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  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Malachi Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 1, 2015
     | 6,616 views

    The priests of Judah were being dealt with by God through His prophet in this chapter.

    MALACHI (my messenger) THE LAST SNAPSHOT OF JUDAH & A FUTURE HOPE Place: post return from exile (provincial) Judah and Jerusalem Time: probably a full generation after Nehemiah’s great work, in other words 435-395 B.C. Much of the remnant of the people of Judah and Benjamin had returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Herod-The Forgotten Player Series

    Contributed by John Pearrell on Jan 4, 2016
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     | 8,767 views

    There were four responses to the Christ Child. How do you respond to Him?

    During this time of year, in churches around the globe the story of Christmas–the coming of Christ to earth–is told. We tell of the shepherds, of Mary and Joseph, of the inn keeper, of the wise men or magi from the East, but there is one actor in this divine drama, who, though often ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disenchanted And Sincere: Side By Side Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 29, 2016
     | 3,781 views

    The contrast between Judas and the other disciples was not obvious, until their hearts were revealed.

    Disenchanted and Sincere: Side by Side (Mark 14:10-21) 1. We have all met negative, cynical, bitter folks who claim to follow Christ but really don’t like Him and they don’t love His people. They may profess to be seekers or questioners, or are rethinking their faith. In reality, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Take Up Your Cross, And Follow Him

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 27, 2017
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     | 9,495 views

    "They just decided, 'We're going to leave the cross and take Jesus.'"

    22A In August of 2003 - the Church of the Holy Cross in Midtown Manhattan, New York City was broken into twice. In the first break-in, thieves stole a moneybox that was situated near a votive candle rack. Three weeks later, the church was burglarized a second time. But this time, the thieves ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Evangelism 101 - Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020
     | 2,072 views

    Last time we saw that the Law of God revealed that we were sinners.

    Last time we saw that the Law of God revealed that we were sinners. The Apostle Paul says in Romans 7 that he would not have known he was a coveter if the Law had not said, “You shall not covet.” The Ten Commandments serve to show us that we are guilty before God. I. You shall have no other ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus And His Hands Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Feb 2, 2021
     | 3,214 views

    The hands of Jesus were the most beautiful of all hands in the world, WHY? Listen!

    It is wonderful that we can have a clearer understanding of our Savior when we see His heart, and His eyes, His feet, and now Jesus' hands. There are 45 verses in the NT speaks about hand/s. In the OT, God's hands are very descriptive in nature. "In his hand are the deep places of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Creation And Light Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 7, 2021
     | 2,605 views

    Can we really explain the creation of the universe when we were not there?

    Let’s continue our worship by listening to what more God has to say through the Book of Job. Open your Bibles to Job 38…. We had noted from the beginning of the Book of Job that Satan challenged God that Job would curse God if he lost all his priced possessions and his health. God allowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Proving Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2019
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     | 14,758 views

    We’re not saved by works, but saved people do God’s work.

    Proving Your Faith James 2:14-26 Rev. Brian Bill February 23-24, 2019 I’ve always enjoyed reading church signs. Here are some of my favorites… • Whoever is praying for snow…please stop. I confess. That’s on me. • God’s love is deeper than this snow. I’m so grateful for Gary Pinger’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Longer Slaves

    Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Mar 23, 2017
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     | 7,052 views

    We were all born in bondage, but are free because the deliver has come.

    Hebrews 3:5-6New Living Translation (NLT) 5 Moses was certainly faithful in God’s house as a servant. His work was an illustration of the truths God would reveal later. 6 But Christ, as the Son, is in charge of God’s entire house. And we are God’s house, if we keep our courage and remain confident ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Compromising Belief Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 15, 2019
     | 4,971 views

    The Idsraelites were commanded to destroy take over the Promised Land without compromise!

    About 3 years ago, we studied the Book of Joshua; you can check those messages in sermoncentral.com; it is wonderful to note that we have had almost 77000 views of those messages from all over the world! Remember that Joshua took the Israelites to the Land God Promised the Israelites. We will now ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Witness: Prepares #1 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019
     | 4,054 views

    We’re all being prepared to be witnesses through the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

    We begin with a conversation about the deepest question of all: why are we here? what’s the meaning of our lives? Nothing enduringly great has ever been achieved without asking that question. For us, as Christians, we have answered the question through the lenses of ONE indisputable Truth – God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Appearance Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 5, 2019
     | 6,491 views

    John the Baptist appears as it were from thin air to prepare an unprepared people.

    The Appearance of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12 We have new come to the second Sunday in Advent which is the first season of the Christian year. It is tie for soul searching and preparation. But instead of preparing for Christmas as many think, it is a time we prepare for the return of Christ. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    The Lord’s Betrayal Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 1, 2019
     | 5,347 views

    There were three sets of people present at our Lord's betrayal.

    Last time, we looked at our Lord’s struggle in Gethsemane. We said it was in Gethsemane that Jesus overcame the reluctance of His flesh to submit to the trial and task of the cross. Having spent time in prayer with the Father about what He was being asked to face, Jesus was prepared. After this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying For The Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 31, 2014
     | 5,512 views

    Prayer was needed for the Thessalonians who were persecuted but still growing in their Christian faith.

    Before we read our passage today, let us note again some background. As we can see in a map, Thessalonica is a port in Greece. Let’s open our Bibles to the Book of Acts, Chapter 17:1-15…. And so we note that the Church in Thessalonica was initiated by Missionaries Paul, Silas, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God Speaks Of A New Covenant

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2014
     | 2,702 views

    To show the old covenant is obsolete and we're no longer under the old covenant.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a person of the new covenant? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the old covenant is obsolete and we're no longer under the old covenant. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:13 (Amplified Bible) 8:13 When God speaks of a new [covenant or agreement], He makes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal