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  • Scott Maze avatar

    When Rights Are Renounced Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,386 views

    Some people have turned ministry into a cash cow. Some people have just fleeced the sheep. Some people have completely overcompensated themselves, and they have found a great way to work the system.

    I’m excited about finishing 1 Corinthians with you. God willing, we’ll discuss divorce, singleness, the resurrection, idolatry, spiritual gifts, tongues, love, and money in the weeks to come as we move line by line, sentence by sentence through this New Testament letter. Remember, every word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Old Testament Matters Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,480 views

    Hope is enhanced when I understand the back of the Book in light of the front of the Book.

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Nation Under God!

    Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 14, 2023
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     | 2,274 views

    In July of 1776, our founding fathers & 56 men of faith & courage signed "The Declaration of Independence". On that day, those 56 signers pledged their lives, their fortunes, & their sacred honor to birth the land of the free & the home of the brave.

    What was America like in July of 1776? As our founding fathers and 56 men of faith and courage signed their names to "The Declaration of Independence," it was considered to be their death certificate, because king George most assuredly would have killed every one of them had they won the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-4

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 12, 2024
     | 279 views

    4 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

    The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--IV —Habakkuk 1:4(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention— The Bronze Rat: A tourist walks into a curio shop in San Francisco. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witness Protection Program Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 2, 2024
     | 1,134 views

    Jesus offers us 3 witnesses: 1) human testimony, 2) the very things Jesus is doing, and lastly, 3) the Scriptures themselves. If you’re wondering if it’s crazy to believe Jesus is God, the same kinds of evidence they had is the same kind of evidence you have.

    When your world is in chaos, do you think life is random? When your world is a snow globe shaken in every direction, do you feel as if there is no one who is in control? In the midst of chaos, Jesus steps forward to say, “I’ve got this.” We begin a series entitled “This Is Your Captain Speaking.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering Our First Love

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 26, 2025
     | 320 views

    On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom—and we remember Jesus, who laid down His life for our salvation. Let us not forget our first love.

    ## **Introduction – A Moment to Remember** Video Ill.: We Will Remember (Memorial Day) — Hyper Pixels Media *“Today, we remember those who gave all for our freedom. We thank God for their sacrifice, and mourn with those left behind. 'Greater love has no one than this to lay down one's ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Wise About Self-Control Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2024
     | 1,679 views

    Proverbs has a lot to say about self-control as it relates to a number of things. But one of the most important areas we need to learn to exercise control is in the area of anger. Anger will destroy us without proper self-control.

    A. I was recently reminded about an old story about Billy Martin and Mickey Mantle that I think is a good launching point for today’s sermon. 1. The story goes like this: One day Mickey Mantle took his friend and teammate, Billy Martin, with him to hunt on another friend’s ranch. 2. When they ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thou Shalt Not Murder. (Part 5 Of 8) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,086 views

    This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

    Thou shalt not murder. The last five commandments are all directly related to how we should treat each other. Our social culture is held together by God’s moral laws and these are all fulfilled through one commandment – love your neighbor as yourself. Romans 13:9-10 explains: 9 For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Have A Dream To A Right To Life."

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 22, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,794 views

    We need to decide in America to choose life over death!

    Opening Illustration from Bella: Eduardos Story I HAVE A DREAM OF THE RIGHT TO LIFE! I am happy to present to you this day, a Pro-life message and a vision for tomorrow for this Nation Under God. Let us remember that on January 22, 1973 abortion was made legal by the Roe vs. Wade decision of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Fierce Urgency Of Now

    Contributed by Rohan Diedrick on May 18, 2008
    based on 24 ratings
     | 31,024 views

    This sermon was inspired by a speech made by Dr. Martin Luther King in 1967. It deals with the fact that humanity is indeed running out of time when it comes to his eternal security. There is an urgent call for us to awake from our slumber because as Dr

    The Fierce Urgency of Now Romans 13:11-14 Before we get started let me give you a little background on the topic. I must first of all confess that I was not the creative genius behind this topic, Dr Martin Luther King was. I must also confess that the first time I heard it was not from a quote ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Setting The Table Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 19, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,422 views

    Redemption, relationship, and reverence come before God gives the requirements.

    Setting the Table Exodus 19:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill April 17-18, 2021 I’ve never been very good at setting the table. My mom was a Home Economics teacher and taught me how to do it, but I always did it wrong…on purpose. I figured if I didn’t get it right, I’d get out of having to do it all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Abundance Of Hope

    Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 56,297 views

    A message on Christian HOPE preached in the lead up to Christmas - but applicable any time of the year.

    READ: Romans 15:7-13 (Text: v12-13) It’s Christmas time. A season of great hope. We are very mindful of Jesus’ coming to earth as our Saviour. He came to a lost world, and brought us the HOPE of being FOUND again in the grace of God. He came to a blind world and a deaf world, and brought us the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Know God, Know Peace Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 8, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 10,972 views

    A sermon on peace from 2 Thessalonians 3:16

    Sermon for 4/7/2002 2 Thessalonians 3:16 Introduction: Consider the sad story of Wilmer McLean. Prior to the Civil War, McLean owned a house on the Bull Run in Northern Virginia. In 1861, during action at Manassas, an artillery shell fell down McLean’s chimney and into a stew being prepared for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forgiveness?

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Sep 9, 2002
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,533 views

    A discussion of the Mysteries of the Church. The biggest mystery is forgiveness.

    September 8, 2002 Pentecost 16 “Forgiveness?” Grace, peace, love and forgiveness are yours through Jesus Christ, our living and reigning God. Amen. The Mysteries of the Church. Have you ever heard someone, perhaps another pastor, one of your Sunday School teachers, or maybe me, talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How True Love Acts - Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    We continue looking at how this agape, "built to last" love acts in everyday life from I Corinthians 13. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    How Love Does (and Doesn’t) Act - Part II Here’s a question for you: What do men and women really want from their relationships? <FEEDBACK> Here’s what DAVE BARRY - Well-known newspaper humor columnist said: - from his book, “The Complete Guide to Guys”: WHAT WOMEN WANT: To be loved, to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness