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    Absalom

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 23, 2020
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    When something is too good to be true then be careful! From the life of Absalom, we learn a lot of lessons.

    Absalom 2 Samuel 14:25”…Now in all Israel was no one as handsome as Absalom, so highly praised…” When something is too good to be true then be careful! When the offer is too spectacular, opulent and enormous then be cautious, for instance, I got an email stating that I was selected as the ‘best ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Heaven. Hell. And The Walking Dead #3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 3, 2021
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    The walking dead are those who believe the lies of the world and their own self sufficiency to denial of an eternal future with Jesus.

    Two weeks ago we began a three week Halloween series called - Heaven, Hell and The Walking Dead. It’s a series to answer three of the most asked questions by Christians and non-Christians: what happens after we die. As we talked about heaven, we learned that Heaven is a real place where Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023
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    A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Does It Mean That Our Body Is The Temple?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 14, 2023
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    We are to use our body to give God glory in all that we do.

    In these first few verses, Paul was portraying the qualities of unbelievers. He does not imply that these individuals are automatically and permanently prevented from going to heaven. Christians come from all foundations, including these. They might continue to battle with malicious longings; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Jones avatar

    From Rebellion To Redemption: The Prodigal Son's Homecoming

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 9, 2023
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    The story of the Parodical Son, is a story of hope, forgiveness, and redemption. It is a message that touches the hearts of lost souls, renews the faith of the saved, and offers a path back to the Father for those who have strayed.

    Point 1: The Lost Son Luke 15:11-12 "And he said, A certain man had two sons: And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living." • The Parodical Son, driven by selfish desires, demanded his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
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    Three motives to flee from sin and flee to Christ.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Cramer avatar

    I Have Made Up My Mind! Luke Chapter 9

    Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 24, 2024
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    A message from the Book of Luke about taking the next step to Follow the Lord in our walk here on earth.

    Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Motivation For Fighting Sin

    Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024
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    Today’s message, Motivation for Fighting Sin, looking at three warnings Paul gives to motivate us to fight for sexual purity which we will see is motivation to fight all sin.

    Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Motivation for Fighting Sin Ephesians 5:3-6 June 21, 2020 David Taylor We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As I have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Spiritual Bottom Line

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 24, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 2,905 views

    Pentecost 11: Believers are called to be different than the sinful world. But where does the child of God find the power to live a God-pleasing life? Our lesson today points us to our relationship with God through the forgiveness Christ has won for us. We

    Take a look at this. It’s one of those little slips of paper that the bank’s automated teller machine gives you when you make a withdrawal. It’s got some interesting information on it. Apart from the name and other basic account information, the ATM machine prints the amount of money you withdraw ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Why Do Christians Sin?

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 13, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,228 views

    This lesson explains why Christians sin and offers several practical, scriptural steps in avoiding sin.

    Why Do Christians Sin? Introduction 1. Speaking of man generally, the Scriptures state the following fact: "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Romans 3:23) "For there is not a righteous man on earth, that does good continually, and never sins." (Ecclesiastes 7:20) 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bradford Robinson avatar

    Living A Changed Life

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 9,699 views

    This sermon looks at how we die to our old self and are reborn a new creation in Christ.

    Sermon: Live a Changed Life Text: Col 3:1-11 Intro: My Experience in Becoming a Shellback instead of a Pollywog. (Navy ceremony for those crossing the equator). 1. What all I went through and how the purpose was to change me from one to another. Yet I didn’t feel changed. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joanna Beveridge avatar

    Pentecost

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on May 25, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 17,388 views

    God calls us today to go out in the power of his Spirit and preach the Gospel

    In 1926, a wealthy Toronto lawyer named Charles Vance Millar died, leaving behind him a will that amused and electrified the citizens of his Canadian province. Millar, a bachelor with a wicked sense of humour, stated clearly that he intended his last will and testament to be an “uncommon and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    R Is For Repent Series

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007
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    A study of the word "repent"

    Introduction 1. 2. As we continue our ABCs, we come to the letter R... R is for repent... At first thought, you might think that talking about repentance would be better suited to our Sunday Morning congregation... Since Wednesday Evenings, it is usually the faithful Christians that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    What’s Your Brand?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016
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    Who owns you?

    I have a branding iron that depending on how you turn it you could brand the cattle with a large I or a wide H. For those not from Texas or other cattle states, you branded the cattle to mark them as yours. Hence a design like Rocking R or Lazy S is used to distinguish your cattle on an open ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bradley Berglund avatar

    What Will Sustain You In Grief?

    Contributed by Bradley Berglund on Apr 6, 2013
     | 6,481 views

    Job gives to us three foundational truths that keep us believing that God is good when circumstances read the other way.

    What Will Sustain You? Job 1:20-22; James 5:10-11 This message was preached the day after I had officiated at my aunt's funeral. She and my father had died within one week of each other near the Thanksgiving holiday. My mother was caught off guard. As we approached the stand next to the vault, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist