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  • David Henderson avatar

    "No Perfect People Allowed!" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 31, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,682 views

    Every growing believer I know has at one time or another said these words; I’m struggling. I’m making progress but I’m struggling. Look at these two passages with me. Philippians 3:12a and 15a GNT. 12 I do not claim that I have already succeeded ....

    “No perfect people allowed!” Ephesians 2:8-10 One of my heroes in the faith has been Dr. Billy Graham. I have followed his ministry for about forty years. Dr. Graham once said, “There are no perfect churches but if there were, I couldn’t join because they wouldn’t be perfect anymore.” I agree. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Hold Of Eternal Life

    Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Sep 28, 2016
     | 7,672 views

    Jesus has just said, "No one can serve two masters; you cannot serve God and money" (Luke 16:13). Then Jesus goes on to share his parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31). Paul's words to Timothy (I Timothy 6:6-19) support Jesus' claim.

    “Take Hold of Eternal Life” Amos 6:1-7; I Timothy 6:6-19; Luke 16:19-31 Proper 21-C, September 25, 2016 All three of the Scripture lessons read in our worship service this morning could easily remind us of that old adage: “You can’t have your cake and eat it too!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Are You Willing To Stand In The Gap? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 12, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,909 views

    Paul "stood in the gap." Heresy was threatening the churches in Galatia that was so powerful that even Peter and Barnabas were swayed by its influence. What Paul did can tell us a lot about the importance of standing firm against false teachings and standing up to protect God's people

    OPEN: About 500 years before Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a famous battle took place in mountain pass called Thermopylae in Greece. The Persians invaded Greece with approximately 150,000 soldiers, and King Leonidas of Sparta led a small force of soldiers to oppose them. The Spartan strategy was to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Letter To The Church In Ephesus.

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 2, 2020
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     | 7,120 views

    I know your deeds, your hard work and perseverance . I know you cannot tolerate wicked men and you have tested those who claim to be apostles but. are not, and have found them false. You have persevered and endured hardships for my name and have not grown weary.” Rev. 2: 2-3 .

    Letter to the church of Ephesians Revelation 2:1-20 The City of Ephesus was located on the western shore of Asia Minor what is now Western Turkey. . It was a seaport city. All trade coming by sea came through the city of Ephesus. The city boasted of its stadium and its tribute to the pagan god ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Litmus Test Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2016
     | 7,872 views

    1) Perfect Love & the Character of God (1 Jn. 4:7–8), 2) Perfect Love & the Coming of Christ (1 Jn. 4:9–11), 3) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Claim of Faith (1 Jn. 4:12–16), 4) Perfect Love & the Christian’s Confidence in Judgment (1 Jn. 4:17-21).

    In scientific experimentation, a Litmus Test is a test to establish the acidity or alkalinity of a mixture. The phrase has also been applied metaphorically to represent a crucial test using a single issue or factor as the basis for judgment. (Random House Kernerman Webster's College Dictionary, © ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Paul's Charge To Timothy Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 6, 2016
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,656 views

    This lesson deals with Paul's charge to Timothy to remember the things that he had heard of Paul among many witnesses, and to commit them to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. This lesson silences the notion of evangelistic oversight.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Character: Things Thou Hast Heard 2. Commit: Thou to Faithful Men 3. Competent: Who Shall Teach Others Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: "Paul's charge to Timothy." The beloved apostle Paul instructs his son Timothy: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prosperity Gospel Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 3, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,803 views

    The Prosperity Gospel promises its followers health, wealth and success. What could be wrong with that?

    There’s the story about a soldier who was in the midst of a battle. Bullets were flying, bombs exploding all around him, and he’s digging a foxhole for all he’s worth. Suddenly (as he’s digging) he feels something metal and he grabs it. It’s a silver cross! Just then, another shell explodes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Love Me? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 10, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 45,985 views

    Why would Jesus have breakfast with Peter on the seashore? And why would He ask Peter 3 times if he loved Him?

    OPEN: About 25 years ago I went my parents up to have a vacation in Canada at a place called Rice Lake. It was a great place. Beautiful lake, rustic cabin, and there was the fishing. (I showed a picture of myself baiting my hook with a very unexcited look on my face) This is me fishing. Do I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can Faith Fix Anything? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 1, 2015
    based on 15 ratings
     | 42,412 views

    Can faith fix anything? If something does NOT happen the way think it should, is because you didn't have enough faith? Consider the difference between Biblical faith and the teachings of those who would make us doubt God's faithfulness in prayer.

    OPEN: It has always impressed me how many great hymns have been based upon various Scriptures. As I was thinking about our text this morning I read I John 5:4 where it says “this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith” and I recognized an old popular hymn. Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Are The Meek Series

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,346 views

    We tend to think that meekness is for losers, but Jesus teaches that the earth belongs to those who humility and meekness is seen in their trust of Christ.

    Blessed are the Meek Matthew 5:5 May 29, 2005 This is the third sermon on the beatitudes. We have come down to Matthew 5:5. “Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth.” I have a feeling that we have a problem today as we come to this beatitude on meekness. Meekness doesn’t really ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Should We Judge Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 5, 2014
     | 4,352 views

    Does Jesus prohibit judging one another?

    Should We Judge Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction How many times have we heard “Don’t judge me?” These people claim this verse as saying that no one has a right to confront their evil actions, as though Jesus was the ultimate preacher of tolerance. Is this indeed what Jesus means here? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Game Of Mutually Assured Destruction Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 11, 2015
    based on 19 ratings
     | 22,155 views

    It's one game board, but two games. Checkers and Chess are not only played differently, but they illustrate for me the difference between how the world deals with conflict and how God would have us do so. Do you know the difference?

    OPEN: (We showed a picture of a checker board on the overhead) What is this game? That’s right, it’s a checkers game. How many of you have ever played checkers? (almost everyone held up their hands) You know, I did not realize it until I began my research for this morning’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turn Or Burn Series

    Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018
     | 7,880 views

    Chapter two in Nahum which tells of God's supremacy

    “TURN OR BURN!” Nahum 2:1-13 & David P. Nolte Last week we noted that those who, by stubborn persistence in sin, make themselves God’s enemies will discover that He is a Formidable Foe. Nineveh was a stubbornly sinful city. But 140 years before Nahum came along, under the preaching of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cross-Our Ministry Defined Series

    Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 105 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    Looks at the nature of our witness as seen through the lens of the cross.

    The Bible calls each of us to witness for our faith. Yet often I have had people come up to me and say, I can’t witness for Christ, I don’t know enough, I can’t witness for Christ I have too many problems, I can’t witness for Christ, I have made to many mistakes in the past. They are saying a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Prophetic Body Builder Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 6, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 15,785 views

    Some scholars call the gifts in Rom 12 "motivational" gifts. What do they mean by that and how does that help us understand the value and purpose of the gift of prophecy?

    Have you ever heard of a TV personality from years ago named Merv Griffin? Back in his heyday Mr. Griffin hosted a TV talk show called "The Merv Griffin Show" where he would have guests who would sit down with him and talk about their lives and the passions in their lives. One of those guests ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ