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  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 2, 2012
     | 3,722 views

    Concerning The Existence Of God

    Upon leaving the confines of the Earth's atmosphere and entering the vastness of space, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin is alleged to have remarked, "Where is God?" This was said out of a sense of mockery that the Lord of the universe could not be found in the final frontier rather than an honest ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    By Participating The Discipleship Of My Church Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 20, 2015
     | 5,634 views

    Discipleship is the process of becoming who Jesus would be if he were I.

    It is one of the most commonly used terms in the church and yet it may very well be one of the least understood concepts in all of Christianity. It is often viewed as some kind of standardized method, much like an assembly line, that is intended to keep churning out a standardized product. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Jesus Went Looking For A Fight Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 26, 2024
     | 1,166 views

    It’s important to note that when this man picked up his mat on the Sabbath, he didn’t break the Bible’s commands. He broke the cartel’s extra commands that grew up around the Bible like barnacles on a ship’s hull.

    Happy Father’s Day to you. When I consider the privilege of my three children, the words of pastor John Drakeford toward his children are salient. “To [my children] have put gray hairs in my head, bills in my pocket, illustrations in my sermons, happiness in my home, and pride in my heart.” Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drawn To God Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 20, 2024
     | 966 views

    If you see a bunch of rednecks laughing at the Mona Lisa, where you hear them say, “I’d rather see a painting of dogs playing poker,” you understand what’s going on. Jesus says to these Jews, “The Mona Lisa is in front of you, and you grumble because you want dogs playing poker.”

    We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue our series in the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. If you were to pause to consider some of the most important speeches in American history, you might think about Patrick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Dangerous Christian Pt. 2

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 6, 2024
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     | 5,106 views

    This is our second part in our three part sermon entitled "Dangerous Christian" Of course this is speaking on a spiritual plane of our position in Christ, and the authority through that relationship, to disrupt, confuse and dismantle the kingdom of darkness.

    1 John 5:4-5 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. [5] Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? Now read... Hosea 4:6 It says, my people are destroyed for lack of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Nathanael - Come And See Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2025
     | 559 views

    Today I want to look at the call of Nathanael to follow Jesus in a little more detail. There are spiritual lessons to be learned here: Reference is from John 1:43-51:

    The Disciples of Jesus Sermon: Nathanael – Come and See! Philip (John 1:43-51) from Bethsaida, introduced Nathanael to Jesus! Scripture Text: John 1:43-51 Jesus Calls Philip and Nathanael 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Philip, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Was Dead But Now I'm Alive Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 16, 2025
     | 508 views

    Can you imagine Mary and Martha pacing the floor, waiting for Jesus? They were at the deathbed of their beloved brother. Can’t you see Lazarus struggling to breathe? The whole time, they’re looking out the window expecting to see Jesus arrive.

    What if I told you that surveys suggest that nearly three-quarters of doctors in the United States believe in miracles? And what if I told you that over half of the physicians surveyed noted that they had witnessed what they considered to be miracles?1 Find John 11 with me, if you will. Ed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Worship Gets Expensive: Mary’s Price And Judas’ Calculations Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 17, 2025
     | 407 views

    Don’t you imagine that Lazarus grew tired of the onlookers wanting to catch a glimpse of him? No doubt Lazarus would have loved his privacy away from prying eyes after being in the spotlight. How many times did he have to answer, “How do you feel?”

    Find John 12 with me. Worship is the one activity believers will do for all of eternity. Worship offers us these incredible benefits of peace and joy in our lives. Listen and learn from a story of incredible worship. As you listen, refuse to be Judas while embracing Mary. Oh, that there would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    How To Align Your Life Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 19, 2024
     | 1,549 views

    How to Align Your Life Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 11, 2024

    How to Align Your Life Series: Fan the Flame (2 Timothy) Brad Bailey – February 11, 2024 Intro We are continuing is a series… allowing God to speak to us from the Biblical Book called 2 Timothy… chapter 3… verses 10-17. As we begin…I’m reminded of a particular type of scenario that has been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark Beaird avatar

    An Old Story For A New World Series

    Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001
    based on 103 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    The message remains the same in spite of the changes in our society. (3 of 3)

    AN OLD STORY FOR A NEW WORLD © Mark Beaird Text: Acts 17:24-33  In the early days of the Tennessee Valley project a dilapidated homestead was going to be torn down. They were damming the river and the valley would be flooded out. A new split-level ranch was built for the Appalachian ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Dirty Dozen Series

    Contributed by Mark Sutherlin on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,390 views

    Learning to be disciples involves participation not observation

    THE DIRTY DOZEN Luke 9:1-9, Mark 6:7,8 INTRODUCTION A. LEROY EIMS WAS TEACHING A BIBLE CLASS IN ENGLAND, IT OCCURRED TO HIM ONE DAY THE STUDENTS WERE SPENDING AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF TIME AT THEIR DESKS AND IMMERSED IN STUDY. 1. He thought about the practicality that they were missing that went ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Hodges avatar

    Satan And His Dawning Series

    Contributed by Mark Hodges on Jun 16, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 9,066 views

    The beginning or the fall of Satan as Scriptures reveal.

    Satan And His Dawning Sermon by: Mark D. Hodges Isaiah 14:13-14 Introduction: Many famous military strategists have pointed out that if you want to win a victory it is essential to know your enemy. Being able to predict what your enemy will do is very important. That principal is no less true in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    On Deposit ! ! (Ephesians, Chapter 1) Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 2, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,970 views

    Ephesians 1:13-14 give us an initial glimpse at what we have ON DEPOSIT in The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God

    Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God(Ephesians) Message Title: On Deposit (Ephesians, Chapter 1) Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14 (Ephesians 1:13) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    "How To Be A Hero”

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,585 views

    Our kids today need heroes – Men and women of faith who imitate Christ in their daily walk.

    “How to be a Hero” 1st Corinthians 11:1 OJECTIVE: To encourage the people of God to be examples for young people to follow, as Paul was an example to the early church INTRODUCTION: We are seeing a surge in rebellion among our young people today. Illustration: “The answer” A son, angry with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    O Worship The Lord Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 3, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,914 views

    One of a series on the Book of Psalms. All psalms have to do with worship, but some have significant emphasis on our worship of God.

    O Worship The Lord Delivered on February 5, 2006 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org Psalm 24:1-10 1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; 2 for he founded it upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed