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  • Norbert Garcia avatar

    The Splinter

    Contributed by Norbert Garcia on Dec 25, 2020
     | 3,913 views

    Why did Christ come to earth? What message did he leave us?

    During the 1000 years between the time of Constantine, the Emperor of Rome, who declared Christianity the religion of the realm and the Reformation and rise of Protestantism an avalanche of religious fervor overtook the European Continent. The rulers of the various countries and city-states ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Dangers Of Corrupt Worship

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 11, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,134 views

    Although there are all different kinds of styles and shapes and forms of worship, we must ensure our focus of worship is on God, on His holiness, and His majesty.

    The Danger of Corrupt Worship By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: - John 4:23-24 says “But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Abraham- No Child, No Problem--Or So They Thought Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 13, 2021
     | 3,838 views

    The LORD had promised Abram and Sarai a child. After ten additional years, and no child, they decided to help God out. The results weren't exactly what they expected.

    Introduction: Genesis 15 has the story where Abram asked God a question after God had told him, “I am your shield and your exceedingly great reward (Gen. 15:1, paraphrased). Abram’s question was “What will You give me? I’m childless, and the only heir I have is Eliezer of Damascus (Gen 15:2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    God Has A Plan, Are You Going To Help Racial Reconciliation

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 15, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,097 views

    This sermon looks at a a Biblical understanding of the notion of race. God has always intended to create one race of people in a new humanity to build his temple.

    God Has A Plan, Are You Going To Help? Racial Reconciliation 1/17/2021 Genesis 9:1-16 Ephesians 2:11-22 For the Next three Sundays we will be joining Bay Presbyterian Church in doing a series on Racial Reconciliation. The first message will deal with a theology of race, the second message ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tesh Njokanma avatar

    The Glory Of God

    Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jan 20, 2021
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     | 13,174 views

    This sermon starts by explaining what the glory of God is. Then goes on to illustrate through the life of the man blind from birth that Jesus healed, some amazing things that happen when the glory of God is revealed.

    Introduction The glory of God is a very wide and deep topic. The glory of God isn’t just one thing but several things that point to, reflect and manifest the beauty, power, presence and majesty of God. For example, Hebrews 1:3 tells us that the Son is the radiance of God’s glory. Jesus Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Same Sex Unions Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 15, 2021
     | 3,604 views

    This message is the first in a series that will provide line upon line teaching that address issues and questions in which the body of Christ should be in complete agreement but are not.

    Would you please open your bibles to Mark 10? This is where we will start. But first, let me introduce you to our subject for today. Robert L. Scott was a fighter pilot back in World War II. But, at the start of the war, he piloted transport planes that delivered freight over The Hump into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Were They Angry?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 16, 2021
     | 3,408 views

    Looks at why the religious leaders were angry when the healed man carried his bed roof on the Sabbath.

    John 5 (2) Why Were They Angry? John 5:1-16 Why were the religious folks angry? This man had been paralyzed for 38 years. Jesus healed the man, and the religious folks were angry. Can you imagine what would happen these days. The newspapers might not give Christianity credit. They might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is For Us, So The Losers Are The Winners

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 19, 2021
     | 3,866 views

    God is FOR us, not AGAINST us. How do we KNOW this? What does this mean for us?

    2.21.21 Romans 8:31–39 31 What then will we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 Indeed, he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all—how will he not also graciously give us all things along with him? 33 Who will bring an accusation against God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Meshak Dayanand avatar

    He Who Has Ears To Hear Let Him Hear

    Contributed by Meshak Dayanand on Feb 21, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,356 views

    But if you concentrate, pay attention, you will all really realise that all through these years even you failed to understand the real hidden blessings in the Bible.

    As I was growing in the knowledge of Bible, whenever I came across this phrase I used to think Jesus used this phrase in a sarcastic way. But today when I read this phrase I really mean, that I had failed to understand the heart of Jesus in using this phrase. Today also many must be wondering why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Death In The Pot

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 24, 2021
     | 6,644 views

    So, what does this passage in 2 Kings 4 have to do with us? I told you at the beginning that this was an odd passage in the life of the prophet Elisha and it has an important message for us today. That message is all about the action word “faith.”

    DEATH IN THE POT 2 KINGS 4:38-44 #faith #deathinthepot INTRODUCTION… Bad Meal Last Week (p) I do the majority of the dinner preparation in our home. I think I am a fantastic cook. My family would probably say I am an average cook because when I decide to throw together things in my own way that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Identifying False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 2, 2022
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     | 3,825 views

    1 Timothy 6:3-10 shows us how to identify false teachers.

    Scripture Paul gave Timothy instructions about three groups of people in the church: widows (in 5:3-16), elders (in 5:17-25), and slaves (in 6:1-2). Then he turned his attention to a fourth group: false teachers (in 6:3-10). Their presence was a huge problem in the churches in Ephesus. Paul showed ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Disciple Peter - Lord, Not My Feet, But My Feet Will Follow - Part 2 Of 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022
     | 2,287 views

    What did the washing of the feet imply and why did Peter object? His desire was to be fully given to his Lord. Jesus promised a threefold denial that must have rocked Peter.

    THE DISCIPLE PETER - LORD, NOT MY FEET, BUT MY FEET WILL FOLLOW - PART 2 OF 4 SERIES - THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL We are doing a 4 part series on the Apostle Peter and today come to the second Part. This wonderful, devoted man has so much to teach us. John 13 v 5 Then He poured water ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'from Danger Into Danger' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 17, 2022
     | 1,952 views

    From Danger into Danger - Acts chapter 23 verses 1-35. - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: • Paul and the Council (vs 1-11). • Paul and the Conspirators (vs 12-22). • Paul and the Captain (vs 23-35). SERMON BODY: Ill: • Some time ago, there was a zoo in North Yorkshire, • Today it has been turned into Flamingo Land. • But when it was a zoo they had a problem, • The ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Elisha's Ministry – Death In The Pot – The Poisonous Pot Of Stew 2 Kings 4 V 38-41 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 17, 2022
     | 3,846 views

    Elisha had a circuit of ministry that began at Gilgal, and each time returned to Gilgal. On one occasion the sons of the prophets prepared a pot of stew but it contained poisonous gourds and they became sick. God performed a miracle through Elisha.

    ELISHA'S MINISTRY – DEATH IN THE POT – THE POISONOUS POT OF STEW 2 Kings 4 v 38-41 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 12 2Kings 4 v 38 [[When Elisha returned to Gilgal, there was a famine in the land. As the sons of the prophets were sitting before him, he said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Loneliness Of Self Pity (July 31, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jul 29, 2022
     | 2,122 views

    Have you ever wanted to quit because things got tough? ... Elijah was considering dropping out of his role because Queen Jezebel threatened him!

    THE LONELINESS OF SELF PITY Text: I Kings 19:1- 4, I Kings 19:10 -18 1 Kings 19:1-4  Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword.  (2)  Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist