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  • Norman Lawrence avatar

    Death In The Pot

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 109 ratings
     | 50,272 views

    Man today is trying to give humanistic answers to spiritual problems to solve the emptiness of the soul, but it cannot be done.... The answer may often sound right, look right, and even be politically correct, but we realize that apart from Jesus Chris

    "Death In The Pot" 2 Kings 4:38-41 Someone has observed that we live in a “cut-flower civilization” today. We speak of justice, morals, peace, and ethics, but do not establish a rooted foundation in God. Therefore there is little left to sustain a purposeful life. Things can look good on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Soldiers, Athletes And Farmers

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 22, 2007
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    Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in

    In our passage, today, Paul talks about three occupations - soldiers, athletes and farmers. He says that these occupations provide great object lessons for the successful Christian. There are facets of these occupations that the Christian needs to mimic on a spiritual plane in order to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Drawing The Line Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on May 23, 2008
     | 8,308 views

    Through faith in Jesus Christ, your standing before God is amended to reflect Christ’s righteousness. Your standing and not your state has been changed. Your state will change as you are filled with the Spirit of God to glorify Him.

    Series: The Line in the Sand Message Title: Drawing the Line Scripture: Romans 3:21-22a 21 But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify. 22 This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,010 views

    Genesis 14

    A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED (GENESIS 14) Intelligence has recently uncovered a new wave of church terrorism that has rapidly affected the Body of Christ. Intelligence has uncovered the names of the leaders behind this wave: Bin Gossiping, Bin Critical, Bin Absent, and Bin Sour. This fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Friend In Need Is A Friend Indeed

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018
     | 2,425 views

    Lot

    A FRIEND IN NEED IS A FRIEND INDEED (GENESIS 14) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Terry Hovey avatar

    In Search Of Freedom

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jul 6, 2025
     | 230 views

    So, what is freedom, or liberty, exactly? How can we get it? Well first, I think it’s important to know that…

    245 years ago, on July 4th, 1776, in Boston, Massachusetts, our forefathers signed the declaration of Independence from Great Britain. Now, there were a great many reasons why our fathers rebelled against the crown. It can’t be boiled down to just one or two things, but it was the age of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ecclesiastes Chapter Two Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 4, 2025
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     | 1,327 views

    What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter two of Ecclesiastes.

    Ecclesiastes Chapter Two Ecclesiastes 2:1 (NASB) I said to myself, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure. So enjoy yourself." And behold, it too was futility. Solomon conducted his search for life's meaning as an experiment. He first tried pursuing pleasure. He undertook great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Finishing Strong SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 10, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,070 views

    In order to be a Christian, you have to be focused on growing spiritually.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am so grateful to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His Word. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment. God has a message for us today, a message that will challenge us, inspire ...read more

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    Three Ways To Make Your Life More Meaningful

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 15,322 views

    Sermon explores three ways to make a person’s life more meaningful: know who you are, know what you are to do, and make the most of your time.

    Three Ways to Make Your Life More Meaningful Introduction Short sideline passes; long bombs, and sometimes long over-the-middle pass plays are common after the “Two Minute Warning” is given in a professional football game. Here game clock management is as important as yardage gained. Despite ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    How To Share Your Faith With Jains

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Sep 13, 2003
    based on 77 ratings
     | 13,110 views

    We know that Christ loves the Jains and died for them and desire them to have eternal life. We should know something about the Jains to pray intelligently for the Jains and to share our faith with Jains.

    Introduction Jainism is one of the major world religions, but in reality Jains are a people group formed around a common set of shared values. There are only a few known believers among the Jains. Many Jains are only aware of Christ through the filter of their Jain community perceptions, which can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consecration: A Committed Heart Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
     | 7,665 views

    ABC's of genuine thanksgiving to God.

    Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. Exposition a. Spiritual abundance is directly connected to God’s Word. (v.17) i. Spiritual abundance exceeds worldly prosperity. b. We are pilgrims in this life. (v.19) i. Remain committed on the journey ii. This “with-God” life is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Godly Father

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 15, 2023
     | 2,492 views

    the Bible gives us many examples of fathers, some good, some not so good, but one good example is Joseph, and we can learn much from him

    FATHER’S DAY 2023 Text: Matthew 1:19-25 Good Morning, and Happy Father’s Day! Before we begin, and go to our text this morning, I just want to do a whirlwind trip through the Book of James… Bear with me and you’ll see why in just a moment… In James chapter 1, James talks about how we are to remain ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Come Out From Among Them Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,558 views

    Separation is such an ugly word to many in Christianity today. We want to be inclusive. But have we become so inclusive that we have forgotten that purity in God’s church and God’s people is of more value to God than surrendering standards for some so c

    Come Out From Among Them Griffith Baptist Church – 12/16/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 26 Introduction 1. The Plea for Examination – 26:1-3 2. The Purpose of Separation – 26:4-8 3. The Precedence of Purification – 26:9-12 The main subject we are talking about here is this subject of separation - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Monica avatar

    Choice(S)

    Contributed by Michael Monica on May 17, 2020
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     | 8,487 views

    A perspective on choices we make

    INTRODUCTION 1. The Old Testament provides valuable lessons for the Christian - 1Co 10:11 2. One such lesson is the importance of "Making Wise Choices" in our lives... a. Lot made a choice as to where to live, and as a result he experienced: 1) War and kidnapping - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is My Neighbor

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,425 views

    Message on the parable of the Good Samaritan

    “Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance