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  • Mark van Cuylenburg avatar

    He Was First A Refugee.

    Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on Jan 4, 2021
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     | 2,874 views

    As long as there are wars there will always be refugees from wars. How do we receive refugees?

    Matthew 2:13-23 The escape to Egypt When they had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. ‘Get up,’ he said, ‘take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him.’ So he got up, took the child and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Will Jesus Return? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 15, 2021
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    To be examined is the suddenness and unexpected nature of Jesus' return. All Bible references are from the NASB.

    Yes, Jesus is coming again and we see the signs all around us. That is a central fact that all serious Bible Scholars agree. What Biblical scholars are is not in agreement with is the when of His return. But there are some things we are in agreement about: Jesus will return physically and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Getting Control Of One's Anger Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 22, 2024
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    In difficult situations, instead of simmering in anger or resentment, we are invited to release our desire for control and trust in God’s sovereignty, allowing His peace and love to replace our anger.

    Self-Talk and Anger Online Sermon: www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Have you ever felt so angry that you just wanted to scream out in fury? The Israelites, wandering in the wilderness, once again complained to Moses and Aaron about their lack of water, expressing their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "From Sorrow To Celebration: God’s Power

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 27, 2024
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    God is working behind the scenes to turn our sorrow into joy, and our mourning into celebration.

    9:20 Mordecai recorded these things and sent letters to all the Jews who were in all the provinces of King Ahasuerus, both near and far, 9:21 enjoining them that they should keep the fourteenth day of the month Adar and also the fifteenth day of the same month, year by year, 9:22 as the days on ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The "be" Attitudes 02

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023
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    This message is on the first beatitude. -- Blessed are the poor in spirit for they shell see God.

    THE “BE”ATTITUDES SERMON ON THE MOUNT SERIES, 02 MATTHEW 5:1-3 (NIV) 1 NOW WHEN HE SAW THE CROWDS, HE WENT UP ON A MOUNTAINSIDE AND SAT DOWN. HIS DISCIPLES CAME TO HIM, 2 AND HE BEGAN TO TEACH THEM, SAYING: 3 "BLESSED ARE THE POOR IN SPIRIT, FOR THEIRS IS THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Dawning Of A New Day Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 13, 2023
     | 2,759 views

    It was the dawning of a new Day because expectations were exceeded; sorrow turned to Joy; and fear was transformed into faith! Have you been seeking Him? Have you found him yet? He will be found by all who seek him.

    Sermon – “A Dawning of A New Day” Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10 “Early on Sunday morning, as the new day was dawning, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went out to visit the tomb. 2 Suddenly there was a great earthquake! For an angel of the Lord came down from heaven, rolled aside the stone, and sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Awake Oh Watchmen

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 10, 2023
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     | 4,228 views

    The Church has the best intelligence in the world, through the Word of God. We know everything and it is perfect! Yet as Jesus says only those who have an ear, can hear what the Spirit is saying.

    AWAKE OH WATCHMEN.... Luke 21:36 But stay awake at all times, praying that you may have strength to escape all these things that are going to take place, and to stand before the Son of Man.” The attack by Hamas on Israel was a prophetic picture of the state of the Church right now. Israel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Rescue Of Martin Luther, Valentina And Us”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 24, 2023
     | 1,136 views

    Rescue. From a cave. From terrorist. From God's wrath. It is reformation. We remember that God rescued Martin Luther from spiritual despair, thus rescuing a "Church" that had lost the gospel. As a congregation are "rescuing" a child with "Child Beyond Borders"

    In Jesus Holy Name October 29, 2023 Romans 3:22-25a Reformation Redeemer “Rescue of Martin Luther, Valentina and Us” Rescue. The news media loves to tell us stories about rescue, whether from a deep cave in central Turkey or from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Worship And Ministry Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022
     | 1,736 views

    I would like to leave with you three points each with three things. Three things to do on Sabbath. Three things to avoid on the Sabbath, three blessings of the observance of the Sabbath.

    Isaiah 58:13-14 Rest and Ministry Greetings: I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! The Lord is good and His love endures forever!! Introduction: Prophet Isaiah was concerned about the negligence of the People of God on the Sabbath observation. He talked about true ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Battleship Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2022
     | 2,818 views

    The single most significant impacting force in our lives is relationships. Therefore, we must learn the games people play so that we can manage relationships to win!

    Games People Play Pt. 3 - Battleship I. Introduction This game is old. In fact, although the version you and I are probably most familiar with which was released in 1967 by Milton Bradley and included the plastic boards and pegs, it is believed to have been played, in some version, back in 1890 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Thessalonians Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 2, 2022
     | 2,584 views

    Paul's emphasis on the 2nd Coming of Jesus

    January 01, 2022 After spending an uncomfortable period of time in Philippi, Paul, Silas and Timothy went to Thessalonica, the capital of Macedonia. Thessalonica’s wealth was built on a booming import-export trade, made possible by its natural harbor and location on the trade route between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    1 Corinthians 12 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022
     | 1,357 views

    We understand the church to be the people of God who follow Jesus into the world, and so a gathering of the church occurs whenever and wherever believers gather.

    This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 16, 2023
     | 1,643 views

    Jude shows the characteristics of false prophets.

    Opening Scripture Jud 1:8-16 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Dealing With False Prophets Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 12, 2023
     | 1,431 views

    Jude deals with false prophets. Here we see the characteristics of and the work of the false prophets.

    Opening Scripture Jud 1:8-16 Likewise also these dreamers defile the flesh, reject authority, and speak evil of dignitaries. (9) Yet Michael the archangel, in contending with the devil, when he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a reviling accusation, but said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Three In One Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,187 views

    God is one, but three. How do we understand this and why does it matter?

    The Significance of the Trinity   • [VIDEO] • At the very heart of Christian belief is a concept called the Trinity. • It’s so central that one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, Karl Barth, said, “Trinity is the Christian name for God.” • God is a Trinity of three in one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ