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  • David Radcliff avatar

    The Sin Of Achan

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 22, 2017
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     | 14,152 views

    There are a great many chapters in the Bible that tell about the failures of men, but this is one of the greatest. It shows us the oneness of God's people. The Bible calls this man "the troubler of Israel." There are many "troublers" in the churches

    THE SIN OF ACHAN Joshua 7:1 26 INTRODUCTION There are a great many chapters in the Bible that tell about the failures of men, but this is one of the greatest. It shows us the oneness of God's people. The Bible calls this man "the troubler of Israel." There are many "troublers" in the churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does God Keep Secrets? Lesson 8 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
     | 8,621 views

    God keeps secrets

    A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us from temptation; “curiosity kills the cat.” 6. To preserve their relationship. 7. Because they love us. B. GOD KEEPS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Prepared To Receive

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 29, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,293 views

    Are You Prepared to Receive

    Are You Prepared to Receive 3 John 1:2 Beloved, I wish, pray to God, above all things, that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth. Not much is known of Gaius, he was probably a faithful member in one of the churches of Asia Minor. The Apostle John conveys his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Wise And Wiser Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 22, 2017
     | 5,277 views

    Wisdom is about making good choices, and it is also about know what to typically expect in life and in dealing with otherås. We can always gain more wisdom as we incorporate particular concepts.

    Wise and Wiser (Proverbs 25:1-7) 1. Last week, I finally carved out some time to water blast our back deck. Between rain, cold, and busy schedules, it was no easy task. 2. Neither is water blasting. Last time I did it, 3 years ago, not such a good result; it would cut little trails into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Adding And Subtracting

    Contributed by Glenn Abel on Mar 21, 2017
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     | 9,662 views

    A sermon on John the Baptist that focuses on John's humility and acceptance of his work as the one who prepared the way for the coming of Jesus. John's life is summed up in the words "He must increase and I must decrease."

    Adding and Subtracting John 3:22–30 (ESV) “He must increase, but I must decrease” The third chapter of John is best known for Nicodemus and John 3:16 But this chapter also records an incident that is very important to the beginning of the public ministry of Jesus I. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Die Lesson 34 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017
     | 5,864 views

    No one can do your work that God has for you.

    1. Know your “age.” How to finish your years. “And he said to them: “I am one hundred and twenty years old today. I can no longer go out and come in” (Deut. 31:2). “Methodists die well” – John Wesley 2. Use your birthday. “This day” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall I Render Unto The Lord?

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 12,828 views

    What shall I render unto the LORD?

    Psalm 116 12 What shall I render unto the LORD? 1. Our Debts A) The Lord Heard Him! 1 I love the LORD, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. God Had Listened To Him - God Answers Prayer I know not by what methods rare, But this I know, God answers prayers. I know that He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
     | 4,215 views

    HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL

    Isa. 9:6 HIS NAME SHALL BE CALLED WONDERFUL I. HIS FAME "Child is born" calls to mind his humanity!) His birth was anything but ordinary in: ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wellspring Of Joy Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 27, 2015
     | 4,694 views

    Reinforce You Joy by Growing In Love, Choosing the Best, Being Devoted to Christ, Doing What is Right

    Wellspring of Joy Part 2 The Pursuit of Happiness (from the July 15, 2013 Time Magazine) The Pursuit of Happiness: Why Americans are wired to be happy, and what that’s doing to us. “Our happiness… (is) an almost adolescent restlessness, an itch to do the Next Big ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Have I To Be Thankful For!?

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 7,162 views

    this sermon was revised from a sermon by pastor Robert Harmon.

    What Have I got to be Thankful for?! 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Several things happened this year that just knocked the wind out of me. My father got sick and died. I was left without that source of strength I grew up knowing. The floods came and now part of our roof is covered by a tarp because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Fatigue

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    Paul writes that we should guard ourselves from growing weary of doing God's work. He reminds that we will reap what we sow.

    God’s Truth Stays the Same, Our Understanding Changes (Isaiah 45:22-25) 1. The English language began as Anglo Saxon, a Germanic language similar to Friesen. When the Vikings conquered England, they brought in their words and grammar. Then the French Normans conquered England and mixed in French. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sins We're Ok With: Apathy & Selfishness

    Contributed by George Durham on Sep 5, 2016
     | 5,545 views

    Church members must continue to recognize our own sinfulness --even those not obvious or socially acceptable.

    SINS THE CHURCH IS OK WITH: Apathy & Selfishness Haggai 1: 2-6; Revelation 2: 1-4; Phil. 2:3,4, 21 Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of SELFISH ambition or vain conceit, but in Humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look NOT ONLY to your own interests but ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Wait Upon The Lord Our Strength And Defense

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 12, 2016
     | 8,364 views

    To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Strength and our Defense.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is your wife or husband your strength? No. JESUS CHRIST is my Strength and my Defense. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Strength and our Defense. IV. TEXT: Psalms 59:9 (Amplified Bible) O my Strength, I will watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jordan Muck avatar

    How To Be Transformed Through The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,218 views

    Understanding the disciplines in everyday Christian life.

    Series: Discipline – Week 2 Scripture: Romans 12:2 Title: How to be transformed through the Word of God Focus: Establishment of Spiritual Disciplines Introduction: Discipline is the total transformation of self. Spiritual discipline is a quest to change what you once were (old self) into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer Changes Things And Us!

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 6, 2012
     | 7,105 views

    Sometimes, we have to put feet to our prayers and go after what we’ve asked for.

    Proverbs 15:8- “The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.” In his book Invitation to a Journey, Robert Mulholland writes, “Prayer is the act by which the people of God become incorporated into the presence and action ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist