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  • Afolagboye Ralph Abiodun avatar

    Be Transformed

    Contributed by Afolagboye Ralph Abiodun on Oct 26, 2019
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     | 10,482 views

    Because the nature of man is earthly and can’t live to God standard transformation is needed to please God

    BE TRANSFORMED Text: Romans 12:1-2 Romans 12:1 And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Romans 12:2 Don’t copy ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Stires avatar

    God At Work In Spirit Filled People

    Contributed by Dan Stires on Apr 30, 2018
     | 3,935 views

    This message deals with Evangelizing the community who desperately needs to hear about coming to Jesus Christ. The fullness of the Holy Spirit in a Christians life is the power to witness to the unsaved.

    God at work through Spirit-filled People Text: Acts 2:37-42 Introduction: 1. After watching the Upwards Sports film last Sunday morning, I wanted to follow this with a sermon and I want to ask you some serious questions: Why should we bother with the families of this area? Why should we do ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    It's Christmas

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 8, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,576 views

    A reminder of how to live our lives during the Christmas season.

    The War on Christmas December 10, 2017 Luke 3:1-6 About 10 years ago there was a phrase which was popular. It didn’t last long, but it seems like every Christmas season those who are Christ followers feel like we’re in a battle. There was a popular book called The War on Christmas: How the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    What Must I Do? You Must Deny Yourself And Follow Him Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 15, 2013
     | 20,619 views

    The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy but what God says you "must" do God knows you can do.

    WHAT MUST I DO? DENY YOURSELF, TAKE UP YOUR CROSS AND FOLLOW JESUS** LUKE 9:18-26 Big Idea: The way of costly obedience is the way that leads to joy. Intro: Imagine that you made a visit to your doctor and he told you that you had a disease. He tells you that you can survive the disease if ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Ken Pell avatar

    What Must I Do? You Must Follow Christ (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 30, 2013
     | 4,773 views

    If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6)

    WHAT MUST I DO? FOLLOW CHRIST – PART 2 JOHN 12:24-26 Big Idea: If we are to follow Jesus then we must walk as he walked (1 John 2:6) John 12:24-26 I tell you the truth, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Stephen Weatherby avatar

    I Am The Door Series

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,590 views

    I Am the Door

    A man in Australia was arrested and charged with stealing a sheep. But he claimed emphatically that it was one of his own that had been missing for many days. When the case went to court, the judge was puzzled, not knowing how to decide the matter. At last he asked that the sheep be brought into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Will We Enter His Gates With Thanksgiving?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 17, 2025
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    This is a summons for us to enter into the presence of God with a joyful heart.

    The question presented is “Why will we enter His gates with thanksgiving?” A simple answer is, why not. One cannot answer this question solely on verse four. The whole chapter needs to be considered when populating a response. This psalm opens with a solicitation to the entire earth to happily ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gates Of Hell No Longer Have A Hold On You!

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Apr 8, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,529 views

    An Easter Message that takes a different slant on Christ preparation of the disciples. It calls us to boldly embrace and share the power of His resurrection.

    The gates of hell no longer have a hold on you! Matthew 16:13-19 Easter Sunday 2015 Dr. Jim Bohrer Gates are all around us. Some gates protect a garden, a yard, perhaps a store. Some gates have beware of dog. Those gates keep you out and hopefully keep the dog inside. And some gates keep you in. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    See To It, Then

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Feb 21, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,725 views

    Today more than ever we need the light of life. We also know that Satan masquerades as an Angel of Light so we must be careful to seek the light of Christ and not be fooled.

    See To It, Then Luke 11:34-36 and Matthew 6:22-24 34 Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are healthy, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are unhealthy, your body also is full of darkness. 35 See to it, then, that the light within you is not darkness. 36 Therefore, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Jenkins avatar

    Running A Rescue Shop At The Front Gates Of Hell Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,676 views

    Running a rescue shop at the front gates of hell

    Matthew 28:18-19, "18Jesus came and told his disciples, "I have been given complete authority in heaven and on earth. 19Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    In Place-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2018
     | 5,024 views

    1 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

    IN (My/Your)PLACE--I—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: A little girl who is a beginning/budding pianist. She can only play ‘chopsticks.’ The teacher & master pianist kindly sets her in his lap in front of the keyboard & instructs her to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    Things I Must Tell The Children

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 17, 2008
     | 2,839 views

    What are the non-negotiables for your family? What are the things that you want to make sure your children understand? Here are practical patterns for the things we must tell the children.

    Things I must tell the children Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Deuteronomy 6:5 5 Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. (NIV) God’s Top Ten (The Ten Commandments) I. NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME II. NO IDOLS III. DON’T TAKE THE LORD’S NAME IN VAIN IV. KEEP THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Parable Of The House Built On The Rock Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Nov 28, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,602 views

    Life consists of the choices we make and is built on the things we do every single day. ? How do you know that your world isn’t just going to fall to pieces when the storm comes in

    The parable of the house built on the rock Matt. 7:13-29 Life consists of the choices we make and is built on the things we do every single day. But how do you know if the life you’re building is secure? How do you know that your world isn’t just going to fall to pieces when the storm comes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    What Counts In Your Life

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 9, 2025
     | 130 views

    Jesus tells us that we should strive to enter by the narrow gate in answer to the question Lord are there few who are saved?

    I would like to focus on one verse today 24 “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able. I wonder what counts most in our lives? Story: The son of a wealthy man expected to receive a sports car for his graduation. Instead his Dad ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    Don’t Leave The Poor Man At The Gate

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    The ultimate measure of our love for God is a derivitive of our compasion for others.

    The time was about 3:pm.;Peter and John went to the temple to pray. No mention of the man’s name or his family. But much is said about his condtion and his daily plea for human sympathy. This certain man was lame from birth. Everywhere he went he was carried by some descent folk of his day. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist