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  • Milo Velebir avatar

    ‘the Increase Of The Word.’

    Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011
     | 4,346 views

    Pretended religion doesn't work, but where believers come together in unity and pray, the anointing of God comes and the demonic powers are on the retreat.

    15th of May 2011 Readings: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Acts 6:1-7 Theme: ‘The increase of the word.’ Dear friends in Christ Jesus, We are reading the book of Acts of the apostles, which should be rather called the Acts of the Holy Spirit through the apostles and others; or is could be also ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Security Systems Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,055 views

    Our security in the face of an awesomely holy God is no longer in elaborate rituals and barriers but in Jesus Christ.

    As you all know I flew to Minneapolis between Christmas and New Year’s. And since the terror alert is at orange, inspections are more thorough and lines are longer. Also both the Minneapolis and Philadelphia airports have X-ray machines for the checked baggage. Fortunately the standards aren’t so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Power Of Quiet Time Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 24, 2025
     | 569 views

    Quiet time is not a religious ritual but a vital necessity. It is the secret of strength, clarity, wisdom, and intimacy with God.

    THE POWER OF QUIET TIME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 1:35 Supporting Texts: Psalm 46:10, Isaiah 30:15, Luke 5:16, Matthew 6:6, Joshua 1:8 INTRODUCTION: In the midst of a noisy world filled with distractions, deadlines, and digital overload, the value of quiet time cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Smith avatar

    The Rapture Of The Bride (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Stephen Smith on Jun 1, 2020
     | 6,456 views

    A message that examines the close parallel between the ancient Hebrew wedding ritual and the marriage of Christ and the Church.

    Pt 7: The Rapture of the Bride (part 2) The Hebrew Wedding and the Rapture As I pointed out in my last message ('The Rapture of the Bride pt 1'), there appears to be significant misunderstanding concerning the nature and purpose of the Lord's 'parousia' ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jaeyoun Chang avatar

    Purification Of Baby Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Jan 11, 2026
     | 63 views

    Luke highlighted Jesus' fulfillment of various rituals in the temple and the prophecies of Simeon and Anna that followed.

    Introduction The text explained what happened after the birth of Jesus Christ. I. Jesus Receives Circumcision (v. 21) Jesus, after being born into this world, received circumcision like any other Jewish child, on the eighth day. It was likely Joseph who performed the circumcision. Being in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Incomplete Job

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 22,613 views

    This sermon encourages listeners to move beyond shallow religious ritualism and to allow God to touch the inner man and deal with the sin in the heart.

    Introduction: (To introduce this sermon I played a short video clip showing a man washing his truck. The truck is parked in front of a house in the driveway. As you watch the video the man is meticulous in his washing. He covers every inch of the truck. He polishes the chrome. He washes every wheel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The "Logos" - Personality

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,385 views

    2nd in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

    The Christmas season is so busy for all of us. There are decorations to put up, gifts to buy, parties to put together or attend. And as Christians we often bemoan the commercialization and the busyness of Christmas, but then it seems that we often get caught up in all the very same things that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    What God Wants On Sunday Morning

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,367 views

    We are incurably religious, thinking that if we use the right formulas, we will be acceptable to God. But God wants our personal involvement and our investment in understanding Him.

    Our most persistent sin is that we are religious. Of all the sins that men and women commit, of all the wrongheaded directions we take, of all the wayward wanderings on which we go, none is more persistent than this: that we are religious. As someone has put it, we are incurably religious. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Parable Of The Old Garments And Old Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 15, 2024
     | 1,130 views

    The Parable of the Old Garments and Old Wineskiins

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are continuing on with our study of the parables of Jesus. This fascinating study has discovered some remarkable truths of the Kingdom of God. We've also learned about the significance of adequately ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Knowing The God Of Exploits Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 13, 2025
     | 434 views

    True exploits in life and ministry flow from an intimate knowledge of God.

    KNOWING THE GOD OF EXPLOITS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 11:32 Key Verse: “But the people that do know their God shall be strong, and do exploits.” – Daniel 11:32 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Philippians 3:10, Jeremiah 9:23-24, Hosea 6:3, John 17:3 INTRODUCTION: Knowing God is not just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Quench Your Thirst

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 21, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 10,809 views

    In a society where everyone makes up their own religion, Jesus offers the only religion that can quench a thirsty soul.

    QUENCH YOUR THIRST John 4:4-26 This morning, I want to introduce to you, two people – not made up, but real, live people whom I have met in the past year. First, there’s Phil. Phil works in Michigan City, and when he found out that I was a pastor, he wanted to talk religion. Phil used to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Blevins avatar

    Christianity Is The Greatest, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jim Blevins on May 2, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,749 views

    An exegesis of Hebrews 1:2,3 showing the superiority of the religion of Jesus Christ over all other religions of man

    “Christianity Is the Greatest” - Hebrews 1:2,3 INTRODUCTION: Is Christianity really so different than all the other religions of the world? What makes us Christians believe that the religion of Christ is so unique? Is it not just another way to heaven? The reality is that since the Bible is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Religious Rebels (Joseph And Nicodemus) Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Apr 19, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,628 views

    #2 in series, about 2 guys who broke free from religion’s rules and traditions, to serve Jesus.

    John 19:38-42 – Were You There? #2 – Religious Rebels (Joe and Nick) As we continue through our pre-Resurrection series, or our Passion series, we come to 2 unlikely heroes in the mix. Last week, we examined the lives of the religious leaders, and how their adherence to the rules combined with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Can America Return To God?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 30, 2024
     | 2,018 views

    What happened that made millions now celebrate the "Freedom from Religion" instead of the "Freedom of Religion?

    I know that Independence Day has passed and our celebrations are over. But God has strongly placed this message on my heart concerning the spiritual condition of our nation. Can America return to God? This is God’s message to us this morning. PRAYER ***** "Nothing Happened Today." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Dunn avatar

    Religious Play-Acting

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 10, 2025
     | 153 views

    Jesus frees us from religion’s stage—calling us from performance to presence, from spotlight to sunlight, to live unmasked before the Father.

    Religious Play-Acting The Sermon on the Mount opens with blessing and ends with a choice: sand or rock, appearance or obedience. Between those two poles, Matthew 6 sits like a quiet heart—Jesus’ exposition of motive. Here the Lord shifts from what disciples do to why they do it. He moves from ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist