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  • Charles Mallory avatar

    The Names Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 22, 2023
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    The message of salvation and God's atoning work through His Son is found not only in the name "Jesus," but its pronunciation!

    CHRISTMAS! ONE CANNOT HEAR THAT WORD AND NOT ALSO THINK OF THE ANGELIC MESSAGE OF LUKE 2:10-11, “DO NOT BE AFRAID; FOR SEE—I AM BRINGING YOU GOOD NEWS OF GREAT JOY FOR ALL THE PEOPLE: TO YOU IS BORN THIS DAY IN THE CITY OF DAVID A SAVIOUR, WHO IS CHRIST,THE LORD.” THIS NEWS PROCLAIMED BY THE ANGEL ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Difference Series

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Mar 26, 2024
     | 1,024 views

    Many people wonder what the big deal is about Jesus' resurrection since there have been other people who woke up from the dead. Jesus, however, is different from everyone else. He is the only one who rose and never did again. Halleluiah!

    So what Jesus resurrected? Has he been the only one who has ever been raised from death? Yes, to this question, there is no big deal because so many other people have been raised from death. Example before Jesus: • The widow of Zarephath’s son - 1 Kings 17:22 • The Shunamite’s son - 2 Kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Beast, The Final Supper, Antichrist, And A Lot More... Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 23, 2015
     | 3,022 views

    Several messages sewn together under the general heading of eschatology. A bit of a "sampler" message about last things.

    The Beast from the Sea Believers must feel nervous when yet another brother attempts to describe what some feel is unknowable information. I feel nervous myself. Oh, the incredible ignorance displayed by persons with unworthy motives. They seek to dazzle or entertain. But regardless of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord's Great Lessons On Prayer

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 17, 2023
     | 2,873 views

    Jesus wants us to know how to pray, so He gives us: 1. The lesson of the persistent friend (vs. 5-8). 2. The lesson of God's promises (vs. 7-8). 3. The lesson of a parent's love (vs. 11-13). 4. The lesson of our Heavenly Father's perfection (vs. 13).

    The Lord's Great Lessons on Prayer Luke 11:1-13 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 17, 2023) (Revised July 19, 2023 to correct the timing of the Sermon on the Mount) BACKGROUND: *Do you ever wish you could learn how to pray better? You are not the only one. In Luke 11:1, one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Truth For Tumultuous Times

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 2, 2025
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    What is the believer to do in difficult times? Times that are chaotic and tumultuous?

    The Truth for Tumultuous Times 1 Thess 4:13-18 13 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God’s Way Does Not Fail

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010
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    Although God’s way can seem must unusual, trust him with patient hope. Parts: A. His way amazes. B. His way brings hope. C. His way prevails.

    Text: Numbers 24:17 Theme: God’s Way Does Not Fail A. His way amazes B. His way brings hope C. His way prevails Season: Christmas 1 Date: December 27, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Way-Does-Not-Fail-Numbers24_17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Gift Of Giving! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
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     | 7,356 views

    The Bible presents us with the amazing story of Jesus birth – God’s gift to mankind – and we need to remind others that this is the real reason we celebrate Christmas. It’s more about receiving Christ the greatest gift of all and then giving a gift to oth

    Christmas Eve Service: Video Illustration: The Nativity from wingclips.com of the wise men giving gifts to baby Jesus. Sermon: The gift of giving Introduction: The wise men gave gifts to Jesus in the Christmas story from Matthew 2:1-2 and 11. The practice of giving gifts at Christmas is traced back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Firm Foundation

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 26, 2011
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     | 6,128 views

    Using the interests of our kids as teaching opportunities, we repeat Bible stories so they become recognizable, while modeling a godly life before them. The fear of God in the heart will be the most powerful principle of obedience. It is highly desirable

    Opening illustration: My nephew in Delhi Aashan began to recognize cars by make and year very early for his age. This all started when he and his grandpa began spending time together playing with his old collection of toy cars. His grandpa would say, “Aashan, get the 1957 Chevy,” and he would pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Desire To Change

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 28, 2026
     | 294 views

    making changes in your life

    A desire to change 1Peter 4:1-10 Good morning everyone, please turn with me to 1 Peter 4:1-10 Let’s Pray- Father, May we have a desire to change how we think and how we act if how we think and how we act is not lining up with your thoughts. May we desire to allow you to change what is needed so ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hey, Who U Looking At? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 17, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,685 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 11: 27 – 32

    Luke 11: 27 – 32 Hey, Who U Looking At? 27 And it happened, as He spoke these things, that a certain woman from the crowd raised her voice and said to Him, “Blessed is the womb that bore You, and the breasts which nursed You!” 28 But He said, “More than that, blessed are ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    High Tide & Low Tide

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 10, 2023
     | 3,465 views

    Life has its seas and turbulence, it’s ups & downs. There are times when everything is going right and other times when it seems everything is going wrong. The good news? God has set limits on the tides of life!

    HIGH TIDE & LOW TIDE Job 38:8-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. It sounds like a made-up story, but it’s true. Some years ago a church in Carter County, Tennessee had an attorney draw up a deed for their property. He wrote the deed naming The Lord God Almighty as the owner. 2. That was fine ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Worry; Be Happy

    Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    In this message, I want to give enough information so that you can set your heart to live a stress free lifestyle.

    MATTHEW 6:31 - 33 THESE VERSES ARE THE KEYS TO LIVING FREE OF STRESS. IF WE WILL SEEK FIRST THE KINGDOM OF GOD - WHICH MEANS GOD’S MANNER, GOD’S ORDER, GOD’S METHOD; GOD’S SYSTEM; GOD’S WAY OF DOING THINGS - AND LIVE A UPRIGHT AND GODLY LIFE AND THE THINGS THAT WE NEED WILL BE CONTINUOUSLY ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Blessed Man

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 11, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,759 views

    Who wants to be blessed of God...most would answer affirmatively. Men here is a prescription for blessings --- follow the Word of God -- Lets look at Psalms 1

    GOD’S BLESSED MAN Psalm I Introduction A. WHO WANTS TO BE BLESSED OF GOD? 1. Most would answer affirmatively 2. Your presence here indicates your interest in God’s Blessing B. THE FIRST STEP IN GOD’S WAY OF BLESSING IS SALVATION 1. This is the message of the entire Bible 2. There is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Atonement Denounced As "Too Individualistic"

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 5, 2010
     | 1,758 views

    The Atonement Denounced As "Too Individualistic"

    In an interesting article posted a Christianity Today, Mark Dever examines growing opposition within the Evangelical community to the substitionary atonement, meaning the death of Christ upon the cross for the fulfillment of our sins. Thinking they know more than God now, a number of theologians ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Righteous Shall Persevere

    Contributed by James Dina on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,861 views

    The righteous man perseveres, notwithstanding all seeming discouragements from God, and real oppositions from men.

    THE RIGHTEOUS SHALL PERSEVERE “The path of the just is like the shining sun, that shines ever brighter unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is like darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble” (Proverbs 4:18) The righteous man perseveres, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal