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  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Deliverance To The Captives Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,409 views

    This is the third in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using Mark 5:1-20 as the main text.

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Healing the Brokenhearted" Mark 5:21-34 INTRODUCTION: On Easter Sunday, April 16, 1865, after having been stabbed repeatedly by a man named Lewis Paine, Secretary of State William Seward, lay in a hospital bed physically crippled and emotionally drained. And to top it all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Small Town Boy Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,656 views

    Bethlehem....What’s that near?

    Where do great leaders come from? When you think of Rockefellers, Kennedys, and Trumps.....Kansas immediately comes to mind doesn’t it. Small towns are not generally known for producing great leaders. Small towns lack opportunities, they are not centers of power or influence, and there is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But Now This Is What The Lord Says

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 18, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,714 views

    A Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord

    "But now, this is what the Lord says" Isaiah 43:1-3a But now, this is what the Lord says -he who created you O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters I will be with you; and when you pass ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - Does That Mean I Can’t Own My Own Home, Lord? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,622 views

    A man comes and wants to follow Jesus, and Jesus gives Him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about having no place to sleep! What is He saying? IF I AM TO BE A DISCIPLE (A CHRIST FOLLOWER) I CAN NEVER OWN MY OWN HOME?

    Part 11 - Matthew 8:19-20 - DOES THAT MEAN I CAN’T OWN MY OWN HOME, LORD? Here we go again! Jesus doing something totally unexpected! A man comes and wants to follow Him like the other disciples are following Jesus, and He gives him an obscure answer about birds nests and foxes dens and about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Did Jesus Come To Repair The Old Way?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2014
     | 5,841 views

    Jesus' comment on wineskins is confusing to many. What does it mean and how does it tie into His comments right before that on fasting?

    DID JESUS COME TO REPAIR THE OLD WAY? There are some of the same elements, but we need to know that this is a new thing. - Matthew 9:14, 16-17. - There will still be fasting – Jesus doesn’t dismiss it. Instead, He says it’ll happen when He is taken away from them (when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts Of Desperation

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 17, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,594 views

    Acts shows desperate prayers and their impact.

    In 1857, NYC, business man, Jeremiah Lanphier became a missionary for the Dutch Reformed Church in downtown NYC. America had been prosperous and did not feel the need for God. However, a massive financial blow occurred and sent the country into a panic. Burdened so by the need, Jeremiah Lanphier ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Years Eve

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Dec 31, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,731 views

    For next year and every year beyond it is as easy as 1,2,3, Repent daily, remain on the right path and rejoice in your salvation

    December 31, 2015 New Years Eve Isaiah 30:( 8- 14 ) 15-17, Psalm 90:1-12, Romans 8:31b-39, Luke 12:35-40 Grace mercy and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. Even though the start of the New Year is somewhat arbitrary – it could be any day – and is a secular holiday - ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Consequences For Past Bad Decisions Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 7, 2017
     | 7,291 views

    Decisions outside the will of God have consequences.

    A. FIGHTING A BATTLE WHEN YOU DON’T WANT TO JOSHUA 10 1. Decisions outside the will of God have consequences. When the mighty Gibeonites tricked Israel Joshua said, “They did not ask counsel of the LORD” (9:14). Why We Don’t Pray • Self-confidence and not a walk of faith. • We think we don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nobody Expects The Spanish Inquisition Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on May 14, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,749 views

    a sermon for ascension day

    “Lord is this the time when you will restore the Kingdom to Israel?” It is 40 days after the most amazing surprise - Jesus came back from the dead. And now it is obvious what is going to happen next: Jesus is going to lead a massive army, possibly including angels and defeat the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christmas: God… Is… Now… Here!

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 19, 2020
     | 2,342 views

    We can greet each other—instead of with “Merry Christmas,” we could shout instead, “God chose flesh,” “God became one of us!”

    The Christmas story confirms one pattern of God—He shows up in unexpected places. Maybe you have heard that popular story about an atheist who had a big poster hanging on the wall in his living room, which said: “God is nowhere.” One day, while he was reading the newspaper, his little daughter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    When You Reach The End Of The Line Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 31, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,571 views

    Exile is imminent because of the judgment of God. What does the final chapter before that teach us?

    CYCLES AND CRASHES: This era of Israeli history comes to a final descent. - 2 Chronicles 36:1-14. - Let’s talk for a moment about cycles vs crashes. Cycles are those ups and downs that are part of everyday life. They are what we expect. Things are a little better then they’re a little worse but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Brook Dries Up, God Provides Another Source

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025
     | 1,232 views

    The drying of the brook is never the end for a child of God. It’s a divine invitation to trust God for something greater.

    WHEN THE BROOK DRIES UP, GOD PROVIDES ANOTHER SOURCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:10, Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:13-14 INTRODUCTION Life is filled with seasons of change. There are times when what once sustained us seems to vanish. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living While Waiting

    Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 5, 2025
     | 253 views

    Because the Day of the Lord will come suddenly, our anticipation of that Day must shape this day—so we strive to be holy, think rightly, watch carefully, and grow steadily.

    Introduction This morning we’re reading the final words of Peter’s final letter to the church. His burden is simple and weighty: that we live holy lives that honor the Lord Jesus and are not swept away by the immorality, false teaching, and scoffing around us. How do we do that in a world soaked ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Laying Your Head On A Stone And Seeing Heaven Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2026
     | 49 views

    God often reveals His glory in ordinary places, showing that divine encounters are not limited by circumstances or surroundings.

    LAYING YOUR HEAD ON A STONE AND SEEING HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 28:10-19 Key Verse: “And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” (Genesis 28:12) Supporting ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be Ready For His Return Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,338 views

    In light of Jesus' soon return, we need to be ready.

    Be Ready for His Return Matthew 24:42-51 I. Concern about Suddenness (42-44) A. Uncertain 1. ‘Ye know not the hour’ 2. ‘Such an hour as ye think not’ B. Unknown 1. As a thief 2. Unexpected 3. ‘Such an hour as ye ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist