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  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Exorcising The Culture Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 18, 2020
     | 2,208 views

    One of the first things we ask a candidate is to renounce Satan, all His works–that’s sin I guess you know–and all His promises and ceremonies.

    Tuesday of the 156th Week in Course 2020 Plague Year homilies In the days we are now experiencing I suspect that nearly all of us would agree with the Psalmist that we want the Lord to judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations on earth. But that is a prayer for every age, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Taught By Grace

    Contributed by Wayne Searls on Mar 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,798 views

    A sermon outlining the work of grace in the believer’s life.

    TAUGHT BY GRACE Titus 2:11-14 TEXT: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Abundant Life

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,038 views

    Keys to the abundant life promised and provided in Christ.

    It is easy to become disillusioned in this life. Heartaches come. Dreams remain unrealized. Hopes, sometimes, are dashed. Jesus came to set these things right. In John 10:10 Jesus states, “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Peter: An Inconsistent Disciple Series

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025
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    Some people are forever identified with a glaring mistake they made, and their many positive contributions are completely forgotten. God evaluates each person’s life in total context.

    PETER: AN INCONSISTENT FRIEND Matthew 26:31-35 & 69-75 Series: A Day in the Life of… (Easter Series) Some people are forever identified with a glaring mistake they made, and their many positive contributions are completely forgotten. For example, if I mention the name of Richard Nixon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Go; Let God Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 11,217 views

    Old Testament Isaiah and New Testament James agreed on the two principal ingredients of genuine, lasting personal peace -- Let Go; Let God

    13If you are wise and understand God¡¦s ways, live a life of steady goodness so that only good deeds will pour forth. And if you don¡¦t brag about the good you do, then you will be truly wise! 14But if you are bitterly jealous and there is selfish ambition in your hearts, don¡¦t brag about being ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Strategy For Success

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024
     | 2,477 views

    As we move forward to become the best that we could be for Christ, deepening our commitment and practicing our faith, we will need a strategy.

    Subject: A Strategy For Success Text: Philippians 3:7-14 “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Equal Justice For All Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2023
     | 2,896 views

    To find true justice in this world, look to God beyond our legal system and beyond your own labor.

    A few years ago, 6-year-old Robbie Richardson saw his dad drive through a red light on their way home in Quincy, Massachusetts. The boy warned his dad that he was going to report what he did to police. The dad, Michael Richardson, tried to explain to Robbie that the turn he made was a legal right ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sermon: Encouragement To Press On

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 9, 2025
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    Paul’s inspiring testimony of commitment forces us to look at our own lives—do we have the strategy we need to overcome our challenges? Or do we let our failures derail our dreams? And what could we accomplish if we were committed enough and had the strength not to give up?

    Subject: Encouragement to Press On Text: Philippians 3:7-14 “But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Divine Prerogatives Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 15, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,876 views

    The significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events & experiences to accomplish His purpose in & for our lives. David chooses to extend the mercy & grace that he desires God to extend to him. This story should inspire us to

    1 SAMUEL 26:13- 25 [The Life of David] DIVINE PREROGATIVES [Psalm 54 / Luke 6:27-36] The most significant part of a person's story is how God is able to work through events and experiences to accomplish His purpose in and for our lives. First Samuel 26 tells of another incident in which David ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sabotage

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 16, 2018
     | 7,928 views

    A study in the book of 2 Samuel 20: 1 – 26

    2 Samuel 20: 1 – 26 Sabotage 20 And there happened to be there a rebel, whose name was Sheba the son of Bichri, a Benjamite. And he blew a trumpet and said: “We have no share in David, nor do we have inheritance in the son of Jesse; Every man to his tents, O Israel!” 2 So every man of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Investment Guidelines From The Master - Matt 6:19-21

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 23, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 16,308 views

    Why It is Important to Store Up for Ourselves Treasures in Heaven Instead of on Earth - Matt 6:19-21

    Why It is Important to Store Up for Ourselves Treasures in Heaven Instead of on Earth It is estimated that the United States has 276 billionaires, more than 2,500 households with a net worth exceeding $100 million, 250,000 individuals with a net worth of $10 million, and 500,000 individuals with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Neglected Doctrine

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 3, 2007
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     | 2,820 views

    Christ commands us to disciple others. If we are not obedient, then we must consider the reason for our disobedience.

    MATTHEW 28:18-20 THE NEGLECTED DOCTRINE “Jesus … said, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Trusted With A Prison Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 2, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,326 views

    Resisting temptation is critical if we’re going to find ourselves increasingly faithful to God’s call upon our life. Find out how in this message from Genesis 39 about Joseph’s ability to deal with the pull of evil.

    Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 3: “Trusted with a Prison” Genesis 39:6-23 Just off the shore of North Carolina on the island of Cape Hatteras is a village known as Nag’s Head, a small shoreline town where, back in the 1800’s, the “wreckers” lived. These “wreckers” made their living ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Warfare: The Flesh Vs. The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,306 views

    1) The Warfare Command (Galatians 5:16), 2) The Warfare Parties (Galatians 5:17), and 3) The Warfare Warning (Galatians 5:18).

    One of the most tragic elements of warfare is the event of collateral damage. Often in military operations, civilians are caught in the crossfire. Whether it is in Palestine or Iraq, civilians often get hurt between two fighting forces. Sometimes, one side, usually the weaker one, deliberately puts ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Do Not Do It

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 4, 2019
     | 3,695 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 23: 1 – 12

    Matthew 23: 1 – 12 You can think it but don’t do it 23 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, 2 saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. 3 Therefore whatever they tell you to observe, that observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel