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  • Larry Lasiter avatar

    Before The Foundation Of The World

    Contributed by Larry Lasiter on Jan 18, 2011
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    Eve was created solely from Adam - nothing else was added - Eve was not a composite. What was once a part of Adam’s body, without independent consciousness, became an extension of him as another life and together they became one flesh. Since the sai

    “So the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon the man, and he slept; then He took one of his ribs and closed up the flesh at that place. The Lord God fashioned into a woman the rib which He had taken from the man, and brought her to the man. The man said, ‘This is now bone of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 71,989 views

    Many Christians gain their identity more from their family background, work or human relationships than they from who they are in Christ.

    Our Identity in Christ Ephesians 1:13 Our Identity in Christ We live in a world that is full of people who are lost… where many believe that they simply don’t fit in. We live in a world were many people are searching for a sense of belonging to someone or something… We live in a time ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Don't Throw Away Your Shield!

    Contributed by Lark Lewis on Nov 8, 2008
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    Every Christian is born a warrior: it is his destiny to be assaulted; it is his duty to attack.

    Don’t Throw Away Your Shield! 2 Samuel 1:21 Ye mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew, neither let there be rain, upon you, nor fields of offerings: for there the shield of the mighty is vilely cast away, the shield of Saul, as though he had not been anointed with oil. Hebrews 10:35-39 Cast ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Grace Transforms 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 30, 2011
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     | 2,892 views

    Grace is not God allowing us to sin, nor is it His empowering us to perform a holy lifestyle. Grace is Christ's holiness imputed to us.

    Dakota Community Church May 29, 2011 Grace Transforms 1 Ephesians 2:6-9 And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus, 7 in order that in the coming ages he might show the incomparable riches of his grace, expressed in his kindness to us in Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    The Necessity Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,667 views

    Joy is the result of Faithfully Following Jesus Christ. Psalm 5:11 “Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”

    By Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist ~ For Sunday AM, February 24, 2008 Philippians 1:27-30 “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Through The Red Sea

    Contributed by John Gail on Aug 12, 2016
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     | 17,621 views

    Outline of Exodus ch. 14. This sermon exposes the love, care and protection of our great God for His children. God saves, protects and guides His followers through the trials of life even when confronted by overwhelming odds or the finest chariots.

    THROUGH THE RED SEA Text: Exodus 14:1 – 31 Intro.: The book of Exodus records the story of the history of the nation of Israel from their arrival in Egypt with the seeds of the nation, 70 people, during the service of Joseph to the pharaoh. Now Joseph has died and a new pharaoh has come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons To Fear Not

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 3,343 views

    Reasons to Fear Not

    Reasons to Fear Not Psalm 46 GOD IS OUR REFUGE and strength Note (1) The Refuge - "God is our refuge." We are Confronted by the:- (a) Necessity of the Refuge - Jeremiah 12 v. 5 "If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Gospel Pride

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jan 29, 2013
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     | 5,143 views

    We are thrilled to be partakers of the benefits of the Gospel of Jesus Christ! This world sees the Lord's Gospel as foolish, offensive, and even shameful. But, true, born-again, blood-bought children of God are happy to don themselves in the Gospel of Chr

    Gospel Pride (Romans 1:16-17) “…I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. [17] For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written: ‘The ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Three Important Looks Or Paul's Last Testimony

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 16, 2018
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    Paul Looked Around, Paul Looked Back, Paul Looked Ahead.

    THREE IMPORTANT LOOKS OR PAUL'S LAST TESTIMONY INTRODUCTION: Just looking in department stores. Often looking with no purpose. II Timothy 4:6-8 Paul was looking with a definite purpose. As Paul awaited execution, he wrote a farewell letter to his dear comrade in service, Timothy. He knows ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Five Key Spiritual Truths For Battling Porn Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 10, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,560 views

    A look at five essential spiritual truths to defeat porn in your life. Lots of Scripture references for further research.

    What Does The Truth Matter? The truth will set you free. - John 8:31-32. - These verses are often quoted in a poetic way – and they are beautiful words. But they also speak to an essential spiritual idea. That idea is that the truth will set you free. It will set you free from sin. - I want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Crimes Of Anger (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 2, 2014
     | 4,740 views

    You will say something to a love one, that will go deeper than knife, and will last longer than any scar! And you will be willing to pay any price to take back those words or those actions!!

    Matthew 5:21-26-“You have heard that it was said to those of old, ‘You shall not murder, and whoever murders will be in danger of the judgment.’ But I say to you that whoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment. And whoever says to his brother, ‘Raca Raca!’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Grounds Of Unity

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 14, 2013
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,631 views

    Unity built on something other than Bible truth will not stand.

    The Grounds of Unity Ephesians 4:4-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130515.mp3 The Graces of Unity are in v. 2. Now, the grounds. vv. 4-6 Seven uniting forces for all believers. They are foundational...they provide the grounds of our unity. They are the 'bond of peace' written of in v. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Abraham's Unwavering Faith (Pt 1)

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011
     | 8,898 views

    Message about having faith in God during the hard times in life

    Unwavering Faith (part 1) Romans 4:18-25 Introduction If God says He will do something for you, He will do it! He always keeps his promises, but there are some things that you have to do in order to receive from Him. The best example of this is seen in the life of Abraham. When God promised ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Studies In Ephesians: Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 18, 2011
     | 5,062 views

    Studies in Ephesians on the the Armor of God.

    Note: This is a study through the book of Ephesians as done in 1995. One of the main sources I used at the time was Beacon Bible Commentary vol. 9. Title: Armor of God Theme: To show God's protection Text: Eph 6:12-17 Christians have a battle in this world. Paul spoke of this when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Carroll avatar

    The Rock - Exodus Part 16 Series

    Contributed by Dan Carroll on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,816 views

    God always redeems us when we humble ourselves and let Him do so.

    INTRODUCTION • Exodus 15 - God reveals Himself as a healer…Exodus 16 God reveals Himself as a provider, Exodus 17 reveals Him as our banner or cover • The longer we walk with God the more He will refine us…if we let Him • God’s goal is to build us and refine us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational