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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Unto The Church In Philadelphia, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 24, 2013
     | 5,466 views

    The persecuted church in Philadelphia is part of the true Israel

    Unto the Church in Philadelphia, Write Revelation 3:7-13 Introduction Philadelphia was the sixth church which Jesus addresses in Revelation. It was noted for its rich volcanic soil which was good for the raising of grapes. But the presence of volcanic soil also meant that the area was subjected to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Way Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 17, 2016
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     | 12,300 views

    "Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it."

    Introduction A. A high school history teacher was discussing the funeral of the Pope with his class. One student asked how they chose the new Pope. The teacher explained the process, finishing with, "So the Cardinals pick him." A student in the back of class, asked, very seriously, "Why would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rocky - Preparing For The Fight Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 5, 2003
    based on 118 ratings
     | 19,514 views

    Why did Jesus take His disciples to Caesarea Philippi? Why go to a pagan, idolatrous city to ask His disciples the most important question of His ministry?

    OPEN: I read once the story of a young black man in the ghettos. He was fortunate in that he had both of his parents, and they struggled to make ends meet. But for his birthday that year they had scraped together enough money to pay for a brand new bicycle. A few days later someone stole it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Eyes Of All Look To You

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 22, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 19,700 views

    We can thank God because of His open hands; He satisfies our desires with good things.

    Thanksgiving – November 23, 2011 Psalm 145:15-16 The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. At first blush this verse looks to be a lie. The eyes of all don’t look ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Facing Opposition Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,570 views

    You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

    Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God's Plan Is Best Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 18, 2015
     | 4,715 views

    Like the eunuch from Ethiopia, we must be open to God's plan in Christ.

    Thursday of 3rd Week of Easter 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Father was surely drawing this Ethiopian to Jesus, and–not by luck–deacon Phillip was on the same road as the African’s chariot. The eunuch had been in Jerusalem to pray and study, so he was either a Jew or an admirer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jonathan Busch avatar

    Unity...an Open Door Before Us Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 338 ratings
     | 29,207 views

    Ephesians Series #11 God is calling all believers to walk in unity. It is time for us to lay down our differences and embrace one another. Paul gives us the steps how.

    A Walk That Is Worthy Part 11 Unity: An Open Door Before Us Text: Eph 4:1-5 Intro: This morning I would like to continue on with our examination of the book of Ephesians.I have entitled the series “A walk that is Worthy” This morning in our text we read these words…Paul said “As a prisoner for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Christ Must Rise From The Dead.

    Contributed by Simon Fisher on Jun 1, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,273 views

    How Christ rising from the dead makes us certain of the love of an almighty and eternal God.

    For as yet they knew not the Scripture, that he must rise again from the dead. (Jn 20:9) So the disciples went to the tomb, Peter, and John, and Mary Magdelene, of whom John and Mary had seen Jesus die two days before, and they found that Jesus was not in the tomb. And when Mary waited in ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    We Must Pay Attention, The First Warning Series

    Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,499 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 2:1-4

    November 3, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:1-4 “We must pay attention, The first warning” 1We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. 2For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every violation ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Donald Carpenter avatar

    Why Must I Go Through This?

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 29, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    Are you a born-again, Bible believing Christian? Are you suffering from a physical ailment? What’s wrong with you? Don’t you have any faith? If you really had faith, couldn’t you just "claim the victory " and rebuke the demons causing the disease or

    Why Must I Go Through This? II Corinthians 12:7-10 Radio Message for May 2003 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Must Capture Our Cities For Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Jan 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,883 views

    The greatest challenge facing America is the cities and the vast number who are lost and have never heard a biblical prsentation of the Gospel.

    WE MUST CAPTURE OUR CITIES FOR CHRIST By Jerry Falwell The greatest challenge facing America is the cities, their masses, their crime, their homeless, their inequity, their politics, their corruption, their illegal aliens, their dwindling tax base, their crumbling streets, viaducts and sewer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Christians Must Be Involved In The Political Process

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,114 views

    A message based on the assertion that the Church cannot sit on the sidelines in the political process, since many of the issues are not political issues, but moral and biblical ones.

    Why Christians MUST Be Involved in the Political Process Various Scriptures October 22, 2006 Introduction Well, you can tell from the title that I’m going to discuss politics again. And as much as you may not want to hear about stuff like this, it’s not nearly as much as I would rather not ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Three Calls We All Must Answer

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    No matter how busy or fast we go in this life, there are three calls we will all have to answer.

    THREE CALLS WE ALL MUST ANSWER Titus 2:11 & Hebrews 9:27 Intro: We are living in a world that has evolved into a place of technological dependency. And most of us now have the ability to see who is calling us and we can decide on whether or not we want to talk to that person before we ever pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Important Things That We Must Do Today

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 7, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 15,000 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY AND CONSIDERS THE FOLLOWING 1.THANK 2.TELL 3.THINK 4.TURN 5.THIRST 6.TOIL 7.TRUST

    IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY ****************************************** OUTLINE 1.THANK 2.TELL 3.THINK 4.TURN 5.THIRST 6.TOIL 7.TRUST THE MESSAGE IMPORTANT THINGS THAT WE MUST DO TODAY ****************************************** 1.THANK We must have a heart of gratitude for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Rest If You Must! But Don't Quit!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 7, 2008
    based on 17 ratings
     | 20,107 views

    POWERFUL LESSON! Life and ministry can be so demanding. We need to know how to rest and fill up with God. If you are tired, rest if you must, but never quit! We need you my friend!

    REST IF YOU MUST, BUT DON’T YOU QUIT! YOU HAVE A DIVINE APPOINTMENT WITH REST AND PEACE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson, unless you move quickly and skip some of the material? 1 Cor. 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God