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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Need For Christian Stability

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 2, 2013
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    Go on holding on: the day of Christ is not here yet.

    THE NEED FOR CHRISTIAN STABILITY. 2 Thessalonians 2. The church of the Thessalonians had heard a rumour concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our being gathered together to Him (2 Thessalonians 2:1). There were those who taught that “the day of Christ” was already here (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Foundational Authority Of Scripture

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
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    We have the prophetic word fully confirmed in Jesus.

    THE FOUNDATIONAL AUTHORITY OF SCRIPTURE. 2 Peter 1:19-21. The church is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone (Ephesians 2:20). At the back of Peter’s apostolic testimony to the transfiguration of our Lord (2 Peter 1:16-18) lies ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Defeated Death Series

    Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 6, 2012
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    There were certain people in the Corinth church who taught there was no resurrection from the dead! Paul confronts them with hard evidence...

    www.pastorkurt.com INTRODUCTION: Corinth was the center of the Epicurean philosophy, which said that, because there is no eternity, man should eat, drink, and be merry on earth. Part of this Epicurean mentality had filtered into the church. Specifically, there were those in the church who taught ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Price For Our Call To Grace

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 10, 2018
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    Suffering that comes from bad human choices is the price we all pay for the call and grace to be images of God.

    Fifth Sunday of Lent 2018 Back when I was teaching religion every school day, two questions kept rising in the minds of students, and occasionally were voiced. What brought the first to mind recently were the several multiple murders we have heard about in Florida, in Las Vegas and just last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Discerning A Turning Point In History Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014
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    Christians must discern whether changes in the culture are actually movements of the Spirit, or not.

    Thursday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2014 Joy of the Gospel Yesterday we began the second phase of our Advent preparation. We ceased calling on Christ to return in glory, and we began our proximate preparation for the commemoration of the humble birth of the righteous branch who grew up to reign as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What If Jesus Streamed?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 28, 2020
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    Jesus came live and in person, not hidden away in a safe place in heaven. He took the risks and paid the price.

    1. The internet increases convenience – “Streaming” has become quite the in vogue activity: a. Stream Meetings b. Stream Worship Services c. Stream parties; weddings; funerals d. Streaming advantages: Convenience, Time, and Money e. Streaming disadvantages: Lack of personal contact [I enjoy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Core 52 Week 8 - King Jesus Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 3, 2020
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    All of heaven celebrates and all of hell trembles when someone declares in faith that "Jesus is King."

    To hear the sermon, please visit my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2891872 Core52 - King Jesus Intro: • King Jesus video from SermonCentral - “No Other King.”( ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer For Our Nation Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 23, 2020
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     | 2,643 views

    The problem is not something solvable by election returns, and we have to stop acting like it is.

    Thursday of the 25th Week in Course 2020 National Day of Prayer/Fasting Herod Antipas was the primo politician of Palestine two thousand years ago. As one of the few surviving offspring of Herod the Great, Antipas ruled Galilee and Perea, but he was pretty paranoid. John the Baptist had preached ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Higher Grounds

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Feb 13, 2019
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    He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.

    OPERATING ON HIGHER GROUNDS PSALM 18:33 - He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places. HABAKKUK 3:19 - The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to tread on the heights. For the director of music. On my stringed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus' Crucifixion (Matthew 27b)

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 2024
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    Let's examine the events of Jesus' crucifixion in Matthew 27.

    What did they do as they crucified Jesus? Let’s look at Matthew 27:34-66. The soldiers gave Jesus wine mixed with bitter gall, but when he had tasted it, he refused to drink it. After they had nailed him to the cross, the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice. Then they sat around and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sifting Work Of Satan

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 9, 2025
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    You are on Satan's sifting list. Every believer must pass through the sifting process as God gives the devil permission to test his children.

    TEXT: Luke 22:31-34 (NLT) “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. So when you have repented and turned to me again, strengthen your brothers.” Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    It Is My Time And My Turn

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 30, 2025
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    God is a God of divine visitation. He has appointed seasons of breakthrough, favour, and elevation for His people.

    IT IS MY TIME AND MY TURN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 60:1, Psalm 102:13, Genesis 41:14, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION Life is governed by times and seasons. Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us that there is a time for everything and a season for every purpose ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    An Appeal For Deliverance.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 3, 2025
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     | 205 views

    The prayer of a soul in distress.

    AN APPEAL FOR DELIVERANCE. Psalm 143:1-12. Who are we going to turn to in a time of distress? For the believer, it can only be the LORD. We know that the LORD has helped us hitherto (cf. 1 Samuel 7:12), and that He is ‘a very present help in time of trouble’ (cf. Psalm 46:1). PSALM 143:1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlocking Life's Gate: A Biblical Perspective SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    A gate serves as a crucial element in any structure, providing security and protection. In the Bible, the gate holds significant power, serving as a venue for business, military planning, and judgment. This sermon explores these aspects and their implications for our lives.

    Genesis 28:12 says, "He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it." In this verse, Jacob saw a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels going up and down. Verse 13 says, "There above ...read more

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    Christian Response To Racial And Ethnic Discrimination Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 29, 2025
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    Racial and ethnic discrimination is a sin that the body of Christ must confront with courage and conviction.

    CHRISTIAN RESPONSE TO RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISCRIMINATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 3:28, Acts 10:34-35 Supporting Texts: James 2:1-9, Revelation 7:9, Colossians 3:11, Matthew 22:37-40, John 13:34-35 INTRODUCTION: Racial and ethnic discrimination remains a painful reality in many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God