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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Gifts Of God Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 4, 2020
     | 4,586 views

    By faith, we rediscover the joy of putting trust in Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION • Oh my, it is December already! • How many of you love the Christmas season? • Last week Jerry started us off on a Christmas series entitled Behold! • Today we will continue with that series as we will be spending our time together in Luke 2. • Jerry stated last week that we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Growing On The Vine

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020
     | 5,253 views

    To be connected with the Lord is the only way a believer is able to do what the Lord is wanting and desiring for us today .

    Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning We have been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Connecting is especially hard during a period of time where it is hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Turning Points"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2013
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    God uses the shepherd’s staff here for a very simple reason. Moses was holding one in his hand. He says to Moses what’s that in your hand? What do you have that God can use?

    “Turning Points” Exodus 4:1-17 I will start with a question this morning…..why is that we think that when it comes to things that God wants us to do in the church for Him that we are suddenly full of excuses…excuses that would never work somewhere else. People quit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empowered To Do Exploits

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 25, 2016
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     | 59,467 views

    God expects His people to do exploits. The catch is that we can only do exploits when we're firmly grafted into Jesus Christ. We must get to "know" God if we would do His works.

    EMPOWERED TO DO EXPLOITS Dan. 11:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes husbands or wives find themselves in trouble. At a department store a clerk was helping a customer. 2. “Will that be cash, check, or charge?” the clerk asked the woman. As she fumbled for her wallet the clerk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Show Me Yours And I’ll Show You Mine Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016
     | 4,825 views

    Being one of His kids mean we begin to manifest His divine attributes to the world around us - - - mercy is one of His attributes.

    Beatitudes Summer Sermon Series (6 of 9) Show Me Yours and I’ll Show You Mine (Merciful) Matt. 5.7 July 26, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-6 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's First Opposition Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 5,035 views

    Satan attacked the church and attacks the church often by using opposing philosophies and beliefs held by man.

    The Book of Acts is the record of the “firsts” of the Church: First Sermon. First Invitation. First Salvations. First Baptisms. First Corporate Commitments. First Recorded Miracle… First Opposition ACTS 4:1-12 “What About Mother’s Day???!!!???” I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Helper Arrives Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 5,624 views

    The Holy Spirit IS the Power of the Church

    The Holy Spirit is Our Helper. As we noted last week, the Book of Acts is the record of the ministry and work of the Risen Lord through those He saves by the power of the indwelling Holy Spirit. Jesus, in JOHN 16:7-11, refers to the Holy Spirit as the Helper because that name describes His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enduring Adversity In The Christian Life

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,019 views

    A sermon examining the adversity that we may face in this life.

    ENDURING ADVERSITY IN THE CHRISTIAN LIFE Acts 5:17-23 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, November 5th, 2025) Have you ever experienced relief from a circumstance or situation and then weeks, months, or years later you find yourself back in the same familiar and uncomfortable situation? Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Global Purpose In The Back To Jerusalem Movement (Great Commission)

    Contributed by Ed Cheng on Dec 31, 2019
     | 2,446 views

    John Stott says that Genesis 1-11 is really a preface to the rest of the bible in which we can see God´s plan and story enacted through a man named Abraham. Galatians 3:8 predicted that the gospel would be preached through Abraham to the entire world.

    The Back to Jerusalem Vision given to the China church in the 1940's is a movement to take the gospel from where you are across the nations that are still unreached all the way back to Jerusalem. The great commission in the bible or the Back to Jerusalem Movement did not start in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Modern Miracles For The Nation Of Israel

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2018
     | 5,047 views

    God is still intervening today to help His people Israel. The wars fought by the Israelis have had unexpected conclusions each time. People chock it up to their extreme good luck, but the true drift is that God's hand is at work!

    MODERN MIRACLES FOR THE NATION OF ISRAEL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GOOD TIMING 1. Morris owned one of the most popular menswear shops in Houston. But one night, his shop is broken into and a lot of his best items of clothing were stolen. 2. Morris's best friend, Arnold, when he heard what had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Patience In The Midst Of Sufferings

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Aug 5, 2019
     | 5,872 views

    A common definition of Patience: “Patience is the capacity to accept or endure trouble or suffering without getting angry or upset”

    I - Introduction: 1. We learned about the Long Suffering of God a. The long suffering of God leads to repentance. 1. Romans 2:4 4 Or do you show contempt for the riches of his kindness, forbearance and patience, not realizing that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance? 2. 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What’s The Price?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2019
     | 5,174 views

    The doctrine of the blood of Jesus exposes the terrible seriousness of sin, the extremes to which God was willing to go because He loved us, and that only Christianity has a Savior who saves and delivers from sin and the sin nature.

    WHAT’S THE PRICE? 1 Pet. 1:18-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LETTERS TO THE PASTOR 1. Dear Pastor, I would like to go to heaven someday because I know my brother won't be there. Stephen. Age 8, Chicago 2. Dear Pastor, I know God loves everybody but He never met my sister. Yours sincerely, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Grant avatar

    Mary Anoints Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 18, 2016
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     | 15,557 views

    What does true worship look like?

    Mary Anoints Jesus - Mark 14:3-9 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What’s Your Destiny In Life?

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014
     | 4,947 views

    We were born again to be God’s children. Children of the King. He chose us to live a higher and holier life. That’s the kind of life that honors Him most. And that’s our destiny!

    What’s your destiny in life?  Did you know what your destiny was when you graduated high school?  Did you know what you were going to do,  where you were going to work,  where you were going to live,  And you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 3 - Running Man Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 23, 2014
     | 7,292 views

    It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

    Living Thru The Nothings Pt. 3 - Running Man It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You kill yourself in efforts to knock out the best paper you have ever written. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal