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  • Otis McMillan avatar

    A Call To Courageous Christian Living

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 29, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,412 views

    How do we stand up for Jesus in a generation that is not willing to stand for much? If we desire to “stand tall” for Jesus, we must stand firm in the liberty that His saving grace has provided. This is a call to courage.

    Subject: A Call to Courageous Christian Living Text: I Corinthians 16:13-14, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.” Introduction: How do we stand up for Jesus in a generation that is not willing to stand for much? If we desire ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Character Reaps Fruit - The Year Of The Lord’s Favour

    Contributed by Graham Kettle on Feb 26, 2024
     | 701 views

    We are called to be disciples who carry out Jesus’ great commission. The Bible is essential to build ourselves up to be active and effective believers. However, it’s important, with that knowledge, for Christians to look at the fruit Godly character needs to produce in our lives.

    CHARACTER REAPS FRUIT - THE YEAR OF THE LORD’S FAVOUR We are called to be disciples who are to carry out the great commission that Jesus gave to His church. Knowing the Bible is very important to build ourselves up to be active and effective believers. However, it is also important, with that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 24 - How Close To God Would You Like To Get? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,210 views

    Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal. What about you? How close to God do you want to go?

    Exodus 24 - As Close as You Choose to be. Imagine being drawn into the presence of God on Mount Sinai. What an incredible experience. Aaron, Nadab and Abihu worshiped at a distance but Moses got up close and personal, as God called him to receive the stone tablets of the laws of God, signed off in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Take The Bait

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,221 views

    This message is about our response to temptations and how the grace of God empowers us to overcome and not yield to them. It's a follow-up to my message "The Truth About Grace."

    Don’t Take The Bait! Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22; First Corinthians 10:13; James 1:13-16 In my message last week I told you that grace does not cover sin, that in fact what it does is empower us to walk away and reject sin. Grace empowers us to reject sin, not cover it up after we do it. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Only Idiots Throw Stones, Blinded Minds

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,499 views

    There are 18 Shimei's in the Bible. Shimei son of Gera has a great lesson to share. BE CAREFUL WHEN YOU THROW STONES... BLIND EYES ARE SAD, BUT BLINDED MINDS ARE TERRIBLE. Look up: Part #2 The consequences of throwing stones.

    ONLY IDIOTS THROW STONES, BLINDED MINDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: John 8:7 So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her. I love Bible study. I love to study book ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Prerequisites For Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,235 views

    What does Jesus mean when he said, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me?” Luke 9:23

    Prerequisites for Christian Discipleship Luke 9:23-26 The call of Jesus to be a disciple is a demanding call. The word “disciple” is related to the word “discipline.” A disciple is a learner and one who is teachable. A disciple is in training and following the instructions of a teacher. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "Jesus” Is The Only Answer!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,130 views

    Listen up this morning, as a child of God you can expect and you have the right to expect, His strength and His Glory to shine through you and on you, on everything you touch! The question is, do you?

    Jesus is the Only Answer! Everywhere you look, all through out history, there have been men and women, who have inspired mankind! David did, Caleb did, Moses and Joshua, Peter, Paul and Mary mother of Jesus...How about Ruth and Esther? How about the women with the Alabaster box, filled with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Because He Lives, There Is Hope Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 11, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 24,137 views

    If you are wondering what God is up to in your wilderness, The answer will always be the same, He is building your trust and faith in Him. God will sustain us in the place of need, even when it seems like a hopeless situation. Even when it seems all is lo

    Psalm 68:1-13 - NLT 1 Arise, O God, and scatter your enemies. Let those who hate God run for their lives. 2 Drive them off like smoke blown by the wind. Melt them like wax in fire. Let the wicked perish in the presence of God.3 But let the godly rejoice. Let them be glad in God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Great Escape – Living In Freedom! Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 13,221 views

    YOU ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION. Jesus has done everything necessary for you to live in freedom. Satan, your captor has been totally defeated! It is up to you to live in freedom. #2 in a series of 5

    THE GREAT ESCAPE – Living in Freedom! 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Imagine you and I had a chance to talk. How would you answer this question, “Who are you? How do you perceive yourself?” Would you just give a superficial answer? Would you tell me what you think I want to hear? Or would you be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Look On Us: We Have Something To Give

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016
     | 19,359 views

    The unbelievers are looking up to us for we have something to give. Every one of us has been imbued withy a special gifting that exactly fits the needs of the world. It may not be silver or gold, but it is more valuable. New members, fulfill your role.

    NEW MEMBERS MOTIVATION SERIES: “LOOK ON US!” ACTS 3: 1 Now Peter and John went up together into the temple at the hour of prayer, being the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • James Wallace avatar

    The Paradoxical Sayings Of Jesus: Lose Your Life To Save It Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 30, 2018
     | 9,843 views

    Perhaps Jesus' most challenging saying of all is that to save your lives we must be willing to lose it for His sake and the Gospels. We explore what this really means practically, and whether Jesus meant for it to be literally true.

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus Lose Your Life to Save It Mark 8:31-39 We continue in our summer series on the paradoxical sayings of Jesus. Jesus said a number of things which violate common sense, and seem to be impossible with regard to all the realities we face in this world, and would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Baby Battle Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 13, 2021
     | 5,760 views

    If you want to find peace, don’t look down on some with disdain; don’t look up on others with jealousy; don’t look within at your own schemes. Instead, look to the Lord.

    A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her class of five and six-year-olds. After explaining the commandment to honor thy father and thy mother, she asked, “Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?” Without missing a beat, one little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Jesus, Our Burnt Offering And Peace Offering

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2015
     | 4,978 views

    To show that Moses as a type of CHRIST offered on the altar, both burnt offering and peace offering. In the New Testament, CHRIST is all in all, CHRIST is the (a) One offering Himself up to GOD, (b) CHRIST is the Altar, (c) CHRIST is the Burnt Offering, (

    I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST offered for you? Yes, both as Burnt Offering (ascension) and Peace Offering. (Prince of Peace) Mark 16:19 (Amplified Bible) 16:19 So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and He sat down at the right hand of God. Isaiah 9:6 (Amplified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    How Ministers Serve The Church And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
     | 4,438 views

    The way to serve God in the church, is to build it up by proclaiming the gospel, by helping those who come to faith to grow, and by encouraging them to become mature believers who in turn can bring others into God’s kingdom.

    Lee is a 19 year old Uni Student. He’s been a Christian for some 5 or 6 years, having been converted through his youth group and he volunteers as a leader of the youth group on a Friday night. Violet is a 70 year old retiree. She’s still energetic enough, in bursts at least, to be keen to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 47 – Restoration Of The Displaced People – Had God Forgotten Them Forever? Lamentations 5:20-22 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 16, 2025
     | 177 views

    Jeremiah takes up the plight of these people he was among. He asks if God had forgotten them. Then we look at the prayer for restoration and what it means. That is followed by a look at David’s restoration from Psalm 51.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 47 – RESTORATION OF THE DISPLACED PEOPLE – HAD GOD FORGOTTEN THEM FOREVER? Lamentations 5:20-22 This is the second last message in Lamentations. I believe these last three verses to be Jeremiah speaking to God in regard to the people. The prophet was wondering ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational