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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Dealing With The Demonic - Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,343 views

    The Purposes of God

    A. Jesus came for two purposes. 1. The first was to reconcile man to God. When you are involved in the ministry of reconciliation, you are doing that which pleases the Father and displeases satan. 2. The second reason was to destroy the "devil's work." (1 John 3:8) B. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus Washing The Disciples Feet Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 16, 2023
     | 3,932 views

    The disciples were expecting Jesus to be an earthly king who would destroy his enemies and rule in the tradition of King David. But what did Jesus do? He took a towel and a wash basin and started washing the feet of the disciples.

    Jesus Washing the Disciples Feet. John 13:1-17 We have in this passage the account of Jesus washing the feet of his disciples the night before he was crucified. John is the only gospel writer that records this foot washing. As you read the life of Christ in the Gospels, you cannot help but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Under Warranty Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,956 views

    Nothing can happen to us that God cannot turn to our good and his glory.

    When you go to buy a big-ticket item, they always try to sell you an extended warranty, or a service contract, don’t they. For just a few hundred more, they’ll come around and do maintenance and maybe even replace a part or two. My old Saturn came with a towing benefit as well... There was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Grant avatar

    In Times Like These

    Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 3, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,353 views

    When Jesus arrived in Jerusalem, He went to the Temple and looked around. When Jesus visited the Temple the next day, He saw some things that He didn’t like and gives us insight on the church today. They knew Jesus was in town and yet it changed nothing!

    Luke 19:45-48 IN TIMES LIKE THESE April 3, 2022 Intro: Just the day before, Jesus had presented Himself to the people in Jerusalem, as their King and as their Messiah, in fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9. “Thy King is coming… riding on a donkey.” The people praised Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Follow The Example Of The Apostles - Matthew 10:1-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 151 views

    Imagine being chosen for something world-changing… not because of your qualifications, but in spite of them. That’s what happened when Jesus called the twelve apostles.

    Go! And Follow the Example of the Apostles Matthew 10:1-4 Introduction: Who Were These 12 Ordinary Men? Imagine being chosen for something world-changing… not because of your qualifications, but in spite of them. That’s what happened when Jesus called the twelve apostles. Fishermen, a tax ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Just Like You And I Series

    Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    This sermon is a look at the lives of the original twelve plus Matthias and Paul, and how their lives were radically changed for Christ and the price they paid for discipleship.

    Just like you and I – The twelve, plus two Acts 1:15-26 1. Simon (Peter, Cephas (Aramaic)/ Petros (Greek)) – is always listed first, fisherman, outspoken, leader and was crucified upside down 2. James (son of Zebedee) – fisherman, passionate, first murdered by the sword 3. John (son of Zebedee) – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Table Etiquette In The Kingdom Of God

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    This is God's work, and the order of priority in God's kingdom.

    TABLE ETIQUETTE IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD. Luke 14:1; Luke 14:7-14. One Sabbath, one of the chief Pharisees gave Jesus the courtesy of a dinner invitation. Jesus courteously accepted. Somewhat discourteously, the Pharisees were keeping their eye on Jesus (Luke 14:1). It was on this occasion, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "do You Love The Church?" Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Nov 14, 2020
     | 1,808 views

    To love our Lord Jesus Christ with all of our heart, then we must love His Church just as much!

    Introduction: Evangelist Tony Evans, describes the Church as an Embassy. It is a designated place in a foreign country, where Americans can go when the foreign country is under attack and can be safe within the desiganeted area called an Embassy. The Church is taken out of this world and put into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Service With Love

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 9, 2022
     | 1,168 views

    That more excellent way is the exercise of the gifts in agapē.

    St John Chrysostom Jesus seems to have had a special place in His Sacred Heart for widows and orphans. That goes back, of course, to the OT, where, over and over, the solicitude of the God of Israel for the poor and the stranger is made tangible. Of course, it is clear that by the time Jesus was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    First Or Last

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    How we treat others is a measure of our faith in God and a demonstration of it to the world around us.

    First or Last James 5: 13 – 20 / Mark 9: 30-37 Intro: A new young pastor was calling on the elderly in his congregation who could no longer go to church. He went to visit Aunt Sally, who was quite old and in a nursing home. He was somewhat nervous and kept eating peanuts from a bowl beside her ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Adrian Warnock avatar

    How To Change The World Without Being Religious Series

    Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,083 views

    What are the identity markers of the Christian?

    Changing the World- one person at a time. How to Change the world without being religious (Acts 10) Why study Acts? Not just a story but a template for how church should be Acts is the key to understanding the rest of the NT Acts shows why Jesus died- to start the church Acts provides the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Fa’atoia-Collins avatar

    A Lot With Little Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 17, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,674 views

    God uses people even if we do not think they are capable, and He uses anyone no matter who they are and where they are from.

    The Book of Joshua represents an emotional high for the nation of Israel, as God’s people conquered Canaan and took possession of the Promised Land. Conversely, the Book of Judges is a huge let down, as the Israelites’ reliance on God falters and opposing nations begin to torment them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Craig Benner avatar

    Following At A Distance

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 29, 2012
     | 4,089 views

    Does being a follower automatically make you a success? Peter shows us what it is to follow at a distance and the reprecussions that it can bring to your life if you are not willing to follow at the side of Jesus. Fortunately, Peter changed his ways and

    Following at a Distance Luke 22:54-62 Jn. 21:1-9; 15-19 Ups and Downs of life (Altibajos)----we all experience them. Like Peter, we have our moments in life when we are ready to die for Jesus, then, a little later, in midst of uncertainty and anxiety, we are at the point of denying Him Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Parable Of The Lost Sheep And Lost Coin

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 11, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,092 views

    no matter who we feel, we are never lost from the love of God

    Luke 15:1-10 You will have noticed that we have been hearing a lot of parables in the last couple months. We are currently reading from The Gospel According to Luke, and parables are one of Jesus' favorite means of teaching. Today, we again have a parable that is really two parables, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Long-Winded Preachers

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,886 views

    Can you sing longer than you can listen to a sermon? Are you hoping he cuts the sermon short?

    I posted on FaceBook a video by Todd White that is nearly two hours long. It amazes me that people willingly sit to hear him that long. I am always hearing people complaining about long-winded preachers. I had one deacon that felt seventeen minutes was good enough and if you cannot get it done in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist