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  • Chris Appleby avatar

    7 Stars And 7 Lampstands Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
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     | 6,233 views

    Keep the faith, persevere to the end, because you’re already part of his eternal kingdom, already one of his priests able to come into his presence to worship him and to serve him.

    It’s hard to imagine what life was like for Christians in the first century. They were a marginalised minority, looked down on by Jews, Greeks and Romans alike. But as if that wasn’t enough, as the century drew to its end various bouts of persecution broke out against them led by the Roman emperor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "The Church At Smyrna" Series

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 4,743 views

    Relates the seven points Jesus said to the church at Smyrna to us today

    REVEALING REVELATIONS -2 “Smyrna” "To the angel of the church in Smyrna write: These are the words of him who is the First and the Last, who died and came to life again. I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Standing At The Edge Of The River

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009
    based on 38 ratings
     | 19,554 views

    Every man has a Jordan River that has to be crossed to gain the Promised Land.

    STANDING AT THE EDGE OF THE RIVER TEXT: Joshua 3:1-6 Joshua 3:1-6 -- “And Joshua rose early in the morning; and they removed from Shittim, and came to Jordan, he and all the children of Israel, and lodged there before they passed over.” “And it came to pass after three days, that the officers ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Defining Stories Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 30, 2009
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     | 4,178 views

    What is needed in order to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

    Intro: In the collective mind of all people and cultures, there are a group of defining stories. These are the potent, lasting, almost universally known tales within a culture that give it the very identity that is shared and understood. Sometimes these stories inspire, create harmony and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Powerful Keys For 2011

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 30, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,416 views

    God has filled you with the Holy Spirit and given you an anointing to know what is coming so that you can strategically prepare and plan for what is ahead. It is time for the Body of Christ to wake up and start walking and moving in the Power of the Holy

    Opening illustration: This is reputedly a true story of something that happened a few years ago at USC. There was a professor of philosophy there who was a deeply committed atheist. His primary goal for one required class was to spend the entire semester attempting to prove that God could not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of Servant Are You?

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,338 views

    This message forces us to take a look at the type of servant we really are for Jesus Christ.

    What Kind Of Servant Are You? Copyright © June 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved Text: 2 Tim. 4:9-22 I. FORSAKING SERVANTS A. Demas Forsook The Lord Because Of Covetousness. B. Demas Forsook The Lord Because Of Corruption. II. FAILING SERVANTS A. Mark Was The Servant Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting To Know Jesus - #2, Jesus' Baptism Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010
     | 4,956 views

    I had to ask myself, ‘Why did JESUS need to be baptized?’ After all, this IS the Messiah, the Creator of the World, the Living Word, the Lamb of God, the Lion of Judah, Emmanuel (God with us)…GOD! Why does God come to a body of water to be dunked by a guy

    Matthew 3:1-17 The Baptism of Jesus (Life of Jesus, #2) Jan.17, 2009 Story: In the fifth century AD, St. Patrick baptised King Aengus of Ireland on his request. The saint willingly complied. His courtiers assembled with royal state to assist at the ceremony. St. Patrick carried in his hand, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Criticism

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
     | 9,338 views

    A study on the 7 ways King David responded to criticism.

    RESPONDING TO CRITICISM 2 Sam. 16:5-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $20 Short 1. A Post Office worker, at the main sorting office, found an unstamped, poorly hand-written envelope, addressed to God. He opens it and discovers it is from an elderly lady, distressed because all her savings -- $200 -- have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Developing A Positive Attitude

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 9, 2015
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     | 35,178 views

    Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negatives.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want to talk about two passages of Scripture & “Developing a Positive Attitude in a Negative World.” A. Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Signs Of The Holy Spirit's Presence In The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 9,717 views

    Are there things that we can look for to indicate the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church and are these visible to those who are not part of the church

    SIGNS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 LAST WEEK WE LEARNED ABOUT THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH AND ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD TO THE WORLD. TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING IN THAT THOUGHT BY BUILDING ON THE THOUGHT OF WHAT IS PROCLAIMED FROM THE GOSPEL AFTER A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
     | 10,048 views

    the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life for those following Jesus.

    The Call to the Cross Mark 8:34-38 The Cross. What comes to mind when you hear that word? A decorative altar ornament? Something that rests on top of a church steeple? A piece of jewelry hanging around the neck? Mention the word "cross" to the people of Jesus' day and a very different image came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Care? Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
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     | 5,599 views

    How can we avoid being a hypocrite and instead be a faithful witness?

    Why Care? Matthew 6:1-4 The Sermon on the Mount is the longest recorded teaching of Jesus in the NT, the most widely quoted and the best known, which includes the Lord’s Prayer. Many Christians say the Sermon on the Mount contains the central tenets of the Christian life. In this Sermon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Partners In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 13, 2016
     | 9,284 views

    Missions, Togetherness, The Gospel

    A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-8 (p. 818) October 16, 2016 Introduction: During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
     | 10,431 views

    Introduction to the series based on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Teach us to Pray Week 1 Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6: 9-13 We’re starting a series for the summer called, "Lord, teach us to pray," based on the model prayer of Jesus found in Matthew 6 and the shorter version of that, which is in Luke 11. And over the next couple of months, we’ll take a look at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2018
     | 8,628 views

    There are two basic attitudes in this world - those who insist upon their privileges, & those who remember their responsibilities.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Samuel 25:36-38 ILL. Somebody took the time to talk with a bunch of kids about their ideas concerning "love," & here are some of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ