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  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Abraham Was Blessed After Lot Was Gone

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 5, 2013
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    To show that we need to stick with same company of the blessed.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed because of the company of the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to stick with same company of the blessed. 1 Corinthians 15:33 (Amplified Bible) Do not be so deceived and misled! Evil companionships (communion, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Galatians 1:6-12 The Gospel

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 18, 2013
     | 8,733 views

    Paul had explained to these Galatians converts that in Christ Jesus we are saved by grace through faith in His finished work on the cross, and not any thing pertaining to the Mosaic law.

    Galatians 1:6-12 THE GOSPEL 10-12-13 Today we're going to talk about "the gospel" for a few minutes, what it is according to God's word. The word "gospel" is found 114 times in the N.T. ~ 12 times in Galatians. ------ ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Worshiping Nature Or The Creator?

    Contributed by John Hickman on Oct 22, 2013
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     | 7,452 views

    Is our culture today worshiping "Mother Nature" instead of the Creator? Jesus went out into God's Creation to hear from God, to pray, to be refreshed and recharged for ministry. Shouldn't we be doing the same?

    One hundred years before the birth of Jesus a Roman Philosopher, Cicero, wrote, “Nature herself makes the wise man rich.” The poet Ralph Waldo Emerson said that “Nature never hurries. Atom by atom, little by little she achieves her work.” Antoinette Brown Blackwell wrote ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Daniel 12: 1-13 Daniels Last Prophecy

    Contributed by William D. Brown on May 16, 2013
     | 10,280 views

    Daniel is telling about the time to do with the last half of the tribulation, the antichrist and the horrible times he will bring on Gods people Israel.

    Daniel 12: 1-13 DANIELS LAST PROPHECY 5-18-13 Today I want to talk for a few minutes to do with some of the great truths we find in Daniel chapter 12, so I want you to pay close attention, but first let me give us a few facts about this great ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Hunger

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 18, 2012
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     | 18,694 views

    Staying spiritually healthy encourages appetite.

    mak-ar'-ee-os supremely blest; by extension fortunate, well off: - blessed, happy Matt 5:6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.” That verse describes a blessing that I want to live in for the rest of my life. I don’t want to ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Discerning The Spirits

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 29, 2012
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     | 9,338 views

    Never swallow someone’s line just because he uses terms of the Christian faith. False teachers are popular with the world because they tell people what they want to hear. Here John warns the Christians who faithfully teach God’s Word will not win any popu

    OPENING ILLUSTRATION: In an unethical selling technique called the bait-and-switch method, a retailer lures customers into his store by advertising a well-known product at a very low price. When the buyer asks to purchase it, however, he is told that it is out of stock. The salesperson then tries ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Membership Matters Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 26, 2012
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     | 11,226 views

    Membership is a COVENANT made between fellow Christians to establish and uphold one another in our journey as Christ’s disciples.

    MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Ephesians 2:19 INTRODUCTION One of the most recognizable advertising motto’s says “MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS PRIVILEGES” Some of you carry a couple of cards in your wallet that give you certain privileges not available to the “general public.” One card ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Moving From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,682 views

    Message about being an authentic Christian. Do we have religion or relationship?

    Title: Moving from Religion to Relationship Theme: To show the importance of a person not just having a religion but a relationship with God Text: John 3:1-19 Introduction I told you we were beginning an 8-week series on Authentic Christianity. We began by talking about the 10 virgins 5 who were ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    A Flip Of The Coin Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,449 views

    Jesus’ answer forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government.

    Introduction This is the most famous of the debates because of the brilliance of the answer. Indeed, it is an answer that forms the foundation of understanding the Church’s & the Christian’s role in the world, politics, and government. Text 13 Later they sent some of the Pharisees and Herodians ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    James And Paul On Works And Faith

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 30, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,993 views

    James 2 and Romans 4 have some interesting contrasts. Faith without works is dead or faith apart from works is what saves... which is true?

    Last week James told us that if we are careless with our language our religion is worthless. (Jas. 1:26) This week James tells us that if we believe without acting on it our faith is worthless. (Jas. 2:14,17,20,26). A worthless religion and a worthless faith make a worthless Christian and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come To The Well Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013
     | 8,627 views

    The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. It can be a difficult decision to discern whether God wants you to be a confronter like Abraham or peacemaker like Isaac (God can/does bless both approaches)

    Come To The Well Part 1 of 2 Gen. 26.18-26 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A The players (Abraham & Isaac) we learn about today were pioneers of this thing we call faith. 1 In about 2091 B.C., God told Abraham to leave Haran & go to Canaan, promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Stronger Families - Sanctity Of Human Life Sunday

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,141 views

    God hates abortion because He loves family.

    Introduction Today is celebrated by us and many other Bible believing Churches as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Today many churches unite around the common cause of publicly addressing what is without exception the greatest ailment to our national soul and blemish upon our national character. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Hope Overwhelms Disappointment

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 7, 2010
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     | 3,485 views

    God crushes sin’s disheartening effects with future hope.

    Scripture Introduction It has been said that nothing in the world arouses more false hope that the first four hours on a diet! We do not need any more false hope, but we do need hope! The National Association of Basketball Coaches presents four “Guardians of the Game” awards each year: for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Cynic Sage Or Son Of God

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 20, 2008
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     | 3,962 views

    Was Jesus merely a cynic rebel as some claim? Was He merely a wise man or prophet? He was and is the Son of God!

    "Cynic, Sage, or Son of God" Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction An American missionary one day overtook one of his converts in the woods, and after some conversation asked him, ‘Tell me what your heart says of Jesus.’ The Native American stood still, paused awhile, and then replied, ‘Stop, and I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Promised Blessing Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 28, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,545 views

    The passage reveals what God will do for those who take refuge in Him. God promises to revive, lead, heal & encourage His humbled people by doing for them what they cannot do for themselves. He enables us to be the righteous people He has called us to be.

    ISAIAH 57: 14-21 PROMISED BLESSING Here the Lord promises forgiveness and reviving and so much more to His humbled, repentant people. This section many be an elaboration upon the promise in the last part of verse 13. "But he who takes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist