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  • Jerry Falwell avatar

    New Paths, New Lessons, And New Commitments

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 17, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 24,480 views

    Opening Convocation of the new semester Spring 2006 at Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA

    Welcome back young people! Welcome to Liberty University, the world’s most exciting University. And you 700 new students from all over the nation and the world we welcome you to this hallowed campus. This is our 35th year, we started with 154 students, four faculty members (Dr. Elmer Towns, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready, Set, Grow!

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008
     | 3,017 views

    Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

    Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Beautiful Repentance

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
     | 6,091 views

    Repentance opens the door for God Himself to enter into the messy places of our hearts.

    Okay, let’s open up our Bibles this morning to Luke chapter three. If you know we started the series on Luke back in December. We spent the first three or four weeks of December talking about the arrival of Jesus; the Advent, the Birth of Jesus, the Grand Invasion; what that meant to all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of The Lord Begins

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,773 views

    The opening of the seventh seal reveals the judgment within the scroll beginning the Day of the Lord

    ‘God’s Wrath/Day of the Lord Begins’ Revelation Chapter 8 I. The Seventh Seal Opened (v.1) A. Silence in Heaven(Zephaniah 1:7) [Unprecedented from the Dawn of Time: Praise & Worship/God Stops] B. Space of Half an Hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Dec 2, 2015
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     | 8,655 views

    Worship scene in Heaven praising the Lamb of God who is worthy to open the Scroll.

    WORTHY IS THE LAMB Rev 5:1-14 Intro: Rev 5:1 The school has a calendar with “Red Letter Days”. First day of school, testing, holidays, Final Exams, and the Last Day of School. There are many important days on the Heavenly Calendar that are “Red Letter Days”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Security To Stupidity

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 19, 2014
     | 2,764 views

    The book of Ruth opens gloomily with a husband and wife transgressing the Word of God! Eerie!

    Security to stupidity! Ruth 1:2”They were Ephrathites from Bethlehem in Judah. They went into the country of Moab and remained there.” We think of fun coupons, rewards points, holiday fun, air lines extra miles, travel awards and what not; yet we have little or zero knowledge of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Gift Or The Wrapping?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 23, 2014
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     | 4,271 views

    Have you opened God's gift or just intrigued with the wrapping?

    Baruch ata Adonai Eloheinu melech ha-olam asher kidshanu b'mitz-vo-tav v'tzi-va-nu l'hadlik ner shel Chanukah. We praise You, Adonai our God, Ruler of the universe, who hallows us with mitzvot and commands us to kindle the Chanukah lights. Maoz Tzur Ma'oz tzur yeshu'ati ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Teaching Ministry Of The Holy Spirit.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 25, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,368 views

    The Holy Spirit takes of the things of the Father and the Son, and opens them up to us.

    THE TEACHING MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. John 16:12-15. Jesus had many things still to teach His disciples, but before His resurrection they were not ready to receive them (John 16:12). We grow up by stages, moving from milk to prepared foods, to fulsome meat. The Holy Spirit came to impart ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Uniqueness As A Believer Series

    Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Feb 19, 2016
     | 4,158 views

    The opening salutation or address in the Letter to the Ephesians reveals the uniqueness of the divine/believer relationship.

    Our Uniqueness as a Believer Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2 Theme: Our standing in God. Focus: Our uniqueness as a Believer Point: If we do not see and know who we are as Believer in Christ Jesus, we will not expect anything more than just a church-going-lifestyle. Illustration: We can take an old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prodigal Son Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 174 views

    If you are a prodigal, come back to the Father, He will receive you with open arms.

    A. The Prodigal Son Prodigal, adj. (1) wasteful, reckless, or extravagant, (2) giving into desires or weaknesses, (3) spend resources unnecessarily, i.e., spend thrift ~Webster B. Picture of the Younger Son To illustrate the point further, Jesus told them this story: “A man had two sons. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ye Would Not

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 4, 2024
     | 937 views

    There is no rest in running from God when He opens His arms to you!

    Isa 30:15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. 16 But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tribes, Trials, Trust Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 947 views

    In this sermon, we consider James' opening remarks to believers as they face trials and persecution.

    How do you respond when your rights as a citizen or resident of the United States collides with the life that God has called you to live as a follower of Christ? Can there be a conflict? This week, one of the the guys who came through for training was a man named Stephen. Story: malfunctioning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Receive New Wine In 09 - Step 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,626 views

    When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh spiritual awakening and then go l

    How to receive New Wine in 09 Step 5 – “Reverence for Communion” Thesis: When the church has reverence for communion then we are opening ourselves up for New Wine in 09. This act will open the door for a fresh out pouring of the Holy Spirit. Then it is our responsibility to drink in this fresh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025
     | 316 views

    The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Believing The Incredible Series

    Contributed by Lee Johnson on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 3,110 views

    Lucy’s opening of the wardrobe into a new world can symbolize the opportunity for our hearts to connect with God. No matter what our situation, trial, or need, God is only a blink away. Open the door . . . see the light.

    Title: “Believing the Incredible” Is it possible that someone can open a door and enter into a new world? The truth about our existence is that there is another world near us. And this world is not so visible, but it is the one that we’ve always hoped for, where life-purpose and adventure are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational