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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    Part 1 - On The Holiness Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
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     | 6,811 views

    A call to worship begins with a return to understanding that we worship a holy God. The realization of God’s character and holiness reveals our true self. His majesty is life-changing and gives meaning to our life, despite our shame.

    6 In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him stood the seraphim. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. 3 And one called to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Abc’s To Having A Great Year

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,471 views

    Having a successful 2020 is as simple as A.B.C. & D.: Accept responsibility for your life, Believe you can change, Clarify your priorities, Don't wait to begin.

    THE ABC’S TO HAVING A GREAT YEAR INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: STATING THE OBVIOUS. After a woman sued McDonalds because she wasn’t warned her coffee was hot, companies are changing their instruction manuals and product warning labels to cover themselves from liability. Listen to a few of these: 1. On a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Ephesians: Your Identity In Christ (3)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019
     | 4,947 views

    In Ephesians 4, we discover who we are in Christ by learning about the head of the church, the hands of the church, and the heart of the church.

    Ephesians | Your Identity in Christ (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/12/2014 Play: “Me Church” Video The last couple of weeks we’ve been exploring the New Testament book of Ephesians. As I said last week, Ephesians is all about identity, which made me think earlier ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    A Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 26, 2022
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     | 7,131 views

    Many of us are ready and generous to help others. It's common to help our friends or those in high places. But what about the poor or our enemies? The Good Samaritan was someone who helped even those who hated him.

    This evening’s message will examine what is called the “Parable of the Good Samaritan.” So, what is a Good Samaritan? When we hear the term “Good Samaritan,” we might envision someone who, while driving down the road, spots a wrecked car and pulls over and rescues the person trapped in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Holding On To My Faith Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Mar 29, 2022
     | 6,991 views

    God empowers us to STAY up before He SHOWS up so that we don’t MESS up what He is SETTING up — and it all begins when we hold on to our faith.

    Holding on To My Faith – Part 2 Romans 4:20-22 I hate to be the bearer of important news, but I think I should inform you and remind you—you will have to go through some things. You might be saved/sanctified/spirit-filled/speak in tongues/fire-baptized/anointed and appointed—but you are still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Caleb, The Wholehearted Dreamer

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2021
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    Wholly following the Lord can be boiled down to three words. Trust and obey. Others in the Bible did that, but only Joshua and Caleb are immortalized for it. They are the example to follow. Any of us can wholly follow the Lord. All of us should.

    Introduction: If you describe someone as a dreamer, you might mean that they spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for things that they would like to happen, but which are improbable or impractical in their own strength. Caleb was dreamer who was connected to a dream making God. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Will Pick Up The Pieces

    Contributed by John Wilkinson on Oct 18, 2021
     | 6,485 views

    When your life is falling apart and everyone has waked away , God has never left you

    Introduction: During a transatlantic flight the pilot came over the intercom and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to be your pilot for this plane's flight. I can tell you the flight is going well. Nevertheless, I have to tell you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Holy Insomnia

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023
     | 921 views

    God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

    This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Hear God Whisper To Your Fears

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 11, 2023
     | 2,555 views

    God comforts Elijah at Mt. Horeb with words of comfort and strength.

    8.13.23 1 Kings 19:9–18 (EHV) 9 He came to a cave and spent the night there. Then the word of the LORD suddenly came to him, saying, “Why are you here, Elijah?” 10 He said, “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Armies, but the people of Israel have abandoned your covenant. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Women’s Work Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 3, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    Timothy was the kind of man he became because of the faith of his mother and grandmother. How should treat those women, and how can we become like them in our Christian walk?

    George Washington once said “All I am I owe to my mother” On July 4th, 1884 - nearly 100 years after George Washington made that statement, France gave a gift to America. It was a huge copper-clad statue – that stood 305 feet tall. And – when it arrived in New York - it had to be sent in 214 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Come, Lord Jesus, Just Like Fire

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 30, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,651 views

    Isaiah prays for the Lord to come down like fire and shake things up. What for? It's the Advent Prayer.

    12.3.23 Isaiah 64:1–9 (EHV) 1 Oh, that you would rip open the heavens and come down. Mountains then would quake because of your presence. 2 As fire ignites stubble and as fire makes water boil, make your name known to your adversaries. Then nations would quake in your presence. 3 You did ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Gaston avatar

    Paul's Prayer Requests

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 6, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,948 views

    Paul prayed at least 5 prayers for believers. These prayers are extremely important because they were inspired by the Holy Spirit and capture the will of God for our transformation into the image of Christ.

    PAUL’S PRAYER REQUESTS INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: EVIDENCE 1. A scientist recently said that the “perfect earthquake” was going to strike the West Coast soon. The evidence to support his claim was shaky at best. 2. Someone threw a part of a brick through a man’s front window. The police couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Our Enemy And Our Warfare

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Feb 4, 2024
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     | 3,507 views

    As Christians, we are engaged in spiritual warfare with the Devil and the powers of darkness. We can only be victorious through the strength of God and the armour He provided.

    Our Enemy and Our Warfare Study Text: Ephesians 6:10 - 18 Introduction: - The Bible made it clear that as Christians, we are engaged in a spiritual warfare which can only be won with the strength of the Lord and the spiritual weapons He provided for us. - Two notable things about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    I Can Do All Things Through Christ!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,092 views

    We look at the SCOPE of God's promise, how we GET this strength, how this verse has the KEYS to our prison, and the STEPS to our deliverance.

    I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST! Phil. 4:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PSYCH’S DIAGNOSIS 1. A man went to a psychiatrist and said, "Doctor, I have seen two other psychiatrists. They told me I am cursed with an inferiority complex. I would like for you to examine me and tell me what you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Oscar avatar

    First Love Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,642 views

    Starting with the church of Ephesus, this sermon explains the relevance of what was happening in this church and how it matches what we see today.

    Ephesus: Rekindling Your First Love 7 Church’s In Revelation Series CCCAG 8-4-24 -Scripture- Rev 2:1-7 Overview- We just completed a series that discussed the 7 blessings found in the book of Revelation. Now we are going to stay in Revelation for the next several weeks and look at the 7 Churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God