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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    The Hero's Secret Strength Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 9, 2012
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     | 6,128 views

    Every super hero has a secret strenth and a hidden vulnerability. Jesus, the only real superhero, has a strength to help guide Him in every situation and a vulnerability that each of us should possess.

    Every superhero has a secret to their great strength, and a hidden something that some might call a vulnerability. For the Green Lantern it was the special ring he wore that gave him the ability to form things out of nothing; for Superman, Kryptonite was the only thing that stopped his superhuman ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    What A Wonderful Change!

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 5, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 18,521 views

    When Jesus Christ comes into a life the Bible declares he is a new creature – literally he is a new unprecedented creation of God. The old, those things that characterized his pre-Christ life, have been shed for a new life in Christ.

    “What a Wonderful Change!” 2 Corinthians 5:17 Introduction: One of my favorite hymns was written by an Ohio minister Rufus Henry McDaniel; who penned the words to this hymn after the death of his year old son Herschel. He wrote this song to remind himself and others of the importance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Stoned

    Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Aug 11, 2018
     | 4,850 views

    How we, as living stones, should live with Jesus as our Chief Cornerstone.

    Being Stoned 1 Peter 2:4-10 To Whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ. Wherefore also it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Health Habits Review Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 12, 2018
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     | 3,112 views

    This message reviews all of the 12 spiritual disciplines.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Healthy Habits Review" Introduction Today we conclude a long series in the habits or practices that not only cultivate spiritual maturity but enable us to develop greater capacity to relate to God. I want to provide some spiritual direction for the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Taking Evangelism Off The Table

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2019
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     | 4,081 views

    A shocking survey result from a recent Barna demands that we reassess why evangelism is so essential.

    A SHOCKING SURVEY RESULT: In a recent Barna survey, nearly half of practicing Christian millennials said that evangelism is wrong. - Matthew 28:18-20. - After more than 20 years of being a pastor, it’s rare than I read anything that makes me say, “Whoa.” I’ve read too many “debased culture” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Judas Missed-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2018
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    3 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED-III—John 13:18--17:26(13:31-38) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Lesson Before the Lesson: A college professor had the mysterious habit of walking into the lecture hall each morning, removing a tennis ball from his jacket pocket. He would set it on the corner of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Boiling Water Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 16, 2018
     | 7,923 views

    Message 34 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues consideration of the characteristics of unhypociritacal love; specifically a fervent spirit.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Boiling Water” Romans 12:11 ? Discern that the power of diligence comes from employing the energy of the Spirit and enlisting the encouragement of the saints. The second phrase in this verse indicates the power source of life and love. “In regard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Noting The Constant Presence Of God

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 15, 2019
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     | 6,792 views

    God is always with us through the Holy Spirit. We need to depend on the Spirit, trust in his truth, and serve like him.

    John 16:12-15 Noting the Constant Presence of God Today is Trinity Sunday. The Trinity--God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit--is one of the great mysteries of the faith. Our brains struggle to fathom one God in three persons. We have different images to help us. As a kid, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back At It Again Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 24, 2021
     | 2,446 views

    Week 2 of getting Back at It in our life and journey with the Lord

    Idea came from Back at It series from Ministry Pass Read Opening Scripture (Philippians 3:12) Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me. 13) Brethren, I do not count myself to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Does The Bible Say When Prophecy Is 99% Accurate?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 19, 2021
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     | 4,213 views

    Modern ‘Profits’ are always quick to point out they 'prophesied' a current event before it happened

    I previously gave a message entitled “Does God Give Ministry Mulligans When Prophecy is Wrong?” As a non-cessationist, I am saddened, but not surprised, to say that there continue to be genuine Bible academics who are making myopic and poor apologetic attempts to rationalize and justify the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holding On To My Faith Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022
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     | 5,892 views

    We cannot depend on our good works to save us. We cannot depend on anything external to save our souls. Salvation is produced solely by faith.

    Intro: These last few verses of chapter four teach us the truth that we cannot depend on keeping the Law to save us. We cannot depend on our good works to save us. We cannot depend on anything external to save our souls. Paul's point here, as it has been throughout this chapter is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fill Your Mouth With Life

    Contributed by Sajayan Chacko on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,137 views

    Mouth can Block everything

    Proverbs 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. • With the tongue Caesar sent armies to war, • Adolf Hitler incited mass genocide and cults like Jehovah’s Witnesses and the Mormons sprang up. • With the tongue Wesley preached to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Portrait Of A Fool

    Contributed by Robert Austin on Jul 16, 2022
     | 1,948 views

    Ecclesiastes 10 gives us a portrait of a fool,

    Portrait of a Fool Introduction Tonight we are continuing our study through the book of Ecclesiastes. Our last lesson came from chapter 9, where Solomon repeatedly pointed out that so many things in this life don't matter, in the end. What does matter is our relationship with God. Today we move ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Behold, The King Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,145 views

    The birth of Jesus in Matthew 1:18-25 shows us that Jesus was the unexpected king of the Jews.

    Introduction Our Advent Sermon Series this year is called, “Advent: The Unexpected King.” The Bible contains a record of some remarkable births. So far this Advent, we have examined the births of Isaac, Moses, and John the Baptist. Each of these births foreshadow the greatest birth of all, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Word Of God Speak! - Gospel Of John Series 1b Series

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Dec 23, 2024
     | 568 views

    Jesus Christ, the Word, is the Son of the Living God, and He is God. Jesus is God’s revelation of Himself to mankind.

    John 1:1-5 1 In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He existed in the beginning with God. 3 God created everything through Him, and nothing was created except through Him. 4 The Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational