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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    What Next After Meeting Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017
     | 4,285 views

    God's challenge to Moses

    A. INTRODUCTION: EXODUS 4:18-20 1. Where do you go after the fire fades and the voice is still? “Moses went and returned . . .” (4:18). He went home to Midian. 2. According to tribal tradition, Moses sought permission of his father-in-law. “Let me go and return to my brothers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Year 2012

    Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Dec 22, 2012
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     | 21,058 views

    a challenge for the new year

    Today marks the first day of the first month of a new year. As you reflect upon the past year, what kind of year was it? A mile-marker year or a forgettable year, A year of blessing or hardship? As we look back at 2011, we see a lot of heartache, my Dad’s stoke, the death of Penny’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Equal Rights And Marriage

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Mar 30, 2013
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    The objection to all the fuss people are raising over equal rights in marriage hinges on the proposition that marriage is primarily a secular institution regulated by a non-Christian government and therefore it is something Christians should not get all w

    EQUAL RIGHTS AND MARRIAGE ILLUSTRATION There was a young man who was about to enter high school. The guidance counselor called him into her office and asked him if he would prefer the agricultural or the vocational section. The young man explained to her that he wanted to be put in the academic ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "The Days Of Thy Youth"

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 27, 2003
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    The challenge given by the writer of Ecclesiates to the youth of his generation is a challenge that needs to be sounded to every generation.

    THE DAYS OF THY YOUTH "Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the difficult days come, and the years draw near when you say: ’I have no pleasure in them." Ecclesiates 12:1 The challenge given by the writer of Ecclesiates to the youth of his generation is a challenge that needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    El Liderazgo Cristiano

    Contributed by Samuel Malave on Aug 16, 2002
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    Dios ha llamado a hombres y mujeres a ser parte del liderazgo de la iglesia. No podemos confundir el lider secular con el lider de Dios.

    Tema: El Liderazgo Cristiano Registro Biblico: Efesios 3:8-10; Rom 1:15; 1ra Cor 9:16 Introducción: El liderazgo cristiano es muy peculiar porque al contrario del liderazgo secular, el liderazgo cristiano es un llamado. Una selección. Dios nos llama, nos separa y nos impone una carga que demanda ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mass Deception Of "Left Behind"

    Contributed by Richard David on Jan 3, 2001
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    An exposition of the dangers of this new theology of a pre-trib rapture. A response to the growing popularity of the "Left Behind" series, even among secular audiences and the danger of deception that its widespread acceptance holds.

    As a young Christian, I was raised on “dispensationalism”, a term which comes from the Bible referring to God’s timing and how He works in different ways at different times. We had it all figured out, just like the Jews of Jesus’ day. (But wait, they missed it! Are we?) According to what is known ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rendering Unto Caesar

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2010
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    Jesus is showing how citizens have both civic and moral obligations; we obey secular law yet we owe everything to God, Who deserves our primary allegiance.

    An IRS agent contacted a taxpayer to conduct an audit. He noted, “Our records show that you still have some money left over after paying your taxes. How do you account for that?” Another taxpayer told his attorney that when he dies, to place his ashes in an envelope and mail it to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The True Solution To Violence Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2021
     | 3,009 views

    These are times that try our souls. When the secular parts of our world collapse under the weight of theft, fraud, lying and disrespect, violence solves nothing, and brings only more violence.

    Baptism of the Lord Jesus 2021 Reading St. Mark’s account of the baptism of Jesus, which is the shortest of the three Gospel accounts, I am struck by the language used just before the Father’s voice is heard from heaven. We heard that Jesus “saw the heavens being torn open and the Spirit, like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    God Manages His Vineyard Well

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 18, 2025
     | 176 views

    Jesus reworks the old parable of the vineyard to fit the new barbarism. He directs the moral at the human vineyard managers, the religious and secular men who treat the Law and Temple as their personal fiefdom.

    Friday of the Second Week of Lent 2025 St. Matthew’s Gospel is moving toward its climax, which is called Holy Week. Frequently we see Jesus crossing swords verbally with his adversaries. Jesus was an out-of-towner, considered a religious zealot and “hick” by the secular and religious authorities ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021
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    What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

    - We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "what Doesn't Kill Us ..." Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,113 views

    James calls God’s training regimen “various [kinds of] trials” (James 1:2). As he prepares his friends for the inevitable test, he outlines for them ... and for us … the following five strategies to employ when times of testing challenge us.

    A very popular show in the sixties and seventies was a little half-hour police drama called … [do the theme music] … “Dragnet.” Remember that show? It starred Jack Webb as “Joe Friday” … a detective with the Los Angels Police Department. Joe Friday was a no-nonsense cop. His famous line was … ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Persevering Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019
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     | 21,339 views

    Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

    Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    The God Of The Unexpected (Part 5 Exodus) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 12, 2018
     | 12,206 views

    At the Red Sea the Israelites are caught between the Red Sea and the Army. They have no Idea that God is about to do the unexpected. What challenges in your life call for you to look to an Unexpected action by God

    Exodus 14:10-22 10 As Pharaoh drew near, the Israelites looked back, and there were the Egyptians advancing on them. In great fear the Israelites cried out to the Lord. 11 They said to Moses, “Was it because there were no graves in Egypt that you have taken us away to die in the wilderness? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Your Trial Has An Expiry Date

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 15, 2025
     | 579 views

    Understanding that your trial has an expiry date gives you strength to endure. It assures you that no night lasts forever and no storm is endless.

    YOUR TRIAL HAS AN EXPIRY DATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    Spiritual Warfare In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 374 views

    Evangelism is not just about sharing the gospel; it is a spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness. Every soul won to Christ is a soul delivered from Satan’s grip, which is why evangelism often faces opposition.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God