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  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Revelation Study Series 3 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Feb 17, 2023
     | 1,027 views

    Jesus is alive! Jesus is coming back! Jesus wants you ready for His return!

    Revelation Study Series 3 - God's Mysterious Plan Fulfilled 10.17.21 Message… Revelation 2:8-11 8 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Smyrna. This is the message from the one who is the First and the Last, who was dead but is now alive: 9 “I know about your suffering and your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Plan Of Salvation Through The Bible

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 2, 2018
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     | 7,268 views

    From Gen 3:15 to John 3:16 salvation has always been by grace alone, through faith alone, in Jesus alone - plus nothing! Three-part Message series.

    PART ONE - THE AUTHORITY AND SUFFICIENCY OF SCRIPTURE “For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities - his eternal power and divine nature - have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.” (Rom 1:20 NIV) The Cosmos is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Created In God's Image

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 9, 2025
     | 275 views

    WE have been created in the image of God. It's time for us to act like it.

    Made in God’s Image Have you ever wondered how you got to be the you that you are? There are a lot of factors involved in trying to figure that out. Genetics are a factor in determining your hair color, eye color, height, ear lobes, weight, and doctors say there is a pre-disposition to certain ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Make Good Choices For Your Lifestyle Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023
     | 877 views

    14 Life-changing decisions you must make.

    A. WHAT IS A CHOICE? 1. The freedom of choice, i.e., do I choose steak or hot dog from the menu? 2. The priority of choice. You choose because inwardly you want it. 3. The thing chosen, i.e., I chose the early class. 4. The variety from which your decision is made, i.e., many kinds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    How To Make Right Choices About Spiritual Issues Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 16, 2021
     | 3,439 views

    Jesus obviously provided a wisdom which is from above about how people would know the truth, and how they should seek the truth. Much of that is provided in John 7.

    Back when I was in college I was involved with Campus Crusade for Christ. And I think it was my senior year when CCC invited a staff member by the name of Dick Day to come and speak on Love, Sex and Marriage. And Campus Crusade had a very flashy sort of ministry. They advertised that a special ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Sam Baker avatar

    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
     | 2,758 views

    I want you all to know that the importance to all of this relates very closely to the subject of “Authority in Religion” . . . It is impossible to maintain unity unless we can agree upon a ‘standard’ of authority. Funny thing is . . .

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 5: “Determining Our Standard of Authority” Now that Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s can be put behind us, maybe we can start putting more emphasis on those things we should be working on through out the year . . . starting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finish Your Race Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 21, 2016
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     | 10,966 views

    This is Part 6 of my series titled "Choices" and is titled "Finish Your Race." The message focuses on the motivation behind what we do for Christ and how we live out our Christianity.

    Choices Part 6 Finish Your Race Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; Matthew 7:13-23; 25:31-46 Introduction This message is part six and the conclusion of my series “Choices.” In my message on last Sunday I asked you to choose love. The reason that I asked you to choose love is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    He's Preparing A Place For You! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 15, 2021
     | 4,675 views

    Based on John 14:1-6 - Sermon outlines 5 facts about heaven.

    “HE’S PREPARING A PLACE FOR YOU!” John 14:1-6 FBCF – 11/14/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Maren Nichols, 4 y/o Trey & Katie’s daughter talking to her mom back in May. Their dog named Josey died & Maren had something she needed to say about that: Maren: I really miss Josey. Katie: I know, baby. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Preparing Your World To Meet Jesus-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,037 views

    Jesus’ ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. What must a mission briefing cover to prepare the world to meet Jesus? 22 principles to prepare your world for Jesus. Part 1 of a 5-part sermon.

    PREPARING YOUR WORLD TO MEET JESUS-I —Luke 10:1-16 See 9:1-9—The 12’s commission Need: It takes much more than one ‘lone wolf’ to bring down the prey. A lot of basic Christian tenets in this section! Jesus ministry expansion began with a mission briefing. Preparing your world to meet Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 2 – The Candle Of Hope (Preparation) Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 27, 2016
     | 5,506 views

    24 Days Until Christmas

    Series: 24 Week: 2 Passage: Luke 3:3-6 Title: Week 2 – The Candle of Hope (Preparation) Focus: Christmas INTRODUCTION: As we talked about last week, the Christmas season is here. The enemy’s greatest focus in this season is to distract us from focusing on what’s really important; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Donald Rapp avatar

    Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,606 views

    One of the most profound questions ever asked is the one Jesus asked His disciples.

    Who Do You Say That I Am? Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:27-33 I. Introduction. A. Answering the question that Jesus posed in the passage we are studying is one of the most crucial things you can do. B. Every one has an answer to this question ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Why Are We Told To Keep Our Home Fires Burning?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 5, 2023
     | 854 views

    Keeping our home fires burning. Is this referring to those who may have a fireplace in their home?

    The Return from A Wedding: Albeit this illustration applies to Israel and the second coming of Christ when He returns to establish His earthly Kingdom, it fundamentally applies to us, the church, as we await His return during the Rapture. This story is about a groom that had a wedding supper with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Peace To The Disturbed

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 20, 2025
     | 318 views

    'Peace to the disturbed' - Matthew chapter 8 verse 23 to chapter 9 verses 17 - Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: 1): Jesus calms troubled waters (chapter 8 verses 23-27). 2): Jesus calms troubled spirits (chapter 8 verses 28-34). 3): Jesus calms a troubled body (chapter 9 verses 1-8) 4): Jesu calls a troubled man (chapter 9 verses 9-13) 5): Jesus answers troubled minds (chapter 9 verses ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Sam Baker avatar

    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
     | 2,624 views

    Consider this . . . some of the ‘objective’ standards of authority could be the sources outside of ourselves that we look to direct us . . .

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 6: ‘What Many Accept as Authority in Religion’ Within the last message, I endeavored to show you three things . . . (1) That it is through the writing of the apostles, the “apostles’ doctrine” that the LORD speaks and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Henderson avatar

    Keep The Change Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jun 8, 2015
     | 4,217 views

    When we talk about real change, we are talking about transformation. Like an artist who takes a blank palette and paints a beautiful picture—the end product in no way resembles the original.

    “Keep the Change” Matthew 5:9 and Romans 12:1-2 I think we call all agree today that the Bible is an amazing book. 66 books, not written by one man, but 39 written over a period of 1500 years. And there is a thread that runs through the scripture from Genesis to Revelation that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist