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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    I Choose To Trust

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018
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    THIS IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF CHOICES. AS WE AGE WE REALIZE WE DON'T HAVE THE CAPACITY TO DO THINGS THAT WE ONCE HAD AND MUST PRIORITIZE WHAT WE DO. WHAT IS IMPORTANT IN OUR WALK WITH THE LORD.

    I CHOOSE TO TRUST MATTHEW 8:23-28 I THOUGHT I WOULD BRING A FRIEND TO HELP ME WITH THE MESSAGE TODAY, OR AT LEAST THE PICTURE OF A FRIEND. THIS IS MY GIRL SOPHIE (SOPHIE IS MY CAT), AND SHE’S BEEN A BLESSING TO LESLIE AND ME SINCE 2012. ONE THING ABOUT SPOHIE THAT MAKES ME SAD THOUGH, IS THAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Truly Mean When We Say That Jesus Is Our Good Shepherd?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Apr 25, 2018
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     | 5,908 views

    A very underestimate phrase is that Jesus is our Good Shepherd. What does this truly mean? The enemy’s policy by comparison is shocking?

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 22nd April 2018; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Acts 4:5-12 Psalm 23 1 John 3:16-24 John 10:11-18 “Please be seated.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Why Did Jesus Come?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 28, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,430 views

    As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus. We see nativity scenes and we read about the shepherds and the wise men. But do we stop to consider all the reasons why he came?

    WHY DID JESUS COME? INTRODUCTION: As we transition from Thanksgiving to Christmas we start thinking about the arrival of Jesus into the world. We see manger scenes depicting the baby Jesus with his mom and earthly father. We hear about the shepherds and the wise men. It was the most exciting news ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 12, 2018
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    Part 4 of this series describes what the first Christians were like, some of the things they did in Christianity's earliest days, and the spread of Christianity in the region and the world.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope From God's Word Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,607 views

    Our psalmist in this section declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Even though our psalmist is afflicted & scorned by the arrogant, he is sustained by hope. For hope shines brightest in the darkness.

    PSALM 119: 49-56 [The Ministry of The Word Series] HOPE FROM GOD'S WORD Our psalmist in this section [strophe] declares that his hope is received from the Word of God which renews his life. Because our God is unchanging, His Word does not change either. Therefore we can find hope from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    If Jesus Is God, Why Did Jesus Need To Pray? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,526 views

    The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed at different times of the day. He prayed in different places. Sometimes He prayed on His own, and sometimes when His Disciples were with Him.

    Why did Jesus pray? This morning as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples our focus this month is on Prayer. The Bible records the words of 222 specific prayers - actual worded prayers, not just references to prayer with statements like he prayed or he called upon the name of the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 23, 2019
     | 5,667 views

    Paul says, “Seeing that His divine power has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence."

    11/13/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 20: With Respect Toward Those Over Us (1 Thess. 5:12-13) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV) 12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One World Government

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 24, 2019
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     | 4,735 views

    A study in Psalm 67: 1 – 7

    Psalm 67: 1 – 7 One World Government An Invocation and a Doxology To the Chief Musician. On stringed instruments. A Psalm. A Song. 1 God be merciful to us and bless us, and cause His face to shine upon us, Selah 2 That Your way may be known on earth, Your salvation among all nations. 3 Let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Core Value 2 - Mission Minded Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 21, 2019
     | 5,625 views

    This sermon uses Matthew 28:18-20 to give biblical teaching on the NEC core value of being Mission Minded where we seek “To lead not-yet-believing family, friends and neighbours into a mature relationship with Christ and integrate them completely into the life of our church.”

    Message Matthew 28:16-20 Mission Minded In a town near a river which is full of fish there is a fishermen’s club. Week after week the fishermen in this club meet to talk. They would talk about their responsibility to fish. Their slogan was “We live to Fish”. They would talk about the many types ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Absurdity Of Advent

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 3, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,476 views

    If on Advent Sunday all we do is to look back to Christ's earthly life and forward to his coming again, our present life seems to occupy a sort of interval when nothing much is going on.

    TITLE: THE ABSURDITY OF ADVENT SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 40:3-5 I so enjoy this time of the year in the Christian Calendar. Even after 35 years of Preaching and Pastoring, this season never grows old or tiresome as I stand in the pulpit. This is the First Sunday in Advent. • In the media the season ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Intentional Parenting Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Dec 19, 2018
     | 7,195 views

    The Intentional Parent: Sets boundaries, Corrects purposefully, Invest wisely, Live honorably

    This is us: Intentional Parenting. Ephesians 6:1-4 The Intentional Parent: 1. Sets boundaries v.1 Boundaries help the child feel safe. Boundaries protect children from their own foolishness. Boundaries limit narcissism and entitlement. Boundaries help your child develop ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Aware Of The Scoffers

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 10, 2008
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     | 5,008 views

    WHAT OUT FOT THE SCOFFERS

    BE PREPARED FOR THE SCOFFERS IIPeter 3:1-7 8-11-7 Today I want us to be aware of and prepared for those who will scoff at Jesus Christ’s return. Listen as I read today’s text found in II Peter 3:1-7 1This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren Rogers avatar

    Knowing The Will Of God #2 - Through The Scripture Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on Jan 20, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    The Bible clearly tells us what God’s Will is for our lives.

    Knowing God’s Will Through The Scripture 20th January 2008 am Ephesians 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. What is God’s will for us? As seen last week, God’s will differs from believer to believer. But here are four aspects in the will of God which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authority And Submission Series

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,644 views

    The crisis of authority

    Know therefore today, and lay it to your heart, that the LORD is God in heaven above and on the earth beneath; there is no other (Deuteronomy 4.39). As a nation we are in the midst of a crisis of authority. Many people distrust those in political leadership and the natural, albeit sinful, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Making Mummies Dance

    Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Jan 29, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,217 views

    We preserve in the museum of our memories some mummies - parts of us that once lived but have died. Can they live again?

    “Making Mummies Dance” “Making the Mummies Dance” is the title of Dr. Thomas Hoving’s memoir. In 1966 he became the Commissioner of Parks in New York City under Mayor John V. Lindsay. Hoving had earned a Ph.D. in art history from Princeton and had previously worked at the prestigious ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite