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  • Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala avatar

    The Light Of God That Falls Upon Us

    Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 14, 2024
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     | 631 views

    The Light of God appears, falls upon individuals, and shines at events when Heaven and Earth meet. This meeting between Heaven and Earth, God and his people, happens more often than we think. The Light falls upon us and bathes us even though we may not see it unless we are in direct union with God.

    The church tradition tells us that Jesus's transfiguration took place on Mount Tabor. The mountain rises like a sugarloaf in a vast plain in the middle of Galilee. The mountain is exceedingly high and beautiful and was anciently covered with green trees and shrubs. Therewith Jesus was Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Demons: Agents Of Deception And Destruction Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 484 views

    One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence of demonic forces. While some ignore their presence altogether, others attribute every inconvenience to demonic activity

    Demons: Agents of Deception and Destruction March 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Mark 5:1-20; Revelation 16:13-14 Introduction: The Reality of Demonic Forces One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. avatar

    From Local Impact To Global Reach Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
     | 1,148 views

    From Local Impact to Global Reach" explores the church’s call to move beyond local influence and embrace a global mission. This sermon emphasizes the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses, starting in our own communities and extending to the ends of the earth.

    The church of Jesus Christ is called to be a movement, not a monument. We are not meant to be static or stagnant, but dynamic and expansive—always reaching out, always moving forward, always extending the influence of the Kingdom of God. In Acts 1:8, Jesus gives His disciples a clear and compelling ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Making Sense Of The Mess In Israel And The Middle East

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2002
    based on 99 ratings
     | 6,802 views

    An attempt to clarify the details of the murky situation in Israel and the Middle East.

    [This message was written during the unrest in Israel during the spring of 2002.] Our Goal: “Being aware of the situation when you ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem.’” The Two Major Combatants: 1. Israel. - almost exclusively Jewish. - the vast majority of its people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Frailey avatar

    The Hope In Christ's Return Series

    Contributed by Clark Frailey on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 107 ratings
     | 22,160 views

    On the first Sunday of Advent we light the candle of prophecy. It reminds us of the hope we have in the return of Christ. This sermon shows obvious false prophecies in contrast witht the prophecy of Christ’s return - that the focus is not a day or time

    Introduction: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is in his movement that both the JW’s and the Seventh Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Kapteyn avatar

    Babylon Revealed

    Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 104 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    1. Last week we came to the end of history as we know it.

    1. Last week we came to the end of history as we know it. God’s wrath was poured out in its fullness. The battle of Armageddon meant the destruction of the kingdoms of the earth. 2. In chapters 17-18 we go back in time. We see what actually happened in greater detail. 3. We are presented with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Raphiel Manenge avatar

    Why Is This Happening To Me!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,626 views

    A message on being serious with your life.Refusing to call ’normal’normal,living by questioning your life and enquiring from God!

    “Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" So she went to inquire of the LORD. 23 The LORD said to her, "Two ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Transfiguration Sunday, Year B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2003
    based on 229 ratings
     | 27,048 views

    How we see Jesus determines our response to him.

    Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Yr B, 2/03/2003 Based on Mk 9:2-9 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson There was a man who went to his doctor and expressed the following concern: “Doc, I’m really worried. Every time I drink a cup of coffee, I feel a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    On The Teeter-Totter

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,717 views

    When we slide away from God’s plan and toward the world’s value system, it’s like going from one end of a teeter-totter to the other. We can’t move toward one end without moving away from the other

    Passage: I Corinthians 5:1-8 Intro: 1 Corinthians just never gets any easier, does it? 1. reading this passage, studying it, the questions come flying at you like sparks off a grinding wheel. 2. so easy to get bogged down in those questions, try to make this passage say more than was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why God Used Stephen In Such Powerful Ways

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    The Lord multiplies those who are willing to follow Christ in all aspects of life even if it means personal sacrifice. Stephen spoke out against the idolatry of the people who trusted more in the gods of their own making than Jehovah. (Acts 7:40) It might

    Why God Used Stephen’s Willingness to Die for What He Believed (Acts 7) Illustration:Ministry that costs nothing, accomplishes nothing. John Henry Jowett. 1. Jesus said, “If anyone will come after me let him deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Luke 9:23) The Lord multiplies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Foster avatar

    The Method Of A Historian Series

    Contributed by Jeff Foster on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,399 views

    This sermon serves as introduction to Luke-Acts. It is an expository treatment of Luke 1.1-4 and addresses the reliability of the gospel.

    The Method of a Historian Luke 1.1-4 Jeff Foster (Cortez, Colorado) In the Alamo hangs a portrait of a man who had not even been born when the battle of the Alamo was fought. This inscription is posted under the portrait: "James Butler BonhamCno portrait of him exists. This portrait is of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    An Effective Treatment Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,329 views

    The concluding message of the series on the Local Church.

    An Effective Treatment I Corinthians 3:1-11 * Over the past couple of months we have been in a series of messages entitled; the local church, dead, dying, or dynamic. Think about it, which condition do you prefer for HBC? It is my belief that most, if not all of us desire this to be a Dynamic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dave Browning avatar

    Clean Living 2: Humility Series

    Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008
     | 3,772 views

    This is the second of a two-sermon series on Clean Living. This message focuses on the importance of humility to the Christian life.

    As we look to Scripture today, we are going to pick up in John 13, where Jesus is washing his disciples feet and trying to make a point. John 13:12-16 "When he had finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes and returned to his place. "Do you understand what I have done for you?" he asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim Huie avatar

    The Nation God Blesses

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,861 views

    1) God blesses a holy nation. 2) God blesses an obedient nation. 3) God blesses a repentant nation

    THE NATION GOD BLESSES PROVERBS 14:34-35 PSALMS 9:17 JOEL 2:25 1. Illus. of talking to old man • Had good income, good health, children and grandchildren • “Pastor, God had really blessed me!” • Meant God had put His hand upon him in favor. 2. Did you know that God does the same thing on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 13, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,864 views

    Today, we will discover that the New Covenant established by Jesus Christ is “better” than the Old Covenant.

    THE NEW COVENANT Hebrews 8:1-13 The key word in Hebrews is the word “better.” Jesus is better than the prophets, the angels, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, etc. We have that Jesus is a superior High Priesthood to the Old Testament priests. Today, we will discover that the New Covenant established by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist