    A Spirit-filled life is one that overcomes the pull of the world and reflects the character and nature of Christ.

    SPIRIT-FILLED LIVING IN A CARNAL WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3 Supporting Texts: Romans 8:5-8, Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18, Colossians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world where carnal desires are glorified, and spiritual values are often mocked or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Standing For Christ In A Fallen World Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022
     | 3,068 views

    There is a sense we are all like the Church at Pergamum living where Satan has his throne. We are all in this fallen world where Satan has his throne. You must Stand for Christ in this fallen world.

    Message to the Church in Pergamum, Revelation 2:12-17 Pergamum is the third church of the seven churches in Christ’s messages to the churches that John saw in his revelation while on the Island of Patmos. We find that Jesus Christ walks among the churches. He observes and evaluates the churches. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Pomrenke avatar

    Dont Fear The Talents Of God

    Contributed by Gary Pomrenke on Nov 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,719 views

    exploring Matthew 25: 14-30

    Matthew 25: 14-30 (ESV) The Parable of the Talents 14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants[c] and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Evangelism 101

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 5, 2015
     | 4,596 views

    We must do everything we can to minister to the needs of those around us. These people can be in our family, our neighbourhood, our circle of friends, our church. We must be a daily witness and servant to everyone we meet.

    Did you know that you are a minister? That’s right. Each and every one of you is a minister, because if you have faith in God, he wants you to use that faith to reach out to a lost and hurting world. We have a ministry, even if we don’t work for a church. We must proclaim the truth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican