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  • Virgil D Taylor avatar

    "go Tell Somebody”

    Contributed by Virgil D Taylor on Nov 3, 2022
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    People of God it’s impossible to have a real encounter with God and stay the same and not want to tell somebody.

    Point:1 (Why it’s important) Point#2 (It’s important that you tell somebody) Point#3 (Somebody is waiting on you) Song: Lift Him Up Beloved Jeremiah said it's like fire shut up in my bones. Child God if the Holy Spirit is in you, you're going to want to tell somebody about the Lord Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Unfailing Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 19, 2021
     | 3,596 views

    God's unfailing love comes to us when we fail and repent.

    INTRODUCTION • The Temple was completed on March 15, 515 BC. • The trek that took around 70 plus years was over. • Thanks to God's plan with the Persian Empire Temple was completed. • Now what? Is it over? • Not be a long shot. • In 458 BC, Ezra, along with some others still in Babylon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Caleb, The Wholehearted Dreamer

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 6, 2021
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     | 4,517 views

    Wholly following the Lord can be boiled down to three words. Trust and obey. Others in the Bible did that, but only Joshua and Caleb are immortalized for it. They are the example to follow. Any of us can wholly follow the Lord. All of us should.

    Introduction: If you describe someone as a dreamer, you might mean that they spend a lot of time thinking about and planning for things that they would like to happen, but which are improbable or impractical in their own strength. Caleb was dreamer who was connected to a dream making God. God ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Truth About Honesty Part Ii

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 21, 2017
     | 5,918 views

    Honesty is defined as refusal to deceive. It is a three legged stool, and unless all the three legs are equal in strength, length and character, the stool will fall down. Let us find out the three legs of Honesty

    Truth About Honesty – Part II Honesty - The Three legged stool Main Passage Psalm 26:1-8 One couple decided to be completely honest with each other. While discussing things in a very honest way, they decided to arrive at an honest definition of the word wife. I know many of you have many things ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Tale Of Two Fathers

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 16, 2025
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     | 1,071 views

    I don’t want to look at Lot’s life to denigrate or belittle him for the mistakes he made, but that we might learn some practical lessons for our own lives.

    TITLE: A TALE OF TWO FATHERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 13:1-18 Lot was the son of Haran. Haran was Abraham’s brother. Abraham and Lot were both saved men, but Lot was like many of the fathers today. The way Lot lived his life, it is difficult to believe he was saved. Abram had been accompanied by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Battle For The Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 16, 2025
     | 478 views

    You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts daily. The question isn’t if you’re thinking—but what are you thinking? And more importantly, who is influencing those thoughts?

    The Battle for the Mind: Taking Thoughts Captive June 29, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 10:5 INTRODUCTION: The Mind is a Mindfield You have around 6,000 thoughts per day. According to cognitive neuroscience, the average person generates 6,000+ thoughts ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Giving Vs. Receiving Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2013
     | 13,683 views

    We need to remember that God gave us the perfect gift of Jesus and we in return need to give Him the perfect gift which is our hearts!

    Series: Practical Proverbs Thesis: The primary message of Proverbs is “Get wisdom or act and look like a fool!” Sermon 1 & 2: Wise vs. foolish We learned that wisdom is God given not manmade but foolishness is manmade not God given. We learned that wisdom is given by God to us so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thankful For Your Friendship

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 8, 2011
     | 3,527 views

    Witnessing the firmness of those who share the Faith brings great gratitude to the people of God.

    “I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Responding To Persecution Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on May 8, 2023
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     | 2,735 views

    Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we respond in a way that facilitates the work of the Holy Spirit, or will we respond in the flesh, pursuing worthy goals in an unworthy manner? Message examines biblical revelation of how to respond.

    Intro Persecution: Will we experience increased persecution in the days ahead? If so, will we be prepared and equipped to handle it well? These are questions that naturally arise as we read our text today. It’s found in Matthew 5:10--12: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Grow - Part One Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 26, 2019
     | 4,784 views

    In this conversation we will begin discussing habits that will help you grow spiritually. In this message we will discuss the spiritual growth habits of - Regular Church Attendance, Doing Life Together and Spending Time In God's Word.

    GROW #BecomingTheChurchHeIntended HEY… LISTEN… It’s true God is BIGGER than you think He is… AS DAVID – wrote in Psalm 145… Great is the LORD! He is most worthy of praise! No one can measure his greatness. – Psalm 145:3 AND B/S – because of that greatness (that bigness) your doubts and fears ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Through The Word Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 10, 2019
     | 1,727 views

    God’s written Word (The Bible) when followed and obeyed gives joy to our hearts and revives our souls from the ravages of sin.

    Introduction Video Illustration: Bible Brainstorm by Skit Guys Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Lalachan Abraham avatar

    Don’t Be Afraid Of Death

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 12, 2020
     | 6,392 views

    What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever?

    What is death? , Is heaven real? , Is there Life after Death? Why would a loving God send people to hell forever? These questions may not be pleasant to everyone and often come up as objections to some people. Life beyond death has always been a fascinating subject. There seems to be an increasing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Gems From Philippians Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,524 views

    Message reviews 12 key verses in Philippians that are particularly helpful in the Christian's daily life.

    We have completed a detailed study of Philippians. The epistle is full of counsel for the way Christians should think about life and all its components. What should be our mindset about Christ, about the will of God, about life and death, about the challenges we face in life, and a variety of other ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    The Consumption Assumption Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 28 ratings
     | 34,016 views

    We are in the fifth and almost the final part of Guardrails.

    We are in the fifth and almost the final part of Guardrails. People keep saying, Was that the end, was that the end? I’m like, No, there’s more. If you haven’t been with us, essentially we’ve taken this thing that we’re so familiar with, the guardrail, and we’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Duh But Aha Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 25, 2011
     | 10,575 views

    A study of chapter 7 verses 1 through 29

    Ecclesiastes 7: 1 – 29 Not ‘Duh!’ But ‘Aha!’ 1 A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one’s birth; 2 Better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men; And the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel