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  • Frank Edwards avatar

    Surely

    Contributed by Frank Edwards on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,875 views

    One man, and one man only is wholly competent to tell us the story of the death of Jesus. That man is this roman centurion. It was this centurion, who sent his band of men across the brook Kedron in the soft moonlight to arrest Jesus.

    Hark 15:39...And when the centurion who stood facing him,saw that he so cried out, and gave up the s p i r i t , he said surely t h i s m a n i s t h e S o n o f G o d . ; S U R E L Y One man, and one man only is w h o l l y competent to tell us the story of the death ofJesus. That man is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Know Thyself Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,321 views

    This week we turn the focus on understanding ourselves and gaining emotional awareness so that we may know God. Four competancies will be shared to help us become emotionally aware so that we might be emotionally healthy spiritually.

    Back to School Know Thyself Psalm 55:1-5, 16-17 October 25, 2009 This week and next week we are going to look at several emotional health competencies. These are qualities that emotionally healthy people cultivate and display. These give us plenty of things to work because none of us have all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • David Dunn avatar

    No More "but Lord"

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025
     | 126 views

    Elijah’s call on Mount Carmel still confronts us: in a world of divided hearts, choose Christ decisively before silence becomes surrender.

    1. The War No One Sees There was no trumpet, no sword, no marching army that morning on Mount Carmel. The battle Israel faced wasn’t visible—it was spiritual. It was a war for allegiance. They still attended worship. They still claimed to be God’s people. But their hearts were split between two ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Dorothy Lam avatar

    That You May Know

    Contributed by Dorothy Lam on Jan 12, 2023
     | 2,111 views

    Jesus drops a bombshell while performing a miracle, confronting Messianic expectations. Can we trust Jesus' word that he has the authority to forgive sins?

    One of the greatest science-fiction movie scenes of all time is the scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, in which Luke Skywalker, the young hero of the rebel forces, the man in whom we are putting all our hope, confronts and duels the leader of the evil and oppressive Empire, Darth Vader. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 6

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jul 20, 2020
     | 1,236 views

    When people say they have no sin they are claiming sinless perfection and moral relativism. We are living in a culture that says it has no sin.

    Review The Gnostics were the false teachers who believed matter to be evil, the spirit good, and salvation to come by secret knowledge (gnosis) granted to those who were part of their clique. John is teaching all of this to combat a heresy circulated by the Gnostics called ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Life That Really Matters

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 23, 2014
     | 6,896 views

    These brethren from Jerusalem were strict legalists, which means they believed that the most important thing was to obey all the laws of God and to observe all the ceremonies and traditions of the Jewish church. And under grace, that’s their privilege.

    5-15-04 Title: THE LIFE THAT REALLY MATTERS Text: “I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me. (Galatians 2:20). Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Return To Shelter" (Zephaniah) Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,157 views

    "Backsliders" are believers who needs some encouragement. But those who claim to be believers and who forsake God simply never had authentic faith in the first place.

    “Return to Shelter” (Zephaniah) Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A young boy was sitting in the corner of the kitchen looking unhappy. He’d just been given a “time out”. When his discipline was over, he asked his mother, “God can do anything He wants, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    21 Methods Of Having A Ministry Of Healing According To James 5:14-18

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,489 views

    By faith claim promises that express your belief in God to work restoration, revival, and renewal through His healing

    Suggestions For Having a Ministry of Healing According to James 5:14-18 1. Seek the will of God for healing in the context of His greater purposes in scripture. These will include evangelism, discipleship, spiritual maturity, the fruits of the Spirit, and the growth of His church qualitatively and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Time To Wake Up

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 15,418 views

    Its about time for those who claim the name of Christian to wake up and be busy about the things of God

    TIME TO WAKE UP. Date: November 11, 2001 Place: Allendale Baptist Read Romans 13:11-14 Introduction: I like to sleep. Some one has said “the best sleep is when you over sleep”. Not to long ago my wife & I purchase a “rice bed” or a four-post corner bed. We had been wanting one for a long time. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Freedom From Bondage And Condemnation Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY)

    BIG IDEA: UNION WITH CHRIST HAS FREED US FROM THE BONDAGE AND CONDEMNATION OF THE FALSE ISMS (WHICH CLAIM TO BE THE PATHWAY TO SPIRITUALITY) INTRODUCTION Follows along with theme introduced in vs. 16 -- “See to it that no one takes you captive” “Therefore” – points to what has been covered in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Re-Establishing Evangelism As Our Primary Purpose Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 8, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,022 views

    Evangelism is still the primary purpose of the church. It was important to Christ and should be important to those who claim to follow Him.

    (The outline of this message comes from David Waddle, Sr. Pastor of Grace Heartland Church, Elizabethtown, KY, and a mentor to me in the ministry) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH IN 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 28:18-20 TITLE: “RE-ESTABLISHING EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY PURPOSE” INTRODUCTION: A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ramon Muniz avatar

    "Grape Expectations From The Vine To The Branches” –

    Contributed by Ramon Muniz on Oct 15, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,544 views

    This sermon focuses on the four types of followers that claim connection to Jesus Christ as their Savior. Their proof is evident by the fruits they bear.

    “Grape Expectations from the Vine to the branches” John 15:1-8 JN 15:1 "I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t produce fruit, and He prunes the branches that do bear fruit so they will produce even more. JN 15:5 “Yes, I am the vine; you are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    One Thing I Know Series

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 10, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 16,796 views

    The Pharisees claimed to know everything but nothing about Jesus. The former blind man only knew one thing.

    Someone said to Helen Keller, "What a pity you have no sight!" to which she replied, "Yes, but what a pity so many have sight but cannot see!" A minister, a Boy Scout, and a computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. The pilot came back to the cabin and said that the plane was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Understanding Being Born Again Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,770 views

    Part 2 in the series of getting to the basics. What it means for a Christian when He/She claims to be Born Again.

    10/4/2009 B.A.S.I.C Part II Understanding being “Born Again” John 3:1-8 Read and pray Last week we began a series of becoming a servant in Christ. (BASIC) We centered our attention on ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    This Land Is Our Land Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,497 views

    Part one in the expository sermon series from the book of Joshua. Claiming what rightfully belongs to the spiritual believer.

    THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART ONE “This Land is Our Land” Joshua 1:1-18 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: THIS LAND IS OUR LAND! The Canaan Conquest is an expository series that we will be studying from the book of Joshua over the next few weeks. 2007 is an historic year for us at First ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist