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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Seeing God Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,916 views

    Have you ever wished that God would show Himself to you? Did you know that He already has? We’ll see that in our passage today as we look at the prologue to John’s gospel.

    Do you ever wonder what it must be like to see God? I’ve heard it said that for us to try to see God in His fullness and completely describe Him would be like a germ trying to describe the universe. In and of Himself, God is completely incomprehensible to man. In His eternal three-in-one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Courage And Conviction

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 2, 2020
     | 3,864 views

    Why do you think our society is falling apart around us? Why do you think we have reached the present state of moral corruption and violence in America? Why are the foundation of our homes falling apart?

    Why do you think our society is falling apart around us? Why do you think we have reached the present state of moral corruption and violence in America? Why are the foundation of our homes falling apart? Why are so many people struggling with their very existence, having no real purpose for living? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    The Final Enemy, Death, Is No More!

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on May 4, 2020
     | 2,126 views

    by Jesus's resurrection, death no longer had dominion over us

    If life has a way of killing dreams, Christ’s resurrection has a way of bringing them back to life. Life has a way of killing dreams, doesn’t it? You set out with high hopes—for your schooling, your career, your family, and your golden years. You have plans, aspirations, and expectations. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    I Want My Name Back

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    Ask the world what they think of Jesus and they will say: good teacher, gentle man, loving person etc. Ask them what they think of Christians and they will say: mean spirited, angry, bigoted. God says, "I want My name back!"

    "I want My name Back" The title of my message is: "I want My name Back." There are things we can learn from the business world, that apply themselves to the church. I went to a 4 year Bible college, of which there are very few remaining. After having been in the ministry many years now, there are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kent Kessler avatar

    A Church Of New Name Love: Philadelphia Pt2 Series

    Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,722 views

    Does anyone here ever wished they could have a NEW NAME? Are we a church where people are finding a NEW name? Living by the new reputation Jesus has given is how a church is to live in these last days.

    “The Church of Friendly Love” --Revelation 3:7-13 7 "To the [messenger] of the church in Philadelphia write: Where we live is rather removed and my wife and I both having been raised on a farm a lot like where we live. We lived 50 miles from here (in the country) and then moved to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Seed And The Sower - Part 1

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,771 views

    The parable of the Seed and the Sower is full of spiritual insight for us as we see the world as a place where the Lord wishes to plant seeds and to harvest souls. In this first part we look mostly at the Scripture between the parable and the explanation

    Matthew 13:1-23 NIV Parable - “A short allegorical story designed to illustrate or teach some truth, religious principle, or moral lesson.” What might be an example of a simple, non-Biblical story that could be considered a parable? The Tortoise and the Hare (briefly describe) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    Having A Spiritual Mind Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,324 views

    In this sermon, we explore the truth that for change to take place in our lives, we must think for a change. We have to change how we think, before we can change how we live.

    Introduction: A. As you know, we are in a series that I am calling Extreme Makeover – God Edition, and we are addressing the question: is real, profound life-change is possible? 1. Can we stop being the way we have always been, and become people of more noble character? 2. Can we be freed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • James H Boyd avatar

    Freedom In God's Forgiveness

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Oct 14, 2025
     | 196 views

    What do you think when you hear the word "freedom?"

    What do you think when you hear the word “freedom?” We're going to talk this evening about a man who thought freedom was doing whatever he wanted. Then he found out freedom without God isn’t freedom at all—it’s just another kind of prison. Of course I'm talking about the familiar story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    They Wanted Wine

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 1, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 13,427 views

    Many People have lost the wine anointing of the Holy Spirit, Unfortunately there is often a long time between the time we lose something and the time we begin to miss it, and then eventually wish for it back again.

    John 2:3 3And (when they wanted wine), the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. notice: Jesus was there, his disciples were there ( but still there was no wine) it is possible to be in the presence of Jesus and not be ministered to. I.e. to say ( not take him in or receive him.) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Fire Of God

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 27, 2006
    based on 117 ratings
     | 54,807 views

    Jesus said, “I came to send fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled!” (Luke 12:49). It’s time to get ignited with the fire of the Holy Spirit in our lives!

    THE FIRE OF GOD (October 2005 - Bible Fellowship Sunday am) ILLUSTRATION: Let me begin by telling you a story about a man who was going skydiving for the first time. He had taken all his lessons and it was time for his first solo jump. So he jumped out of the plane, but he panicked and couldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Grant Adams avatar

    The Christian And Prayer 2 Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,965 views

    This is a MODEL prayer. Nowhere does the Bible infer that we are to pray a fixed or predetermined prayer. Prayer must be a matter of the heart and thus what I wish to pray may not correspond to your needs and vice versa

    This is a MODEL prayer. Nowhere does the Bible infer that we are to pray a fixed or predetermined prayer. Prayer must be a matter of the heart and thus what I wish to pray may not correspond to your needs and vice versa. The prayer is set out to show us the manner and the matter that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Be A Visionary

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,507 views

    The one point that I wish to spotlight is the fact that Caleb was a visionary with a long term vision in mind. For forty five long years Caleb waited for the promise to be fulfilled because his faith on God and His word.

    We will turn our attention to Numbers 14:24, “But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” (ESV) The focus of this message is based on the above mentioned verse. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    You Cant Fool God Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,686 views

    We think we are so smart, we think we are able to pull a fast one on God. No we cant, God will find out, and we will have to deal with the consequences

    Acts 5:1-11 You Can’t Fool God Introduction A. Let me make a disclaimer here B. I do not like this passage C. Now John 3:16 – I like that, it make me feel good D. I like Romans 8:31-38 “What can separate me from the love of God?” E. Boy if that isn’t encouraging I don’t know what is F. Then we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Finished Work Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 22,980 views

    The completed work of Christ is work for the unworthy. We’re worse than we think we are, but God’s grace is far greater than we think it is.

    “The Finished Work of Christ” -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do. And now, Father, glorify Me in Your presence with the glory I had with You before the world began.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Real Life Evangelism Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2009
     | 3,093 views

    Want to be a part of bringing God’s love to the world but think you have to be a missionary to the jungles of Africa to do it? Think again. Share the gospel without speaking a word.

    As I’ve said on numerous occasions, there are two purposes for redeemed humanity: to glorify God by becoming like Him, and to therefore be more effective in bringing others into relationship with Him. To do the first we must come into relationship with Jesus—invite Him to do a friendly takeover of ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel