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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 5

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 5, 2024
     | 394 views

    This morning, we shall see how the failures of the Wilderness generation and their rejection of Yahweh for a golden calf became the paradigm for the Sanhedrin's rejection of Jesus for a Golden Temple made by hands.

    The Trial of Stephen, Part 5 Acts 7:36–41 NKJV He brought them out, after he had shown wonders and signs in the land of Egypt, and in the Red Sea, and in the wilderness forty years. “This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Hunger For More Of God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 23, 2025
     | 795 views

    There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew 5:6, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”

    A HUNGER FOR MORE OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:6 Supporting Texts: Psalm 42:1-2, Isaiah 55:1-3, Philippians 3:10, Exodus 33:13-18, John 6:35 INTRODUCTION: There is a divine blessing reserved for those who are hungry and thirsty for more of God. Jesus declared in Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas Through The Eyes Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 21, 2003
    based on 141 ratings
     | 15,970 views

    What did God have in mind by giving us the first Christmas?

    A couple of years ago on America’s Funniest Home Videos, a young boy was shown on Christmas morning. He came down to see a large present beside the tree and ran over to tear it open to see what was inside. The paper went flying and suddenly he broke into a dance and jumped around the room ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Prayer: A Warfare

    Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Aug 23, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,041 views

    One of the prescribed weapons to destroy the recrimination of Satan is prayer. As you stand in holiness,whatsoever you decree shall come to pass. You should bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.

    “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Dialogue With God

    Contributed by Cynthia Hinson on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,427 views

    A contemporary sermon in first person exploring the character of Moses as he hungers for the presence of God.

    (This sermon is preached standing in the chancel, with the preacher’s back to the congregation during all but the closing of the message. It is an animated dialogue - almost a monologue - between the preacher [representing Moses] and God. A second person, by way of wireless mic and in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believing In The Resurrected Jesus (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 6, 2014
     | 2,626 views

    Jesus' followers did not fully embrace, at first, the reality of Jesus' resurrection.

    BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTED JESUS (part one) JOHN 20:1-18 1) “Where’s Jesus?” (1-9). vs. 1-2 “The stone”. What’s the deal with the stone? Matt. 27:62-66. Explain the slope and groove. With all these factors it would have been nearly impossible for someone to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Problem With Your Finances... Series

    Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,497 views

    This is the first in a four part series of handling money God’s way

    “If you have sufficient food, decent clothes, live in a house that keeps the weather out, and own a reasonably reliable means of transportation; you are among the TOP 15% of the world’s wealthy.” “If you have any money saved, a variety of clothes in your closet, two cars (in any condition), and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Put John 3:16 Into Practice Series

    Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 18, 2001
    based on 134 ratings
     | 8,255 views

    This is the first sermon in a series called "The Seven Steps to Spiritual Health and Fitness."

    Series: Seven Steps to Spiritual Fitness. Sermon #1 "How to Put John 3:16 into Practice." A few years ago the Surgeon General released a report on the Physical Fitness and Health of Americans. He said that most Americans are overweight and out of shape. And he stressed that the key to good ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon: Suggestions From The Life Of Shamgar

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 10, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,465 views

    In the midst of Chaos, the Lord raised up the judges and used them to save his people. In the days of the great distress in the nation and the church, there shall be some whom God will find or make fit to help.

    Sermon: Suggestions From The Life of Shamgar Text: Judges 3:31 And after him was Shamgar the son of Anath, which slew of the Philistines six hundred men with an ox goad: and he also delivered Israel. Introduction: God used Judges to fill the leadership void after the death of Joshua. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Warren Lamb avatar

    The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,429 views

    Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

    The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Elements Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008
     | 3,693 views

    The sermon speaks the source of joy, and the first element of joy, the joy of recollection.

    #3, 4-1-7 Elements of Joy (1) Text; Philippians 1:1-4 Introduction; Joy in Christ, in the NT verb rejoice used 96 times, joy 59 times Review; Paul’s greetings to the church v1-2 I. Paul a bond-servant of Christ A. Christ being Lord a major emphasis in Paul’s writings B. Being a servant or ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christmas And The Shepherds

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 29, 2016
     | 3,674 views

    They were the unlikely first recipients of the Christmas message that began in an unlikely place.

    Christmas 2016-- Jail And the shepherds encountered the Savior of the World laying in a manger. The very first king-size bed! St. Luke, the Gospel writer, is considered to be a man of education for the way he mentions important things and people: the decree of Caesar Augustus, that Quirinius was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What Has Jesus Done For Us? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,074 views

    The new song which the people of God sing in Heaven looks back to all that Christ accomplished on behalf of His people. All that we now enjoy and all that we shall enjoy are because of His sacrifice.

    REVELATION 5:6-10 WHAT HAS JESUS DONE FOR US? “Between the throne and the four living creatures and among the elders I saw a Lamb standing, as though it had been slain, with seven horns and with seven eyes, which are the seven spirits of God sent out into all the earth. And he went and took the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Testament Challenge Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,141 views

    The first sermon detailing how to be successful in completing the New Testament Challenge

    This Sermon and Series based upon a series by Nelson Searcy and the Journey Church The New Testament Challenge Slide This is an exciting time at Hickory Creek God has done some amazing things last year and I am looking forward to some of the amazing things He is going to do this year. One thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Thessalonians 1 Of 14 (1 Of 2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,911 views

    In 1 and 2 Thess. some last days events are dealt with. If we are not careful we can get those events mixed up.

    For example, in 1 Thess. Paul dealt with the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH. He had this to say in 1 Thess. 4:16-18. We read, “For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist