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  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    The Veiled Gospel

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 9, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,717 views

    There is a veil over the eyes, and minds of unbelievers. It is only in Jesus Christ that the veil is removed.

    “The Veiled Gospel” 2 Cor. 4:3-18 I. THE GOSPEL IS VEILED TO THOSE WHO ARE PERISHING. 1.) God's Physical Light is there for all mankind. A.) In creation, God said: “Let Light shine out of the darkness.” aa.) The creation of physical light into this world was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Darkest Of Days

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
     | 6,211 views

    DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. YET ON GOOD FRIDAY, WHEN DARKNESS COVERED THE EARTH, GOD'S LOVE SHONE BRIGHTLY FOR ALL TO SEE.

    THE DARKEST OF DAYS MATTHEW 27:32-27:54 DARKNESS HAS ALWAYS BEEN ASSOCIATED WITH EVIL. IN EARLY WESTERN MOVIES, THE VILLAIN ALWAYS WORE A BLACK HAT. WHEN SOMEONE IS PORTRAYED BREAKING INTO A HOUSE, THEY ARE ALWAYS WEARING BLACK. THERE IS A NEGATIVE SUPERSTITION ABOUT A BLACK CAT CROSSING YOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Moffatt avatar

    I Am, Am I Going To Follow Him Or Shall I Remain In The Darkness? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 2, 2010
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     | 6,037 views

    Jesus the light of the world, in him is the light that will never (and thats the biggest ever never)allow you to walk in the darkness again, all that is required is that you follow him!

    John 8:1-12 I Am, am I going to follow him or shall I remain in the darkness? Talk about being put on the spot, a life and death decision “….Jesus had gone up to the Mount of Olives 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Reuben Bredenhof avatar

    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 11, 2021
     | 7,942 views

    When we believe in Christ, the Light of the World, He delivers us from the darkness. The darkness is still there, and it’s still deadly, but it cannot overcome the light of the Lord.

    Say you’re out in the bush somewhere at nighttime. All around it’s very dark, just the murkiness of midnight, and you’re a bit scared. You’re glad you have your flashlight, and glad the moon is shining. And when you come to a hill, and you look out over the treetops, you’re even gladder when you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Brian Gilbert avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Brian Gilbert on Aug 3, 2005
    based on 159 ratings
     | 46,424 views

    This message was preached at a Christian School "Revival" during their Chapel service.

    ARE YOU FOR REAL? EXPOSING COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY INTRODUCTION: For every good thing that God gives us, satan attempts to create a counterfeit. God gave us music, and satan has created an industry that ruins the blessing of music. God gave us his word and satan tries to produce a counterfeit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    And This Is Your Condemnation

    Contributed by Arliss Beavers on Aug 9, 2008
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     | 3,207 views

    It’s not your sins you commit that will condemn you to hell, it’s your choice of choosing darkness instead of (over)light, thus producing an addicted to sin producing man.

    1-21-07 Sermon: and this is your Condemnation Jn 3: 16 - 20 (V19*) YOUR SINS: MURDER, RAPE, ADULTRY, FORNICATION, STEALING, INCEST, WITCHCRAFT, HUMAN SACRIFICES, WILL NOT CONDEMN YOU TO HELL ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD. Whoremongers, adulterers, liars, thieves, fornicators etc cannot go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Awaken Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 23, 2010
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     | 3,449 views

    So how should we be acting now knowing this. Like I said in the eyes of the world we are the enemy. Maybe we should start acting like it. This is an unusual statement I know but it’s one worth considering. Lets look at what Jesus said in John 15:19

    Awaken Pt2 For more messages and resources by Cameron Conway visit https://conwaychristianresources.com So how should we be acting now knowing this. Like I said in the eyes of the world we are the enemy. Maybe we should start acting like it. This is an unusual statement I know but it’s one ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Strength For The Evil Hour

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 25 ratings
     | 51,540 views

    The Bible also has another name for the hour of darkness it calls it the evil day. This is made known in Ephesians 6:13 which says, “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all to s

    Wonderful God, we thank you for this time, it is so wonderful to be at your feet. Your feet are where people can gather and find true joy. We know that all the counterfeit joy of the world has no lasting effect. We pray that you visit us as we approach you. Lord, let your anointing fall upon us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Roger Nichols avatar

    Blindness, Sight, Insight

    Contributed by Roger Nichols on Apr 2, 2011
     | 6,265 views

    a sermon exploring the man born blind's journey from darkness to light,

    Sermon John 9: 5-42 Blindness/Sight/Insight In the gospel of John, Light is LIFE. And darkness Is … Death. And, as to people (?) You either lived in the light, OR You lived in darkness. It’s a pretty stark contrast, I know, But John’s gospel takes us there ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Perseverance In A Dry Place

    Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,555 views

    This sermon looks at how God honours our prayers and dedication even when we are spiritually dry. When we do not 'feel' like serving him but serve him anyway. It encourages perseverance, stretching out, prayer and faith that God can do 'big things'.

    Perseverance in a dry place John Ortberg from Menlo Park Presbyterian Church recalls A man I'll call Paul (because that's actually his name) told me he recently started going to church. In his mid-seventies, with no faith background, he woke up one morning with a sudden urge to hear the pope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    First Stumbling Steps Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 16, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,638 views

    We cannot live our lives without the guidance and companionship of Christ; but then, when we have that guidance, we will either share it for others’ benefit or we will let them stumble in the darkness.

    Without question one of the most challenging periods of parenting is that time when a baby is first learning to walk. This is the time when you have to work at child-proofing the house. You put barriers across the stairs; you put stoppers in all the electrical outlets; you hide as many wires as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Evil Load

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 24, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 86,005 views

    There is only one Person who can break the yoke and remove the burden - God

    THE EVIL LOAD Dr. D. K. Olukoya Matthew11:28-30 “Come unto me (an invitation) all ye that labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am meek and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Donnie De loney avatar

    Hell Is Real

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 13, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,506 views

    A picture of what the Bible says about hell

    Hell is REAL!! Jude 1:4-1:7 The subject of today’s sermon is one of those things that we all believe but none of us likes to talk about. In a national poll conducted several years ago by USA Today “67% of American adults said they believe in a hell. But less than 25% believed that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    Jesus Lost And Found

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,898 views

    Like Mary and Joseph, we too can lose Jesus if we don’t watch where he is going. If we find ourselesv in that position, we need to stop everything and go back to where we last knew him him

    Sermon Our Gospel reading this morning is the only story recorded in Scripture that recounts an event in Jesus’ teenage years. The hidden years you might say Mary and Joseph go to Jerusalem to celebrate the feast of Passover with Jesus their twelve-year-old son. When Passover was over they ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Non-Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 8, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,376 views

    Ephesians 4:17-19 teaches us that Christians must not live like non-Christians.

    Scripture Today I am beginning a new series of sermons in Ephesians 4:17-32 that I am calling, “The New Life.” Paul continued his description of the life that is worthy of those who are called by God. God’s people have been called to be “one” people, and so unity must characterize Christians. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed