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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Three Appearances

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014
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     | 4,821 views

    To turn to anything other than Christ for salvation is spiritually fatal! Christ alone fulfilled everything the OT pointed to in type. In fact His 3 appearances are vital for us. Tomorrow as we delve into scripture, we will see what Christ's 3 appearances

    Opening illustration: In 1914 Ernest Shackleton led an expedition to sail to Antarctica, and then walk to the South Pole. The expedition went according to plan until ice trapped the ship and eventually crushed its hull. The men made their way by lifeboat to a small island. Promising to come back ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Deception And Death Of Annanias And Sapphira

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 27, 2014
    based on 6 ratings
     | 19,084 views

    A sermon examining the tragic end of a deceptive couple.

    THE DECEPTION AND DEATH OF ANNANIAS AND SAPPHIRA Acts 5:1-11 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, October 11th, 2025) “George MacDonald wrote, ‘Half of the misery in the world comes from trying to look instead of trying to be, what one is not.’ The name that Jesus gave to this practice is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude And Altitude

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2013
     | 4,736 views

    If Jesus is our model, the way up is down.

    Title: Attitude and Altitude Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: If Jesus is our model, the way up is down. Introduction On March 13 the Roman Catholic Church elected Pope Francis who is now Head of the Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He became a priest in 1969 and made his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Where One Life Ends And Another Begins Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,723 views

    the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in, it is also a way of life for those who choose to follow Jesus. The word crux is defined as, “a vital, basic or pivotal point.” It’s the moment when everything changes,

    Where One Life Ends and Another Begins Mark 8:34-38 Lent is a season of preparation and reflection on our lives of following Jesus but more than anything, it is a journey to the cross. In the time of Jesus, the word for cross in Latin was, “crux” and was the ultimate symbol of shame ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Back To The Future

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,798 views

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    BACK TO THE FUTURE (GENESIS 35:1-7) In the movie “Back to the Future,” Marty McFly, the character played by Michael J. Fox, paid a visit to his mad scientist friend Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown, who revealed to him that he had built a car powered by plutonium that could act as a time-machine upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Releasing The Anointing Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019
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     | 10,443 views

    In order for the anointing of God to move powerfully through a Christian’s life, and upon every life they touch, it must be released.

    Before the anointing was released at the start of Jesus ministry, He was baptized. “When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened.” (Luke 3:21 NIV) Baptism symbolizes death. The spices that made up the Anointing Oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Dilemma

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018
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     | 10,162 views

    Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

    [Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Bearing Your Cross!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,183 views

    What does it mean to "take up" or "bear" your cross? What does the Bible teach about "cross-bearing"?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Mark 8:34; 1 Corinthians 1:22-24 This morning I want us to look at a verse of Scripture, Mark 8:34. "Then Jesus called the crowd to Him along with His disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 12, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,984 views

    You might have something in your hand which is insignificant to the world. Do you still want to hold on to it or let it become a blessing for others? How can you really impact with what is placed in your hand?

    Opening illustration: In the Wizard of Oz … as the narrative winds down, every step of the way down the yellow brick road, Dorothy grows larger and larger, while the seemingly powerful adults around her grow smaller and smaller. Finally, the curtain falls away and she learns what all children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Disciplines Of Connecting To God Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 5,858 views

    This sermon is an overview of the Spiritual Disciplines and why we need them in our life

    The Disciplines of Connecting to God 2 Peter 3:18 James Bryan Smith tells the story of Craig, a zoo architect, who took part in a course focusing on becoming like Christ through the practice of spiritual disciplines and began to notice some real changes in the way he behaved toward others. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Integrity Is .....

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 31, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,069 views

    Jesus teaches us in the sermon on the mount to be people of integrity.

    Integrity Is… Matthew 5:33-37 Introduction: A wealthy businessman lay on his deathbed. His pastor came to visit and talked about Gods healing power and prayed for his parishioner. When the pastor was done, the businessman said, "Preacher, if God heals me, I’ll give the church a million ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glory In The Valley Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,237 views

    The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

    Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning The World Upside-Down

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 26, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,213 views

    Easter changed the world. This sermon looks at how the message and method of Jesus turned the world upside down. Finally it looks at the motivation for what Jesus did for us at Easter.

    TURNING THE WORLD UPSIDE-DOWN Acts 17:1-6 (NKJV, NLT) for audio, video of this sermon, www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: In Charles Schultz’s cartoon, “Peanuts,” Lucy is seen saying that if she was in charge of the world, she’d change everything. Charlie says, “That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Long Live The King

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 2, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,529 views

    A sermon examining the fact that Jesus is not only Savior, but King of Kings and Lord of Lords!

    Long Live The King Philippians 2:5-11 On January 20th 1936, King George V of England died... he was succeeded by his son who then became King Edward VIII.When King George died the people proclaimed "The king is dead; long live the king!" They chanted this because, though one king had died, another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foregoing Our Rights Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,823 views

    Paul did not use his rights because of his concern for the witness of the Gospel and the welfare of the people he is reaching out to.

    Everyone has rights. We can stand up for our rights. We ask for what we deserve. • Yet it is not always necessary for us to do so. There are times when we need to forego legitimate rights for a higher good. I came across what was trending two days ago – “Don’t Treat Us Like We Owe You a Living” – ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible