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  • David Owens avatar

    Making The Most Of Every Opportunity

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 25, 2024
     | 2,532 views

    Where did the Easter holiday come from? How do Christians and Churches navigate holidays in a way that takes advantage of what is on people's minds without creating religious holidays and traditions that are not biblically authorized?

    A. One day an atheist was complaining to his Christian friend, “You Christians have your special holidays, such as Christmas and Easter and Jews celebrate their special holidays, such as Passover and Yom Kippur, but we atheists have no recognized special holidays. It’s just not fair!” 1. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rev. #77~21:1-12 The 12 Gates Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 7, 2010
     | 4,677 views

    Last time I told you why that I thought that the Lord Jesus could call out His Church just any time as I talked about the 7 dispensations of time, and that we are today in the closing hours of the 6th dispensation which is the grace dispensation, and

    Rev. #77~21:1-12 THE 12 GATES 10-30-10 Last time I told you why that I thought that the Lord Jesus could call out His Church just any time as I talked about the 7 dispensations of time, and that we are today in the closing hours ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaning Against Legalism

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,986 views

    We often measure our success by how closely we stick to a set of expectations - whether on the job, at home, or in our walk with the Lord. We do good, we feel good - we do bad, we feel bad. But measuring success is really much different in a relationship

    When you apply for a job you supply your resume—it’s that collection of information that tells why you are qualified for a particular position. Until not too long ago, a very important thing to have when going to a new area was a letter of recommendation. We still use them occasionally. ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Real Heart Of Christmas

    Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,131 views

    The real Christmas story begins long before the birth of that baby boy in Bethlehem; it begins in a place called Heaven, the home of God. Something took place in the mind and heart of God that made it all possible. That something is what was expressed by

    It was Christmas Eve, 1910. General William Booth, the founder of The Salvation Army in London, England was near the end of his life. His health was poor, and he was going to be unable to attend the Army’s annual convention. Booth had become an invalid, and his eyesight was failing him. No one knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Biography - Anti Christ And The New World (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jan 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,451 views

    3rd message in my prophecy series which looks at the riegn of the Anti Christ and what the Bible says he will be like. He will establish 3 things on earth, I show what they are and also talk about how close the world is to his appearing.

    Title: Biography - Anti Christ And The New World Order - Part 3 Text: Rev 6 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - Tonight is biography night, where we explain the life and reign of the Anti Christ and the New World Order that is yet to come. - The Bible gives us many great insights into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A True Prophet For Our Times Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 27, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,732 views

    Micah’s message does not belong to only the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Micah is a prophet for our times. Our age needs to hear the words of a prophet of the Lord. Let us study Micah’s superscription closely and see the qualities of a true prop

    A True Prophet for Our Times Micah 1:1 Intro Harry Emerson Fosdick titled his autobiography The Living of These Days. He asserted that he was who he was because of specific experiences in his life coupled with his particular, inherent personality. Fosdick’s life and ministry grew out of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of Labor Pains Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 18, 2008
    based on 89 ratings
     | 22,626 views

    We are already feeling the ’birth pangs’ Jesus said would proceed the end times. This world’s contractions are close together, the earth is dilated to 10 & could deliver at any time! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint Presentation.

    The Beginning of Labor Pains End of the World Matthew 24:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LaborPains.html Today thru next Sunday, 1/27/08, is Sanctity of Human Life Week, and as always, our church is extremely active year round in promoting life and opposing the atrocity of abortion, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When You Wish Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,580 views

    In this passage, Paul expands on his statement of chapter 3 and verse 10. He makes a wish to God for himself and the church. In essence a prayer. So when we wish to God, here is what we sould wish for: Fellowship, Love, and Closeness to God

    WHEN YOU WISH 1 THESSALONIANS 3:11-13 INTRODUCTION: What we come to in this passage is the close of a very personal section by the Apostle Paul. These final verses contain a wish. A wish of Paul’s for himself and for the church. We might be able to say that this is Paul’s wish for OUR church! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Be Loving Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,861 views

    Today I want to challenge you to look at one of the most common commands of the Bible “Love one Another” Yes, it is common, but at times it seems to difficult to follow. While we are often nice to our guests and we enjoy being with those who are close to

    Chuck Colson in his book; THE BODY, tells of an interesting incident at the Emmanuel Baptist Church outside of Boston Ma. The headline read: It was the Right Hook that Got Him. In what could be called a power struggle between the minister and the deacon board turned out to be a disaster from which ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Ministry

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 3, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,709 views

    A Wednesday Evening Outline, looking at Why we serve ..... "Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes forget why we are doing ministry. Paul, in his closing remarks wants to remind us of

    THE PURPOSE OF MINISTRY Romans 15:14-22 INTRODUCTION: In these few verses, as Paul is in the midst of the farewell portion of his letter, he takes time to lay out the function of ministry. Often we forget the why of ministry. We work on refining the “hows” of ministry, yet neglect and sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Solutions For Depression

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 1, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,260 views

    Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. The Holy Spirit amplifies His nearness and comforting powers to us, when we are feeling depressed. David wrote, "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves tho

    Spiritual Solutions for Depression Quote: Pain is inevitable, but misery is optional. We cannot avoid pain, but we can avoid joy. Tim Hansel Psalm 34:18 Illustration: Many are suffering from emotional stress that often times leads to depression. Jim Varney who played Earnest T ("know what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 15, 2014
    based on 8 ratings
     | 30,400 views

    In the closing of st Corinthians, Paul lays out some very practical advice on Christian living, calling for Christian men to “man up”. While his focus is primarily toward men it is also great advice for anyone within the Body of Christ.

    Man Up! 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong.” William Jones, captain of the Marines on the 28-gun frigate the Providence, advertised in the March 20, 1779 Providence (R.I.) Gazette the need for "a few good Men" to engage in "a short ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Ong avatar

    Break Free

    Contributed by John Ong on Jan 12, 2016
     | 7,285 views

    To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back.

    To make this New Year a successful year, we definitely need to turn all our bad thoughts and habits loose. Before we leap forward to a new start, let’s close the door of the bad practices and perceptions that hold us back. Letting go is an act of power, but with a heart that is ever enduring, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So Near, Yet So Far!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Feb 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,300 views

    To focus on Biblical examples of some souls who were “so close, yet so far from Him”…even while gleaning lessons which are very much applicable to God’s people of the 21st century!!!

    SO NEAR, YET SO FAR…. Sometimes in our Christian sojourn, really can we (God’s children) be far away from the very One we owe our physical and spiritual lives to, even ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Two Minute Warning

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,845 views

    Football's "Two Minute Warning" warns the game is almost over and the window to make a change is closing. It's an apt example of how God's warnings about our lives are serious and the time will come when reversal will be too late. (Msg good any time).

    THE TWO MINUTE WARNING Daniel 5:1-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. ATLANTA JOKE The Atlanta Falcons had just finished their daily practice session when a large turkey came strutting onto the field and demanded to be given a chance to play at tight end. Everyone watched with wonder as the turkey caught ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God