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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Color Of Easter

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 523 views

    How can you respond to the LOVE of Christ? Just like Zacchaeus, this morning you have an opportunity to respond to why God’s love matters …

    Introduction: This morning many of us may be wondering what is this color of Easter? When we spread the canvas of Easter and paint the biblical picture, it has many shades. While Jesus walked the earth, His ministry of love, grace, healing, preaching and teaching was disliked by the Jewish priests. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wait Only Upon The Lord: An Exposition Of The 62nd Psalm

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 19, 2021
     | 5,742 views

    How much time do we waste by not taking time out to wait upon the LORD?

    Wait Only Upon the LORD: An Exposition of the 62nd Psalm If there is any word that describes modern life is that it is not “wait.” We go through life rushing from place to place and from crisis to crisis. No sooner have we dealt with one problem that another springs up. Instead of acting upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Saeed Richardson avatar

    Are We Spreading The Cure?

    Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Jun 12, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,899 views

    Christ has given us the opportunity to administer a life saving cure to a terminal virus; are we spreading the cure? Either we do or do not.

    The Present Situation: Imagine for a moment that you are a physician; not just any physician but one of the foremost in all of medical history. Through some of your research you stumble upon a previously undiscovered virus. After further study you find out that this virus has infected 100% of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Your Weaknesses

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 5, 2025
     | 361 views

    In Christ, weakness is an opportunity for the strength and grace of God to be revealed. God does not abandon us because of our weaknesses—He equips us to overcome them.

    OVERCOMING YOUR WEAKNESSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 (KJV) “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Amiri Hooker avatar

    "I Am About To Do A New Thing;” Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Mar 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,414 views

    Understand the same God who brought this people out of the land of Egypt is not yet done with them. Babylon is not an end but rather, an opportunity for God to display his power and his grace to his people once again.

    The book of Isaiah is divided into three sections: (1) events leading up to the captivity and exile in Babylon, (2) redemption and restoration (Comfort), and (3) the Messianic Reign. Today’s message comes from the Messianic Reign and describes the suffering servant. Today’s reading is the first ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Breaking Barriers"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 26, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 25,679 views

    To follow Christ is to take down barriers, not add to them.

    John 4:5-42 By: Rev. Ken Sauer Pastor, Parkview UMC Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org “Breaking Barriers” A colleague of mine was eating with a parishioner in the food court of a mall. As they were eating and talking my friend’s attention was drawn to two teenagers—a girl and a boy who ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Activities Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,591 views

    This messages takes a look at the New Testament practice of worship.

    The Activities of Worship Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Introduction: Two young newlyweds were preparing to enjoy their first baked ham dinner in their new apartment. After unwrapping the meat and setting it on the cutting board, the wife chopped off both ends of the ham with a butcher knife, tossing ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stand Up For Our Savior

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,162 views

    If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s story can help us take a stand today.

    Stand Up for Our Savior Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 26, 2008 *Last Tuesday night, Greg Wilton asked a great question: “Who’s your King? -If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Prophetic Warning

    Contributed by John Hardwick on Aug 25, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,355 views

    As one reads news articles from around the Christian community, it is hard not to notice that many churches and denominations seem to stepping away from "controversial" biblical teachings in favor of a world view version of the bible.

    Leviticus 26:1-17 Luke 4:16–21; 1 Corinthians 7:21–24; Galatians 6:7–10 I am Adonai your God. “‘Keep my Shabbats, and revere my sanctuary; I am Adonai. A Prophetic ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tim White avatar

    A Line In The Sand Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Jesus presents an opportunity to choose. His message drew the line, fear warns us away, but it is up to our choice whether we follow Him.

    * Remember, this man was born blind. * Jesus’ disciples asked the current-day riddle, “what sin caused this man to be born blind?” * Jesus said, “Not his sin nor his parents, but for the glory of God to be seen.” * Then Jesus spit, applied and instructed. * The man obeyed and could see. * Those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Elder avatar

    Slaying Giants

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,127 views

    These giants in the church keep the movement of God to a minimum. We miss opportunities of the sovereign move of God because of the Giants Of: Pride, Hypocrisy, Intimidation, Greed

    Slaying Giants 2 Sam 21:15 Once again there was a battle between the Philistines and Israel. David went down with his men to fight against the Philistines and he became exhausted. NIV David had been at war with the Philistines since he was a teenager when he defeated Goliath. He was now 78 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Josh McDowell avatar

    The Da Vinci Quest: Talking About The Real Truth Series

    Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on May 3, 2006
    based on 139 ratings
     | 4,459 views

    For us as Christians, The Da Vinci Code should spark questions… discussion… concern… but for many of us, I hope it also gives a measure of excitement at the opportunities it creates for spiritual conversation, speaking the real truth about Jesus in

    Excerpt From: The Da Vinci Quest 3-Part Sermon Series By: Josh McDowell © 2006 Josh McDowell’s 3-part sermon series titled “The Da Vinci Quest” was developed to compliment a collection of Da Vinci equipping resources released in March 2006. For more information, visit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • John Lowe avatar

    Judgment Of God Is Described Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 16, 2018
     | 5,521 views

    Israel missed the opportunity to be a Witness for Jehovah. The nations in Canaan were in terrible bondage to ignorance, idolatry, and immorality, and they desperately needed to know the true God of Israel.

    Chapter 10 Judgment of God Is Described [Judges 2.11-19] Scripture 11 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and served Baalim: 12 And they forsook the LORD God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    It's The Right Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,299 views

    For Esther the wrong time turned into the right time. The time is right in our lives to take action for God.

    Someday is Today Esther 4:1-14 May 11, 2008 Do you remember that old Dr. John song . . . I was in the right place, but it must have been the wrong time I was sayin’ the right things, but I must have used the wrong line Have you ever been there? Like Dr. John, have you ever felt you were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,628 views

    Like Jesus, the road we are called to follow is sometimes dry and sometimes dangerous. But God ministers to us and renews us to continue on.

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Wilderness, Wild Beasts & Waiters Scripture Text: Mark 1.9-15 BODY Today, we’re not following Jesus up another mountain. To-be-honest with-ya, …I wish we were! Climbing a mountain is a test of strength and will and determination. Climbing a mountain is ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene