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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Witness Of Poverty

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2019
     | 3,581 views

    In an era when the contrast between the rich and the poor is most pronounced–our own time–like Francis, we are all called to follow the example of Christ in simplicity and poverty.

    Tuesday of the 4th Week in Lent 2019 San Francisco di Paola One of the dominant themes of both the OT and the NT stories is what we have to look forward to in the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom, when we are confirmed as its citizens after our life on this earth, is a reign of plenty, a restoration ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Doctrines & Demons

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,029 views

    1) The Predictability of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:1), 2) The Purveyors of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:2), 3) The Principles of Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:3a), and know: 4) The Response to Apostasy (1 Timothy 4:3b–5)

    1 Timothy 4:1-5. [4:1] Now the Spirit expressly says that in later times some will depart from the faith by devoting themselves to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, [2] through the insincerity of liars whose consciences are seared, [3] who forbid marriage and require abstinence from foods ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Top Ten Marriage Killers

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Nov 11, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 34,716 views

    This message addresses some of the primary issues facing troubled marriages today. It was a follow up to a message called "Marriage that Goes the Distance" that I did the preceding week.

    Top Ten Marriage Killers Communication in marriage can be a challenge can’t it? You only have to be married five minutes to know what I am talking about. That’s due in part to the fact that men and women speak two entirely different languages. Last Sunday’s message was on Marriage that Goes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Paul Wallace avatar

    Sex And The Church Series

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,910 views

    The Church needs to talk as much about sex as the Bible does.

    Sex and the Church Hot Potato #4 that the Church won’t touch My mentor/instructor Richard Dobbins was a pastor for 25 years and a Christian Counselor for over 25 years was asked to teach a seminar on Sex for a pastor friend. When he arrived at the church he found an ad for the seminar ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Vision Of Heavenly Things Series

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 97 ratings
     | 11,547 views

    In a time of crisis Daniel spent time in prayer and fasting and God met his need in a theophany reassuring him of God’s provision for his people unto the end of the age.

    DANIEL 10 - A VISION OF HEAVENLY THINGS The final three chapters of Daniel are the account of God’s last word to his servant. Chapter 10 gives us the circumstances by which the vision came to Daniel. This final encounter was a traumatic experience for the servant of Jehovah. If you read the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    The Strong Man Who Wasn't Strong Enough

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,972 views

    Samson was strong....but not strong enough. At least not strong enough to overcome his biggest enemy.....himself !

    The Strong Man Who Wasn’t Strong Enough ! Judges 13-16 Intro. The book of Judges is a book of cycles. The cycle consists of.....disobedience to God, dominion over them, and deliverance from them. This cycle is repeated seven times in the book of Judges. The story of Samson’s life ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Ritualism Versus Spiritual Reality Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 20, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,655 views

    God desires to curb the trend toward formalism in religion which is satisfied with meeting external observation. To obey the moral precepts & principles of the word is infinitely more important than ceremonies & man-made traditions.

    ZECHARIAH 7: 1-7 RITUALISM VERSUS SPIRITUAL REALITY [Ezra 6:1-11] The seventh and eighth chapters are the third distinct division of the prophecy. In the first portion was the call to national repentance and turning to the Lord for His Covenant blessings. After a national turning to God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 2, 2024
     | 1,441 views

    Sex outside of marriage is so commonplace (inside and outside the church), and many people do not even consider the idea of getting married, that it appears that no-one actually knows what God wants for us.

    “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Knight avatar

    Something Old, Something New Series

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,752 views

    The need for Christians to be relevant for today’s ever-changing culture.

    Series: The Parables of Christ Topic: Something Old, Something New January 27, 2002 Matthew 13:51-52 "Have you understood all these things?" They said to Him, "Yes." And He said to them, "Therefore every scribe who has become a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a head of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    They Who Mourn Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,241 views

    They mourn not just because of personal sin, but because of sin in the world.

    They who Mourn Matt. 5:4 When bad news or calamity came it was customary to tear clothes and cover the head with ashes or dust. Being dressed in sackcloth and ashes showed a time of grief and mourning.. Jeremiah, also known as the weeping prophet has been said to have trained ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "...be Filled With The Spirit"

    Contributed by Asiri Perera on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    Every Christian is called to be filled with the Holy Spirit

    …..be filled with the Spirit. Eph 5:18 Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit. Introduction • (We might have expected the apostle to plead for abstinence as over against intemperance. But he takes a more startling and positive line. He urges his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bruce Hamsher avatar

    "Meekness Is Not Weakness" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 10,264 views

    A truly meek person quietly surrenders each day to the Lord without a big show.

    “Meekness is not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 Beatitudes - #3 Intro: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you really want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display a lot of meekness along the way?” Meekness ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Leaders' Personal Habits - (Part 7 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,332 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

    This final category touches the leader in his relationship to alcohol and money-two areas of perennial tempta-tion. Don’t overlook God’s Word on these crucial points! If you do, you will regret it later. 1. Not given to drunkenness 1 Tim 3:3; Titus 1:7 Literally this phrase means "not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    To Love Honour & Cherish ,conclusion Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 22, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,120 views

    The third part of this sermon deals with the word Cherish, as it deals with marriage.

    To Love Honor & Cherish conclusion The third part of this sermon deals with the word Cherish, as it deals with marriage. First, what does the word cherish mean? 1. To treat with tenderness and affection; to give warmth, ease or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Wait Untill It Is To Late To Listen To The Man Of God

    Contributed by Tim Larrimore on Apr 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,263 views

    WHY PEOPLE ARE HURTING.

    WHY WAIT UNTIL IT’S TO LATE TO LISTEN TO THE MAN OF GOD? Text: Acts 27:1-11 Intro: Have you ever heard the preacher preach a sermon and you knew it was for you? But you did not do what he said and you got in trouble. Why do we do that? WHAT ARE SOME OF THE REASONS WE DON’T LISTEN TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist