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  • Austin W. Duncan avatar

    Defending The Faith Series

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
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    In the opening verses of Jude, we’re reminded that following Christ means embracing a new identity—one marked by complete submission and ownership by Jesus. This message calls the Church to stay alert and defend the faith from subtle internal threats that distort grace and divide the body.

    It’s the end of June of 2023. Crazy, isn’t it? Well I guess not really - that’s how time works. But, May 1st of this year marked half a decade that I’ve been here at New Hope, and in fact, this month, although it’s almost over, marks exactly 2 full years since I’ve started preaching here. Kind of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Firestorms, Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Tsunami's, Suffering And Other "acts” Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 1, 2005
    based on 209 ratings
     | 12,266 views

    A multi-part message series on understanding God’s within the context of suffering.

    Since time began, there have been countless natural and human-made disasters so horrendous that they have caused grief and suffering beyond belief. Every human on Earth has experienced suffering to one extent or another. It may have been through quiet tears shed in the silence of the night as they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conflict Of Ages

    Contributed by Dan Shubin on May 27, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
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    About the concept of Christian pacifism and conscientious objection to military service, in the Bible and history.

    THE CONFLICT OF AGES Daniel H. Shubin He (the Messiah) will judge between the nations, and will decide for many people; and they will beat their swords into plows and their spears into pruning shears; nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Work In Philippi Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2017
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    The remainder of chapter 16 concerns Paul’s work in Philippi. It falls into four separate scenes. Verses 11-15 relates the group’s (Paul, Silas, Mark, and Timothy) journey to Philippi and the conversation of a prominent woman named Lydia. Verses 16....

    January 28, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Work in Philippi (16:11-40) Part 1: Founding a Church with Lydia (16:11-15; KJV) 11 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Problem: Those From Syrian Antioch, Parts 1-4 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2017
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    The letter brought from Jerusalem by the delegation caused quite a stir at Antioch. When Barnabas and Silas read the letter and confirmed it personally a great cloud was lifted from the minds and hearts of the believers in Antioch...

    December 7, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV. The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts 13-28) Subtopic B: The Jerusalem Council (15:1-35) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    A Detailed, Multi-Part Look At Biblical Marriage And Divorce Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 20, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that a Born-Again Christian will ever have.

    Marriage is the most HOLY thing they will ever do. Marriage is about living in harmony, commonality, and agreement, which is impossible without both partners being Born-Again (See 2 Cor 6:14-7-2). It should be entered into just like the High Priest entering into the Holy of Holies - with reverent ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Four Part Biblical Perspective On Marriage And Divorce

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 31, 2019
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    Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do.

    PART 1 Until Death Do Us Part? Second, only to a personal relationship with God, marriage is the single most important relationship that one will ever have. It is also the most HOLY thing a person will ever do. It should be entered into like the High Priest entering into the Holy Of Holies - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Love Is? Part 3

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2004
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     | 2,162 views

    Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement ¡§God is Love!¡¨ If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life.

    Love is part 3 Thesis: Love needs to be defined in light of what the Bible says love is. Love really is only defined in light of the statement ¡§God is Love!¡¨ If you do not start with God then you cannot know or experience love in your life. Scripture Text: I Cor. 13:1-13 (NIV) 1If I speak in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whenever The Lord Says Peace ... There Will Be Peace

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 24, 2004
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    Why does God allow storms in our life ...

    Whenever the Lord says Peace ... there will be Peace Mark 4:35-41 Reverend Kelvin Lebron Parks Preached at Living Stone Christian Center, Standish, Maine on 25 July 2004 Ø Prayer Ø Thanks o Pastor Jason Jones o Wife and April o Congregation Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 (STAND) [v. 35] And the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcome The World

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 33,580 views

    Abraham Lincoln wrote in his diary during the worst part of the civil war: "Without Christ I cannot succeed. With Christ I cannot fail." "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that overcomes the world, even our faith. Wh

    Overcome the World (I John 5:4,5) Abraham Lincoln wrote in his diary during the worst part of the civil war: "Without Christ I cannot succeed. With Christ I cannot fail." Quote: "The reason why many fail in battle is because they wait until the hour of battle. The reason why others succeed is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Church: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,346 views

    The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for the church knowing completely that it would have the good, the bad and the ugly connected to it.

    The Church: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Thesis: The Lord Jesus Christ laid down his life for the church knowing completely that it would have the good, the bad and the ugly connected to it. Texts: Ephesians 5:25-27; Acts 2:42-47; 1 Cor. 1:10-17 Video Illustration: The end of the movie The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Created To Become Like Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,980 views

    Purpose #3 DISCIPLESHIP — 40 Days of Purpose (addapted from Rick Warren) See in Word format at www.praiseag.org

    CREATED TO BECOME LIKE CHRIST Purpose #3 DISCIPLESHIP — 40 Days of Purpose Philippians 2:5 Adapted from Outline by Rick Warren—Saddleback Church INTRODUCTION: In Shakespeare’s A Mid Summer Night’s Dream, the poor, foolish mortal characters come to the point of being unable to distinguish dreams ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Seven Keys To Experiencing Continuous Happiness In Life

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 12,305 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE SEVEN KEYS TO EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS HAPPINESS IN LIFE NAMELY 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PEACE 4.POWER 5.PATIENCE 6.PRIZE 7.PURPOSE

    SEVEN KEYS TO EXPERIENCING CONTINUOUS HAPPINESS IN LIFE ******************************************************* OUTLINE 1.PRAYER 2.PRAISE 3.PEACE 4.POWER 5.PATIENCE 6.PRIZE 7.PURPOSE INTRODUCTION ************ The Lord wants us to rejoice in Him at all times. The joy of the Lord will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Vie Abondante Series

    Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Quelques notes mis dans un sermon du livre de Bruce Wilkinson sur jean 5/1-15

    SERIE « LES SECRETS D’UNE VIE ABONDANTE » Tout commence dans Jean 13 et Jean 14, dans la chambre haute où le Seigneur passa ses derniers temps avec ces disciples à parler, tout ce qui est dit, fut de la plus haute importance, il prit le temps de les enseigner, sachant qu’il allait mourir… Eux ne ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Responding To God

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,374 views

    When God is talking are you listening? Are you ready to follow? What holds you back?

    Responding to God’s Voice Because the kids are with us this morning…Let me see how you do with this superhero quiz. Q: Why do the Hulk’s tulips look so healthy? A: Because he has a green thumb. Q: Why won’t Captain America use the metric system? A: He refuses to support a foreign ruler. Q: Why was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist