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  • Sean Lester avatar

    What Was John's Purpose For Writing His Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 13, 2016
     | 4,900 views

    This message informs the hearer of the purpose of the gospel, and by so doing direct them to study the gospels in order to know what kind of life Jesus has for them.

    The Junior Bible Quiz Sermon Series What did John say was his purpose for writing his gospel? But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. John 20:31 Purpose: This message informs the hearer of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pray And Praise Always! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 8, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,217 views

    What is God's will for every Christian?

    As we close this year and look forward to a new year, I would like us to think about the 7 P’s for the Christian life for the next 2 Sundays. If you recall from past messages, the 7 P’s for the Christian life are: Pray, Plan, Pray, Prioritize, Pray, Proceed, Praise! Next week we will focus on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mislabeled

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,878 views

    The danger of mislabeling a person as a Christian - when they are not

    Mislabeled Mislabeling Leads to Negative Consequences The English Standard Version of the Bible has this translation of Romans 9: 6b-8, "For not all who are descended from Israel belong to Israel, and not all are children of Abraham because they are his offspring... This means, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Promise Keeping God -

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
     | 3,885 views

    Promise

    Malachi 3 v. 1 - 12 A Promise Keeping God - 1. THE MESSENGER - v. 1 "Behold, I will send my messenger, i.e. A:- (a) Promised Messenger - "I will send" - Divine, Definite, & Declared. (b) Pure Messenger - "my messenger" - (c) Practical Messenger - "and he shall prepare the way before me: ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Context For The Hymn

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 3, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    The obedience of Christ elicits, draws out, the obedience of Christians.

    A CONTEXT FOR THE HYMN. Philippians 2:1-13. The word “If” that opens this passage might better be translated as “Since” (Philippians 2:1). The sense is, “If there is any encouragement in Christ (and there is), if any consolation in love (and there is), if any fellowship (sharing) in the Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "no One Expected"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2019
     | 2,399 views

    No one expected certain things surrounding the birth of Jesus.

    “No One Expected” Matthew 1:18-25 • Well I never expected that to be the case • Well I never expected that to happen • I never expected this, these are common sayings for us 1. In the Gospel the folks never expected • They never expected the sign to come through a women they receive. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    2. The Futility Of Running From God Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020
     | 3,010 views

    We cannot run away from God. We all try sometimes. We all try to make our own choices do our own thing. We never seem to learn the futility of it all.

    I. A Deliberate Choice 1. The Ship 2. Life is made up of choices. Hebrews 11:24-25 3. Jonah made a deliberate choice to rebel against God. a. Tarshish was the farthest point that he could flee. As much as 1,600 – 2,000 miles b. Jonah refused to surrender his will to God’s will. 4. The idea was, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Team God

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Jan 6, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,048 views

    Elijah (meaning “My God is Yahweh”) challenges the 450 prophets of baal (and other prophets) in a “my God, your gods face-off". Like Elijah, teaming up with God when facing battles in life will be a win-win situation.

    STORY PRELUDE Elijah confronts King Ahab and challenges baal. He sets the basic rule of the face-off, that is to use woods and a bull to be consumed by their gods as they call them. Though he seems alone, Elijah is on the offense. In his turn to call his God, he prepares the Lord’s altar using ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Recovering Our Culture For Goodness Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 4, 2021
     | 1,414 views

    "Freedom must constantly be won over for the cause of good"

    Monday of 1st week of Easter Spe Salvi The various accounts of the post-Resurrection appearances of Jesus, one of which appears here in Matthew, have one thing in common–surprise. The Jesus movement was so powerful, so filled with works of power and words of power, that his disciples could ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Roy Fowler avatar

    I Dreamed I Had An Interview With God.

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020
     | 3,073 views

    I was asked to give a short message to a group of people.

    Ephesians 2:4-5 4 But God is so rich in mercy, and he loved us so much, 5 that even though we were dead because of our sins, he gave us life when he raised Christ from the dead. (It is only by God’s grace that you have been saved!) ILLUSTRATION: *This isn't my dream or vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "ending"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 15, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,211 views

    We all will have a day that life in flesh ends. Paul relates how to have a glorious ending.

    Philippians 1:21-30 Ending 1. Paul was not at all afraid of death • In his letter to the Philippians, the apostle Paul offers a surprising perspective on the end of his earthly life. “For to me,” he says, “living is Christ and dying is gain” (1:21). ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Reactions Of The Priests Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 18, 2020
     | 2,430 views

    The priests, captain of the Temple guard, and Sadducees were disturbed. Read further to know the reasons.

    Acts 4: 01-22 Reactions of the Priests 4: 01-04 Greatly Disturbed 4: 05-12 Great Question 4: 13-17 Greatly Astonished 4: 18-22 Great Commission or Commission Acts 4:01-04 Greatly Disturbed The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Reactions Of The Disciples Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 26, 2020
     | 2,185 views

    True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and commitment to Christ and His missionary work, even there are threats and persecutions in their ministry.

    Acts 4: 23-31 Reactions of the Disciples 4: 23-24a Prayers in Persecution 4: 24b-30 Prayers with Scripture 4: 31 Prayers and the Spirit of God Acts 4:23-26 Prayers Increased True Christians or real followers of Christ never turn back from their call and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Suresh Murugesan avatar

    Frustration Series

    Contributed by Suresh Murugesan on Mar 20, 2020
     | 3,564 views

    Frustrated when Goals are blocked. Application: 1.Frustrated because hard work resulted in failure. 2. Frustrated could not see any ways to reach Goals, it is been blocked.

    Frustrated when Goals are blocked. Application: 1.Frustrated because hard work resulted in failure. 2. Frustrated could not see any ways to reach Goals, it is been blocked. Illustration: My friends father is a former, after a long effort, in a village found a land , He is a hard worker , ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Divided And Dying

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2021
     | 2,635 views

    The enemy has used divide and conquer to split the Church/Body and he is doing it well.

    "Division is devastating to effectiveness." Tim Dilena. Division in the Body has possibly done more damage to Western Christianity than heresy. That said, we cannot unite around anything but truth. Ten churches of like faith in a town or even ten miles away are a bar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist