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  • David Cramer avatar

    The Uncommon Power That God Provides. 1st Peter 2:11-12

    Contributed by David Cramer on May 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 337 views

    A message about the power that God provides in our lives as we go through daily living.

    Good Morning. Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In The World But Not Of The World: The Christian’s Calling

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025
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    The Christian is called to live as a representative of God's kingdom while navigating a corrupt and decaying society.

    IN THE WORLD BUT NOT OF THE WORLD: THE CHRISTIAN’S CALLING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 17:14-16 Supporting Texts: Romans 12:1-2, 1 John 2:15-17, Philippians 2:14-16, James 4:4, Colossians 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world filled with moral confusion, spiritual compromise, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    John Series Part 15 Revelation 6: Man’s Condemnation, John 3:18–21 Series

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Mar 6, 2022
     | 1,910 views

    God sent His Son into the world to save the world, but this does not mean that everyone is automatically saved. In fact, some are condemned and doomed. Jesus reveals man’s condemnation.

    John Series PART 15 Revelation 6: Man’s Condemnation, 3:18–21 (3:18–21) Introduction: God sent His Son into the world to save the world, but this does not mean that everyone is automatically saved. In fact, some are condemned and doomed. Jesus reveals man’s condemnation. 1. Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    While It Was Still Dark

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 144 ratings
     | 20,211 views

    The greatest miracles are often done in the darkest times, when no one knows and no one is watching.

    WHILE IT WAS STILL DARK TEXT: John 20:1-18 For those of us who practice Christian faith, the resurrection is the central, monumental event of history. Whether you’re the type of Christian that looks at it as historical reality or the type of Christian that sees it as a story of only spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A New Day To Begin Life Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,875 views

    The Gospel of John states that God has sent the Word to us in Jesus. In him is the originator of good news about what life can be when we receive it in on his terms.

    Scripture The Advent and Christmas season focus on the coming and birth of Jesus Christ. We read and sing about the baby Jesus, angels, shepherds, infancy stories, and wise men. It is all marvelous stuff, but what does it really mean? Today’s Scripture text for the sermon explains it. John 1:1-18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forsaking The Nets

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022
     | 1,774 views

    In life, there are three major decisions we make that will change our lives forever. Your life will never be the same ONCE YOU MAKE THESE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS!

    WHAT ARE THESE THREE LIFE CHANGING DECISIONS? (1) WHEN YOU GET MARRIED Ask any married person if their life changed when they got married, and I am confident you will find that there were many changes made when they made this life changing decision. (2) WHEN YOU HAVE CHILDREN When a couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ Revealed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 1, 2016
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,576 views

    In the second half of chapter one the Apostle John see Jesus in His glorified state. This sermon looks at what is meant by John being in the Spirit on the Lord's Day. It also looks at the repentance and how the church is the light of Jesus to the world.

    The Book of Revelation “Christ Revealed” Revelation 1:9-20 A husband and wife were both doctors, one a doctor of theology and the other a doctor of medicine. Whenever someone came to their house and asked for “the doctor,” the maid replies, “The one who preaches or ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Restoration Of Hope

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,109 views

    To wish is about what we want from God; hope is waiting for that which God wants for us.

    Eugene Peterson (Living the Message: Daily Help for Living the God-Centered Life) points out that what a lot of people call hope is in reality something different. It’s wishing, not hoping: and wishing and hoping are not the same thing. "Wishing," Peterson says, "is something all of us do. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Jesus, The Light Of The World

    Contributed by Bill Burnett on Dec 3, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,292 views

    How Jesus came to be a light to a dark world.

    JESUS... THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD John 1:4-5 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it. (NKJ) John 1:9 (Jesus)... was the true Light which gives light to every man coming into the world. (NKJ) John ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Who's Coming For Dinner? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,762 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 5:9-13, regarding the third part in the series on restorative accountability, or church discipline

    Text:1 Cor 5:9-13, Title: Who’s Coming for Dinner?, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/19/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Guess Who is Coming for Dinner, “Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer,” B. Background to passage: Remember, Paul has called the church out on its failure to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shiphrah And Puah Series

    Contributed by Charles Payne on May 12, 2025
     | 282 views

    We know story of Shiphrah, Puah and Pharaoh Of Egypt We are the now ones in the birthing room of history, standing between the innocent and the machinery of moral decay. Are you ready to stand—cost be damned?

    PROLOGUE: The cries of labor echoed through the mud-brick corridors of Egypt. Israelite women, wide with promise, clung to their beds while the future thrashed in their wombs. But Pharaoh, hungry for control and drunk on fear, issued a decree: “If it is a son, you shall kill him.” The words hissed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Flip The Script Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,100 views

    Discover how God can rewrite your story and turn trials into triumphs—read Flip the Script and find inspiration to overcome your giants with faith and purpose.

    Flip the Script Genesis 50:20 Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Queen Victoria ruled over the British Empire from 1837 to 1901, marking a 63-year reign that not only set a record in Britain but also defined an era known as the Victorian Age. Shortly after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cramer avatar

    Living Out Your Faith In A Broken World. Matthew 5:14-16

    Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,098 views

    Learning out to live in faith in the everchanging world we live in.

    Living out your Faith in a Broken World. Matthew 5:14-16 Good Morning. Stand with me and lift your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I can do what it says I can do. I am what it says I am. Today I will learn more of the Word of God. The indestructible, neverending, living Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    End Time Instruction

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,040 views

    There are responsibities that believers and unbelievers have as we anticipate the coming of Christ.

    End-Time Instruction Matthew 13:24-30 INTRODUCTION A. Little boy petting a beagle dog. 1. Mother remarked, “That dog sure has a sad face.” 2. Boy, “Yep, he sure does.” Saw the tail, “But mommy, he has a happy ending.” B. Life in this world is often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgive Us Our Sins - The Lord's Prayer - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 30, 2020
     | 4,724 views

    Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who have sinned against us. What a dangerous prayer to pray to the One who knows our hearts better than we even know them ourselves. Did Jesus literally mean what He said?

    Forgive Us Our Sins (This sermon is a shorter sermon due to being delivered via Facebook/Live during the Covid-19 shutdown) Today Pastor Karenlee will be reading from Matthew 18:21-35. When she reads it, it will not read exactly like the NIV which we usually use. She will be reading from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene