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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Joy Busters And Joy Builders

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jun 6, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 851 views

    When you look at various churches you will see that there is a vast difference between them

    • Denominational differences • Architex ally differences • Spiritually differences However, one thing you will find common in many churches that you should not find, there is one basic thing missing. WHAT IS MISSING? Let me illustrate… Illus: Let me explain what is missing by telling you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Body Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2020
     | 6,386 views

    The 1) Progression (Ephesians 4:12), the 2) Purpose (Ephesians 4:13–15), and the 3) Power (Ephesians 4:16) of God’s divine pattern for the building and function of His church.

    Ephesians 4:12-16 [12] to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, [13]until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ, [14]so that we may no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Disciplining Our Thought Life Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 26, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,833 views

    We all live in the world between our ears. Our quality of life depends on the way we manage our thoughts. Message expounds Philippians 4:8 and explores how we develop a disciplined mind.

    We all live in the world between our ears! During this message today we will all have different experiences. Just because we’re all listening to the same message or sitting in the same sanctuary does not mean we’re having the same experience. There will be similarities. But your experience is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Great Divide Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 29, 2022
     | 1,427 views

    1) The Dividing of Deeds (Romans 2:6), 2) The Deeds of the Unredeemed (Romans 2:8–9), and 3) The Deeds of the Redeemed (Romans 2:7, 10).

    Romans 2:6-10. 6 He will render to each one according to his works 7 to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; 8 but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury. 9 ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Justified By Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2022
     | 1,883 views

    God reconciles people unto Himself through faith which shows three things: 1) The Need for Justification (Romans 3:18-20), 2) Justification apart from the Law (Romans 3:21-23), and finally 3) The Means of Justification (Romans 3:24-25a)

    Romans 3:18-25a. 18 “There is no fear of God before their eyes.”. 19 Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For by works of the law no human being will be justified ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Faith Over Fear Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 5, 2021
     | 6,953 views

    1) Faith does not succumb to Fear (1 Peter 3:13-14), 2) Faith has a Foundation (1 Peter 3:15) and 3) Faith has a Freedom (1 Peter 3:16-17).

    1 Peter 3:13-17. 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Ix) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 1, 2021
     | 4,457 views

    Matthew's prediction of the Abomination of Desolation is compared to Luke's account of the destruction of the temple in 70 AD. Rightly diving this portion of the Olivet Discourse is crucial to understanding end-time prophecy. The focus of this message is Matthew 24:15-31.

    Last week we examined the first part of Jesus’s Olivet Discourse in Matthew 24:1-14. In that portion of the prophecy Jesus told us the conditions that would exist during this current age: deception, wars, pestilence, earthquakes, persecution, etc. In verse 8 He uses the metaphor of labor pains ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Grace Awakening Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 29, 2021
     | 2,328 views

    1) The Penalty (Titus 2:11), 2) The Power (Titus 2:12), 3) The Presence (Titus 2:13), and 4) The Possession (Titus 2:14) of sin.

    Titus 2:11-14. [11] For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, [12] training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, [13] waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Relationships Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 19, 2021
     | 3,659 views

    1) Relationships with false teachers (Titus 3:9), 2) With factious people (Titus 3:10–11), 3) With fellow servants (Titus 3:12–13), and 4) With faithful friends (Titus 3:14–15).

    Titus 3:9-15. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10 As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11 knowing that such a person is warped ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Zechariah's Fourth Vision: Qualified For Service Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,774 views

    Christians must know the basis of their acceptance before God if they are to successfully defeat Satan and his tactic of accusation. In this vision, we are given a beautiful picture of the grace of God removing our filthy garments of sin and clothing us with his Robe of Righteousness.

    Today we will begin examining Zechariah’s fourth vision recorded in chapter 3. The vision can be divided into two-parts: I. Verses 1-5 is a revelation of God’s way of qualifying his people for relationship with him and for service to him. II. Verses 7-10 contains an admonition to faithfulness ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Steve Malone avatar

    My Soul Magnifies The Lord Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 5, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,883 views

    In this message we unpack Mary's song of praise (The Magnificat) found in Luke 1.

    My Soul Magnifies The Lord (The Magnificat) OKAY – who here like’s Christmas music? AND IF – you do, when do you start listening to it? DO – you have a Christmas playlist? NOW - this week I went on Spotify, and I found their ‘Best Christmas Playlist’ for 2022 (their top 100). NOW – I have no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Chris Talton avatar

    You Want What?!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,903 views

    When God asks for a sacrifice, nothing is too great. He will always provide. (3rd in 3 part series on Abraham)

    December 16, 2001 Heb. 11:17-19; Gen. 22:1-19 “You want what?!” INTRODUCTION There is a difference between giving a gift and making a sacrifice. A pig and a hen were walking down the road when they saw a poster advertising the forthcoming harvest supper. It said that ham and eggs would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Using Biblical Parables To Craft Compelling Accounts Across Cultures

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,886 views

    USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES

    USING BIBLICAL PARABLES TO CRAFT COMPELLING ACCOUNTS ACROSS CULTURES Introduction - Everyone craves an experience when they can listen to an account that will make the illusion of anothers’ reality seem like their own. Africans particularly appreciate a teacher who can heighten their sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Questions Of Doubt?

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 19, 2005
    based on 32 ratings
     | 13,312 views

    We all face times of doubt in our life and the most critical part about doubt is how you manage it in your life.

    Questions of Doubt? Thesis: We all face times of doubt in our life and the most critical part about doubt is how you manage it in your life. Opening Illustration: Clip from Backstage Volume 1 by Blue Fish TV. This Interview is with Jars of Clay as he talks about “Seasons of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Tie On The Apron

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 1, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,015 views

    There is no way around it. We have been called to be servants, and the Lord has exemplified what that means. Let’s tie on our aprons!

    July 13, 2003 "Tie On the Apron" 1 Peter 5:5-14 Pastor Jon MacKinney ______________________________________________________________________________________ We all have principles that we live by, certain things we believe to be true. You can tell what a person believes to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free