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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Angels And Heavenly Beings - Part 1 - Faithful Angels + Heavenly Beings Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,013 views

    The Bible mentions Angels over 300 times and reveals that God created them, along with all things "visible and invisible" (Colossians 1:16). This study will look at Angels - Faithful and Fallen, Heavenly Beings, and warnings about them.

    They are quite popular worldwide and are often depicted looking like celestial spirits surrounded by rays of light with halos or crowns, and most often, having feathered wings. Some people teach that there are as many as nine orders of Angels in three hierarchies and ranks, even though no specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,260 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Simeon’s Prayer – Content With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,375 views

    Looking at Simeon's prayer to understand the ability to let go of this life comes from first embracing Jesus. We need to learn to accept that having Jesus is "enough."

    Luke 2:25-33 Intro: I’ve read several different versions of monkey traps that are used in different parts of the world – in India, in Africa – a coconut is taken and cleaned out, then, a hole just large enough to let a monkey get his hand inside is cut into it. Some kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Know God In The Beginning

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 20, 2019
     | 4,587 views

    What do you know about God in the beginning?

    “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 12, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,838 views

    This sermon stresses the benefits of thanksgiving in our day to day lives and unveils what the bible has to say about seeing our troubles from the proper perspective.

    I hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving… It has always been so strange to me how Thanksgiving has changed since its original conception—even from when I was a kid. For instance, how ironic is it that the very day after Thanksgiving just happens to be the biggest shopping day of the year! Think about ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Scratch Where It Itches Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 15, 2010
     | 4,138 views

    What we feed our minds and hearts determines whether we live with covetousness or contentment.

    Law & Order: SPU – Scratch Where It itches” Ex. 20:17; Mt. 6:25-34; Phil. 4:10-13 A man was talking to his psychiatrist. He said, “I’ve been misbehaving and my conscience is bothering me.” The doctor responded, “And you want something that will strengthen your ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Being Poor In Spirit And Dependent

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015
     | 2,674 views

    Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given ..

    Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. - Matthew 5:3 It is a true spiritual principle that those who come to the Lord full and not needing anything will never receive anything of the Lord. The wonderful picture is given by our Lord Jesus Christ of a small child asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Slandering, Being Peaceable And Gentle

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 2,859 views

    To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. - Titus 3:2 In this age of technology, when our feelings get hurt it can be all too easy to go to social media websites to voice our opinion. For many of us ...

    To slander no one, to be peaceable and considerate, and always to be gentle toward everyone. - Titus 3:2 In this age of technology, when our feelings get hurt it can be all too easy to go to social media websites to voice our opinion. For many of us having mercy or asking: Am I correct in feeling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Being Clever In The Kingdom Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2015
     | 4,814 views

    If we are led by the Spirit of God, then we will find clever ways to advance His mission on earth.

    “A humble people you will save, O Lord, and the eyes of the proud you will humiliate, because who is god other than You, O Lord?” The words of the Offertory antiphon we will hear in a few moments. What is the difference between pride and humility? Let’s consider the last words ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "Being A God-Forced People"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 21, 2015
     | 3,237 views

    The sermon is taken from VBS G-Force. WE are called to be a God Force in our community and world.

    Being a God Forced people 1. We can be a God Forced people by moving • Moses moved from Egypt to the desert, to the mountain Move! • Moses was Gods moving man He had a past, a present, but God knew he had a great future. • “And what does the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    “be Patient!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,388 views

    James tells us why we should be patient in the face of injustice.

    One of predominant themes found in the book of James is that of “problems.” Another reoccurring theme is “prayer.” Still another is “patience.” Here, we find James exhorting his readers to be patient and prayerful in the face of their problems. James cites three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “be Prayerful!” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 25, 2015
     | 9,274 views

    James tells us there are four things we need to be sure to pray for.

    As James concludes his letter, he encourages believers with the exhortation, “Be prayerful!” James uses the word “prayer” or “pray” seven times in these final verses. And as he speaks about the need to be prayerful, James mentions four things about which we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live, Move, Be, In Him

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,747 views

    In HIM we live and have life. In HIM we move with HIS purpose and intent In HIM we are about be-ing. Everything about our existence comes from HIM.

    Live, move, be, in HIM Acts 17:28 (KJV) 28 For in him we live, and move, and have our being; In HIM we live and have life. In HIM we move with HIS purpose and intent In HIM we are about be-ing. Everything about our existence comes from HIM. So today as you look back on the life you have lived, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Tips On Being A Callcenter Agent

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 8, 2015
     | 2,334 views

    Tips on being a callcenter agent on a CHRISTian's perspective

    Tips on being a callcenter agent 1. Top priority: 6-8 hrs. Of sleep per day. If you like to reach your quota, first reach your quota of sleep. Make sure you are always at peak level w/ energy left. 2. Healthy foods/diet only - avoid junk food, eat only foods that are essential for energy, stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Being Encouraged In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 9,837 views

    I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough.

    I wanted to share a message of encouragement with you all today. There are many times in life when we can be tempted to feel like we can’t keep going, like it’s too tough. And even if you don’t feel that way today, there will be times when you feel that way. So let me encourage you with Galatians ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army