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  • Nickolas Kooi avatar

    You Are A Citizen Of His Kingdom/The Wall Comes Tumbling Down

    Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Jul 22, 2018
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    The second message in the series highlights what you were before Christ came. It highlights the hostility and conflicts between Jew and Gentile, but how that has changed (and what it means for you) since Christ has come.

    Author Rita Snowden tells this famous story from World War I. On the Western Front in France, there was a group of soldiers who brought the body of a dead comrade to a French cemetery to have him buried. The priest came out to them, and said gently that He is required to ask if their fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • John Williams III avatar

    You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down (Summer Of 2002)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 15, 2022
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    Joseph took this obstacle (being sold into slavery by his brothers) and turned it into an opportunity. He had every reason to be bitter and resentful. His attitude made all the difference.

    YOU CANNOT KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN Text: Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 "Ida Eisenhower, mother of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, was asked in an interview if she was proud of her son. She answered, "Yes, I am very proud. Which son?" (Robert H. Spain. How To Stay alive As Long ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Gospel Cannot Be Locked Down

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 9, 2022
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    No matter how hard they try, or by what means they use, the Gospel of Christ will continue to be proclaimed.

    The Gospel Cannot be Locked Down Acts 5:17-25 In last week’s text, we saw the great signs and wonders which were performed by the Holy Spirit through the Apostles in Jesus’ name. Huge numbers of those who were healed or had demons cast out must have been overjoyed just like the crowds who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Stop Dumbing Down The Gospel

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 13, 2021
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    We need to be diligent in teaching the full Gospel.

    Last week, we continued in the study of Jesus who is our Great High Priest which was introduced in Hebrews 4:14-16. Chapter 5 teaches us that Jesus is High Priest as well as King and Prophet. Psalm 110:4 is quoted to show us that Jesus belonged to a priesthood of the order of Melchizedek. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Nothing Shall Hurt You Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 30, 2019
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     | 8,465 views

    This year you will be a winner and nothing shall hurt you, if you are going to be with Christ and claim all his promises especially this Promise of God. God Bless you as you read you will overcome. Believe and own it., Amen

    Theme: NOTHING SHALL HURT YOU Text: Luke 10:17-24 Luke 10:19. “BEHOLD I GIVE UNTO YOU POWER TO TREAD ON SERPENTS AND SCORPIONS AND OVER ALL THE POWER OF THE ENEMY; NOTHING SHALL BY ANY MEANS HURT YOU”. This verse has three important words: Serpents, Scorpions and Enemy; Power and No Hurt. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Coming Down From The Mountain

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 27, 2003
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    There are times in our lives when we are at the peak of joy when we do not want the moment to end. There are other times when we do not feel as though we will make to the journey’s end because of being on the verge of burning out.

    COMING DOWN FROM THE MOUNTAIN Text: Mark 9: 2-9 One of my favorite places in all of the United States is at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina. Any one who has ever been to Lake Junaluska will know what I am talking about. Many ministers dream of having a retirement home there. It is indeed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Steps To The Walls Coming Down

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 28, 2009
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    A look at the progression of events that led to the walls of Jericho coming down.

    STEPS TO THE WALLS COMING DOWN: By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Hebrews 11:30 1. Crossing of the Jordan on the 10th day of the first month. 4:19 a. Just before Passover was to be observed, God brought them into the place of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Sajeev Painunkal, SJ avatar

    Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005
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     | 3,704 views

    An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

    In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Get Down Here Now

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 28, 2009
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     | 2,363 views

    Get Salvation free and clear right here.

    GET DOWN HERE NOW Luke 19 1And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. 2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. 3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Are You Connected?

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 1,395 views

    Are you connected to Jesus? Perhaps you realize that you’re disconnected, far from him. You need to be plugged in, grafted on. Look at the cross, and discover his great love for you, to lay down his life for you.

    Opening illustration: Use an electric appliance to show how its connectivity to power, keeps it working well. Introduction: Jesus had just washed the feet of his disciples, led them through a final meal, instituted the Lord's Supper, and now walked with them to the Garden of Gethsemane, where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Papafio avatar

    You Are Unique And Not Easily Replaceable By Man

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 25, 2018
     | 5,952 views

    You are specially made by God for a unique purpose. You are not common and no man can find a replacement for you unless God replaces you Himself.

    May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: YOU ARE UNIQUE AND NOT EASILY REPLACEABLE BY MAN Acts 10:28-29 King James Version (KJV) 28 And he said unto them, Ye know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep company, or come unto one of another nation; but God hath ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • William Davis avatar

    Don't Let Your Guard Down

    Contributed by William Davis on Nov 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,994 views

    This lets the people know even though the road may get tough don't give up. Don't let down the guard you have because the battle isn't over yet

    Looking verse 10 it is telling us that by us being human our powers compare nothing to God’s, and we need the strength of God’s might that God gives us through prayer because it tells us that in verse 18. People wonder why us people of the flesh don’t have the same powers as God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Psalms 1 And 13 - The Ups And Downs Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 1, 2019
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    One starts with "Blessed is the man" and the other starts with "How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever?" Is the second man blessed as well and if so, how can that be?

    Psalms 1 & 13 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    John The Baptist's Question Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 21, 2017
     | 9,435 views

    John had predicted the coming of the Messiah just as the prophets of old had predicted. In his mind the Messiah was coming to baptize people with the Spirit of God and with fire. But now, he wondered. Was Jesus really the Messiah? He had to know.

    I. Introduction A. Lets read Matthew 11:1 - 3 as our introduction Matthew 11:1-3 (NKJV) Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. {2} And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Fredette avatar

    Water Into Wine

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 31, 2019
     | 5,922 views

    if you ask anyone to name a miracle and the first one they point to , that most people are fascinated with is when Jesus turned water into wine

    Modern day theology and the church has forgotten how to defend herself . It’s called apologetics , defending the gospel You see when you say I apologize, what you are actually doing is defending your position. I apologize , I normally wouldn’t say anything but….. So today in our era of fake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist