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  • Benjamin Gibbs avatar

    Face The Facts

    Contributed by Benjamin Gibbs on Jul 24, 2018
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    Truth is sometimes a bit different than what we first believed. So, if you should learn about the deep things of God, and it is not as you thought it was, would you embrace it or disgrace it. would you believe it or not . STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE!

    summary: What if you should learn of an updated present truth, would you embrace it or disgrace it. STUDY TO SHOW YOURSELF APPROVED, VERSE BY VERSE! A doctrine supported by an inspirational verse from the Bible does not necessarily guarantee that the doctrine is correctly interpreted - For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doing It Right Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 7, 2017
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     | 7,305 views

    Holy Communion is meant to bring us closer to God and to each other, and not separate us.

    1 Corinthians 11:17-34 “Doing It Right” INTRODUCTION Do you remember the school days of “Lunch Box Envy”? I do. My mother firmly believed that all school lunches should be packed in an ordinary brown paper bag. Metal lunch boxes with Roy Rogers, Sky King, Buck Rogers or Mighty Mouse were out ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Xenophobia

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 23, 2022
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    An angry hatred of immigrants is popular. Purpose: Yet God’s promise to Abraham was that in him ALL nations would be blessed. Plan: Let’s see how Jesus challenged xenophobia in Luke 4:21-30.

    Prelude An angry hatred of immigrants is popular. Purpose: Yet God’s promise to Abraham was that in him ALL nations would be blessed. Plan: Let’s see how Jesus challenged xenophobia in Luke 4:21-30. No Acceptance And He began to say to them, “Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Satan’s Snares Series

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Aug 20, 2022
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     | 2,802 views

    Satan uses certain snares to lead us into sin. Let’s look at these devices and find them in the Bible.

    ********** 1. Lies and Murders Jesus said, “You are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father you will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and did not remain in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 1)

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 2, 2001
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     | 5,983 views

    This morning our focus is going to be on verses 14-17, in chapter two. In this section of the passage we find an assumption (v.14), an analogy (vv. 15-16), and an application (v.17). Included is a historical looks at the relationship between James and Paul.

    What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the believer James 2:14-17 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 1, 2001 Introduction: We’ve spent the last couple of weeks tackling an issue that many people, present company excluded of course, would like to avoid. We ...read more

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    In The Beginning (Part I) Series

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 120 ratings
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    Defending the Genesis account and biblical creation. Before examining the spiritual aspect of Genesis, it is important to understand the evidence that supports the Bible’s claims.

    In The Beginning Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, "Let there be light"; and there was light. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Bible Reliable?

    Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Aug 3, 2011
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    six reasons why we know the bible is reliable

    How To Know The Bible Is Reliable The Bible has been read more than any other book. Bible sales in North America amount to more than half a billion dollars. The average North American household has 3.2 bibles. 27% of Americans own at least 5 bibles. It has been translated into 350 languages. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Is The Bible Reliable Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 18,079 views

    The third of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

    A Ready Defense March 20, 2005 Is the Bible Reliable? Review: This AM we’re going to finish our series entitled A Ready Defense. 1 Pt. 3:15 says, “But set part Christ as Lord of your life, and if you are asked about your Christian hope, always being ready to explain it.” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Soldiers For Christ

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 28, 2005
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    Make no mistake - we are soldiers for Christ. As soldiers, we have a duty to do what He has told us to do: Love & pray for our enemies - including those of the Islamic faith.

    It is fitting that we start this sermon by coming to an understanding of just who we are. Put in its simplest terms, we are soldiers of Jesus Christ. No Christian should ever doubt that. And, as soldiers, we must have certain knowledge and perform certain duties. 2 TIMOTHY 2:3 states, ‘Endure ...read more

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    Pick And Mix Spiritituality

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 26, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,827 views

    This is a evangelistic message for our post modern world which touches on religous syncretism

    Acts 17:13-32. THE UNKNOWN GOD. One hundred years ago, the German philosopher and self-styled anti-Christ Friedrich Nietzsche famously quoted "God is dead." Sadly it’s Friedrich Nietzsche who is dead because GOD is still very much alive, He’s risen! But how can we find God that is the deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Sacrifice Isaac Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2017
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     | 24,197 views

    The call to sacrifice Isaac in Genesis 22:1-14 shows us that God provided a sacrificial lamb so that his people may live.

    Scripture When Abraham was seventy-five years old, God called him out of Ur of the Chaldeans and promised that he would make him into a great nation. That promise was repeated and enlarged a number of times during the next twenty-four years. But in all these years, Abraham only had one son, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You're The Problem: The Fallout Of A Self-Centered Existence Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,656 views

    Our aim this morning is to sniff out the barnacles of pride inside of each us. Today’s Big Idea: Pride causes division; humility draws the gaze of God.

    Paul writes to the church at Corinth to help genuine believers solve their divisions. When you read today’s words from Paul to the church at Corinth, you need to prepare for the knife. Paul writes as one who is taking a scalpel in hand to perform surgery on the church he founded by the grace of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Consequences

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 5,731 views

    Jesus said “No one comes to the Father except by me.” It is clear then that not all religions are equal; that not all religions are true; and that not all religions lead us to God. Those that reject Christ lead us away from him.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our pluralistic society today, we often hear people say that what someone believes in isn’t as ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Starting Fresh Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 22, 2018
     | 9,855 views

    As Jacob flees for his life after deceiving his brother, God meets him at Bethel. He is not lost and alone, for God has not lost him! God shows him a stairway to heaven, which prefigures Jesus (John 1:47-51). God invites us to walk with him into a new lif

    STARTING FRESH—Genesis 27:41-28:22 We are just a few weeks in a new year, and for some of us, a new year is a time for a fresh start. Maybe we refocus on what is most important, and invest our efforts there, with new energy. Maybe we lay aside some of the bad habits that keep us from our best. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,420 views

    This first talk in a short series is about Liberal Theology and beliefs. The Church is under the greatest attack since the early times with so much denial in an already evil world, also the enemy of the Church. Liberal thinking of denial and rejection is entering the churches.

    LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 1 There is a collection of messages I did with our small church fellowship 7 years ago on the matter of Liberal Theology. Some dangerous ideas and teaching were surfacing among churches (including social aspects), here nationally, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational