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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Book Of Life

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 17, 2020
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    Apostle John in the Spirit on the isle of Patmos having an encounter with Jesus. A message for the church at Sardis to wake up, they appeared unstoppable, while in reality, they were dead and doing nothing of value.

    Book of life Revelation 3:1-6 Introduction- Good morning- Please turn to Book of Revelation Chapter 3 and as you turn there, let us bow for prayer as we open His word this morning. Prayer- Father today, as we come together to hear your word, would you speak to us and reveal yourself to us as ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The God Who Blesses

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 19, 2018
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    The Aaronic blessing is part and parcel of our Sunday liturgy. What does God do when he blesses us with those words? What do we receive from him in the Benediction?

    [Sermon preached on 27 May 2018, Holy Trinity Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Today, I would like you to turn to the Old Testament text. Here we find the benediction which I use to bless the congregation at the end of our worship service. As you can see, it is not a blessing that I made up ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Myths About Temptation Series

    Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 10, 2020
     | 5,068 views

    How can we hope to live victoriously in and for Christ if we believe temptation attacks us because we’re horrible human beings of because God is mad at or wants to mess with us?

    Myths about Temptation I Corinthians 10:6-13 Introduction: Have you ever heard the stories about siblings who convince one of their siblings that they were adopted? It often really affects the one that is made to believe they are adopted. What a relief they feel when they finally talk to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vetting S(P)aul (Third Sunday After Easter 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 29, 2022
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    How do you think it must have taken Saul by surprise to think that he was doing the Lord a favor persecuting Christians when he got chastised by the Lord Jesus Christ?

    Vetting S(P)aul Text: Acts 9: 1 -15 Act 9:1-15  Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest  (2)  and asked him for letters to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any who belonged to the Way, men or women, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Trophies In The Halls Of Hell

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 13, 2021
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    Hunters like to keep trophies of their hunting prowess. Satan also has a Trophy Room in Hell, where all those whom he conquered are displayed. Make sure you don't end up a trophy in the Halls of Hell!

    TROPHIES IN THE HALLS OF HELL Isa. 14:9; 1 Pet. 5:8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was out working in his yard when a police car pulled up. The policeman got out and asked him where he was between 5 & 6. 2. For some reason the officer got a little agitated when he said, “I was in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Chronicle Of Legacy Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
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    The prophet Elijah passed his mantle to Elisha. We are, as disciples, called to leave a legacy for those who come after us. What legacy are we leaving?

    What an amazing story we read as we conclude The Elijah Chronicles. We’ve followed our hero through great and challenging times and some even greater miracles. We’ve also reflected on a time that life got the best of him. Through it all, by God’s grace, Elijah was able to overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2023
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     | 8,280 views

    Samson was a man with absolute power who was absolutely blinded by his pride in his power. How can we avoid falling into the same trap that took him down?

    When my dad sold his business and retired, he got bored just sitting around – so he went to work as a meat inspector for the government. They gave him a white coat and helmet and special knife, and his job was to go to meat plants (like Tyson or Indiana Packers) and inspect the meat as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Building God's Dream Team

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 17, 2024
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    Remember that it’s teamwork that makes the dream work! WHICH PLAN ARE YOU ON? WHICH TEAM ARE YOU ON?

    Opening illustration: Do you read other people’s letters? Most of the Bible are letters written to people, nations or a community. None of the letters are written directly to us, and we are just reading other people’s letters and applying that to our lives. Introduction: I pause to ask a question. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Meeting At High Noon

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 6, 2018
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    Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone.

    Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 (Call to Worship - Psalm 23) Theme: Meeting at High Noon Subject: We see how the Holy Spirit is orchestrating the outward movements of the Early Church. We see how the Holy Spirit is bring into reality the New Age of Salvation for everyone. I. The Holy Spirit Must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Why Did God Choose The Shepherds? Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 11, 2025
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     | 1,352 views

    Time and time again in the Scriptures, we see that God chooses the most unlikely candidates to serve him - David the shepherd to be king, fishermen to be apostles, and in this passage, the lowly shepherds to be the first to meet the newborn Christ child. Why?

    One of the things I enjoy most about Biblical narrative—that is, the historical accounts in the Old and New Testament—is how often God does something completely unexpected. These can be surprising, or revealing, or thought-provoking. And sometimes they’re quite funny, as when God gave Balaam’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Launch Out Into The Deep

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 156 ratings
     | 57,117 views

    Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving tiredly about, repairing

    LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP SCRIPTURE: Luke 5:1-7 INTRODUCTION Luke paints the scene so as to make one imagine a typical seashore . . . sand gleaming in the sun . . . water dark blue against a lighter sky . . . two fishing boats drawn up, with sails down and wrapped . . . men on shore, moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Before We Get To Heaven

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
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     | 6,516 views

    Discover the rightful place of fear and surrender in the Christian life.

    We continue this morning in the portion of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where Paul challenges the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church to be involved in growing like Christ. Three weeks ago, we looked at Paul’s challenge to these Christians to make his joy complete by their ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Exaltation Through Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 31, 2007
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     | 3,936 views

    Expostion of the last part of Peter’s sermon in Acts three about the exaltation of Christ through the forgiveness of the people who killed Him

    Text: Acts 3:17-26, Title: Exaltation Through Forgiveness, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/5/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Old Joe was dying. For years he had been at odds with Bill, formerly one of his best friends. Wanting to straighten things out, he sent word for Bill to come and see him. When Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    When It All Comes Crashing Down Faith Hopes Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
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     | 4,916 views

    This message an example of faith from the life of Elijah.

    When you examine your life at what times have you grown the most? Almost always people will answer this question by admitting that the greatest growth occurred in times of deep and unexpected suffering. Yet when suffering forces its way abruptly into our lives, our tendency is to believe that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Harvey avatar

    Getting Out Of God's Way Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,715 views

    I preach expository messages, and this is the twentieth in my series on the Book of Acts.

    “Getting Out of God’s Way” Acts 11:1-18 September 23, 2007 What happens when God thoroughly and completely messes up the paradigm? When God acts in a way utterly differently than you expected Him to act? According to Wikipedia (and if it’s in Wikipedia, then it must be true), “Angst is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free