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  • Charles Wall, Jr. avatar

    Christmas – Rescued From The Wrath To Come

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 1, 2020
     | 1,762 views

    Something else happened that fateful day when Adam/Eve disobeyed - not only did they become sinners & would die, but something else horrifying happened. Because of being sinners, they would face the wrath of this God they had previously only known as a God of love, enjoyment and fellowship.

    We are in the midst of a study of the Bk of Genesis & for the last few weeks have been in Genesis 3 studying the temptation of Eve. Eve, even though deceived by the serpent, makes a horrible decision & then she influences her husband, Adam, to follow her. And so in Genesis 3:6 we read 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 23,850 views

    Everyone has things in our lives that prevent us from moving on or going places or doing things. We call such things obstacles, which is something that impedes your progress or your achievements.

    Everyone has things in our lives that prevent us from moving on or going places or doing things. We call such things obstacles, which is something that impedes your progress or your achievements. No one ever said that life would not have a few obstacles in it. The thing about obstacles is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    How To Overcome Worry

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 2,563 views

    With all that is going on in the world there are many things for people to worry about.

    Some of these things are the usual things we face daily. They deal with... • Relationships. • The economy. • Health. • Schools. • Neighborhood crime. • Job security, etc. There are so many things we can worry about today if we choose to do so. Illus: This reminds me of the story of the man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thessalonians # 3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,845 views

    It was about nine o’clock at night. A man dashed into the doctor’s office in a highly nervous state and explained to the doctor he had been in a very bad state all day.

    The doctor, in his best professional manner, asked if anything had happened to shock or upset his nerves. “No,” the man answered, “unless it was a letter I received this morning.” He showed the doctor a letter which stated in part, “If you don’t stop running around with my wife, I am going to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare To Meet Thy God

    Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 10,828 views

    Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God!

    Today, we live in a world full of sin and corruption. It is a world that seems to focus more on the pleasures and material things that surround us than on the spiritual things of God! All across this wonderful place called planet Earth, a land created for us by God, men, women, boys and girls, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    This Is Possible In New Testament

    Contributed by David Edison Thella on Feb 8, 2016
     | 2,700 views

    Just wanted to open few things that Christians tend to forget

    1. Coming short of the grace of God. “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:14 NIV Bitterness is an infection in our affection for the Lord. In the bible we often see that the vineyard or grapes or ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Friendship, Fellowship And Followship

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004
    based on 154 ratings
     | 16,251 views

    Three things that the church needs in order to grow.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A cartoon once showed a little boy sitting beside his father and mother at church. The little boy said to his father: “Mom wants to cook the dinner, you want to play golf, I want to play football. Why are we here?” Why do people come to church? Hopefully, they come because they do ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems And Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, And False Religious Systems Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 718 views

    We're not just battling bad ideas or dealing with moral decline. We are up against a coordinated, ancient, supernatural agenda — a Luciferian framework hiding in plain sight.

    Modern Satanism 4: Counterfeit Systems and Luciferian Agendas, The Illuminati, Freemasonry, and False Religious Systems ***Note, This was Written to be Delivered in 2 Segments*** May 11, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Ephesians 5:11-13 11 Take no part in the unfruitful ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Nolte avatar

    Ready, Set, Grow!

    Contributed by David Nolte on Mar 22, 2021
     | 4,954 views

    It is normal for living things to grow.

    It is normal for living things to grow. • We plant seeds and expect plants to spring up and grow, producing fruit, nuts, vegetables, herbs, grains, lawns or flowers. • We have children and, though sometimes it seems it happens too quickly, they grow and become independent of the old folks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pastor Encouragement - 4 Things God Wants You To Know About The Rest Of Your Life And Ministry

    Contributed by Perry Hancock on Jan 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,309 views

    This sermon is designed to encourage pastors and other ministers in their work. It is based on the faithful life of Caleb.

    Introduction My assignment today is to encourage you in the work of the Lord. Most of your know that I served as a pastor before teaching at the Seminary. Since then, I have had the opportunity to serve in nine churches as Interim Pastor. I know a little bit about what you face every day. Each of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eugene Pansler Jr avatar

    Three Thing'a I've Learned About Mother's Day Series

    Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on May 7, 2021
     | 2,683 views

    three thing's I've learned about Mother's Day.

    What are the three thing's I've learned about Mother's Day as a husband,a son, and a pastor for many years? 1. It's A Day You'd Better Not Forget! What have I've learned about Mother's Day, it's a day you'd better not forget! As 'a husband, son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    What Makes A Church Relevant? – Genesis 46: 26-31 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,173 views

    But we see God's providence at work in the life of a man who experienced all kinds of terrible things in his life.

    I talked to a lady this week who said to me, “I love the teaching that we're doing through Genesis.” That's where we are in our book right now. She says, “I was listening to your sermon series that you did before in Genesis.” That must have been ten years ago. Okay. She says, “I was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Treasures In Heaven Series

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 6,906 views

    Seeking things of heaven vice things of earth helps keep us focused in the right direction

    TREASURES IN HEAVEN Matthew 6:19-24 Eccl. 5:10-20 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Goodwin avatar

    A Walk With Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,655 views

    Just as Jesus had things to share with His disciples he as the same things to share with us.

    A Walk With Jesus (Mark 1:16-28) Mark 1:16-28 16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 17 And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men. 18 And straightway they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Implications Of The Ascension Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 5, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,576 views

    Seated in the heavenlies, head over all things, exercising dominion, filling all things for the church.

    IMPLICATIONS OF THE ASCENSION OF JESUS. Ephesians 1:15-23. This single-sentence prayer is a follow-up to the single-sentence praise of Ephesians 1:3-14. God has blessed Paul’s readers with faith (Ephesians 1:15), so the Apostle ceases not to give thanks for them, and continues to pray for them ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational