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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Eternal Promises For A Believer

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2013
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     | 4,047 views

    Believers have the hope of an eternal reunion with Christ and with believing loved ones who have passed away. That’s why Paul exhorted us to “comfort one another with these words” (v.18). Today, encourage someone with the hope that allows us to say “so lo

    Illustration: Ben Johnson easily outdistanced Carl Lewis in the 100 meter dash. I will never forget Johnson’s look of triumphant disdain and Lewis’s look of amazement as they crossed the finish line. Johnson’s victory was short lived. The world’s admiration soon turned into revulsion as we learned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He's Coming To Meet You: An Exposition Of Genesis 32:1-23

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 21, 2020
     | 3,361 views

    We must learn to depend upon God and not ourselves.

    He’s Coming to Meet You: An Exposition of Genesis 32:1-23 Jacob was a man of many faults. He had connived to take away Esau’s birthright. His very name, Jacob, means “deceiver” or “supplanter.” He and his mother tricked Isaac to give Jacob the Patriarchal blessing. For this, his brother was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Comes To Us

    Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 9, 2020
     | 3,588 views

    In the familiar story of Jesus walking on the water, we find good news in the fact that it is Jesus who is the key actor and Lord of all.

    Psychologists tell us that when we are presented with an event that is perceived as stressful or frightening, we tend to behave in one of two ways—fight or flight. That means that we either tend to gird our loins (to use a Biblical phrase), stare down, and attack that which is scaring us OR we run ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Mar 22, 2020
     | 6,935 views

    Are we in or Fastly Approaching the Last Days (the EndTimes). Now is the time to be Watching and to be READY.

    INTRODUCTION Should the current threat of a virus pandemic threaten our inner being. After all, they are closing just about every store, every sporting event and perhaps eventually the stock market. This must be serious stuff. Are we all going to perish? Is this just like the movies were ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Are You The One?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 15, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,118 views

    Are we are sure we are ready?

    Are you the One? Matthew 11:2-11 John the Baptist is the subject of a lot of sermons preached through the Christian season of Advent. And, indeed, it should be, as Advent is a season of preparation. Unlike what is commonly believed, Advent is not a season to prepare us for Christmas, to receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Offended By Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 10, 2019
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     | 5,322 views

    Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11.

    Are we offended by Jesus at Christmas time? If he walked the earth today would we be offended by him? Let’s examine the real Jesus and being offended at Jesus in Matthew 11:2-11. Are You the One? Matthew 11:2-3 And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seeds Of Kindness

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2020
     | 7,020 views

    What does God require of His people? Can external habits reveal internal problems? What kind of seeds of kindness are you planting? Random acts of kindness? Planned, purposed seeds?

    THE SEEDS OF KINDNESS--- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have pill sizes baggies with about 10 seeds in each one, random. I also put two cheerios for donut seeds? What will you grow? *QUESTION: CAN EXTERNAL HABITS REVEAL INTERNAL PROBLEMS? WHAT DOES GOD REQUIRE AND EXPECT OF HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ufo's Are We Alone In The Universe? Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 13, 2016
     | 5,931 views

    the Bible provides us with a very positive answer to the question of whether intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe: it does.

    14 From the place of his habitation he looketh upon all the inhabitants of the earth. On April 21, 1991, Alitalia pilot Achille Zaghetti was flying a passenger plane from Milan to London when he saw an object streak in front of his plane. “Look out! Look out!” he exclaimed to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Planet In Crisis Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 18, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,721 views

    You may have shrugged it off when you read about it in the newspaper or heard about it on TV. But it's real, and it fulfills Bible prophecy.

    World leaders know that our planet is in a heap of trouble. For years, analysts, thought leaders, and strategists have been warning, with increasing stridency, about a perfect storm of challenges that threaten our global economy, our global society, and our relative peace. These analysts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mountain Tops And Plains

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 4, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,913 views

    Our mountain-top experiences strengthen and shape our lives on the plain

    March 3, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 9:28-36 Mountain Tops and Plains Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is the last Sunday in the season of Epiphany. This week we’ll enter Lent with Ash Wednesday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Parable Of Talents Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,761 views

    Each servant was motivated to serve in their own way because of their perception of their master and was rewarded accordingly. What can we learn about our relationship with God from this parable?

    This sermon was preached by our Family Minister, Scott Jewell, as a part of our Youth Sunday. It was preceded by a series of short skits that portrayed a modernized version of the Parable of Talents. The compiled video of the skits can be found at the following link: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Lord Giveth And The Lord Taketh Away Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 10, 2021
     | 4,206 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, we are a suffering lot.

    The Lord Giveth And The Lord Taketh Away by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 11, 2021) “And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition Of Isaiah 40:1-11

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,390 views

    In times like this, we need to be comforted as well as to give words of true comfort/

    Comfort Ye My People: An Exposition of Isaiah 40:1-11 Whenever we hear the word “comfort,” we think of the word “discomfort.” One does not need to be comforted when one is already comfortable. Comfort is a hot bowl of soup when one has been working outside in the freezing cold all day. Comfort is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Denis avatar

    It's Time To Wake Up

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Mar 27, 2021
     | 7,128 views

    We are looking at the concluding verses of Chapter 13. Paul began his exhortation from Chapter 12 encouraging us to: Offer our bodies as living sacrifices and not to be conformed with the pattern of the world.

    It's Time To Wake Up! (Romans 13:11-14) INTRODUCTION Aware of the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ, Apostle Paul admonished those who were still asleep to wake up from their deep slumber. He warned that the time of their salvation was nearer than when they first believed. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul’s Argument For A Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015
     | 9,874 views

    Paul makes the argument for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture by showing us the three events that must first take place. Paul shows us that the Rapture is one of those events.

    TITLE:THE NEXT THREE GREAT EVENTS THE LORD HAS PROPHESIED MUST COME TO PASS BEFORE THE TRIBULATION PERIOD BEGINS [PAUL’S ARGUMENT FOR THE PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH] TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist