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  • Scott Spencer avatar

    Walk With Care Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015
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     | 8,225 views

    We all know how easy it is to become distracted. We also know what can happen when we are distracted. The world can be a dangerous place. We all know that. And that is why we exhort one another to be careful.

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~Part 20 Our Identity In Christ Ephesians 5:15-17 15. Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16. making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. . ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jesus Fights For Us

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2015
     | 5,836 views

    To show that victories are there for the purpose for us to remember, focus and look on the Victorious One in our lives - the LORD JESUS CHRIST.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a fighter? No, I'm focused on the LORD JESUS. The LORD JESUS fights my battles. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that victories are there for the purpose for us to remember, focus and look on the Victorious One in our lives - the LORD JESUS ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Breathed

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 16, 2014
     | 7,740 views

    John assures us that much more could have been written, but these are written, “that we might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing we might have life through his name”

    INTRODUCTION There are various views of inspiration. The Bible says and shows about itself, a definition of divine inspiration can be formulated. The ultimate source of divine inspired God Himself for the Scripture are God “breathed” (inspired) by Him (2 Tim. 3:16): “All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Last Word Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,446 views

    God spoke to us in a Son, who owns it all, made it all, and is Lord of all.

    Many years ago, there was a man in Wales, who worked very hard to win a certain lady’s affection. She was his neighbor; and every week for 42 years, the shy, but persistent suitor slipped a love letter under her door. They had had a fight, and she simply refused to talk to him. Then after ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Grief Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
     | 14,976 views

    God is in control even in our times of catastrophe. Since the fall of man, catastrophe has been a part of life…

    Grief 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Death is a part of life Three critical pieces of information about grief: 1. Grieving is a part of life. v.13 “asleep”: a euphemism for death. There is no such thing as soul sleep 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:8 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices Part 2: Choose Victory Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 11, 2016
     | 7,403 views

    Part two of this series focuses on the difference between having success and having victory.

    Choices – Part 2 Choose Victory Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 15:57; Ecclesiastes 9:11 Introduction This is part two of my series “Choices” and I’ve titled this message “Choose Victory.” In part one I shared with you an overview of 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worship Is A Verb!

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017
     | 5,800 views

    Worship services are first and foremost to offer worship to God through Christ Jesus, rather than satisfy the attendee. Many have lost sight of the fact that Church services are more about the attendee giving than receiving.

    “I used to attend congregational worship services but I quit because I got nothing from it.” “Church is boring.” “When I sit in the pew during church services, I think about how much more I could be accomplishing if I had stayed home.” Through the decades, I have heard a multitude of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Unity In The Church: Antioch To Help Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2017
     | 5,712 views

    The Antioch Christians saved up and assisted the Judean Christians when the famine struck. Paul and Barnabas were chosen to take the offering to Jerusalem.

    May 29, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.4: The Unity in the Church: Antioch to Help Jerusalem (11:27-30) Note: The Revised Standard Version is used throughout, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,837 views

    Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

    Psalm 11:3 says, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Without a doubt, the twentieth century ranks among the deadliest in all of human history and it seems the twenty-first will likely continue this appalling legacy. This era will also be remembered as a period ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Sarah's Story Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016
     | 9,268 views

    The matriarch of the Hebrew family has much to teach the Christian disciple concerning faith. This sermon explores the power of faith lived out in this woman's life.

    Let’s see…a guy preaching on putting women in their place. What could possibly go wrong? Wait! Don’t answer that question. I already know the answer. We talk about putting women in their place, and our minds, unfortunately, return to a less pleasant time in history. Culture even ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Larry Semore avatar

    Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor "Gideon’s 300” Part 6 Of A Series Series

    Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,108 views

    After one final confirming sign, the enemy soldier’s dream and its interpretation, Gideon comes back and tells his 300 that it’s time to arise and do what they came to do.

    Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “Gideon’s 300” Part 6 of a Series Open Arms – July 9th, 2017 Over the past five weeks we have been looking at the life and times of Gideon who the Angel of the Lord called a “Mighty Man of Valor;” a name that didn’t seem to fit with the description of a guy that ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "Stand By That Which Is Decided”

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 8, 2017
     | 12,726 views

    Many in the body of Christ believe that they have a say in what they will and will not believe when it comes to scripture. But from God's point of view, He has already decided with we must believe if we want to see heaven on earth.

    My Mom loved Perry Mason. I remember watching her iron and fold clothes as she watched him cause the guilty to crumble on the witness stand. Her love for Perry Mason is the reason I enjoy courtroom dramas to this day. Among my favorites are Law & Order, Matlock, LA Law, the Perry Mason movies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Face Of Folly-Judas Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 17, 2012
     | 5,414 views

    Only after his betrayal did Judas feel that he had played the fool. And then he considered that the only appropriate response was to end his life in suicide.

    5-19-03 Title: The Face of Folly: Judas Text: “The Son of Man indeed goes just as it is written of Him, but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born” (Matthew 26:24). Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Major Gerardo Balmori avatar

    God Hates Discord

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,161 views

    Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ch

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Worldly Lies Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,216 views

    This is the second in a 4 part series on truth and lies. This message deals with the lies that come our way from the world around us

    Truth Series #2 WORLDLY LIES 2 Cor. 3:17-18 CHCC – July 3, 2011 INTRODUCTION: This is the second in a series of four sermons about TRUTH. A lot of people believe that all truth is relative. In other words, there is no absolute truth … it all depends on your point of view or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ