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  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    How Did We Get It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 3,670 views

    To show how God gave us the Bible

    Opening Illustration. Turn to 2 Peter 1:20-21 If you were here last week, you know we began this 4 part series entitled ‘Text’ (touch series logo, video runs with books/texting from last week). And last week we discussed why (touch Why? logo from last week that gives way to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Communicating With God Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 14,499 views

    God wants a relationship with us and wants to communicate with us.

    Hearing God’s Voice – 5 “Communicating with God” Luke 8:5-8 One of the major differences between Christianity and other religions is that God is alive and He wants to have a relationship with us. In fact our salvation is based on the relationship we have with God. But you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is Our Bible Trustworthy? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
     | 3,695 views

    The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. This lesson shares 10 reasons why we can know the Bible is trustworthy.

    The fact that we do not have the original autographs of the New Testament manuscripts has led many to deny that the New Testament that we have is reliable. The phrase, "The Bible's been translated and recopied so many times..." has been one of the more frequent objections that are given to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The High Price Of Low Living

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 27, 2013
     | 6,196 views

    A sermon that teaches that there are consequences to all our beliefs and behaviors.

    "The High Price of Low Living" 1 Kings 21:20 1 Kings 21:20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD. INTRODUCTION: This makes the third message from 1 Kings that I have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Along For The Ride Or Engaged For The Reason. Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,998 views

    THE BODY OF JESUS CHRIST, HAS A “CATEGORY” SYSTEM. IN FACT IT IS A TWO CATEGORY SYSTEM. THERE ARE PEOPLE IN THE BODY OF CHRIST WHO ARE “ALONG FOR THE RIDE”. AND THOSE WHO ARE ENGAGED FOR A REASON

    ARE YOU ALONG FOR THE RIDE OR ENGAGED FOR THE REASON. Acts 18:18-28 Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken. 19  They arrived at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Principal Of Prosperity Series

    Contributed by Kelvin Tiong on Apr 22, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,288 views

    Jesus had taught us the principle of prosperity in the Bible, a path that leads to blessings.

    THE PRINCIPLE OF PROPEROUS LIFE First of all we have to ask ourselves a question , can we live in the prosperous life? YES WE CAN!! Before we start this afternoon, let us start with the background of this sermon first. When our ancestors Adam and Eve committed their first sin, it opened up a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Final Cry & Confession Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,514 views

    The Word has established him, strengthen him & transformed him, but he is still in need of more of God, more of God's enabling & more of God's Word.The final meditation is from one who knows what it is like to to go astray & be brought back home again.

    PSALM 119: 169–176 [The Ministry of The Word Series] THE FINAL CRY AND CONFESSION The Psalmist has now come to his last stanza. Letter by letter he has sung and sobbed his way through the letters of the Hebrew alphabet. Again and again tears have become rainbows as he turn his eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ Abolish Sin By The Sacrifice Of Himself

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 5, 2014
     | 3,062 views

    To show that CHRIST abolished sin in His body and our completion of salvation is in the rapture.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did CHRIST totally abolished sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST abolished sin in His body and our completion of salvation is in the rapture. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:26 (Amplified Bible) 9:26 For then would He often have had to suffer [over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    That's Not Fair!

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014
     | 8,114 views

    Some people want more from God and some don't. You will never experience more of God if you don't put yourself in a position to know more of God.

    That’s not Fair! Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction- This week at District Assembly was amazing! I linked the minister’s choir to my Facebook page because it was so good. Platform full of ministers and you could sense God’s anointing as they sang. I think of all the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Tim White avatar

    A "Lot" Of Choices Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 14,203 views

    Lot's poor choices give us a negative example for life.

    A “Lot” of Choices Genesis 13:1-12 • We have a lot of choices in this life. • Everyone remembers the choice Joshua laid out for the Israelites. • Jos 24:15 And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fighting For Your Family - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 26, 2014
     | 6,738 views

    Your Family is worth fighting for, so learn how to fight.

    Fighting for Your Family Part 2 Welcome Open: We started a brand new series last week called “Fighting for Your Family” WHO LIKES FREE STUFF? (GIVE AWAY FREE BOOKS) REVIEW FROM LAST WEEK: # 1 – THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Engage In Good Deeds Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 2, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 11,536 views

    Being engaged in good deeds we will avoid foolish controversies & divisiveness and live a fruitful life. The only evidence the unsaved world has that we belong to God is our godly lives & the deeds God does through us.

    TITUS 3: 8-15 ENGAGE IN GOOD DEEDS The result of the kindness, love, mercy and grace of God is hope. We draw on the riches of God in this life while looking for the blessed hope of Jesus’ return (v. 7). Those that have received these riches and hope in Jesus will live godly lives that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    The Way! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 12, 2014
     | 8,590 views

    Some people say, “There are different path’s that lead to God!” “It really doesn't matter what you believe or do, as long as you are sincere!”

    Matthew 7:13-14-“Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it. Everyone is on a journey and there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Did You Miss Christmas?

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 22, 2013
     | 3,914 views

    Many missed encountering Jesus because of fear, indifference and the busyness of life. Learn from the Magi. Seek the Lord and He shall be found by you.

    Did you miss Christmas? I am not referring to the season, or the day, or the activities we have at Christmas time. • I am referring to the Person – the encounter with Jesus. Many today can have Christmas and not meet Christ. • Christmas can come and go without any significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    The Man, The Mission, The Time

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jan 20, 2014
     | 6,407 views

    Do those who were oppressed become the new oppressors, stealing away those Jesus, freed, indeed?

    The Man, The Mission, The Time by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (January 20, 2014) “And he said, This will be the manner of the king that shall reign over you: He will take your sons, and appoint them for himself, for his chariots, and to be his horsemen; and some shall run before ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends