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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Serving In Captivity Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021
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     | 6,877 views

    What would we do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God? How could we practice our faith, and how could we live according to biblical principles?

    I have entitled our message this morning “Serving in Captivity,” as we’ll be examining the events surrounding the Babylonian captivity of 587 B.C. What would we, as believers, do if our country ever came under siege by a foreign nation that did not believe in God or His Son, Jesus Christ? How ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doors Of Destiny

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 31, 2016
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     | 16,955 views

    In Revelation, Jesus tells the Church at Philadelphia that He is opening a door for them which no one can shut. This is a door of favor, spiritual growth, and opportunity to witness. He'll open that same door for us if we desire it!

    DOORS OF DESTINY INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Late one night, a mugger wearing a ski mask jumped into the path of a well-dressed man and stuck a gun in his ribs. “Give me your money,” he demanded. Indignant, the affluent man replied, “You can’t do this, I’m a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Power Of A New Passion

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 19, 2016
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    What passion for God is NOT. What it is. 5 passion killers. 3 things you can do to cultivate passion for God.

    THE POWER OF NEW PASSION Mk. 12:30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MOON ROCKS 1. When the U.S. landed men on the moon, one of their missions was to bring back some moon rocks for study. 2. NASA turned over one rock for study to the Univ. of Texas science department, another to Rice University, and a few ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Commandment Of Sabbath Rest Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 17, 2018
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     | 12,704 views

    Sometimes we are so busy we simply do not find the time to slow down, pause, or stop long enough to rest and listen to God. Yet, since time began, God has offered us all the opportunity to rest.

    We continue in our series on Hope Found Here and this month we are thinking about ‘Hope in the calming presence of God’ or to put it another way, knowing how to rest and relax in God. The question I want to address this evening is "Do we understand what it means to rest in God?" We live in a fast ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Believe - Week 2 - God Is A Personal God Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014
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     | 12,700 views

    Week 3 of Believe looks at the fact that God is a Personal God.

    Believe 2 Psalm 23 September 21, 2014 Well, we’ve moved into week 2 of Believe. And I believe this series is going to be great. I’ve heard some really good comments from many of you about what you’re reading, the hope you’re experiencing and that’s great! Last week ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure Is More Series

    Contributed by Thomas Mccracken on Jan 14, 2015
     | 5,150 views

    Sixth in my Being the Believing series through the Beatitudes

    Pure is More! Matthew 5:8 Introduction: Kent Hughes, in his commentary on the Sermon on the Mount, relates the story of Anna Mae Pennica, a sixty-two-year-old woman who had been blind since birth. At age forty-seven she married a man she met in Braille class; and for the first fifteen years of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Is . . . ! Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2017
     | 8,498 views

    A look at who Jesus is through the book of Hebrews

    Jesus Is...! Hebrews 12:1-5 September 24, 2017 Have you ever exercised wearing weights? It sounds kind of strange, but people do this. In fact, we have a weighted vest we bought to use to workout. The vest weighs 20 pounds. On the one hand, it may not sound that bad, but do 20 push ups wearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Men Of Honor Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 24,011 views

    Real respect comes not in the palace, but in the place of selfless, sacrificial service.

    A man was talking to his friends about their last child leaving home and coping with the empty-nest syndrome. He said, “The worst part about it is, that since the children left, my wife started treating me like a child. He complained, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Real People - Real Problems - Part 7 Dealing With Haters Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Sep 11, 2017
     | 7,625 views

    Part 7 of our 1 Samuel Series

    Real People- Real Problems A study of 1 Samuel Part 7 I Samuel 10:26 “Dealing with Haters” In the movie Lonesome Dove Dan Suggs, his brothers and Jake Spoon Rode up on a couple of farmers plowing their fields Dan and the boys had already killed some horse traders and stolen their stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Walk Down The Street With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 2, 2016
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    We must "walk in the light" each and every day with all the people we meet in all the situations we find ourselves in. If we do not, we make God a liar because we claim to be His (light) and yet walk in darkness.

    A WALK DOWN THE STREET WITH JESUS 1 John 1:1-10 #WalkDowntheStreet Let’s walk down the street together. You, me, and Jesus. As we leave the front doors of the church, we find ourselves on a semi-busy street. Manhattan Avenue is a semi-busy street in my book. The sun is shining. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dwell In Jesus The Vine

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015
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     | 5,794 views

    To show that only dwelling in JESUS can make your fruit last and you will bear much fruit.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you dwell in JESUS? Yes, specially when I'm alone, I pray in tongues. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only dwelling in JESUS can make your fruit last and you will bear much fruit. IV. TEXT: John 15:4-5 (Amplified Bible) 15:4 Dwell in Me, and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020
     | 2,292 views

    Today we'll talk about how to have a quiet time...

    Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." Col. 4:12b (Ph) Review - What is "Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer (Part 3)

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 12, 2019
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    The Bible urges, "Pray without ceasing." But how do we do that? Well, we can start by giving God our waking thoughts, our waiting thoughts, our worrying thoughts, and our waning thoughts.

    Prayer (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from a sermon by Max Lucado titled “Have you Prayed About It?” Blooming Grove Christian Church: 3/15/2015 Two weeks ago we began this short series on prayer. Like I said before, we all pray. According to a poll reported in USA Today, nine out of ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Tenebrae Service: Are You In The Crowd?

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015
     | 9,502 views

    This is an actual Tenebrae (Good Friday) service that was held.

    Welcome. Introduce guests. Instructions: Tonight is going to be a little different from most services that you are used to. A solemn experience. It commemorates the crucifixion, the death, and burial of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we begin our service, I emphasize that as the service ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Angels Watching Over Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,158 views

    The Bible tells us we have angels watching over us. But what does that mean, and what should it mean to us?

    There is the true story of a family who was desperately trying to sell their house, which was located on a busy street. Their real estate agent decided to have open-house nearly every day to promote the sale. And they instructed the children not to talk to anyone about the house. One evening a man ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ