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  • Monty Newton avatar

    God Has Your Number

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 26, 2015
     | 4,695 views

    The Holy Spirit knows who we are, where we are and assures us that we are children of God.

    Title: God Has Your Number Text: Romans 8:12-17 Thesis: The Holy Spirit knows who we are, how we are and how to help us. Introduction Not so long ago in Ireland, if you sent a letter to Patrick Murphy at the village of Ballybucklebo in County Londonderry in Northern Ireland… your letter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Unjust Steward) #11

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,672 views

    We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

    This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unjust Steward

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 21, 2021
     | 2,353 views

    We have heard it said many times, in many places, by many people, “DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU.”

    This would be a great place to live if everyone lived by this Bible principle. The fact is, many among us would be irate, to say the least, if others treated us the way we treat others. Illus: Have you ever been on the side of the road trying to get someone to allow you to enter the traffic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Ephesians Series - Part 4 - To The Praise Of His Glorious Grace! Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020
     | 1,965 views

    The Apostle Paul is eulogizing or speaking well of God for His plan for the saints of God in Christ Jesus...

    Review Eph 1:4c In love, Eph 1:5 Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, Remember, the Apostle Paul is eulogizing or speaking well of God for His plan for the saints of God in Christ Jesus. In verse four, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    7 Things The Holy Ghost Does For Us

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 8, 2022
     | 8,299 views

    The Holy Ghost is God’s gift for each and everyone. It is Grace which is God’s unmerited favor given. We don’t deserve it, but He freely gives to each of us. God does not have respecter of person, so it isn’t just given to the good or super spiritual. It is for everyone.

    “7 Things the Holy Ghost does for Us” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I came up in church during the time when we had tarry service. Tarry service in case you don’t know was usually on Monday or Tuesday night. Tarry service was a time that those of us who wanted the Holy Ghost would ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Path To Peace And Comfort

    Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 12, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 8,444 views

    A funeral message - Jesus tells of the peace he offers, the place he prepares, and the path to take.

    As I talked with Glenda and Janice about their mother, Madge, one theme came up over and over – Madge’s love for people, most especially her family, and her hospitality brought people together. I heard of family gatherings at her house, her cooking, and her unshakeable positive outlook on life and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Family Fued

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,016 views

    learning to forgive

    FAMILY FEUD Obadiah INTRODUCTION: A. The nation of Edom and the nation of Israel can trace their beginnings back to two twin brothers 1. Edom traces their beginning back to Esau and Israel traces their beginning back to Jacob 2. As you look at these two brothers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Already / Not Yet

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,844 views

    Understanding the tension of the Kingdom of God ‘already’ being here, while at the same time, ‘not yet’ being completely here.

    1. Are we living in the last days? If we are, what does the Bible say about the last days? a. Is 2:2-4 2 In the last days the mountain of the LORD’s temple will be established as chief among the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. 3 Many peoples will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The "L" Word Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,967 views

    The third message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:27-30 explores Jesus' thoughts on lust.

    Introduction As a church one of our values is a commitment to Strong Spiritual Families… We desire to encourage & equip marriages & families to grow together spiritually. Anytime we explore a passage like the one before us we must begin with God’s Ideal… I. Subject is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reverential Fear Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,541 views

    This passage explains why we ought to "fear" God.

    1 Peter 1:17-21 Reverential Fear Introduction: Last time we saw in verses 13-16 that Peter wanted us to apply what he had talked about in the preceding verses. Peter said as Christians: 1. We should prepare our minds for action. 2. We should become self-controlled (not controlled by things) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Feeling Abandoned?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,356 views

    - Abandonment is such a desolate state - Never abandoned when we put our trust in Him

    This weeks news June 18-23, 07 – Disappearance of Jessie Davis, the 9-month pregnant woman missing from Ohio, - Davis’ mother found the pregnant woman’s home in disarray last week, with her two-year-old grandson wandering around alone - A newborn girl has been found, left in a basket on a school ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Only Jesus Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 20, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,778 views

    We are saved by Jesus alone, not Jesus and culture or law.

    Philippians 3:1-14 May 18, 2008 No Confidence in the Flesh Peter and Cornelius – first Gentile convert to Christianity Question: what to do with believers who are not Jewish – do they need to be Jewish to accept Christ? Paul taught no – both Jew and Gentiles come to God in the same way – ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Heart Seekers

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 18, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,406 views

    God has opened the way to having a close, personal and intimate relationship with Him. Are we seeking after that type of relationship?

    LONG AGO, EVEN BEFORE THE FIRST RECORDED WORDS OF GENESIS 1:1 SAID, "IN THE BEGINNING," GOD LOVED US AND CHOSE US IN CHRIST JESUS TO BE HOLY AND WITHOUT FAULT IN HIS EYES. HIS UNCHANGING PLAN HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO ADOPT US INTO HIS OWN FAMILY BY BRINGING US TO HIMSELF THROUGH JESUS CHRIST IN ORDER TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Romans, Part 23 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,026 views

    Since there is no condemnation in Christ, believers can feel proud to be called sons and daughters of God and be willing to witness for Jesus without fear.

    Romans, Part 23 Romans 8:10-15 Introduction - No condemnation has been placed upon anyone who is in Christ -- Brings strength for the tasks ahead -- Allows us to be comforted because God is in control -- The sins of the past are gone, provided we will confess them - Christ was the only way God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    Salvation Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011
     | 11,402 views

    Wow!

    1. At the moment of salvation we are Reconciled by God and to God (Rom.5:10/2 Cor.5:18,20). 2. Redeemed (Col. 1:14/1 Pet.1:18-19). 3. Forgiven ALL sins (1 Pet. 2:14/Eph.1:7b/Col.1:14; 2:13; 3:13). Keep in mind it is necessary to distinguish between the complete permanent and judical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist