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  • Claude Alexander avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: For They Will Be Comforted. Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 30, 2017
     | 11,802 views

    Who are those who mourn and what will be their reward.

    Blessed are those who mourn Matthew 5:4 Our text is in the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5:4: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” How is it possible for mourners to be blessed and comforted? That is the Good News that only the gospel brings. “What does the Bible mean by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Reaffirmation Of The Promise

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 18, 2017
     | 5,544 views

    Luke’s Gospel describes only the beginning of Jesus’ work; Acts describes its continuation; and the work of Jesus continues to our present day. We must remember that Acts does not give us a full history of the church during this period.

    April 23, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Reaffirmation of the Promise Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1.1-5 Acts 1.1-5 (KJV) 1 The former treatise have I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Are Not Your Own

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 20, 2017
     | 10,769 views

    Sexual sin is ubiquitous in contemporary society; it is often excused among the faithful. We need to live with a focus on the Cross if we will honour God with our bodies in the midst of a world that has surrendered to the appetites of the flesh.

    “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body.” [1] Accepting Christ as Saviour transforms life—attitudes and actions take on new significance. The adage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What God Expects Of His People

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 29, 2016
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     | 21,346 views

    A plea for revival drawn from the words of Isaiah.

    “Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry and bring the homeless poor into your house; when you see the naked, to cover him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving Him Something He Can Feel

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 31, 2022
     | 2,216 views

    Faith in Jesus as the Saviour, even if that faith is not yet perfect, is honoured by the Lord. The message serves to encourage all to look to Jesus for mercy, which He gives to all who come to Him in faith.

    “And Jesus, perceiving in himself that power had gone out from him, immediately turned about in the crowd and said, ‘Who touched my garments?’” [1] How sensitive are you? I don’t mean, are you woke. Neither am I particularly thinking of whether you are able to feel the pain of another. But, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Would You Say "yes?"*

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 16, 2023
     | 2,041 views

    The command God gave Noah made no sense on any level. Studying the account, we can no doubt learn something essential about faith.

    “The earth was corrupt in God’s sight, and the earth was filled with violence. And God saw the earth, and behold, it was corrupt, for all flesh had corrupted their way on the earth. And God said to Noah, ‘I have determined to make an end of all flesh, for the earth is filled with violence through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rabble Among Us

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2023
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     | 2,450 views

    Association with a church does not translate to identification with Christ.

    “The rabble that was among them had a strong craving. And the people of Israel also wept again and said, ‘Oh that we had meat to eat! We remember the fish we ate in Egypt that cost nothing, the cucumbers, the melons, the leeks, the onions, and the garlic. But now our strength is dried up, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Polluting The God Of Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 494 views

    Our service to the Lord must be guided by His Spirit and offered to glorify Him.

    “A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If then I am a father, where is my honor? And if I am a master, where is my fear? says the LORD of hosts to you, O priests, who despise my name. But you say, ‘How have we despised your name?’ By offering polluted food upon my altar. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Serious Inquiry Into The Role Of The Under Shepherd Of The Church"

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 25, 2023
     | 1,329 views

    The message is an examination of the qualifications that must be evident in the life of one appointed to eldership.

    “The saying is trustworthy: If anyone aspires to the office of overseer, he desires a noble task. Therefore, an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, not a drunkard, not violent but gentle, not quarrelsome, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unity Demands Theological Integrity

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 21, 2025
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     | 353 views

    Christians are united through commitment to biblical truth, which is reflected in love for Christ and for His people. Professed love without theological integrity destroys unity.

    “I have given [My disciples] your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A God Of Order, Not Confusion Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 7, 2001
    based on 305 ratings
     | 117,669 views

    God wants to bring order in our lives as He did with the universe. Without God, there is nothing but chaos.

    INTRODUCTION  A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, who were excessively mischievous. They were always getting into trouble and their parents knew that, if any mischief occurred in their town, their sons were probably involved. The boys’ mother heard that a clergyman in town had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Precious Gift Of Freedom

    Contributed by Don Carpenter on Nov 5, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 8,326 views

    If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free

    The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anchors Aweigh Series

    Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 5, 2001
    based on 209 ratings
     | 9,868 views

    Today, we find ourselves having "crossed over" so to speak into a new year.

    NAVIGATING THE NEW YEAR Anchors Aweigh Today we’re going to begin a 4 part series of messages that I’ve titled "Navigating the New Year." I’m going to ask you to join me in the book of Joshua, chapter 4. Before we read our text, let me bring you up to date as to the history of Joshua and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Voices By The River

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 125 ratings
     | 6,385 views

    John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Messiah appearing at the River Jordan where crowds gathered to hear the Voice of the Prophet announcing Jesus as the Lamb of God and the Voice of God confirming him as his beloved Son

    VOICES BY THE RIVER JORDAN Quite frequently we read in the papers of sightings of unidentified flying objects - UFOs. Quite probably they don’t exist, but just suppose they did. What would those people from outer space make of planet Earth? Well, for sure, they would think it was very noisy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "In The Eternal Dimension We Need Have No Fear That Evil Will Haunt Us.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 12, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,472 views

    Year C, Psalm 121 October 21, 2001

    Heavenly Father thank you for the gift of your awareness and the awareness of Christ within us, to give us power, not our own, but yours, to not only ward off evil, but to actually dismiss it. Amen. Title: “In the eternal dimension we need have no fear that evil will haunt us.” Psalm 121 Assurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran