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  • Anthony (Tony) Charles avatar

    "i Don't Have To See It - To Believe It!"

    Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Aug 11, 2025
     | 386 views

    Today we're settling this once and for all—you don't have to see a miracle to believe in one, because faith walks ahead of sight, not behind it!

    "I DON'T HAVE TO SEE IT - TO BELIEVE IT!" Tony – Study – Meditation – Prayer: July-August 2025 Walking by Faith, Not by Sight in the Miraculous Opening Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7 (KJV) "For we walk by faith, not by sight." Supporting Text: Hebrews 11:1 (KJV) "Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    Lord, Lord Have We Not Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    this is # 68 in the series on questions of the Bible

    I. NOTICE THE RELIGIOUS PROFESSION THEY HAD AN EMPTY CONFESSION. A. Notice the ABUNDANCE OF SINCERITY B. Notice the ATTITUDE OF SPIRITUALITY C. Notice the ABSENCE OF SUBMISSION II. NOTICE THE RIGHTEOUS PRACTICES THEY HAD AN EXCEPTIONAL CONDUCT. A. EXTREMELY VOCAL - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 12, 2001
    based on 189 ratings
     | 21,433 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29

    Year C Sixth Sunday of Easter, May 20th, 2001 John 14: 23-29 Title: “Do not let your hearts be troubled” Jesus is in the midst of his farewell address to his disciples. The overriding theme at this point is his departure from them and his sending the Paraclete to take his place. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lesson 15 - With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2018
     | 4,902 views

    The Lord will come as a thief in the night; and therefore they are to be ready at all times, like a good soldier.

    9/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 15: With No Sorrow Concerning Those Who Have Died (1 Thessalonians 4:13-14) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (NIV) 13 Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    True Worship Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,289 views

    Worship is not about the moment; it’s about the lifetime.

    INTRODUCTION • I'm sure you've heard the saying, "God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good!" • Many times, we hear someone say something like: • "I got the promotion; God is good!" • "The cancer is gone; God is good!" • "My child came back ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Birthright Of The Christian…

    Contributed by Jim Parisi on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,961 views

    The Birthright of the Christian…

    The Birthright of the Christian… "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."— 2 Corinthians 3:17. Through Jesus Christ / LIBERTY is the birthright of every man We the sons and daughters of Adam. You may be born a pauper; you may be an orphan; your family may be altogether unknown; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Vision? Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 438 ratings
     | 42,499 views

    Defining the qualities of a Biblical vision

    What is Vision? Proverbs 29:18 Series: A New Vision for a New Millennium January 2, 2000 Introduction I. The need for dreams A. We all have dreams 1. Every human experiences dreams when they sleep 2. Dreams are needed to bring balance in our mental and emotional level B. We all need dreams to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald Thompson avatar

    Benefits Of A Small Church

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Apr 17, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,852 views

    [My purpose is not to encourage stagnation in church growth, but to remind us of the benefits (and obligations) of a small church lest we become discouraged...]

    "THE BENEFITS OF A SMALL CHURCH" INTRODUCTION 1. Churches come in all sizes... a. Some are large, numbering in the thousands, even tens of thousands b. Some are small, with as few as two or more people meeting in a home 2. The definition of church sizes is rather ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Harvey avatar

    The Hope Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,464 views

    Jesus is the Hope that arrived for our lives.

    “The Hope of Christmas” November 27, 2005 Theme: Hope gives us an eternal perspective on life. Intro: Hope is a great encourager in our day to day lives. It gives us the ability to understand that our life can have a future of promise and a clearer path. We hold on to hope to see us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Poling avatar

    The Creative Word And Spiritual Formation

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008
     | 2,799 views

    God has purpose for us.

    The Creative Word and Spiritual Formation Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the Heaven and the earth. 2 And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. Form - tohuw (to’-hoo); from an unused root ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    Well Known, Or Totally Forgotten

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 23, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    You are well-known. God knows you, the angels know you - even the devil knows you - because you know Jesus. Unfortunately - the only alternative to such fame is to be utterly forgotten.

    I will make you into a great nation. I will bless you and make you famous, and you will be a blessing to others. Gen 12:2 (NLT) In our text, the Lord promise to make Abraham famous (KJV – make his name great). Do you think is it is a good thing to be famous? Yes (but not infamous). If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Answering Why

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jan 27, 2013
     | 5,082 views

    In tragic times, we are tempted to ask why. The question itself is not wrong-after all Jesus asked it of his Father while on the cross, but it may not be the most appropriate question or lead to the best end.

    Introduction: A. When tragedy strikes, we either grow bitter toward God or draw closer to him. B. Can God prevent tragedy? Yes. Why doesn’t he always? We can’t answer that. C. God is imminent and transcendent, but he’s not always imminent when we want him to be. D. As the writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Peace Regardless...

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 12, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,032 views

    The word, ‘tribulation’ often refers to eschatological woes spoken of through out end times. However the same word, ‘tribulation’ is used to mean persecution of Christians for their faith and testimony in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    Peace Regardless... John 16:33 Catherine Marshall writes "A king once offered a prize to the artist who could paint the best picture of peace. Many tried, but there were only two the king really liked. One was of a calm lake. It was a perfect mirror for the peaceful towering ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Tax Collector And The Pharisee: Very Concise

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 9, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,930 views

    Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time - 30th Sunday, Cycle C

    Narada, the Indian sage, was a devotee of God, and thought that no one loved God more than he. His self-righteousness began to lead him towards pride and arrogance. The Lord read his heart and said, “Narada, go to this town on the banks of the Ganges for a devotee of mine dwells there. Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    The Incomparable Christ

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013
     | 5,033 views

    Jesus completely fulfilled his role as the Incomparable Christ because of his identity with God, and his role with man.

    THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST John 1:1-5;10-14 Dorn Ridge September 19, 2010 I. JESUS IS THE INCOMPARABLE CHRIST BECAUSE OF HIS IDENTITY WITH GOD. 1.) In the beginning was the Word. (John 1:1a.) A.) To see Jesus as there when this world began puts him in an entire different light..j 2.) He was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ