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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Peter's Arrest And Church's Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2021
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     | 3,839 views

    The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It exists time immemorial. Religious leaders are raised by God, whereas political leaders inherit from their forefathers, are elected by their citizens through democracy.

    Acts 12:1-17 Political and Spiritual Powers 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at Prayer 12:06-10 Peter released by an Angel 12:11-17 Peter Escapes to Unknown place Acts 12:01-05 Peter arrested and Church at prayer The war between the political and spiritual leaders is an age-old issue. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    " An Interview With John The Baptist" (Sermon 3 Of Series On Gospel Of John) Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Mar 29, 2021
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    Early in the ministry of John the Baptist he had introduced a new teaching of baptism to the Jewish people. In this message the religious leaders interview John the Baptist on this new doctrine, and aquestion him to see if he is the Christ.

    AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHN THE BAPTIST John 1: 21-34 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 31, 2021 [Sermon three on the Gospel of John series 2021 Video Link to Sermon: https://youtu.be/n9pQUAGlVPM INTRODUCTION: 1.) As an introduction to this passage of Scripture I want to read from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Rejecting Jesus Or Handling Him With Care

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 12, 2022
     | 2,476 views

    Experiencing rejection is a normal part of life. It happens to all of us. How could a single Palm Sunday Celebration cause the religious leaders to be jealous, and envious of Jesus? What causes men to reject him?

    Sermon: Rejecting Jesus Instead of Handling Him with Care Scripture: Luke 20:9-20 “Now Jesus turned to the people again and told them this story: “A man planted a vineyard, leased it to tenant farmers, and moved to another country to live for several years. 10 At the time of the grape harvest, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Concept Of Hell! Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2022
     | 1,344 views

    Hell, in many religious traditions, refers to the domicile, usually beneath the earth, of the unredeemed deceased or the spirits of the damned. From the underworld come dreams, ghosts, and demons, and in its most terrible areas malefactors (reprobates)

    Tom Lowe 2/3/2012 The Concept of Hell! There is no mention of hell in the Old Testament. The Old Testament talks about Sheol, which is a watery underworld where everyone went, whether they were Jew or Gentile, good or bad. In its archaic sense, the term hell refers to the underworld, a deep pit or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Can Music Heal?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 23, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,816 views

    There has been a growing interest in the healing ability of music within the church. That has led some to explore ancient religious music traditions and practices as people seek supernatural encounters and deeper intimacy with God.

    “Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth, burst into jubilant song with music; make music to the LORD with the harp, with the harp and the sound of singing, with trumpets and the blast of the ram's horn — shout for joy before the LORD, the King.” (Ps 98:4-6 NIV) Music has always been an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Party On! Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 31, 2019
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     | 2,685 views

    We all know that there were parties last evening, some that lasted well into the morning hours. But I venture to say that these parties were not celebrations of religious faith, such as the ones implied by today’s Scriptures.

    Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God Party On! Today’s Scriptures are so brief that if our minds are not focused, we might not remember any of them. I’ve wondered if that was an act of mercy on the part of those who back in the 1960's put together the three-year cycle of readings, and saw New ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022
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    The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

    John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Consistent Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025
     | 467 views

    Prayer is not just a religious routine; it is the lifeline of a believer. Jesus taught us in Luke 18:1 that men ought always to pray and not to faint. Consistent prayer is the key to accessing divine power, guidance, and breakthrough.

    THE POWER OF CONSISTENT PRAYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 18:1 Supporting Texts: James 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Daniel 6:10, Acts 12:5, Matthew 7:7-11 INTRODUCTION: Prayer is not just a religious routine; it is the lifeline of a believer. Jesus taught us in Luke 18:1 that men ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    One Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012
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     | 7,145 views

    As many search for the ”One Thing” the meaning and purpose for their lives I want to point us to the “One Man” who can reveal to us what that “One Thing” is for each of us. That One Man is Jesus!

    Series: One Thing Illustration: I watched years ago the movie “City Slickers” were one old cowboy and a city slicker are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy hold his ginger up and says, “Life is about one thing and one thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    This Man Receives Sinners

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Apr 28, 2002
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     | 5,034 views

    The self-righteous religious rulers of Jesus’ day didn’t want much to do with sinners - but that was precisely the point of Jesus coming to earth! They wouldn’t receive sinners, but Jesus would ~ and He did! Will you?

    The custom of the family visiting around the dinner table = Perhaps a lost art + Some = My family = Enjoyed visiting during meals = But also after, living room + And then we would play cards and that’s when the real visiting began + Some = My wife’s family = Loved to linger at the table after the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,683 views

    How easy is it to loose sight of the goal? I set up a portable basketball goal in the sanctuary to illustrate my point. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the midst of doing their religious duties? Stay focused on the goal.

    LOOSING SIGHT OF THE GOAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As I start to preach, I have some men carry a portable basket ball goal into the front of the sanctuary and set it up. We discuss who are we going to trust to take a shot and make a basket and not harm our pretty lights? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    A False Faith Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,142 views

    The devil does not mind a person having a faith, going to church, being religious, doing deeds of service, using Christian vocabulary as long as that person does not experience saving faith in Jesus Christ and His merits.

    A Close Look At A Phony Acts 8:9-25 FALSE HONESTY Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a couple of chicken dinners for himself and his date late one afternoon. The young woman at the counter inadvertently gave him the proceeds from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Falling In Love With Jesus

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,737 views

    When faced with a barrage of questions from the Sadducees, Pharisees and Herodians. They asked political, religious, and ethical questions. However, the master Jesus answered the life question. What is the most important commandment of all. Love God a

    Intro: What a question! What is the most important commandment of all? What is the most important thing that God has said to us!! What you must know is that the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees had not stopped with the law of God. There were 613 laws that were to be observed. 365 of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    Friendly Fire - When Church Hurts

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 45 ratings
     | 40,164 views

    People are going to church seeking something only to be hurt by the religiosity of a religious system. When you have been hurt in the church what must you do. I have been attacked by friendly fire.

    “Friendly Fire” “When Church Hurts” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Jeremiah 20:9 “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Andy Payne avatar

    Engage And Connect

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2009
     | 3,754 views

    Paul was accused by Jewish Christians of watering down the Christian message ... making it more appealing to Gentiles (non-Jewish Christians). Paul preached that many of the religious laws observed by the Jews for centuries did not need to be followed.

    “Engage and Connect” Galatians 2:1-10 Last week: Role of Christianity in society under great pressure Influence of Christianity being eroded from our society. i.e Laws (Judeo Christian) Public places, In the name of tolerance, Christians told to yield to other beliefs Prayer (Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist