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  • John Williams III avatar

    Getting Prepared (Advent 2) December 5, 2021

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2021
     | 3,199 views

    There are people like those in Malachi’s audience in every generation. They don’t make preparation a priority. These were covenant people who were side-stepping their covenant.

    GETTING PREPARED Text: Malachi 3:1 - 4 Malachi 3:1-4  See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the LORD of hosts.  (2)  But ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Stormy Transformation

    Contributed by Jeffrey Powell on Apr 7, 2010
     | 4,181 views

    : God demonstrated resurrection power to His disciples but their immediate response did not reproduce His power in them. It was only when they followed in obedience that they too received that power. God is still in the miracle working business today.

    I'm having amnesia and déjà vu at the same time. I think I've forgotten this before. A Stormy Transformation Text: John 20 & Acts 4; Luke 16 A man named Carl and his wife were ready to get a divorce. They had each had affairs and had completely destroyed their trust in one another. Carl sincerely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Real Savers

    Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 16, 2006
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     | 2,789 views

    Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to begin a congregation in. As they were traveli

    THE REAL SAVERS THEME: HELPING TO SAVE OTHERS WILL SAVE OURSELVES TEXT: JOSHUA 2 Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From This Day On: Unlocking The Floodgates Of God's Favor In 2024

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Dec 31, 2023
     | 3,205 views

    Forget resolutions! This year, we unleash a spiritual tsunami! Through faith, generosity, and God's will, let's flood 2024 with His abundant blessings! Learn how to unlock God’s favor in 2024 by being generous, seeking His kingdom, and stepping through the open door He has prepared for you.

    From This Day On: Unlocking the Floodgates of God's Favor in 2024 (Haggai 2:19, Malachi 3:10) Introduction: Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you are all excited and hopeful for what God has in store for us in 2024. As we enter this new year, I want to share with you a message that God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Confront Them With The Gospel Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 15, 2018
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     | 5,323 views

    In this passage, we are told of yet another way in which we are to imitate God—we are to be “light.” Once the believers were “darkness,” but now they were “light in the Lord.”

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/8/17 Lesson 22: Confront them with the Gospel (Ephesians 5:8-14) Ephesians 5:8-14 (KJV) 8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: 9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023
     | 1,701 views

    Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

    "A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Worship In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,642 views

    At the end of chapter 3, Jesus invites us to open the door and allow him into our lives. At the beginning of chapter 4, he invites us into his world!

    The Last Word Revelation 4 – Worship in Heaven August 30, 2020 At the end of chapter 3, Jesus invites us to open the door and allow him into our lives. At the beginning of chapter 4, he invites us into his world! Revelation 4:2-6a NIV At once I was in the Spirit, and there before me was a throne ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Gate Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 27, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 573 views

    Jesus stands as the only entrance to eternal life. Today we discover why the gate is narrow, who the Door is, and how freely we may enter through Him alone.

    The Gate of Salvation Introduction There stands at the intersection of eternity a gate. Not a metaphorical construct of religious imagination, but the living reality of God's provision for fallen humanity. When Jesus declared in John 10:9, "I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Go To Church.

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

    Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Good Shepherd Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 21, 2023
     | 3,353 views

    To follow Jesus as your Good Shepherd, hear the Shepherd’s call, enter the Shepherd’s door, know the Shepherd’s care, rest in the Shepherd’s hand, and trust in the Shepherd’s deity.

    Many years ago, Candid Camera staged their prank at an exclusive boy’s prep school where all of the students tested well above average. Candid Camera staff posed as career consultants who assessed and interviewed the brilliant young men to determine what career would be best suited to them. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    #38 Ministering In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 22, 2021
     | 4,372 views

    When Peter, James and John were up with Jesus experiencing the Transfiguration, what were the other 9 disciples doing? They were down in the valley ministering in Jesus’ name…unsuccessfully. This sermon examines why they were unsuccessful in healing and casting out a demon from a man’s son.

    #38 Ministering in the Valley Series: Mark Chuck Sligh February 21, 2021 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Warren avatar

    Conspiracy Of Compassion Series

    Contributed by Greg Warren on May 13, 2013
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     | 6,498 views

    Challenges listeners to put their love into action and demonstrate the love of Jesus through acts of compassion. Also discusses the power of acts of compassion as ways to open doors of evangelism.

    What is compassion? Compassion is an expected output of true love. “Compassion” = A feeling of deep sympathy and sorrow for someone in the midst of a tragedy, accompanied by a desire to alleviate the suffering. It’s the most important thing you put on every morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Maria Saunders avatar

    What's In A Name Series

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Jul 14, 2021
     | 12,196 views

    Since the beginning of time, names were significant; they’re important. Biblical names had meaning; they were brands, the family’s trademark.

    Have you ever been in a fickle and all you could do was start think of someone to call upon. All you could do was try to remember that individual’s name. Maybe you saw someone but you couldn’t remember that person’s name (Now I know I’m not by myself in this situation). Since the beginning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    "Let's Make A Deal" Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 24, 2014
     | 7,692 views

    Life is always tempting us with doors number 1, 2, or 3. It takes wisdom, prayer, planning, preparation, and pusuing godly counsel to make the right choice.

    This morning we are going to play a game that became very popular in the seventies and continues today. It’s called “Let’s Make A Deal.” Do you remember it? People would dress up in the most silliest of costumes in hopes of being selected to play in the game. If you were ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Life-Changing Lessons: Rejection At Nazareth

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 7, 2019
     | 9,136 views

    “When God closes a door, he opens a window, but it's up to you to find it. In the meantime, you can praise Him in the hallway.”

    If you never get a no, then you aren’t taking enough chances. But the same areas of the brain become activated when we experience rejection as when we experience physical pain. This is why rejection hurts so much (neurologically speaking). Patience under disappointment is one of the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic