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  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 16 - Matthew 10:21-42 - Got To Get A Message To You. Hold On, Hold On! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 22, 2010
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    Matthew 10:23 says "I tell you the truth, the Son of Man will return before you have reached all the towns of Israel." Reminds me of that song by the Bee Gees in 1968 "I've Gotta Get a Message to You. Hold on! Hold on!"

    Part 16 - Matthew 10:21-42 - GOT TO GET A MESSAGE TO YOU. HOLD ON, HOLD ON! I recently read of a teenager in Florida in America who fled for her life from her Muslim family after she converted to Christianity. Fathima Rifqa Bary says her family will murder her in what is known as an "HONOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Part 18 - Matthew 10:37-42 - My Family Is Acting Like They Belong To A Cult Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 27, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,681 views

    For some Christians in the world today, the choice concerning family is a different one, especially in some parts of the Muslim world. Battle lines are drawn and it becomes a CHOICE BETWEEN FAMILY AND CHRIST. Becoming a Christian means certain OSTRACISM b

    Part 18 - Matthew 10:37-42 - MY FAMILY IS ACTING LIKE THEY BELONG TO A CULT! We came to Sydney to live from the beautiful Whitsundays. Why would anyone leave the Whitsundays and come to the big city? We were Pastors of a great Church of people we had come to love. We had been there for 10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Life's Two Choices Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 22, 2009
     | 4,179 views

    The Bible is clear that there are only two choices when we are confronted with the one true God. Sadly, those choices have been muddied by modern American Christianity. For example, does God hate? For the last 80 years or so the theme of much of the pr

    Purpose: To describe the glorious reign of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to understand the consequences of following or not following Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-20 I. John’s Vision of the Past "the things which you have seen" 2:1-5:14 II. Christ’s Vision of the Present "the things which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Roman Soldiers And Officer

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 30, 2012
     | 3,059 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a soldier who have mocked the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD even reached out to the Roman officers and Roman soldiers. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:54 The Roman officer

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a soldier who have mocked the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD even reached out to the Roman officers and Roman soldiers. IV. TEXT: Matthew 27:54 The Roman officer and the other soldiers at the crucifixion were terrified by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Babatunmishe Oke avatar

    Escape From Secured Peg Situations.

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    This sermon speaks about how to reverse hard and fast negative spiritual situations.

    Isaiah 22:25 20And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah: 21And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Slow Death With Only One Cure

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 28, 2011
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     | 3,480 views

    This woman had no hope until she seen Jesus from a distance and said "If I may touch his clothes, I shall be whole"

    Mark 5:25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment. 28 For she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Jones avatar

    The Cross Cost Series

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Aug 21, 2011
     | 4,256 views

    EOLS: Christian life is at odds with the world and the disciple will face opposition to his walk.

    The Cross Cost Mat 5:10-12 (10) "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (11) "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. (12) Rejoice and be glad, for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    News From The Front Lines Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011
     | 3,852 views

    Part 1 of a series of messages on the book of Philippians. This message addresses our need to remember the persecuted church around the world.

    Text: Philippians Chapter 1:1-14 Title: News from the Frontlines Introduction 2 Saturday’s ago a few of us went to the “Voice of the Martyrs” conference in Worcester and we learnt about how much persecution Christians suffer in other parts of the world. Seeing the pictures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hold On! Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011
     | 6,028 views

    Part 6 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. Today's message examines the letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

    Opening: On the top of your notes... How many doors are in this room/sanctuary portion of the building? Don’t turn and count... just take a guess... write it down. (WB ~ 20/NR ~ 12). How do you know that? I’m told ppl who are bored w/ sermons count all types of things... pews... ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hatred

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,523 views

    They know the way they are living, so to put a Christian down makes them feel better about themselves.

    Strife-bitter conflict or rivalry: bitter and sometimes violent conflict, struggle, or rivalry Hatred is inescapable. Sooner or later, despite all our precautions, someone, somewhere will hate us. And if we're followers of Jesus, it will happen sooner rather than later. In John 15:18-16:4, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Paul's Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,841 views

    A look at the life of Paul, the apostle. From The Story, a 32 week journey through the Bible, inspired by Max Lucado and Randy Frazee.

    The Story - 30 May 15, 2011 You may not have known this, but there was time when two of the most famous men in history lived in the same city — the apostle Paul and the emperor Nero. Their lives actually overlapped for a short period of time. Of course, nobody took notice of Paul, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Conflict Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 19, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,507 views

    When you experience conflict as a result of following Jesus, you are not headed in the wrong direction. Instead that’s a sign you are being faithful to the Gospel.

    The Conflict Matthew 10:22-25 Last week we learned if we are going to commit to following Jesus then we need to make sure we know what we’re signing up for because following Jesus can lead to pretty hazardous work. When you follow Jesus, you surrender your will, you surrender your freedom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "God's Rescue Plan"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2013
     | 7,147 views

    A sermon about being part of God's salvation.

    "The Great Rescue" Revelation 7:9-17 As everyone knows, Monday afternoon we had another tragedy as bombs went off at the Boston Marathon. Among those killed was a little 8 year old boy. Other folks lost limbs, and were seriously injured. They will have to learn to live with the results of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    Who's Your Mama? Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 14, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,920 views

    The critical question is not: Is your spiritual father Abraham? Rather the critical question is: Is your spiritual mother Sarah or Hagar?

    Introduction: A. How many of you are familiar with the children’s book “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman? 1. It has been one of my favorite books since I was a child. B. “Are You My Mother?” is the story about a hatchling bird. 1. His mother, thinking her egg ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
     | 3,829 views

    Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

    The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist