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  • Rich O' Toole avatar

    The Signs Of The Times Part 3

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 11, 2023
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     | 1,011 views

    The Abomination of Desolation

    The Signs of the Times Pt. 3 Mark 13:14-23 The question I have been asked as a pastor. by far more than any other is, “Why do bad things happen to good people?” The Lord created man in His image as we read in Genesis 1:28. Genesis 1:28, “Then God blessed them, and God said to them, “Be fruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,628 views

    Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

    "A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Runaway Prophet

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023
     | 981 views

    Reporters chase Elijah down to Judah to get his side of the story and find out what comes next.

    Good morning. This is The News Hour with Azariah bar Jesse, bringing you a special report from Samaria in the kingdom of Israel on Thursday, September 23rd, in the 8th year of the reign of King Ahab Ben Omri. Today we have a newsmaker interview from Beersheba in Judah, where our special ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why Prayer Works Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 1, 2023
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     | 2,342 views

    Jesus is our Great High Priest. Without Him in this role, prayer would be empty words and hopeless. Yet, as High Priest Jesus makes intercession for us. Our praying is powerful because our High Priest Jesus actively works through our petition. What does Jesus do?

    When I was serving as a Pastor in Indiana, we lived near a college and monastery named, “St. Mary of the Woods.” At the monastery there was a place for elderly folks for elderly folks to live from the area so often I went to there often to visit. To be granted entrance to visit my members of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israel And The End Times - What We Need To Know Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Nov 2, 2023
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    What should every believer know about Israel and the events surrounding the end times?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are going to talk extensively this morning about Israel and her role in the last days. You know about the war in Israel; you know about the horrific and barbaric assault on civilians, women, children, elderly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Jesus' Ultimate Sign Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2023
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     | 2,208 views

    The ultimate sign in John 20:1-31 teaches us that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and the only Savior of sinners.

    Introduction Today, I plan to conclude our sermon series that I have called “Signs.” Jesus performed thousands of miracles in his short ministry of two-and-a-half years. By these miracles, Jesus demonstrated that he had power over sickness, demons, nature, and even death itself. The Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Therefore, Lead A Godly Life Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 4, 2023
     | 2,480 views

    We are told that we are given everything we need to lead a godly life, but what does that mean?

    Therefore 2 Peter 1 When I was at university, one of the courses I had to take was homiletics, which is simply defined as the art of preaching or writing sermons. The goal of the class was to teach us to do both things: how to write sermons and how to preach sermons. My professor was a former ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Man Of Lawlessness Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 5, 2023
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     | 2,638 views

    Continuing the series on the current events in Israel and how they align with bible prophecy, Pastor John shows how the man of lawlessness (antichrist) will rise.

    Man of Lawlessness CCCAG, November 5th, 2023 Scripture: 2 Thess 2:5-12 Introduction Over the last few weeks we have gone over the current events overseas from a biblical and prophetic standpoint. I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had planned to teach on the kingdom of darkness, demons, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Does It Take To Be A Man Of God?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 10, 2023
     | 2,983 views

    A businessman read a little book entitled “Men of God.”

    He was so moved that he was determined to secure copies for all of his employees. • He wired the publisher in Chicago: “Send 125 copies of ‘Men of God.’” • The publisher wired back, “Chicago is out of ‘Men of God” they are hard to find. Try Memphis they might have some.” We desperately need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wonderful Counselor Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 16, 2023
     | 3,119 views

    Jesus is the Wonderful Counselor! Listen to His supernatural, sure, and saving counsel, and let it begin to change you forever like nothing else ever could.

    Several years ago, Billie Burke, a famous actress, was on a transatlantic ocean liner, where she noticed a gentleman sitting at the next table suffering from a bad cold. She asked him sympathetically, “Are you uncomfortable?” The man nodded. Then she said, “I’ll tell you just what to do for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mighty God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 23, 2023
     | 2,741 views

    If you want to bring purpose and meaning back into your life this Christmas season, it starts when you reverence Jesus as deity. Then rely on Him as your defender and deliverer from sin, for He, and He alone is the Mighty God.

    An elderly man in Phoenix, Arizona, calls his son in New York and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing—45 years of misery is enough.” “Pop, what are you talking about?” the son asks. “We can't stand the sight of each other any longer,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Shepherd's Perspective On Christmas

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 29, 2023
     | 1,619 views

    An angel appeared to the shepherds out in the field

    A Shepherd’s Perspective on Christmas Luke 2:1-20 Good morning. I read an attorney’s website about eyewitnesses to an auto accident that said… “Eyewitness testimony is valuable evidence in a car accident case. It can provide critical insights into the circumstances surrounding the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Want For Christmas?

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 4, 2023
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     | 1,914 views

    The time has come to quit, wishing for what you don’t have and realize what you have been given!

    What do you want for Christmas? Lamentations 3:22-24 NKJ 22 Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. 24 “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” So many people come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope When I Feel Alone Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Dec 6, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,538 views

    The birth announcement of Jesus was exciting and challenging all at the same time. Immediately she experienced "aloneness." Her fiancé wanted to put her away privately. Her future kids would not initially believe her story. What do we learn from Mary's "aloneness?"

    This year is the 33rd anniversary of the “Home Alone” movie where a young boy named Kevin McAlister was accidently left behind and alone in his home during the holidays while his family causing young Kevin to have to set up bungling traps for “to be” burglars- “Harry and Marv.” The last 33 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of Moses Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2023
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     | 3,314 views

    The birth of Moses in Exodus 2:1-10 teaches us about the providence of God.

    Introduction Today is Week 2 in our Advent series that I am calling, “Advent: The Unexpected King.” Throughout the Bible, births often herald great hope and expectations and are the result of great faith in God. Many births are a foreshadowing of the greatest birth of all, the birth of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed