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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Breaking Down Prejudices Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 8, 2024
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    The Jews, like all other people, had developed their own laws and customs which created unrealistic prejudices between them and Gentiles. This very thing is what is explored with Cornelius and Peter, and shows us God's intervention to break this down!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 14 Breaking Down Prejudices Acts 10:1-33 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the coming & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is On Your Side! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 21, 2024
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    Based on 2 Kings 19 & 2 Chronicles 32 - Encourages hearers to remember that, in times of distress & fear, God is on their side.

    “GOD IS ON YOUR SIDE!” 2 Kings 19:1-19 FBCF – 4/21/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Are you an “identity amnesiac”? Term coined by Paul David Tripp – New Morning Mercies. A person is an identity amnesiac when, in the middle of a challenging situation, a moment of temptation, or a fearful experience, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Springs Of Living Water

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    God is this Spring of Living Water who continually gives life to us. In those days, there were two main sources of water, such as flowing and clean water from natural springs or still water from humanly made cisterns or wells.

    Illustration: On December 26, 2004, an enormous earthquake under the Indian Ocean fractured the crust of the earth and caused a tsunami. A huge wave of water, 80 feet high in some locations, came crashing down on the shores of many countries such as Indonesia and Sri Lanka. Thousands and thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mission Of Jesus: Seeking And Saving The Lost Luke 19:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 27, 2024
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     | 3,241 views

    Luke 19:10 encapsulates Jesus divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach and heal but ultimately to seek and save the lost.

    The Mission of Jesus: Seeking and Saving the Lost Luke 19:10 Introduction: Today, we turn our attention to a profound declaration made by Jesus in Luke 19:10, which encapsulates His divine purpose and mission. This verse reveals the heart of our Saviour, who came into the world not only to teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sabbath And Sunday: Understanding The Change Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 10, 2024
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     | 1,618 views

    The transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and rest. Let us explore this transformation through the lens of Scripture and history.

    The Sabbath and Sunday: Understanding the Change Introduction: Today, we delve into a topic of great significance in our Christian faith—the transition from Sabbath observance to Sunday worship. This change has theological and historical implications that impact our understanding of worship and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Marks Of A Healthy Church

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 20, 2024
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    Within the necessary unity of the church, there is also beneficial diversity. Such unified diversity seems like a paradox, but in reality, it is a thing of beauty. Healthy churches must strive to promote unity and diversity at the same time.

    Marks of a Healthy Church Ephesians 4: 11-16 In the preceding verses of chapter four, Paul has spoken about the unity that is necessary within the body of Christ in order for the church to be effective in daily life and service unto the Lord. Within this necessary unity, there is also beneficial ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost Sunday. Make Your Life A Prayer Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on May 20, 2024
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    Pentecost Sunday. A day of prayer and waiting on the LORD. Pray without ceasing, Make your life a prayer. We the Church are called to pray, for the people of our nation, the nations of the world, and for Israel. All as one, harmonized together by one voice of prayer.

    2024.05.19.Pentecost Sunday. Make your Life a Prayer. Walking out our Inheritance William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Today is Pentecost according to the Greek/Christian Calendar. Per the Jewish Calendar, Pentecost, or Shavuot is not until June 11th to 13th. Regardless of the calendars, it’s a day ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Pentecost, The Day The Holy Spirit Exploded Into Humanity

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 21, 2024
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    Pentecost in the New Testament, God’s great provision, is the arrival of the Holy Spirit for the church.

    It was the day before Passover, the Day of Preparation, and the Son of God, Jesus Christ, the sinless Man of God, was condemned to death by a kangaroo court. The crowds were given the chance to replace him with Barabbas, a known murderer, but they screamed that Jesus Christ had to die. So Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Divine Power And Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:3-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024
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     | 1,733 views

    2 Peter 1:3-4 is a passage rich with encouragement and assurance for every believer. Through His divine power and precious promises, God equips us to live godly lives and partake in His divine nature.

    Divine Power and Precious Promises 2 Peter 1:3-4 2 Peter 1:3-4 (NLT): "By his divine power, God has given us everything we need for living a godly life. We have received all of this by coming to know him, the one who called us to himself by means of his marvellous glory and excellence. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Living In Love: A Call To Honour And Devotion Romans 12:10 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 24, 2024
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     | 995 views

    Romans 12:10 is a powerful verse that encapsulates the heart of Christian living and relationships.

    Living in Love: A Call to Honour and Devotion Romans 12:10 Introduction: Today, we are going to dive into a powerful verse that encapsulates the heart of Christian living and relationships. Romans 12:10 (NLT) says, "Love each other with genuine affection, and take delight in honouring each ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Set The Captives Free

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024
     | 2,205 views

    Jesus came to set the captives free from every form of captivity imaginable, so why are we not free? In order to experience freedom from captivity, we must receive the free gift that Jesus has given us.

    Opening illustration: In the hours after the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, the White House was in turmoil. The President's precise condition was not yet fully known. The Vice President was on a plane over Texas, and the press wanted answers. In the line of succession to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If God Came To Earth... What Would He Be Like?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2025
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    He would let us know He was coming, He would understand us, know the future, be able to control nature, do creative miracles, have power over sickness, evil spirits, give life to the dead, and forgive sins

    IF GOD CAME TO EARTH...WHAT WOULD HE BE LIKE? 1. HE WOULD GIVE US A HEADS-UP THAT HE WAS COMING It’s not right to surprise people and expect a good visit. And He DID give us a heads-up – for about 4,000 years. From Gen. 3:15 until Malachi chap. 3 God told us He was coming to earth and gave over ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There Is No Hierarchy In The Kingdom Of Heaven

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 10, 2025
     | 406 views

    This is a point of the parable of the good Samaritan which is almost always omitted. It is important to remember that Jesus' parables are the best.

    There is no hierarchy in the kingdom of Heaven Luke 10:29 – 37 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael Harvey Koplitz 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30 In reply Jesus said: "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trinity Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 14, 2025
     | 721 views

    This article touches upon doctrinal believe of Trinity. The Basis for the Trinity, The Belief in the Trinity, The blessings of the Trinity are deal in this wrote up.  

    Text: Isaiah 11:1-9 Theme: Trinity   Greetings: The Lord is good and His Love endures forever.   Introduction: "The Trinity is the foundational Christian belief that God is one Being who exists in three Persons.”What is the Trinity? Three-in-one. The word Trinity does not appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Desert Happenings And Other News Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 19, 2025
     | 221 views

    Transitioning to chapter 20, it would seem that nearly the entire 40 years of wandering have passed without comment. Most of the old generation had died off and a new generation had taken its place.

    June 21, 2025 Last week was not a good week. There was lots of whining and complaining and rebellion. What we learned is that even though Yahweh judged the people, his judgments did not curb their rebellion. No matter what he did, for their benefit or in discipline, complaining and rebellion ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist