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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    My Brother's Keeper (Obadiah) Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 22, 2025
     | 552 views

    In pain or prosperity, trust your God, love your brother, and hope for your future.

    In 1974, Philippe Petit, the world-famous high-wire artist, fulfilled his dream of walking a high wire between the World Trade Center towers. In 2015, Tristar Productions produced a motion picture telling his story called The Walk. In an early scene from the film, he's under the Big Top in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Shalom!

    Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Sep 24, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,394 views

    John 14:27 - We will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. How do we break this down? Simple really, we break it down the way JESUS did it and understand what JESUS meant.

    Peace Verse John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. This morning, we will put a spotlight on this verse of JESUS. And really break it down to understand what our LORD is teaching us. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro- Class #4 - Benefits Of Bible Study Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,706 views

    A Class on How Studying the Bible can Improve Your Life

    “The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; 8 the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; 9 the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Which Shepherd Are You Choosing? (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 14, 2022
     | 2,552 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 11:1-6 deals with Israel's tragic choice to reject Messiah and the devastation that followed in 70 AD. Choices matter and the choices we are making will lead to tragic results or life everlasting.

    Intro Our text today begins with a horrific military invasion. The first three verses of Zechariah 11 constitues a poem vividly picturing the destructive advance of Rome against the Jewish people. Because it is poetic, it has some symbolism in it. How much is symbolic and how much is literal is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    On The Road To Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 25, 2023
     | 3,047 views

    This is the last section of Mark before the triumphal entry into Jerusalem. Mark gives us a picture of Jesus on the road to Jerusalem with courage and determination. Along the road to Jerusalem we learn lessons about greatness and service.

    Introduction: A. If you would humor me, I’d like to start with a little bit of “road” humor. 1. Why did the chicken cross the road? I don’t know, why? I don’t know—I asked you first! 2. What do you call a chicken crossing the road? Answer: Poultry in motion. 3. Why did the bubblegum cross the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hello, My Name Is Elohim ( Series On The Names Of God - #1)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 2, 2024
     | 1,394 views

    In this series, we are going to talk about the many names of God.

    It is interesting to study the origin of names. Humor: We are told that the Chinese get their names for their children by throwing a metal pan against a block wall and when it lands on the floor making the noise “Ping Pong Wong” that is what they name their children. Of course, I am only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    25) God Answers Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 31,128 views

    God answers prayer in three main ways: 1) He can say "Yes" according to His Will, 2) He can answer "No" because He has something better in mind for you,... or...3) He can say "Not Yet" because the timing is not right according to His greater plan and purpose.

    GOD ANSWERS PRAYER! TEXT: Jeremiah 33:3. INTRODUCTION Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). And this is important – for us all, After all, we’re going to be answering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Claiming His Lordship Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 2, 2023
     | 2,030 views

    When Jesus entered Jerusalem for His final week, He fulfilled prophesy and claimed His Lordship. He is Lord of all, but we must make Him our personal Lord.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin with an illustration from Bruce Larson’s book, Believe and Belong. 1. For many years, Bruce worked in NYC and when people were struggling with whether to surrender their lives to Christ, he would take them on a walk from his office to the RCA building on Fifth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Battle Within Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 5,035 views

    The solution to my struggle with sin is a Person - Jesus.

    ENGAGE Tommy Lasorda, the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager, once described his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and said to it, “Who’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s God’s Choice Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,999 views

    God only chooses those who choose Him and only rejects those who reject Him

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Not Finished With Me Yet Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 2,739 views

    Because God has not rejected Israel I can be confident that God is not finished with me yet

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual "Know-It-Alls” Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,715 views

    Being a spiritual “know-it-all” keeps me from knowing the One who knows it all

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Son Of Man

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,685 views

    The beautiful title "Son of Man" is important to the believer. This message looks at how this title establishes Jesus’ messiahship, how it establishes Jesus’ humanity, and how it establishes mankind’s victory over sin and death.

    There is a beautiful praise song by Travis Ryan entitled, “Son of God, Son of Man” that goes like this: “Holy King on Heaven’s throne, heart of mercy to atone; so He takes on flesh and bone as angels sing Hallelujah. Son of God, Son of Man; Heaven’s Lion, perfect Lamb. Suffering servant, Great I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Esther Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 3, 2022
     | 7,397 views

    Mordecai, Esther's uncle, offended a high court official called Haman, who decided to kill not only Mordecai but all the Jews in the Persian empire. Esther turned the tables on Mordecai. She pleaded with the King, and Haman was punished – hanged on the very gallows he had built for Mordecai.

    The story of Esther centers around Queen Vashti, King Ahasuerus, Esther, Mordecai, Haman, and the Jewish people. If you are not already familiar with these individuals, they have been briefly introduced to us in the following paragraphs. Who was Esther? 1. Queen Vashti disobeyed the drunken orders ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Significance Of The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 7, 2022
     | 3,861 views

    Many people don’t understand this why the Lord’s Supper is important. If we really understood the Lord’s Table, the Lord’s Supper as it is called in Scripture — it would be a transforming experience in our lives.

    Today is a special day when take the Lord’s Supper together. In a just a few minutes we will take what is known as the Lord’s Supper. You should have picked up the elements on the way in. Find 1 Corinthians 11 with me. I wanted to see what God’s Word says about the instructions in taking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist