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  • Humberto Hilario avatar

    Building A Home Series

    Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 24, 2014
     | 10,156 views

    Building your family within a society has no faith values is critical

    Building a Dream Home Psalm 127 "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. 2It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Godly Contentment

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,602 views

    Being content is critical to experiencing joy in life. It is key to a happy life!

    In the wake of many natural calamities in many parts of the world, the world needs generous people more than ever. We are on our 4th week of bushfire appeal, and thank you so much for your generosity and willingness to help. We have heard pledges of financial support around the world to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Who Am I?

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 25, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,273 views

    We spend so much of our lives unsure of the answer to this question. If I don’t know who I am, then what I stand for and what I believe in are easily swayed by circumstances. Knowing who I am is critical to getting through life.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Who am I? … We spend so much of our lives unsure of the answer to this simple question. We look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    What Does The Ascension Mean?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,432 views

    The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

    What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Sears avatar

    The Crutch Series

    Contributed by John Sears on Nov 21, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,127 views

    Is Christianity a crutch for the weak minded and naive? How should Christians respond to the criticism?

    I wonder if you have heard this statement. It goes something like this. “Christianity is only for those who are weak; it only offers consolation to life’s losers.” Have you heard it or seen this criticism? Just watch TV or go see a movie sometime. Read comments under Christian Facebook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Grace At Home -- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2011
     | 3,865 views

    If we want God’s grace to transform our marriages, then we must submit to our wives; we must understand them; and we must value them so that our prayers are not cut off.

    Mrs. Foster, a teacher at the grade-school in Auburn, Washington, had a frustrating day with one of her first-grade boys. “You’ve been doing irritating things all day today. These things are some of my pet peeves,” she said sternly. “Do you know what a pet peeve is?” The young boy shook his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Greg Powell avatar

    Modern-Day Legalism (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 23, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,039 views

    Legalism is potentially such a damaging, deceitful, and depressing way to view the Christian life.

    INTRO: I’ve tried to be very clear and practical at each point in this topic about what legalism is, what it does, and what it looks like. We spent the last message covering the statements a legalist might say, the specifics of legalism as far as the actual fundamental definitions of this way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Little Foxes - Mother's Day

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 14, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,543 views

    A lot of little foxes have crept in & changed the modern picture of the family. As a result, today’s homes are often not what God intended them to be.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15; Ephesians 4:31-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Yes, today we’re celebrating Mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Batterson avatar

    The Circle Maker 1: The Legend Of The Circle Maker Series

    Contributed by Mark Batterson on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 29 ratings
     | 48,875 views

    A sermon about the power of prayer illustrated by a man drawing circles in the sand in faith.

    Introduction It was the first century BC and a devastating drought threatened to destroy a generation, the generation before Jesus. The last of the Jewish prophets had died off nearly four centuries before. Miracles were such a distant memory that they seemed like a false memory. And God was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Humble And Teachable Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 29, 2007
    based on 20 ratings
     | 25,704 views

    Proverbial wisdom of humility and teachability by developing habits of seeking advise, and accepting criticism (correction).

    NIV Proverbs 11:2 When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Last week we began looking at how we make the good decisions. Every day we make decisions about what we do, where we will go, what we will prioritize, how we will respond to others. In order to make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    At The Feet Of Jesus

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 1, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,051 views

    When our work proceeds out of a devotion to Jesus, we will not be without our critics.

    AT THE FEET OF JESUS. John 12:1-8. It has been remarked as remarkable that on three occasions when we meet Mary of Bethany in the Scriptures, she is found at the feet of Jesus. In Luke 10:39 she is sitting at the feet of Jesus. In John 11:32 Mary is prostrated at His feet. In John 12:3 she is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paddy Venner avatar

    Of Foxes And Feeble Men

    Contributed by Paddy Venner on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,740 views

    Some clear guidelines about handling criticism and good, honest self evaluation

    Foxes and Feeble Men  As we stand now we are about 2 weeks away from next year, and about 349 days from the last New Year when we promised that this year would be different and that we would finally accomplish all that we’ve been putting off for the last 10 years.  ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Protecting The Boundary Markers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,278 views

    Uses a Supreme Court decision to illustrate the critical nature of Scripture in our lives.

    OPEN: I have a test for you this morning. I’m going to give you certain common phrases and ask you to tell me whether or not they came from Scripture. If it will make you feel any better, I had lunch with two preachers last Wednesday and they missed about half of the references… so don’t feel too ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Troy Walliser avatar

    We Have Lift Off Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    The CRITICAL nature of the mission DEMANDS that we give our best to see it accomplished.

    We Have Lift Off! Acts 13:1-12 Growing up in central Florida provided a unique opportunity. As a child and even in to my teen years I have fond memories of taking the 2 hour car ride on Interstate 4 from Tampa on the west coast of Florida to Cape Canaveral on the East Coast of Florida to visit the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curry Pikkaart avatar

    Develop A Healthy Attitude Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 30, 2015
     | 5,176 views

    Our attitudes flow from our minds - so our mindset is critically important.

    “”Living a Joy-full Life: Develop A Healthy Attitude” Phil. 2:5-11 Dr. Norman Vincent Peale once walked by a tattoo parlor in Hong Kong. In the shop window there was a display of decorations that could be imprinted on one’s skin – flags, patriotic slogans, anchors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed