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  • Eric Aschendorf avatar

    How Wise These Three Be!

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,391 views

    Have you ever stopped to ask when hearing the account of the birth of our LORD, "How did the Wise men know of the birth of the KING OF THE JEWS?" I mean, think about it? It wasn’t broadcast over TCN (The Camel Network). It wasn’t aired over short-wave rad

    How Wise These Three Be! Tree of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Pastor Eric Aschendorf 12-11-2003 pastor@treeoflifeinc.org Mat 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    A Charge Of Being A Rabble-Rouser Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2023
     | 1,118 views

    The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who reject or oppose Jesus. That’s because what Jesus says is tragic for all unbelievers.

    We have been studying the reactions of the people to Jesus’ claims for the past 3 studies. Tonight, we are going to look at a fourth reaction. The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who reject or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is God For Us?

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    An encouragement sermon. The blessings of being "In Christ".

    Is God for Us? Romans 8:31-34 Consider the Old Testament example of Joseph Genesis 50:18-21 His brothers also came and fell down before him and said, “Behold, we are your servants.” But Joseph said to them, “Do not fear, for am I in the place of God? As for you, you meant evil against me, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where God Is

    Contributed by David Mize on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,487 views

    This is how things will be, where God is.

    A young couple was on the way to their wedding ceremony and they were tragically killed in an automobile accident and they went to heaven. They were standing before the Pearly Gates and St. Peter was there. And they were kind of disappointed they never got married. And so, they asked St. Peter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Being Armed With The Right Attitude

    Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    Every The Christian is "called to arms." This outline develops one aspect of that call, the call to be armed with a right attitude.

    Being Armed with the Right Attitude Dr. Russell K. Tardo Being Armed with the Right Attitude 1Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin. 2That he no longer should live ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Be Sure Your Sins...”

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 26, 2022
     | 1,991 views

    Years ago a newspaper reporter asked then Governor of Arkansas, William Jefferson Clinton, who was seeking to get the nomination of the democratic party to be the next candidate for president of the United States,

    “Sir, it has been stated that you have had many adulterous relationships, is this true, or not true?” Mr. Clinton, with anger in his voice for being asked such a question, looked that reporter in the eye and said, “If it was true, I would not tell you!” And he walked away from the reporter. Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Shalt Thou Be.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 11, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,416 views

    Fear the LORD, and it shall be well with thee.

    BLESSED SHALT THOU BE. Psalm 128:1-6. There are two words translated “blessed” in this Psalm. The first is ‘Esher,’ from which we have the name ‘Asher,’ and it means ‘how blessed,’ or ‘happy.’ So we have, “How blessed is every one that fears the LORD” (Psalm 128:1); but then, “happy shalt ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    See Instead Of Being Seen Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 1, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,892 views

    The fourth message in a series from the "Sermon On The Mount." This series looks at The Importance Of A Correct Attitude.

    1. THERE IS AN IMPLICATION TO CHRISTIAN DUTY -when you give, when you pray, when you fast WE ARE CALLED IN THESE VERSES TO: A) GOOD DEEDS - B) PRAYER - C) FORGIVENESS D) FASTING OUR DUTY DOESN’T BEGIN AND END IN THESE VERSES, WE ARE ALSO CALLED TO: Obedience To God Honoring Mother ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    Being On The "Right" Side Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,794 views

    Jesus is the outcast darting from tree to tree in the backs of our minds, questioning "Do love Me"? Keep my commandments."

    Saints of God, I have saved the last two studies in this series for last "what Jesus though of Politics and Religion" And if your one of those who read the last chapter of a mystery first to see the ending then I won’t disappoint you. Something you might want to share with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Is Ever Being Reformed Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2017
     | 4,710 views

    On the eve of the Protestant Revolution/reformation, there was both piety and corruption in the Church.

    Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course 2017 St. Paul’s prayer for the Colossians, and for us, is simple and yet profound: “that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, to lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Bill Mostrales avatar

    The Dangers Of Being Apathetic Christian

    Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,491 views

    “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven

    The Dangers of Being Apathetic Christian Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Intro: What is the Apathetic? Apathetic, according to merriam-webster - having or showing little or no feeling or emotion: spiritless - having little or no ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Being Full And Running On Empty"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Mar 18, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,278 views

    I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? Empty? Didn’t Ruth just pledge to be at her side?

    Title: “Being Full and Running on Empty” Introduction: I question Naomi’s statement. Naomi said that she had left Bethlehem “full” and had come back to Bethlehem “empty.” If she had been so “full,” Why then, had she ever left Bethlehem to begin with? But it is the second part of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Barnabas: Being A Better Buddy

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 3, 2002
    based on 271 ratings
     | 45,963 views

    This sermon was used for friends Sunday, we asked members to invite their friends. Uses Barnabas as an example of friendship, and invites people to make Jesus their friend.

    Video Clip of Anne of Green Gables "Will you promise to be my secret bosom friend?" I think all of us have a desire to have a bosom friend, one who sticks with you through thick and thin. But my dad always told me that if you want friends you’ve got to be friendly, that’s what I’d like to talk ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Being Safe In An Unsafe World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Oct 21, 2009
     | 4,840 views

    In life there are few places that are safe but with Jesus guarding us we can remain at peace in the darkest places

    There is a group of people I hope we never have to meet. They’re job is hard, exciting, frightening and important all at the same time. They do SAR; Search and Rescue. They work near Reno, Nevada and work ski resorts and desert rescue. They pull people off of Mt. Hood, find lost hikers in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Andy Johnson avatar

    Being A Bounty Hunter For The Lord

    Contributed by Andy Johnson on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,098 views

    As bounty hunters look diligently for those who jump bail, so should Christians look diligently for the lost and for those who have went astray.

    Intro: Duane Chapman alias “DOG the Bounty Hunter” In Matthew chapter 18, Jesus is talking to the disciples here in reference to Vs. 1. Then He gives them and us a warning in vs. 6-9, as bounty hunters we need to hold fast to the truths found in these 5 verses. I. A Bounty Hunter must know who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist