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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Got A Ticket?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 6,925 views

    Objections to "Ticket Theology": 1. It trivializes the Christian life. 2. It misses the point of the Christian life. 3. It reduces the Christian life to a formula.

    A man in Kiev, Ukraine wanted to be a modern day Daniel. He went to the zoo in Kiev earlier this month and lowered himself by a rope into a den of lions. The lion enclosure is on an isolated “animal island” surrounded by thick concrete blocks to protect people from the lions. The zoo was packed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dana Chau avatar

    Not Settling For Less Than The Best

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 27,330 views

    Learn how to discern and secure the best deal for your life

    "How many people in this room would agree that you do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Let me repeat that question, "How many people in this room do what you do because you either want to avoid a loss or gain a benefit?" Some of the very spiritual people ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sloth. Series

    Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,308 views

    Laziness is a core issue for most of us.

    We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bible Research #4 - Interpretation & Application Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 18, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,515 views

    Bible Research is a condensed Bible College Course in how to study the Bible. This final session deals with the next two steps of Bible study: Interpretation and Application.

    SESSION #7 – THE NEED TO INTERPRET: “Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; love her, and she will keep you. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Habitat Of Heaven

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 2, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,124 views

    An insightful look at the eternal dwelling place of Born-Again Christians.

    When I was a young Christian, I heard a song written by Andréa Crouch titled “If Heaven Was Never Promised” that resonated deep in my soul about what my relationship with Jesus meant to me. The song spoke of the unspeakable joy found in Heaven with its streets of gold and Angels singing for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    What Is Your Worldview Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,742 views

    New Sermon Series: How do you view and react to the world around you? Do you truly have a Biblical worldview? A quotes from Scripture is from the NASB

    Abortion. Euthanasia. Pornography. Same-sex marriage. Transgender rights. Embryonic research. Genetic enhancement. [You can add to this mix COVID, mandated vaccines, out of control government spending, etc.] Christians surveying the cultural landscape in the West have a clear sense that things are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Escaping Your Prison Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,132 views

    As Christians we're supposed to live a different life than those around us. But how can we do that when we're surrounded with so many temptations to do things we know we shouldn't do?

    Back in the 14th century, in the region we now call Belgium, there was a duke by the name of Raynald III. Raynald had a nickname – Crassus. Crassus means fat, and he was fat because he really liked to eat. He liked to EAT … a lot! In the course of time, he had a violent quarrel with his younger ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Esther: Victory Over Enemies Series

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 30,298 views

    Victory comes when we are in right relation to the King

    Esther 7:1-10 Victory Over Enemies Woodlawn Baptist Church September 19, 2004 Introduction “In 1567 King Phillip II of Spain appointed the Duke of Alba as governor of the lower part of the nation. The Duke was a bitter enemy of the newly-emerging Protestant Reformation. His rule was called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Recession Obsession Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Oct 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,930 views

    Dealing with our fears and worries about the economy in this series leading up the presidential election.

    SE101908 STATE OF THE UNION 3. Recession Obsession Well it looks like we’re heading into some really tough economic times. You’ve already heard much about these high profile banks that have failed and a few others have merged just to survive. Perhaps you haven’t heard just how many other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    The Power Of Wisdom

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,415 views

    Wisdom is the key, this is a verse upon verse study from the book of Proverbs. Enjoy- it’s the word of life.

    The Power of Wisdom Proverbs 15:1-33 1 A soft answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger. 2 The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness. 3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Is Difficult Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,498 views

    Sermon #4 in the Truths we must believe series extracted from "Truths we must Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman. Truth #4 is "Life is Difficult" and companion texts are John 16:33 and Gal. 6:7-8.

    Title: Life is Difficult Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #4 CHCC: August 26, 2012 John 16:33; Galatians 6:7-8 INTRODUCTION: In this series on TRUTHS we must believe, we’ve examined 3 truths so far: To err is human; You can’t please everyone; and last week Ronnie talked about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    The Door To Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 17, 2020
     | 5,953 views

    Sin can sometimes pounce upon you and destroy you in one fell swoop … or it can quietly, silently eat away at your heart and soul. Achan's story in Joshua 7 can show us what happens when we try to hide or bury our sin.

    We’ve all heard the question: “How do you boil a frog?” And the answer is: “One degree at a time.” Now … scientifically, it turns out that that’s not true. When the water gets hot enough, the frog will jump out of the water. How do you destroy a person’s soul? Answer: One sin at a ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Welch avatar

    Fighting Fear With Fear Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,473 views

    Message 10 in our Judges Series expanding on the topic of fear. This is the first of seven messages.

    Notes for message 10 and 11 have been combined here for expedience. Judges Series #10 & 11 Life Cycles “Understanding and Handling Fear” (Trust More Fearless) Review On prominent principle in our study of Judges clearly demonstrates that God powerfully enlists the unlikely to precipitate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Hell Awareness

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 3, 2023
     | 1,383 views

    Preaching about hell is no longer in vogue but it is an incredible warning to our God-defying world.

    When the great English preacher, Charles Spurgeon, taught homiletics to his student preachers, he coached them on preaching about heaven and hell. He said that they should look joyful when they preached of heaven, but their regular face would do when they spoke of hell. Years ago, preachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "The Cave Of Adullam"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 6, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 50,933 views

    Those who would experience Christ’s victory in this life must gather to Him outside the ’camp’.

    C. H. MacKintosh pointed out that there are three rests spoken of in Scripture. The first, is the rest which we, as sinners, find in the finished work of Christ to take away the penalty for our sins. The second is a rest we are called to at the present, which, as saints, we find in being ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox