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  • Michael Stark avatar

    How To Be Great Before The Lord Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2025
     | 281 views

    Gabriel, God's messenger, told Zechariah that John would be great before the Lord. What made the Baptist great? If we can discover the answer to this query, we will know how we may be great before the Lord.

    “Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justified Through The Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 11, 2025
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     | 1,074 views

    To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, Paul, and us by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to us, and in us; that we might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be justified through the faith in Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Who Called Galatia By His Grace 2. Who Called Paul By His Grace 3. Who Called Us By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss “Justified through the faith.” Paul wrote: “God, who hath called the Galatians, him, and us by His grace.” He continued: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Atonement

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 4, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,915 views

    Our Lord’s Cross is the gateway into His life. His resurrection means that He has the power to convey His life to me. When I was born again, I received the very life of the risen Lord from Jesus Himself.

    ATONEMENT His Resurrection Destiny "Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?" (Luke 24:26). Our Lord’s Cross is the gateway into His life. His resurrection means that He has the power to convey His life to me. When I was born again, I received the very life ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When The World Seems Enticing

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 6, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,676 views

    The answer to these questions is clear. Righteousness cannot mix with lawlessness; light can have no communion with darkness; Christ and Belial cannnot be of one accord; a believer cannot have part with an infidel; and there can be no agreement of the te

    When The World Seems Enticing Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? Genesis 3:1 a[serpent] The Serpent of Eden "Serpent" comes from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    From The Garden To The Tomb

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Mar 17, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 8,002 views

    Easter

    The Resurrection of Jesus Christ was much more than a one-time event in history, it was an eternal event. It transcended time and space. It happened then, but the reality of that event is still felt today. When we come together as believers on Easter Sunday to proclaim, "He’s alive!" We say it with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Put Out The Fire Of The Tongue (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on May 6, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 4,041 views

    James recognized that our tongues have the ability to destroy (vv. 5b-6), dispute (vv. 7-8), and double-talk (9-12).

    How To Put Out the Fire of the Tongue (Part 2) James 3:5b-12 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church May 6, 2001 Introduction: Last week we began our study of James 3:1-12 by looking at the first four and a half verses. We looked at what James had to say about putting out the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Anatomy Of Conflict (Part 2)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    This morning, as we continue our study of the anatomy of conflict, we’re going to begin to look at the worst of all forms of conflict—conflict with God, and how friendship with the world and ignorance to the truths of Scripture help to create this conflict.

    The Anatomy of Conflict (Part 2) James 4:4-5 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church June 10, 2001 Introduction: For those of you who couldn’t be with us last week, we began looking at the anatomy of conflict. James gives us the details of that anatomy in the first six verses ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Water Baptism In The New Testament

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,070 views

    A look at the controversy of Baptism and a view of the New Testament passages and practices. We will also look at the early Churches precedents and see where this topic truly should be.

    I.Baptism Instituted by Christ page 1 II.Church History and Baptism page 4 III.Differing Views/Modes of Baptism page 14 IV.Conclusion page 18 Water Baptism in Church History and New Testament Theology Bruce P. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Really Happened?

    Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jun 23, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    Is it really possible for GOD to forgive me after all that I have done?

    Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org What Really Happened? Matt 28:11-15 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 4/20/2003 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ___________________________ Matt 28:11-15 Mat 28:11 Now ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Good News For Discouraged Believers

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2003
    based on 75 ratings
     | 7,195 views

    Peter reminds discouraged believers of who they are. They are God’s people. AND PETER – after reminding them of who they are takes the next several verses to remind them (and us) of what it means to be God’s people… (Living God’s Way -part 1)

    Good News For Discouraged Believers Living God’s Way – part one 1 Peter 1:1-12 THIS MORNING - we are about to begin an exciting journey AND I am really pumped up and jazzed about it. YOU SEE – we are going to being doing something during the next 10 Sunday mornings that we only do about once a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Free In 2003 Part 2

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 2,509 views

    We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003.

    Series: Be Free in 2003 part 2 Thesis: We need to be free in 2003 with our financial resources and make sure we are pressing to become debt free! We must actively and ruthlessly root out the weed of greed in our lives. We should seek to be debt free in 2003. Opening Illustration: from Shindler’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Go Fast And Live

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 81 ratings
     | 4,666 views

    This sermon is about the practice of fasting. (The Life - part 10)

    Go Fast And Live The Life – part 10 The Practice Of Fasting QUESTION – what do you want to be when you grow up? Who do you want to do when you grow up? When Bruce Jenner grew up – he wanted to win a gold medal in the decathlon in the Olympic games. But in 1972 in the games in Munich Jenner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Am The Man

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 85 ratings
     | 4,003 views

    In this message we look at the practice of confessing our sins to another believer. (The Life part 9)

    I Am The Man The Life – part 9 The Practice Of Confession TODAY – is our 8th week in this awesome message series that we are in, called, “The Life,” – a message series that has the potential to radically change your entire life in ways that you cannot even begin to imagine. LISTEN - IF you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hardness Of Heart

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on May 28, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,735 views

    These words were spoken of the disciples. The occasion of their utterance was this — the evening of the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, Christ walked out upon the water and met His disciples, who were crossing the sea in a boat.

    HARDNESS OF HEART “For they considered not the miracle of the loaves, for their heart was hardened.” Mark 6:52 These words were spoken of the disciples. The occasion of their utterance was this — the evening of the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, Christ walked out upon the water and met ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What We Believe About Baptism Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 21, 2004
    based on 46 ratings
     | 6,067 views

    Baptism is the symbol for our initiation into the Christian faith and church life.

    Romans 6:3-6 (NRSV) SLIDE 1 (3) Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? (4) Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, so we too might walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist