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  • Trae Durden avatar

    Disintegrating Families

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    A study of Eli and his evil sons.

    Disintegrating Families 1 Samuel 2:12-29 Eli was a great preacher, a fine priest and a Judge. As High Priest he alone could enter the most holy place once a year to offer atoning sacrifice on behalf of the nation. But as a Father, Eli was passive, inactive, and unconcerned. He turned a blind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Boxed In For Growth And Glory Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 18, 2018
     | 2,802 views

    Message 5 in our series from Exodus tracking Israel's faith journey. This message continues from the previous message.

    The notes here are supplemental to the notes for message 4. Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch "BOXED IN FOR GROWTH AND GLORY" Pt 2 I. God deliberately designed a difficult situation 14:1-9 A. He positioned His children up against an obstacle 1-2 God deliberately ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Integrity Is An "Action" Word Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 5, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,877 views

    Our "Integrity" in Christ is revealed through our actions and obedience to God...

    Sermon Brief Date Written: August 31, 2006 Date Preached: September 3, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity is an ‘action’ word Sermon Text: Daniel 2:16-18 (1-49) 16 So Daniel went in and requested ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father Of Lights Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 2, 2020
     | 5,008 views

    Someone shows that they are a follower of the "Father of Lights" through their: 1) Words (James 1:19-21), 2) Walk (James 1:22-25), and 3) Works (James 1:26-27).

    James 1:17-27 [17] Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures. [19] ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Mystery Babylon: The First 2000 Years. Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 3, 2015
     | 4,073 views

    How Satan's kingdom began and prospered among us from creation to Abraham.

    1: THE FALL OF SATAN AND HIS PLAN FOR MAN Our story must begin before the planet we inhabit was set in place by our Heavenly Father. There seems to have been a conflict in the heavenlies between the Almighty and one of His created angels, Lucifer. The latter evidently wanted more authority than ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Walk In The Spirit

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,155 views

    Living by the dictates of the flesh are only going to get us to death row. If and when our lives are dictated by Christ, it becomes evident to all that we are walking in the Spirit. Are you?

    Opening Illustration: A radical change is expected and required when a person comes to faith in Jesus Christ. When no change becomes apparent, we begin to wonder if there has been a genuine conversion or if the one who was truly saved understands God’s Word concerning sanctification and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Love Sundays (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 30, 2020
     | 5,130 views

    In Psalm 122, David rejoiced to go to the house of the Lord! Why? Because David loved the PEACE of God!

    Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/7/16 • Bumper Video: I Love Sundays (Peace) Good morning and welcome to church! I found some interesting statistic this week that I thought I’d share with you. It turns out 46% of fatal accidents happen in the home, 33% of fatal accidents ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Catch The Wind

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,761 views

    CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Notice Jude shows us three ways we can build ourselves up in the faith. Our faith is developed as we [1] pray in the Holy Spirit, [2] stay in the center of God’s love, and [3] keep open and ready

    CATCH THE WIND Energized by the Power of the Holy Spirit Jude 1:20-21 • Jude 1:20-21 (MsgB) [20] But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, [21] staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Don't Kill Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 100 ratings
     | 4,567 views

    What does this command prohibit and how does it fit in our society today.

    A Sunday school teacher was discussing the Ten Commandments with her five and six year olds. After explaining the commandment to "honour thy father and thy mother," she asked, "Is there a commandment that teaches us how to treat our brothers and sisters?" Without missing a beat, one little boy ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Messiah On The Move Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,907 views

    Moving forward in our faith is a requirement for a healthy spiritual life.

    A Messiah On the Move Text: Matt. 4:12-25 Introduction 1. Illustration: Living in Ohio during the cold winter months teaches us many things. However, one of the most important is the need to keep moving forward. When we drive on the ice and snow we do well as long as we keep moving forward, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Marriage Made In Paradise Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 3, 2009
     | 5,797 views

    These is sermon 1 in a series that will look at God’s design for marraige and how we can experience the joy that God had planned for a man and a woman that enter into it.

    Keeping the Home Fire Burning Series A MARRIAGE MADE IN PARADISE Gen. 2:18-25 Intro Some of you might have heard the expression "a marriage made in Heaven." But, does such an thing exist? Is there such a thing as a perfect marriage? Probably not! However, there was, at one time, a marriage that was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worst Imaginable Nightmare Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 15, 2008
     | 3,479 views

    Exposition of Acts 9:1-19 about four aspects of the conversion of the Apostle Paul

    Text: Acts 9:1-19, Title: The Worst Imaginable Nightmare, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/13/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Have you heard of the best-selling book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” It’s a manual, written in quite a factual tone, based on interviews with experts in a variety ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Transformed Life

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 14, 2013
    based on 15 ratings
     | 34,033 views

    Our learning must lead to Christ-like living.

    Living a Transformed Life Sermon Series: “PBC @ the Core” 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 2/10/13 I want to begin with a brief excerpt from a book by Mark Buchanan called, “Your Church is Too Safe.” This appeared in the March 2012 issue of Christianity ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley White-Findeisen avatar

    Etymology Of Life For The Church

    Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Feb 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,964 views

    Our understanding of words like OBEY, WORSHIP, and CHURCH and the purpose of our gatherings has consequences effecting our lives as individuals and as the Church.

    After one of the first performances of Handel's Messiah, one nobleman complimented the composer on the entertainment that he had given the town. My lord, said Handel, I should be sorry if I only entertained them. I wish to make them better. So let it be here this morning. I find the field of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do We Really Want To Know And To Do The Will Of God? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2017
     | 10,137 views

    Do we want to do good in our eyes or in the eyes of God? We do not get to choose. It is all about God's will, not ours.

    Back 1949, a notorious gangster named Mickey Cohen, who was the big crime boss in Los Angeles with close ties to the Mafia, he attended a Christian meeting in Beverly Hills. The meeting was being led by a young evangelist named Billy Graham. Graham was just starting out in evangelism and no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist