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  • Craig Condon avatar

    Fasting Plus Prayer Plus Faith Equals God Being With Us

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 28, 2015
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     | 9,047 views

    If we are in Christ, God will speak to others through us. God will tear down our shells or walls and then we can discover what our ministry passion is-i.e. teenagers, the elderly or drug addicts. God calls on us to minister to those in need.

    In the reading from Ezra 8:21-36, Ezra and the Jews are returning to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, just like the Jews travelled to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses and Joshua. They decided to trust in God for protection instead of relying on an armed escort provided by the king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    I Love Sundays - Because Of How God Surprised Me Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 23, 2015
     | 7,902 views

    God wants to surprise you on Sundays to show you He is who He says He is. Are you willing to let Him surprise you? If you let Him surprise you on Sunday then watch out surprises will also come Monday thru Saturday! God loves to say, “Surprise!”

    Opening Video from Outreach kit Back to Church Sunday: Sundays can surprise you! Series: I love Sundays! Opening Illustration: Have you ever been surprised? Show pictures of surprises! Sermon: Because God surprised me! Thesis: God wants to surprise you on Sundays to show you He is who He says ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salty. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 2, 2013
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     | 4,586 views

    Jesus paints a wonderful picture with words, (salt and light) to talk about being noticed and being useful as a Christian!!

    Matthew 5:13-16-“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ In Me

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
     | 7,792 views

    To show that CHRIST is in us, this is a mystery among the Gentiles.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST in you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is in us, this is a mystery among the Gentiles. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:27 (Amplified Bible) To whom God was pleased to make known how great for the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Lord Has Need

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2012
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    We should be ready and prepared to be used by the Lord.

    The Lord Has Need April 5, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should be ready and prepared to be used by the Lord. Focus Passage: Matthew 21:1-9 Introduction: I. Selected a. By Pre-arrangement b. By Prophecy II. Sanctified a. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Return To Sender Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 3, 2012
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     | 23,452 views

    A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 6 – 9

    Luke 13: 6 – 9 Return To Sender 6 He also spoke this parable: “A certain man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard, and he came seeking fruit on it and found none. 7 Then he said to the keeper of his vineyard, ‘Look, for three years I have come seeking fruit on this fig tree and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Immanuel (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 16, 2017
     | 9,656 views

    The message is a brief review of how our modern Christmas observance came to be. It is a call for Christians to remember what it must be if we will know the power and the peace of the Saviour.

    “The birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. And her husband Joseph, being a just man and unwilling to put her to shame, resolved to divorce her quietly. But as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Extravagant Sacrifice

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 8, 2019
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    Mary makes an extravagant sacrifice; soon Jesus will, too.

    April 7, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Isaiah 43:16-21; John 12:1-8 An Extravagant Sacrifice Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Fragrances ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    It's Time For Tinsel! Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 29, 2016
     | 4,833 views

    The Sovereign God that we serve has an eternal will that is done perfectly and nothing gets in the way of that. God always moves pieces into place in His timing. God’s will is perfect. Here is the truth for us: Trust in God’s Plan.

    2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT “IT’S TIME FOR TINSEL!” MATTHEW 1:1-16 #NBCCAdvent2016 CHRISTMAS TREE TINSEL STORY (P) Once upon a time there was a family that decided to decorate for Christmas. The centerpiece of the decorations for their home was the Christmas Tree. The father went out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Even To Your Old Age & Gray Hairs: I Am He

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 2, 2021
     | 6,681 views

    God made all of us. He is the architect of life. He has set us forth in this world. And at the end of our days, God comes to reclaim us. Many of us here could ask the question, “What is there left to do? Who are we to turn to in our loneliness?”

    Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you. –Isaiah 46:4 God made all of us. He is the architect of life. He has set us forth in this world. And at the end of our days, God comes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    God Sees The Heart Part One Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2021
     | 5,373 views

    God uses the prophet Samuel to minister to the future king David. God use Samuel after he thought he was washed up and un-useable. He can use us too!

    God sees the heart 1 Samuel 16:1-7 Introduction- Did you ever think about the way God see us. God sees the heart and knows what is in our hearts. We cannot fool God when it comes to the heart. The world may be fooled but not God. It will be a two part sermon- today looking at the prophet Samuel ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Discipleship Lifestyle - Sacrificial Love Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,235 views

    As dynamic disciples of Jesus, we have to do what God expects us to do. Even if it’s difficult, even if it goes against what the world says is acceptable, even if it means we have to be different, we need to choose to do what He has commanded us to do.

    We are continuing our series on Dynamic Disciples or Dynamic Discipleship and this month our focus has been on The Lifestyle of a Disciple. This morning I want us to consider together what it means for us, as disciples of Jesus, to have a Lifestyle of Love, and specifically I want us to think ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Life Valleys In Life Values Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 30, 2020
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     | 10,582 views

    This COVID-19 categorized everyone as untouchable. There is a fear of death and fear of disease. In this context, the LORD would like to prompt all those who are viewing this sermon, “HE IS WITH ME”, Jehovah Shammah.

    THOU ART WITH ME - Psalm 23:4 Illustration: An aeroplane was going through very rough weather and great turbulence. The Airhostess instructed all the passengers to be careful and fasten their seat belts. The turbulence increased, the plane was going up and down people were shouting and crying. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Water Into Wine

    Contributed by Michael Fredette on Aug 31, 2019
     | 6,191 views

    if you ask anyone to name a miracle and the first one they point to , that most people are fascinated with is when Jesus turned water into wine

    Modern day theology and the church has forgotten how to defend herself . It’s called apologetics , defending the gospel You see when you say I apologize, what you are actually doing is defending your position. I apologize , I normally wouldn’t say anything but….. So today in our era of fake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    Making A Positive Impact In The Lives Of Others Before We Die

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 16, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,511 views

    Making a difference in the lives of others

    MAKING A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF OTHERS BEFORE WE DIE MATT. 25:35-40 1. INTRODUCTION. THERE ARE TWO THINGS THAT I AM CERTAIN THAT ALL OF US WILL EXPERIENCE AND THAT IS DEATH, AND STANDING BEFORE THE LORD AT JUDGMENT. YES, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IF WE DO NOT TAKE PART IN THE RAPTURE, ALL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist