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    Breaking Barriers Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,477 views

    Jesus brings peace and unites divided groups. Through Christ, we can reconcile any broken relationship.

    Today, we're gonna talk about smashing walls and fixing broken friendships. When we do this, we find a peace and unity that's out of this world. So, as bridge builders, we gotta do something. In Ephesians, Paul talks about the beef between Jews and Gentiles and how Jesus fixed it all on the cross. ...read more

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    From Death To Life Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on May 8, 2024
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,232 views

    In Ezekiel 37, God shows His power to bring life from death. Through Jesus, God brings life to our brokenness, hope to our despair, and revives our spirits. Let's embrace God's Word and the Holy Spirit's presence, stepping out of spiritual death into a life filled with purpose, joy, and eternal significance.

    Hey guys, have you ever seen a zombie movie? You know, where the dead come back to life? Well, today we're going to talk about something even cooler than that. We're going to talk about how God can bring life to what seems dead. And no, I'm not talking about zombies. I'm talking about us, our ...read more

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    An Open Letter Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005
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     | 3,671 views

    In prison Paul writes his "son" Timothy and gives him final lessons in being a godly man and evangelist

    An Open letter to a Son 1 Timothy 1:1-11 The epistles called 1 and 2 Timothy are a mentors heartfelt words to a son. Paul uses these letters as further instructions to a young evangelist that he has watched grow up in Christ. Timothy was an associate of Paul’s on his second and third ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living Under The Influence

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
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     | 8,526 views

    How The Influence of The Holy Spirit Changes A Christian

    Intro. · Recently, a well-known Oklahoman was charged with DUI: Driving Under the Influence. · According to law, this means that an officer determined that this person was not in control of their faculties, due to the consumption of alcoholic beverages. o In Oklahoma, if you have a Blood Alcohol ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Must Be About My Fathers Business

    Contributed by James Thomas on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
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    There is a reward in serving God

    I must be about my Fathers business Nehhemiah 6:3 3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you? Luke 2:49 49 And he said unto them, how is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spring Cleaning Winter Series

    Contributed by Carol Mote on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,918 views

    Rediscovering your eternal birthright.

    The question of where do you begin at the start of Advent has been on my mind recently. How can you gain a sense of setting out on the Advent journey, towards the miraculous Birth of Christ; and feel purposeful, focused and perhaps more importantly, humbled as you consider the true wonder of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Road Work Ahead

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
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     | 4,793 views

    John the Baptist hits the scene as a messenger to God.

    Road Work Ahead Last week we looked at the words of Jesus, where He describes the second coming. We were reminded that no one would know the exact time. However the signs would be clear…not just to Christians or scientist. But everyone would know that destruction was coming. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Bigger Than What I Did

    Contributed by David Kinnan on May 2, 2013
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     | 4,715 views

    God is bigger than my past.

    Our past is an interesting part of our lives. You have to admit, you’ve got some great memories in your past. For many of us (pre-Facebook), we used things like photoalbums to help us return to the special moments of the past. VISUAL: PICS OF THE PAST o Show College Yearbook (Senior ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Mission Sunday: Gospel Good News To All

    Contributed by Rev. Jijo Varghese on Oct 6, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,249 views

    Why has God placed us on this earth? Are we responsible for what is happening around in this world? How can i help in fulfilling God's mission?

    The Former Secretary of the United States and National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice once told graduates of the Mississippi College School of Law in Jackson that they have a responsibility to be "optimistic" in their lives. "I first learned this lesson from hearing stories about my paternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God’s Love Is The Living Seed Revealed In God’s Word

    Contributed by Jawahar Singh on Jan 2, 2015
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    God’s Love is the living seed revealed in God’s Word [The Incorruptible Fruit bearing seed for God’s Garden]

    Dear Beloved in Christ! My wife and I are Bible teachers who teach the goodness of God shown in His unconditional Love and Grace. During ministry when we share what we teach often we get a similar type of response from many people – “Yes we know that God loves everyone”. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Vote For Change

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Nov 7, 2012
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     | 7,531 views

    Our Nation Needs Change but only the right change will do!

    “VOTE FOR CHANGE!” Folk, one of the most important elections in our collective life times is this Tuesday. Knowing you I know that each and every single one of you will vote if you have not already. My wife and I did the 2nd day Early Voting was available. I believe in the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent: Stand Guard!

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 27, 2011
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     | 6,793 views

    May we remember to ’stand guard’ and ’stay alert’ in not only mind, heart and soul, but in the way we live out our faith.

    “HAPPY NEW YEAR!” YES, TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF A BRAND NEW YEAR…FOR THE CHURCH. THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SEASON. ALONG WITH THE DAWNING OF A NEW SEASON AND NEW YEAR COMES THE ANTICIPATION OF STARTING FRESH, STARTING OVER, MAKING CHANGES AND EXPECTATING BETTER DAYS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    There Were No Computers In Bethlehem

    Contributed by Petter Kringberg on Dec 17, 2022
     | 1,259 views

    Midnight Mass Sermon 2022, RCL year A.

    Glory to God in the highest heaven,and on earth peace among those whom he favors! In Nomine + Let me start by stating the obvious. Something everyone knows. But sometimes, one has to state the obvious. There were no computers in the stable in Bethlehem. There were no computers in the stable in ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Restore Unto Me The Joy Of My Salvation

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on May 3, 2022
     | 2,499 views

    On tv they have a show house flipper They make it look easy They take a house fix it up and then resale it Sometimes they make a lot of money Sometimes the cost goes over budget and they don’t make as mush Determined by how much restoration is needed.

    Restore unto me the Joy of my Salvation Psalms 51:12 On tv they have a show house flipper They make it look easy They take a house fix it up and then resale it Sometimes they make a lot of money Sometimes the cost goes over budget and they don’t make as mush Determined by how much ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Lesson From Haggai

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 24, 2022
     | 1,736 views

    The minor prophets are not only full of prophecy. They contain messages that are as timely today as they were when they written to the Jews of the day.

    Haggai By Joe Mack Cherry I. Background A. Babylonian Captivity 1. Lasted from 606 BC to 536 BC 2. Jeremiah prophesied of it a. He was not taken; he was left behind with other older Jew man, along with some women and children. b. During this time, he wrote the book of Lamentations. c. Got wind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ