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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Spiritual Discernment

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2016
     | 7,686 views

    Spiritual discernment seems to be something lacking in many of the people in America who identify themselves as Christians. They're decisions seem to be the same as those of their unsaved neighbors. Should this be so? What does the Bible say?

    Discernment - The act or process of exhibiting keen insight and good judgment. Keen insight and good judgment … Illustration: Imagine that you walk into a bank and you see that all of the customers are laying on the floor and the only person standing is a guy with a ski mask over his face ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "What Did Jesus Say About Hell?" Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014
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     | 5,564 views

    This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching on hell from the story of the rich man & Lazarus.

    “WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT HELL?” Lk. 16:19-31 INTRO – Suppose your best friend was flying down a road in his/her convertible sports car. Beautiful day. Sunglasses on. Top down. Music thumping. Life is good…Except for the fact that YOU know that the road they’re on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Words Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015
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     | 15,602 views

    This message is designed for someone that the preacher knows fairly well so they can fill in details of their life in the middle section. It is a celebration of their life that ends with a turn toward eternity.

    Message As we’ve come to this service, we embark on that march that David describes as the “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” What do you do when you are hit with the hard reality of life and death? How do you continue to put one foot in front of the other when ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perfect Substitute: Jesus As The Suffering Servant (Week 3) Series

    Contributed by John Romeo Verastigue Etis on Aug 19, 2015
     | 6,439 views

    The significance of God’s sovereign plan of salvation as revealed in the Old Testament, which is fulfilled by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. In this lesson, we will learn who Jesus is, as a Perfect Substitute who became the Suffering Servant.

    4 Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted. 5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. 6 All we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Thanking Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 21, 2013
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     | 11,829 views

    A sermon about gratitude and thanksgiving.

    "Thanking Jesus" Luke 17:11-19 When my mom was 5 years old her mother died due to complications during pregnancy. When my mom was 6 years old her father died. So, my mom went to live with a cousin and her brother--my uncle Jack-- went to live with an aunt. And so my mom and her brother grew ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Battle Between Sin And Righteousness For The Soul

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 10, 2014
     | 4,393 views

    The battle between sin and righteousness for the soul of us Christians takes place in our thought life – all the time

    The battle between sin and righteousness for the soul of us Christians takes place in our thought life – all the time What is sin? All unrighteousness is sin; 1 Jo 5:17 All disobedience to God is sin; Rom 6:16 Breaking any of God’s laws is sin; 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heaven Is A Party Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 24, 2013
     | 7,003 views

    Heaven is party-central, and the party starts now, but doesn't get into full gear till we get to Heaven, or when Jesus returns--whichever comes first.

    When Biblical writers speak of Heaven, they often use figurative language. I suspect the reason is that they’re trying to express heavenly realities with the limitations of human language. Trying to describe Heaven to us is like trying to describe this world to an unborn child. And so ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Make The Right Choice

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 19, 2013
     | 14,409 views

    “There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her” Luke 10:42.

    Theme: Make the right choice Text: Gen. 18:1-10; Col. 1:15-28; Lk. 10:38-42 Life is all about making choices and what happens to us depends on the choices we make. The choice of what to eat and drink, the choice to go to school, the choice to take drugs, the choice of who to marry and the choice ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Facing The Future With Confidence Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2015
     | 19,965 views

    Our courage is found in God alone. Our victory is grounded in God's Word.

    We are at the edge of another new year; another year of uncertainties and unknowns - to us, of course, but not to God. • Whatever they are, we are going to face them and walk through them, by the grace of God. • We won’t be doing it alone, because God will walk us through. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Safe Zone Vs Faith Zone

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 28, 2015
     | 9,734 views

    Often we allow problems to define who we are and where we are. There is a river of possibilities flowing from the altar of God. Joy is not freedom from problems, but releasing God's plan.

    THERE IS A RIVER --- SAFE ZONE VS FAITH ZONE? PROBLEMS ARE OPPORTUNITIES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: DO WE ALLOW PROBLEMS TO DEFINE OUR LIMITATIONS... Have you ever seen a dog that has been chained all his days? There is a dirt ring around his house. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Roth avatar

    Victory In Jesus

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,753 views

    Proper 12 (A) Christ has won victory over sin, death, and all things. We are in Him, and have His victory. Therefore, we may live boldly in daily Christian Life.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Victory in Jesus” V is for Victory. Victory is the focus, the goal, of every athlete and every warrior. Soon our high school boys, the (name ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Sadducean Marriage Problem

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 5, 2016
     | 6,802 views

    The reason this story is recorded by Luke is because it goes to the heart of the Christian faith

    Luke 20:27-38 Illustration: As Vice President, George Bush Sr. represented the U.S.A at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev's widow. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Value Of Hard Work

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 13, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,319 views

    Serving the Lord is a lifelong mission, although the nature of the work may change. God only holds us responsible for what we can do. Yet, if we pay attention, he will provide an opportunity to serve him every day in some way. (Great for Labor Day)

    The Value of Hard Work 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Today we will focus on the cure for idleness, and here are my favorite thoughts on the subject: “Yesterday I did nothing and today I'm finishing what I did yesterday.” “If I won the award for laziness, I would send somebody to pick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Great Personal Offenses

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,835 views

    In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses.

    Prelude, Purpose, Plan In every church in Christendom, we will eventually be confronted with some great personal offenses. How can we better deal with major conflict? Is conflict resolution always possible or even realistic? What can we do when our grievances are ignored? Why is conflict a part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The End (Part 2)

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 15, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,956 views

    Just days prior to the crucifixion, Jesus spoke to His disciples regarding the events surrounding the end times. While we cannot predict the day, nor the hour, we can see the stage being set for His return! Jesus revealed much for us in this passage.

    Signs of the End (Part 2) Matthew 24: 3-14 In our last study we began to consider what is commonly known as the Olivet Discourse. Just prior to His crucifixion, Jesus spoke at length concerning the events that will lead up to His second coming. Some who hold to an Amillennialist theology believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist