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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    The Universal Nature Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 1, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,098 views

    The Gospel is for everyone— bad neighbors, lazy brother-in-laws, ex-cons, hookers…even you.

    Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Dealing With Memories Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 12, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,084 views

    How we deal with memories, the good and bad. Useing the three Rs to restore peace in ones life.

    Dealing with Memory This message is part of the Dealing With Series. How do we as Christians deal with memories of the past, (good or bad)? What is a memory? The faculty of the mind by which it retains the knowledge of past ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    One Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 12, 2016
     | 6,521 views

    Grace, Faith, Salvation, Good Works

    ONE CHURCH - One Faith Ephesians 2:1-10 (p. 814) July 17, 2016 Introduction: Paul tells us we are saved by “grace through faith.” Let me give you a real quick definition of grace…Grace means receiving something you don’t deserve…it’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Created For Great Things

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,087 views

    This is about God’s free gift of salvation.

    He doubted God. He was a rebellious teenager. He didn’t do drugs or anything like that. This guy was mostly attitude with a foul mouth. He grew up in the church, but it never seemed real. He would endure church on Sundays. He wasn’t sure God could exist. There was too much fun to be had. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Exodus 17 - What Has God Already Placed In Your Hands? So Use That! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,225 views

    God can use an ordinary rod in Moses hands. What resources are in my hand? What will God use in my life to enable me to find the victory I need in the circumstances I face? Am I willing to support my leaders?

    Exodus 17 - What’s that in your hand? Use that! 1. AM I WILLING TO BE TESTED IN YOUR FAITH? "Am I willing to trust in God when I face problems and crisis points in my life? Am I willing to go to Him in prayer for the answers I need on a daily basis?" In Exodus 17 God leads His people to a place ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Risk Of The Steward Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,114 views

    Being a faithful steward of God’s gifts requires we face the challenge of risking those gifts to grow the Kingdom.

    THE RISK OF THE STEWARD Matthew 25:14–30 The hang-glider rides the tramway to the top of Sandia Peak overlooking Albuquerque. At the tip of the peak, he stretches the gossamer fabric over a lightweight metal frame and leaps off the mountain into the clear air. The person enjoys the rush ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Will You Give Christ This Christmas?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 369 ratings
     | 35,959 views

    The gifts of the Magi were appropriate for they spoke of Who Jesus Christ was and is. What gift will you give Christ this Christmas?

    WHAT WILL YOU GIVE CHRIST THIS CHRISTMAS? MATTHEW 2:1-12 Christmas is often seen as that time of year for the giving of gifts. People frantically try to find that perfect gift for that special person that will express their feelings and relationship toward one another. The origin of the gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of Anticipation Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    One of the most wonderful gifts of God is the gift of anticipation (hope). Anticipation transforms our waiting into a wonder filled experience.

    Mark 13:24-37 “The Miracle of Anticipation” INTRODUCTION Waiting is often the bane of our existence—waiting in an endless line, waiting while caught in traffic, waiting while someone gets ready. Waiting, however, with anticipation brings spice to our lives—waiting to open Christmas gifts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Reaching Our Potential In Christ Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 11, 2012
     | 6,409 views

    Our potential is God's gift to us. What we do with it is our gift to Him. How will you use yours?

    “Reaching Our Potential in Christ” Acts 1:12-26 Dale Carnegie wrote the book titled “How to Win Friends and Influence people.” It was an overnight success selling over 15 million copies. Dale Carnegie was a master at identifying people with great potential. He was once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Love: A Valentine's Day Message

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 30 ratings
     | 76,319 views

    The gift of Christ is the proof of God’s love.

    [To receive free weekly sermon by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] GOD’S PROVES HIS LOVE This Saturday is Valentine’s Day. This is the day when a man is supposed to give his girlfriend or wife a special gift to show that he loves her. Popular gifts include flowers, candy, and jewelry. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mulligans!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,753 views

    God offers us Do-Overs, the gift of forgiveness

    Mulligans September 11, 2016 I’ve played golf since I was about 8 years old. It’s a game I love and despise all at the same time. It’s a humbling game for someone who doesn’t play very often. You hit some great shots, and you hit some really, really bad shots. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Time Is Fulfilled

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2018
     | 5,653 views

    Isn’t it true that when humans fail, sin, even commit the most awful injustices, God’s mercy is ever present, ever able to forgive when we repent?

    First Sunday of Lent 2018 We come to Mass on the First Sunday of Lent, full of energy that has not diminished since we crowded the churches on Ash Wednesday. We know that the Word of God on this special Lord’s Day reminds us of the Lord Jesus’s battle with the Enemy of mankind, the one Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Reality

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,419 views

    So we need to not be paralyzed by bad stuff, but in the midst of such tragedies, failures and sinfulness, there is one thing we need to do: remember who God is. That is what Nehemiah 9 is about. When you have bad things happen, first and foremost, remembe

    [Re]ality Nehemiah 9:5b-9, 32-38 We’ve all been there. When life is falling apart, things seem to be going against us and we descend into a pit that’s darker and darker. A parent loses a young child, a healthy man with young children discovers he has cancer and just months to live, someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Don Baggett avatar

    Forgiveness

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Apr 9, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,629 views

    Forgiveness is not an option for the Christian, it is a command. There are good and bad consequences when we forgive, and when we fail to forgive.

    Jesus had just given some detailed instructions about how to deal with a person who does you wrong. In v18, He says that heaven will back the person up who follows these instructions. This brought a question to the disciples' minds, and as usually was the case, Peter was the spokesman for them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Cox avatar

    7 Virtues

    Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,957 views

    Is it OK to want more?

    MATTHEW 5:13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they light a lamp and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal