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  • Steve Ely avatar

    A Place Holder Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,009 views

    An unlocked door can keep you out if you don’t know it is unlocked. What did Jesus unlock for us?

    Unlocked Pt. 3 - A Place Holder I. Introduction If you don't believe an unlocked door is just as strong and restrictive as a locked door if you don’t know that the door is unlocked, then all you need to do is google bank robbery failures. Watch footage of stupid criminals who push a door open ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sweet Temptation Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Oct 23, 2022
     | 2,208 views

    Ah ... free will. The ability to choose/decide for ourselves what is right and good and what isn't. However, as Solomon points out, we also got 'temptation' along with it and he beautifully illustrates the tension of temptation in Proverbs 9 between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly.

    Ah … it’s a familiar story. Eve is strolling through the beautiful Garden of Eden when she is surprised by a talking snake. “Hey, how ya doing?” “Fine.” “What ya doin?” “Oh, Adam and I are just walking around … taking in the beauty of God’s creation.” “Oh, yeah? Lovely. Say, what about ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    God & Liars Series

    Contributed by Rod Macarthur on Mar 26, 2002
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     | 10,727 views

    In this lesson we examine the choice to lie, and follow Satan; or the choice to stand in truth and follow God.

    God & Liars Text: John 8:44 “Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks …” Theme: We’ll be examining ways lying negatively affects the liar. Introduction: My seventh grade math teach, Miss Patten, had the class exchange homework papers so we could grade each others papers as she read the answers. After ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Messiah Is Coming

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 6, 2010
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     | 4,268 views

    Messiah is coming - The message of John the Baptist

    Dakota Community Church December 5, 2010 Messiah is Coming Mark 1:1-8 1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way” — 3 “a voice of one calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    How God Prepared The World For His Son Geographicly And Historicaly Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018
     | 4,533 views

    A message showing how Palestine is the center of the Roman Empire and how God created, place and removed nation to get the world ready for His Son to come.

    Christmas Messages 3 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle printed and audio messages HOW GOD PREPARED THE WORLD FOR JESUS HISTORICALLY “In the fullness of time God sent His Son, born of woman, born under the Law.” (Galatians 4:4) The drama of Christmas includes far more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Candlemas, The Story Of Simeon, How Can We Prepare For Death?

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Mar 12, 2025
     | 281 views

    Candlemas helps us prepare for death, but it also helps us in life, especially when things go wrong, in fact it can be quite restorative, and even satisfying if we see the hidden gems within.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity Church in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd February 2025 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). “Please join me in my prayer.” Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our hearts, be acceptable in your sight, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Lot's Lot

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 4, 2013
     | 9,840 views

    Choices Have Implications.

    Lot’s Lot Genesis 13:1-13 Lot is first mentioned at the end of the 11th chapter of Genesis. It mentions that his grandfather Terah had taken him and his uncle Abram and aunt Sarai from the advanced civilization of Ur of the Chaldees to a less prestigious village of Haran which was several ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Full Or Empty

    Contributed by Greg Nance on May 5, 2012
     | 8,856 views

    Jesus gives us the only way to fullness of life. All other paths are empty.

    Today’s lesson is the final in our series on How Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil. To start off our lesson let’s look at two questions and consider some scriptures that center around two key words: empty and full. What are some things that promise fullness, but deliver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    You Decide How Close You Will Be!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 5, 2021
     | 3,901 views

    The invitation is clear: DRAW NIGH TO GOD AND HE WILL DRAW NIGH TO YOU... If the earth is iron and the heavens are brass maybe someone is moving away from God. John is the only person recorded to lay his hear on Jesus' breast? How about you? At Jesus' feet!

    YOU DECIDE… COME? NO BETTER PLACE THAN AT HIS FEET…. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aolcom (This is a two part lesson.) There was a bulldog that was known for being a bully in his neighborhood. His owner kept him chained to a big oak tree. The bulldog’s chain was 15 feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jude Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
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    Jude Author The author is Jude, the brother of James and half brother of Jesus. It is interesting that he does not say anything about his earthly relationship to Jesus just the spiritual one, a servant. Occasion He wanted to write a doctrinal treatise on the faith but felt compelled to write to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reminder To New Leaders

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,616 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Hearing God’s Good News-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 30, 2017
     | 5,065 views

    1 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

    HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-I—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: FBCC wants you to have a ‘Touchy-Feely Christmas’!--So that God will ‘touch’ you! That you will ‘feel’ God’s presence!... ...And to Know that there is actual Substance to Christmas even when surrounded by the Worldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Is Stronger; Our Enduring Faith Or Today’s Temptations?

    Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jul 19, 2011
     | 4,741 views

    Taking a look at our fatih in this current world and its temptations, particularly two: Social Acceptance and Personal Prestige. What is our choice; to follow the Christ or the world?

    Which is Stronger; Our Enduring Faith or Today’s Temptations? Exodus 32:1-19; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, 23 This past Tuesday morning I had finally settled down into my easy chair to read the daily news paper. As always, I turned to the editorial section of which is one of favorites, besides ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Call To Adventure

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 17, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,808 views

    The call of Christianity is a call to adventure, an exciting undertaking , offering a remarkable experience and reward.

    A Call to Adventure Matthew 19:16-30 The Call of Christianity Introduction: The call of Christianity is a call to adventure. Adventure is defined as an exciting and uncertain undertaking attended by risk and peril, offering a remarkable experience and/or reward. Quite often an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose Life

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 20, 2019
     | 10,490 views

    Each day we live, we face many choices. Some are minor and insignificant, while others are major with lasting consequences. Moses offered a serious admonition to Israel - choose life!

    Choose Life! Deuteronomy 30: 19-20 Today is designated as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday, a day set aside on the third Sunday in January to celebrate and stand for the right to life, particularly in the unborn. Babies within the womb are the most vulnerable human beings. They have no ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist