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  • Bradley Thom avatar

    Your Access Is Granted

    Contributed by Bradley Thom on Oct 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,350 views

    Reformation Day sermon around the notion of passwords and PINs. Martin Luther, through his new awareness of scripture found access to God through Jesus Christ and the grace and mercy we receive in him.

    Your Access is Granted How many passwords and PIN numbers do you have? The other day I did a little tally and realized I have at least 20. We’ve all got them whether we fully realized it or not. Even if you don’t have a computer, but have a bank account, you have a personal identification number ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,805 views

    Heaven will surely be worth it all? Yes! But it never hurts to be reminded of both the cost and rewards of discipleship.

    "HEAVEN WILL SURELY BE WORTH IT ALL" INTRODUCTION 1. There is a song entitled "Heaven Will Surely Be Worth It All"... -- In "Hymns For Worship", it is song #253 2. As this song is sung, two main thoughts come to mind... a. The many sacrifices faithful Christians must often make b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wargames And Dirty Kitchens Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 3, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,732 views

    God calls Ezekiel to play wargames and cook in unsanitary conditions in order to visually desmontrate the plight of the rebels in Jerusalem. Praise God we get to use Powerpoint for visual impact today!

    In Ezekiel chapter 4, the prophet beings to prophesy to the people with visual aids! VERSES 1-8 Wargames in the Bible! Since I love to play boardgames based on military conflict, this passage is sort of fun. In this section, Ezekiel is commanded by God to create a visual representation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chick Fil A Christianity

    Contributed by Barry Swain on Jul 27, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    If you have heard the news this week you probally have heard how Chick Fil A has comeunder attack after their leadership stated his view and the company stand on "Same sex marriage". This message speaks of how Jesus calls us to be stand up Christians, hon

    Matthew 5:1-16 (Attitudes) focus on verse 6 “Chick Fil a Christianity” INTRO – If you’ve been watching news this week you know Chick fil a President, Dan Cathy was interviewed and said He and Chick Fila a supported Gods view of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost - The Power Of Change Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,314 views

    A look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost

    Today is Pentecost Sunday and we are going to take a look at the changes that took place in the lives of the disciples of Jesus at Pentecost. And the power & purpose that we as Pentecostal People can experience as God changes us into the people He wants us to be. Some people are always looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Divine Mercy

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017
     | 5,667 views

    God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to others.

    Divine Mercy Sunday I saw a picture of a lady with a post-it note on her forehead that said, "Be merciful to yourself." God's mercy comes first to us personally, and from there, we can show mercy to others. In fact, being merciful to ourselves may be crucial to our ability to be merciful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Understanding The Times Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,034 views

    Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God.

    A. KNOWING OUR TIMES Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God. “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). 1. They understood the times in which they lived. If we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mother’s Day 2018

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 24, 2018
     | 11,807 views

    Mothers shape our children who in turn shape our world. That's a lot of responsibility but God has seen fit to entrust it to women. A Mother’s work is never done and for that reason many wise mothers point us to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith

    Mother’s Day 2018 Mother’s today are the most courageous people I know of. They face a world that treats them and their contributions with contempt and indifference. We see the government removing the word “Mother” from official documents and replacing it with the words “Parent One”. Well at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jehovah M'kaddesh: God Who Sanctifies You Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 28, 2022
     | 2,069 views

    When a person becomes a Christian, he usually undergoes some radical life changes, especially if he has had an immoral background.

    “When a person becomes a Christian, he usually undergoes some radical life changes, especially if he has had an immoral background. Through the first steps of spiritual growth and self-denial, he gets rid of the large, obvious sins. But sad to say, many believers stop there. They don't go on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    6 Reasons Why We Need Christmas Series

    Contributed by Kurt Lindgren on Dec 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,019 views

    We live in a world where Jesus is optional. Today we will learn Jesus is not an option but a very real necessity.

    INTENSIFY CHRISTMAS (PART 1) Isaiah 9 / December 16, 2012 INTRODUCTION - We live in a world where Jesus is optional. Sunday we will learn Jesus is not an option but a very real necessity. Two major problems with Christmas holiday today... 1. Confusion - Society has twisted Christmas! Its more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saved, Now What?

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Mar 22, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,091 views

    At a Guys Night Out hosted by Cornerstone Church in San Antonio TX, we took the time to honor San Antonio's First Responders. 30 men got saved! I am speaking to them as I say; Now that you are saved, There are some things you need to be doing.

    There was a time when I was a child that I wanted to be a first responder. Almost all children go through a phase like this, some stick with it and others move on to something else. At one time, I wanted to be a fireman, and then I change my mind and thought that a police officer would be so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Run The Race With Endurance Hebrews 12:1 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 27, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,920 views

    Hebrews 12:1 speaks to us about running the race of faith with endurance. This metaphor of running a race is not only vivid but deeply instructive for our Christian walk.

    Transformed by Truth: "Run the Race with Endurance" Hebrews 12:1 (NLT): "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Does A Friend Need To Love At All Times?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2025
     | 294 views

    Knowing someone and being a friend to someone are not the same.

    What sort of companion or friend am I? There is a tremendous contrast between knowing somebody well and being a genuine friend. The best proof of certifiable friendship is steadfast loyalty. Our friendship with others should not lessen due to unforeseen circumstances. There is no one but Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "The God Who Wipes Every Tear” Revelation 21:4

    Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 126 views

    A message of hope in the times we are living in.

    Good Morning. Stand with me and hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I have what it says I have. I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God. I boldly confess: My mind is alert, My heart is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's A Matter Of Perspective

    Contributed by Michael Williams on Jan 23, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,169 views

    what God says he means and when he makes you a promise he will keep it .

    Josh 14:6-12 6Then the children of Judah came unto Joshua in Gilgal: and Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenezite said unto him, Thou knowest the thing that the LORD said unto Moses the man of God concerning me and thee in Kadesh-barnea. 7Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the LORD sent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational