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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    Paul's Final Journey Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Nov 17, 2023
     | 1,040 views

    Paul had no false hopes that he would be well received in Jerusalem.

    November 18, 2023 Paul had no false hopes that he would be well received at Jerusalem. He had encountered much resistance over the years by those leaders who thought that the work of preaching the gospel should be in keeping with their own opinions. They had argued that arbitrary measures of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Sermon # 9- God's Unmatched Generosity Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 24, 2024
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     | 714 views

    All of us are recipients of God’s bountiful generosity. The question is are we giving of ourselves and all that we got for the glory of God and the extension of His Kingdom? Let’s learn to make investments that last for eternity.

    We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) Sometimes when we read this verse, and compare it with our situations in life we get perplexed as to why the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Love At First Sight Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2024
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    John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope. Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. Today we want to see the Love that Jesus inspired in others - as an infant and even today.

    LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT LUKE 2:21-40 Introduction In December we have observed the Advent Themes of Hope, Peace, Joy. -John the Baptist was the Forerunner of Hope -Mary maintained Peace in a difficult calling. -Angels proclaimed a time of great Joy for all. -Today we want to see the Love that Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Author Of Liberty

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 7, 2025
     | 272 views

    Why do you suppose it is that people find it so difficult to understand that real freedom only comes when we obey God?

    It’s a risky thing to mix politics and religion. It’s too easy to confuse the two. And if I remember correctly, one of the major bones of contention during my predecessor’s tenure was over that very thing: whether or not it was proper to have the American flag in the sanctuary. Many people do ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Watch Night: Our Spirit Waits PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023
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     | 1,275 views

    This sermon explores God's promises and prophecies, and the fulfillment of His divine plan through the coming of the Messiah, urging us to align our lives with His will. Key

    Welcome, brothers and sisters, to this sacred gathering where we seek to hear from our Heavenly Father, to understand His heart, and to align our lives with His divine will. It is not by mere chance or circumstance that we find ourselves here today, but by the divine orchestration of a loving God ...read more

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    The Gift Of Eternal Perspective PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023
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     | 942 views

    This sermon encourages reframing New Year's resolutions as ongoing intentions to deepen our relationship with God, prioritizing spiritual growth over worldly achievements. Key

    Greetings, dear friends. It is wonderful to gather together in the spirit of unity and love to delve into the rich treasure trove of God's Word. We are about to embark on a transformative exploration of Luke 2:22-40, a passage that will call us to reframe our resolutions as intentions, to ...read more

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    Declaring Jesus' Destiny

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2011
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    Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed. Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. But How? A device God uses to declare Jesus’ destiny is...

    DECLARING JESUS' DESTINY—Luke 2:21-40 Luke showed his readers that Jesus’ destiny was openly revealed Jesus’ destiny is openly declared. How is Jesus’ destiny openly declared? 5 devices/events/loyalties/revelations/settings openly declaring Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephens Sermon Part 3 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2017
     | 6,408 views

    Moses promised that there would come after him another Prophet and warned Israel to take special care to listen to this coming Prophet. But just like Israel rejected Moses, they rejected Jesus, who is the Prophet Moses spoke of....

    January 25, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.E.3: Stephen’s Sermon (7:1-53) Part 3: verses 37-53 Series: Stephen's Sermon Commentary 37 This is that Moses, which said unto the children of Israel, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6.3 - Marriage And Calling Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 25, 2019
     | 3,907 views

    The apostle builds on the principle stated in verse 7, that is, “Every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.”

    December 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #6: Questions Concerning Marriage, 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.40 Lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Picking A Fight We Cannot Win

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2008
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     | 3,844 views

    Attempting to worship the Lord with one foot in the world is provocative, to say the least. Christians need to take heed to their attempts to worship.

    CORINTHIANS 10:20-22 PICKING A FIGHT WE CANNOT WIN “What pagans sacrifice they offer to demons and not to God. I do not want you to be participants with demons. You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,983 views

    God calls us to judge ourselves before we worship, or face His judgement because we dishonoured Him. The judgement revolves around recognition of the Body of Christ, the people of God.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:27-32 JUDGEMENT DAY “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justification Through Faith In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 26, 2017
     | 7,770 views

    A brief study of justification by faith in Christ the Lord and a review of some reasons why human effort can never justify an individual.

    “We ourselves are Jews by birth and not Gentile sinners; we know that a person is not justified by works of the law but through faith in Jesus Christ, so we also have believed in Christ Jesus, in order to be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment In God's Service

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 4, 2014
     | 7,974 views

    Elusive as a will 'o the wisp, contentment is the heritage of God's people. Paul provides practical instruction for believers to find contentment in their service to Christ.

    “I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Error Of The Jesus Only Doctrine

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jul 3, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,623 views

    Pointing out the error or the "Jesus Only" Doctrine.

    Matthew 28:18-19 (NIV) 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Acts 2:38(KJV) Then Peter said ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Galatians Chapter 2 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 23, 2022
     | 2,000 views

    Verse by Verse Study of Galatians Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 Galatians: *This may need to be trimmed or summarized. Gal 2:1 Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. (KJV) 2:1 Then after a period of fourteen years I again went up to Jerusalem, [this time] with Barnabas, taking Titus ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal