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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Deep And Strong Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 9,334 views

    PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST

    BIG IDEA: PAUL’S PASSION FOR PROTECTING THE SAINTS AGAINST DECEPTION FOCUSED HIS MINISTRY ON ENCOURAGING DEPTH AND STABILITY IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION Lots of shallow Christianity today. Easy for people to be blown about by every wind of doctrine; to be confused and deceived by persuasive arguments ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Salvation In The Future Tense

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Introduction We truly have a great salvation. Consequently, we should understand the amazing fullness of the salvation that God gives us through faith in Jesus and cooperation with the Holy Spirit as he works within us. The Holy Spirit led the New Testa

    Salvation in the Future Tense Text: "And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber; because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed. The night is nearly over; the day is almost here" (Rom. 13:11-12 NIV). Scripture Reading: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Created In God's Image And Likeness

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 54 ratings
     | 32,321 views

    We hear it often said: "Well, I’m only human!" We need to think twice before we make such a statement.

    CREATED IN GOD’S IMAGE AND LIKENESS “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.’ So God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Polite?

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 27, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    Four qualities of Christian "politeness". Our relationships one to another in the Church.

    I. INTRODUCTION – EVERY COUNTRY & CULTURE HAS A SENSE OF POLITENESS: A. In General Politeness Is All About: 1. Being considerate 2. Being thoughtful 3. Being patient 4. Being kind 5. Being courteous 6. Being grateful B. Every Country & Culture Has A Sense Of Politeness…Redneck Etiquette 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Courage (Nasb)

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jul 21, 2022
     | 1,814 views

    Joshua - Philippians

    Joshua 2:11 - "When we heard it, our hearts melted and no courage remained in any man any longer because of you; for the LORD your God, He is God in heaven above and on earth beneath. 1 Samuel 4:9 - "Take courage and be men, O Philistines, or you will become slaves to the Hebrews, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Guarding The Sanctity Of The Family Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025
     | 135 views

    This chapter teaches that silence in the face of evil only allows wickedness to fester. The sanctity of the family must be preserved by truth, justice, and grace.

    GUARDING THE SANCTITY OF THE FAMILY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 13:1-39 Supporting Texts: Genesis 4:7, Proverbs 25:28, Hebrews 12:15, Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 4:26-27 INTRODUCTION: 2 Samuel 13 opens one of the darkest and most painful chapters in David’s family history. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Danger Of Neglecting God’s Presence Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025
     | 124 views

    The presence of God is not a luxury—it is a necessity. Any leadership, ministry, or life that functions without it will suffer decline, deception, and destruction.

    THE DANGER OF NEGLECTING GOD’S PRESENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 13:3 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:15; Psalm 51:11; 2 Samuel 6:6-7; Hosea 4:6; Revelation 3:20 INTRODUCTION: The presence of God is the most vital necessity for any believer, leader, or nation. Without it, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Greatest Hope Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,165 views

    This sermon explores the story of Lazarus, emphasizing that God's timing and ways may not align with our expectations, but He always fulfills our greatest hopes, urging us to trust and love as Jesus did.

    The story of Lazarus is filled with emotions on the extremes: from extreme despair and sadness because of the death of a loved one, to extreme joy and wonder following a miracle which brought him back to life. It’s widely considered one of, if not the greatest miracle of all those that Jesus ...read more

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    Whom Will You Meet In Heaven? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 7, 2022
     | 2,177 views

    There is so much speculation about heaven but we have very little to go on in the word. People express the hope of heaven being a reunion and we look at that. Whom do you want to meet in heaven? That is what we will consider here. Heaven could be very close.

    Whom will YOU meet in heaven? INTRODUCTION Talk to Christians about heaven and what that will be like, and you have so many variant answers. That is normal, for none of us knows any details and a lot of what we think is more in line with our own assumptions. What will you do there? Will we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Doubt

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,370 views

    A believer’s life is a mixture of faith and doubt

    HEB.11:1;6 "FAITH AND DOUBT" * Many Bible stories have mixtures of faith and doubt. * This is true of the simple account given in Matt.8:23-27. * Jesus entered into a ship and His disciples followed Him. * There came a great storm upon the sea. * The boat was covered with the waves, but Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Life Series

    Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,422 views

    All power in Heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior.

    The Power of Life (Mt.28:1-7;16-20) Each Easter we celebrate the victory of Jesus Christ rising from the dead: “up from the grave He arose (we sing) with a mighty triumph oer His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, and He lives forever with His saints to reign…Hallelujah! ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    If Only And What Ifs

    Contributed by David Petticrew on May 4, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,560 views

    Jesus enourage us to avoid if onlys about the past but instead look to the future with what if (I believe).

    Back to the Future. Young teenager Marty McFly has a chance to go back in time due to the invention of his friend Doc Ement Brown. While in the past he has the chance to change things and make his future a better one by encouraging his father to act in a better way. Then in the second movie he ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Do You Live; How Will You Die? Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    The first of a two-part series on "The Rich Man and Lazarus," this is a salvation message that looks at the comfort of heaven in contrast to the agony of hell.

    HOW DO YOU LIVE; HOW WILL YOU DIE? --LUKE 16:19-31; PSALM 49:16-20; PSALM 52:5-7 To be a disciple of Jesus Christ, He must be number one in our lives. We’ve seen that emphasized so clearly these past several weeks in the teachings of Jesus found in this section of the Book of Luke. We first of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christ Died So That We Might Live

    Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,335 views

    “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich” 2 Cor. 8:9.

    ! Mark 5:21-43 Theme: Christ died so that we might live Text: 2 Sam. 1:1, 17-27; 2 Cor. 8:7-15; Mark 5:21-43 God has a divine plan for our lives. This plan is in the Word of God and this life is only possible when one lives a life of obedience to the Word of God. Such a life is a life of purity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Joy Is Found In Living With The Proper Perspective!” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 25, 2004
    based on 40 ratings
     | 9,366 views

    Third in series "Restoring the Joy" a study of Philippians. This message addresses that fact that Joy Can Be Found In Living With A Proper Perspective On The Eternal. On Our Citizenship On Hardships

    Restoring the Joy Sermon # 3 “Joy Is Found In Living With The Proper Perspective!” Philippians 1:21-30 You will remember that Paul’s letter to the church at Philippi was written while he was imprisoned, literally shackled to a guard 24 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist