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    The King And His Kingdom Of Light (2004)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 23, 2022
     | 1,260 views

    In Colosse, the community to whom the apostle Paul wrote the New Testament Epistle we know today as Colossians, Paul was addressing the concerns of those who were being led astray by false teachers.

    THE KING AND HIS KINGDOM OF LIGHT Text: Colossians 1:11-20 Probably everyone remembers the story of the Pied Piper. It is a story---- a German legend about a musician who lived in a town called Hamelin. As the story goes, the Pied Piper, played his flute and got the rats of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Story Of Hope

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,634 views

    The parable of the weeds gives us hope for the future!

    A Story of Hope Matthew 13:24-30 June 2001 24 Jesus told them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven is like a man who sowed good seed in his field. 25 But while everyone was sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds among the wheat, and went away. 26 When the wheat sprouted and formed heads, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    I Was. Part 1. Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 6, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 2,618 views

    Poetry of the Gospel by Ars.

    I Was. A look at things a man sees. Poetry of the Gospel by ARS. (1) “I was a Babe, knowing neither of hate nor of strife. I was a child, wanting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Task Of The Church #2 Series

    Contributed by Jay Rambo on Oct 16, 2001
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,164 views

    The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other.

    Title: The Task of The Church #2 Theme: The Church has guidelines for their treatment of each other. Introduction: - When asked what the purpose of the church is, - people will give many different answers. - Last week we started to look at what the word of God had to say concerning The Task ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Statement That Is Was Not True Series

    Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    Sermon on current affairs

    A statement that was not true. The Lord‘s wrath comes forth in the beginning of the night. A mighty righteous storm have suddenly overtaken us. The proof that something about America was not right. The proof that it was untrue, the statement, ‘In God we trust.’ The storm of our global sins has ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Check Your Attitude At The Door

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,598 views

    • Tonight I want us to examine our attitude. Our attitude is a key factor to having success in our life. • As Christians, we must live with the expectation that God is going to do something good for me today. • God wants to bless us; however we must h

    Introduction • Tonight I want us to examine our attitude. Our attitude is a key factor to having success in our life. • As Christians, we must live with the expectation that God is going to do something good for me today. • God wants to bless us; however we must have an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love, Not Concupiscence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 27, 2014
     | 2,777 views

    We should understand how we can be distracted from our true Goal, God.

    Sixth Day in the Christmas Octave (December 30) Thirteen Days of Christmas If you have been following this series of homily-sermons, which I have called “Thirteen Days of Christmas,” you probably realize something. Although this is the sixth day in the Christmas Octave, it is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Are We Told Not To Love The Evil Of This World?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Aug 1, 2023
     | 783 views

    John was writing to all believers to urge them that they should obey Jesus and that they should love all believers.

    In this passage of scripture, John focuses his attention to three distinct groups of Christians. John addresses new Christians, more established Christians, and those in the middle, in a specific order. He then, in a similar fashion, converses with each once more, in a similar request. New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Provides Security PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 11, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 656 views

    This sermon encourages embodying and practicing the selfless, enduring love described in 1 Corinthians 13 within our families and communities.

    Good morning, dear family of God. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His word. We gather here as a family bound together by the love of Christ. And today, we are going to focus on that very love, the love that binds us, the love that ...read more

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    Building Strong Foundations PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,765 views

    This sermon encourages believers to build their lives on the unshakeable foundation of God's Word, seeking guidance and wisdom from the Bible.

    Friends, gather close and lend your hearts to this moment. We stand at the threshold of a grand adventure, an adventure that will take us beyond the surface of our everyday lives and lead us to the very heart of God's Word. It is a place where foundations are built, where lives are based, and where ...read more

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    What Are The Qualities Of A Successful Fellowship

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 9,976 views

    A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are:

    What Are the Qualities of a Successful Fellowship Acts 2:41-47 Illustration:A survey of hundreds of pastors has allowed us to compile a preliminary list of measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 1. Bible knowledge. Church members are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Perfect Wedding Sermon

    Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Feb 26, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,257 views

    I've written several wedding sermons--this one is the best. I received too many compliments on it to remember.

    Marriage is a sacred relationship of mutual submission–the wife serves the husband and the husband serves the wife. Men and women are both made in God’s image and loved equally by Him, but they are also sometimes very different. Just as men are physically stronger and produce within themselves the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Deacon Ordination

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jan 13, 2025
     | 1,006 views

    Based on Acts 6:1-7 - Outlines 3 reasons for the need for deacons in the church.

    DEACON ORDINATION Acts 6:1-7 FBCF – 1/12/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – WELCOME ONLINE AUDIENCE Peyton – Testimony ACTS 6:1-7 – This passage of Scripture is generally considered the first instance in which a group of men was selected to help w/ the ministry functions of the church. As we come to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From Hell

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 25, 2025
     | 424 views

    The "Rich Man" has gone to Hell. While there, he is in conversation with Abraham about being in torment. This conversation teaches us three important lessons about being ready for eternity.

    HISTORICALLY SPEAKING, WE HAVE A TENDENCY TO TAKE SIDES! WE CAN SOMETIMES FIND HUMOR IN SUCH ENDEAVORS LIKE DEBATING WHETHER IT IS PRONOUNCED “POTATOE” OR “PATATTA,” “CARRIBIAN” OR “CARRA-BEAN” OR EVEN “NEVADA” OR “NUH-VADA.” WE ALWAYS DESIRE TO BE RIGHT. WE WANT TO MAKE SURE WE CHOOSE THE RIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Steadfastness In Doing Good Works

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 26, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 742 views

    We are created in Christ Jesus to do good works, not optional, but a necessity to be in the will of God.

    Steadfastness in Doing Good Works Study Text: Galatians 6:9 - 10 Introduction: For everyone who has devoted himself to doing good to others, there will always come a temptation to grow weary and want to give up. Whether it is in a relationship, a serving position, or just being generally kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal