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  • Lori Broschat avatar

    For The Things We Have Left Undone

    Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016
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     | 12,672 views

    The importance of Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats

    FOR THE THINGS WE HAVE LEFT UNDONE In my life I suffer from the sin of procrastination and along with that the tendency to forget; whether it’s somewhere I was supposed to be, or something I said I would do. I receive emails from people asking me if I have sent them some document or other, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The High Priests Prayer; Boring Or Full Revelation?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 5, 2014
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     | 4,070 views

    God has chose us; to reveal Jesus into our lives; as our Lord; who in turn reveals God the Father; to forward his divine purpose on, and then return us to him in heaven. Simple really.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th May 2012 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: God has chose us; to reveal Jesus into our lives; as our Lord; who in turn reveals God the Father; to forward his ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Manifesting The Manifold Wisdom Of God

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 3, 2015
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     | 7,958 views

    When people come to the realization that God's divine plan requires self-sacrifice and service to Christ they rebel, and the true Christian becomes a serious minority.

    Manifold Wisdom of God Illustration Statistics would have you believe that over 80% of Americans are Christians, and historians would have you believe that American colonial patriotic zeal was shared with over 80% of the colonist. Sometime what is shouted the loudest and the longest is assumed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Centurion's Faith Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 13, 2015
     | 23,469 views

    As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth” we find ourselves in Matt. 8 where Jesus was actually astonished over someone’s level of faith.

    THE CENTURION’S FAITH Matt. 8:5-13 As we continue our series on the places where Jesus said, “I tell you the truth” we find ourselves in Matt. 8 where Jesus was actually astonished over someone’s level of faith. 1) What do we see in the Centurion that showed his faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014
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    Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dream On (Easter Sunday)

    Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,330 views

    Don't give up, keep fighting because it ain't over!

    DREAM ON. (Easter Sunday) (Band set up the sermon by playing Aerosmith’s Dream On) HE IS RISEN! (HE IS RISEN INDEED!) Matthew 28:1-8 After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. 2 There was a violent earthquake, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Water Cooler Gossip Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 24, 2013
     | 6,123 views

    For 2000 years she has been labled as a loose divorcee living with a man. But what if she was misjudged?

    “His name is Bill. He has wild hair, wears a T-shirt with holes in it, jeans and no shoes. This was literally his wardrobe for his entire four years of college. He is intelligent. Kind of esoteric and very, very bright. He became a Christian while attending college. Across the street from ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Winds And Waves Of Life

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Dec 13, 2014
     | 4,775 views

    Paul says if all you ever pray about is what you need but you never stop and thank God for what you have you’ll always be anxious

    Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church November 2, 2014 The Winds and Waves of life ***All Sermons are in condensed form**** Read…Phil. 4/Paul showing us how to be brave. • Share a story/Bible/series being brave….. • Learn best thru stories/Experiential ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gazing At The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 10, 2012
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     | 5,390 views

    A Good Friday sermon

    A few years ago I witnessed a head on collision between two cars. The car about 300 metres in front of me collided head-on with a vehicle overtaking a truck in the opposite direction. I had a clear, unobstructed view of the incident. The cars collided head-on but off-centre. So they rotated when ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Funeral Service For Bob Alexander

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 27, 2020
     | 8,206 views

    Today we find ourselves in the valley of death that the Psalmist talked about…..it is a difficult place to be but it is also a place where we can experience the presence of God.

    Funeral Service for Bob Alexander 2nd Timothy 4:7-8 Good morning. My name is David Henderson and I am privileged to be Bob Alexander’s pastor and have had the good fortune to have known he and Vivian for nearly 20 years. On behalf of the family I want to thank you of you for your presence here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Down But Not Out

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 24, 2020
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     | 16,240 views

    We enter the Kingdom through trials. This is pictured in the Gates of Pearl of New Jerusalem. Pearls are the result of irritation and the secreting of a grace-like substance that transforms the irritation into a pearl. Paradise is entered by trials!

    DOWN BUT NOT OUT 2 Cor. 4:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Three men were captured in N. Korea and were going to be shot for trying to escape the country. The first one, Mal-chin, was placed again wall, but just before the order to shoot was given, he yelled out, “Earthquake!” The firing squad ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    There Was A Priest Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 25, 2020
     | 5,459 views

    Does God hear our prayers? What will we do when He sends an answer?

    Grace Community Church Winchester, VA www.GraceCommunity.com Rev. Bradford Reaves, Sr. Pastor Watch this message at: https://youtu.be/JxKW-ry9SGc Introduction Does God hear our prayers? That’s a question we have all asked. Does God really hear me? I remember several years ago, I returned home ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Tell Others About Easter

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 3, 2023
     | 1,875 views

    The good news for believers is that death is not the last word. Jesus Christ conquered death, and through faith in Him, we have eternal life. Praise God!

    I praise God that He is risen. He is risen indeed. For our friends in Pakistan we say, "Wo jee utha. Wo jee utha, beshuk." It is so good to have 20/20 hindsight. Friday we left Jesus in the tomb. But death could not hold Him. He conquered death and gave us the hope of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Providence And Protection Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 18, 2021
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     | 5,947 views

    God in His providence provided the help Paul would need, through his nephew, the centurion and the commander. God protected Paul with 470 soldiers against the 40 men who wanted to kill him. God is in control of our trials.

    LET US PRAY: Grant us the faith to believe you and trust you fully, for all that you’ve revealed to us in your holy Word. May we be enlightened by your Word again and be encouraged today. Bless this time, we pray, in Jesus’ Name, AMEN. --------------- We saw last week how Paul was rescued from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Help Me Be Sure I Am A Christian Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
     | 3,447 views

    How can you tell between the real follower of Jesus and the counterfeit? While this isn't the only sign, you should look for a person to continue with Christ for the long haul.

    What makes a Christian a Christian? What is the PROOF that determines if a person truly follows Christ? Today, we’ll examine a story Jesus deals with the question of the believer’s confidence on the last Day of Judgment. Jesus’ story shows His followers become distinguishable over time. We’ll see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist