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  • Allen James avatar

    The Difficulty Of Divorce Series

    Contributed by Allen James on Apr 6, 2010
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     | 3,512 views

    The fourth message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:31-32 explores Jesus' teaching on divorce.

    The Difficulty of Divorce (Matt 5:31-32; 19:1-12; Deut 24:1-4) VIDEO… The difficulty of divorce – it has a ripple effect – all of us have been impacted in some way… difficult to experience… difficult to discuss… its difficult outside the church… ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rooted In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013
     | 8,888 views

    The roots of faith in the work of Christ on the Cross enable us to withstand the strong winds and storms of life.

    Colossians 2:6-15 “Rooted in the Faith” INTRODUCTION During the football season a sub-specie of Homo sapiens arises called the armchair quarterback. These are people who may or may not have ever played football, and may or may not know how to throw a football, but do know how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Unity Of Hope

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013
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     | 8,361 views

    The Christ child as the hope of the nations.

    THE UNITY OF HOPE. Romans 15:4-13. In many respects we might view Romans 14:1 to Romans15:13 as the practical outworking of the Jewish/Gentile debate of Romans 9 to 11. There was some dissension in Rome over matters of food and drink, and holy days. It is quite probable that it was a question of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What God Said To Me At 4 A.m. In Guangzhou China

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2014
     | 3,320 views

    This tells the story of an insight God gave me into John 14:1-4 the morning before I held my adopted daughter for the first time.

    I want to tell you a story about an insight that God gave me into John 14:1-4, the passage where Jesus speaks of going to prepare a place for us. This is the story of something that happened to me several years ago while I was in Guangzhou China. Karen and I were in Guangzhou to complete our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Believes

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 9, 2012
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     | 3,311 views

    Abraham’s Faith Was Who He Believed A. He Had A Simple Trust In An Unseen God B. He Believed What God Promised C. He Acted On His Belief D. He Grew In His Faith

    America’s “One Nation Under God” Drift - Jesus told Peter you will deny me 3 times before the cock crows, 2012 years later the Democrats did it again - On Wed. 9/5/12 amid boos, Democrats vote to restore God, & Jerusalem to party platform - Chairman rams through platform change to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Witness To The Truth Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 29, 2014
     | 4,471 views

    We do not share speculations. Rather, we are eye witnesses and we share what we have seen and heard of the truth—Jesus.

    1 John 1:1-4 "Witness to the Truth" INTRODUCTION One of the discussions that is taking place in the Christian Church today centers around our understanding of faith. Is faith the propositions that you believe, or is it your motivation for living and your lifestyle? To put it another way, "Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Two Bags Of Dirt On Two Mules

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
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     | 7,247 views

    We must spend time with God in order to be more like him. His acquaintance is not made hurriedly.

    Two Bags Of Dirt On Two Mules II Kings 5:15-19 As we break into this chapter we find ourselves in a much more pleasant time in the life of Naaman than at the genesis of the chapter. Naaman was a captain of the host of Syria, a great man with his master, honorable, and a mighty man of valour; but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My God, My God, Why Has Thou Forsaken Me

    Contributed by Sheila Bowling on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,226 views

    The Fourth of the Last Seven Saying of Christ

    MY GOD, MY GOD, WHY HAST THOU FORSAKEN ME Matt. 27: 46 Mark 15:34 As we continue on this journey with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we find that Jesus has asked the Father to forgive them for they know not what they do; He speaks to the thief, and says “This day you will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Critical Investments Of Family Leadership Series

    Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,628 views

    One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate.

    The Great Leadership Opportunity One of the greatest privileges of being a father and husband is the opportunity you’ll have in leading your family. At the same time, it’s one of those responsibilities that leaves men feeling inadequate. Many of you feel this way because you lacked a model of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of Bad Doctrine Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Oct 20, 2022
     | 1,245 views

    Timothy was a young leader trying to lead the church in Ephesus. This letter was written by an aging Paul, near the end of his life. This letter talks a lot about healthy church and healthy leadership.

    1 Timothy Beware of Bad Doctrine October 23, 2022 Timothy was a young leader trying to lead the church in Ephesus. This letter was written by an aging Paul, near the end of his life. This letter talks a lot about healthy church and healthy leadership. 1 Timothy 1:3-6 NIV As I urged you when I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cure- Champion Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 29, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,575 views

    This is the 134th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 14th sermon from Romans.

    Series: Action [#134] THE CURE- CHAMPION Romans 8:28-39 Introduction: Who likes to win? From Little League Baseball to the NFL, coaches and players work very hard to be the champion. For true competitors, no other place than 1st is good enough and even after the win; they begin to work to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Urgent- Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 22, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,598 views

    This is the 215th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from Titus.

    Series: Action [#215] URGENT- FAITH IN ACTION Titus 3:1-15 Introduction: This week has been a difficult one. I have new work responsibilities, which came with 11 additional employees to supervise. They are not used to my management style; and I am not used to the defiance. With all that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerusalem- The Blind Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 30, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,927 views

    This is the 29th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Jerusalem".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Jerusalem [#29] JERUSALEM- THE BLIND Matthew 23:37 Introduction: We are continuing in our Series about the most mentioned City in the Bible- Jerusalem. Matthew 23:37 While Jesus was still in Jerusalem, He once again taught the people things that were very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So Why Is Jesus Stopping In The Middle Of The Road And Facing Me?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 2, 2025
     | 106 views

    Here's another opportunity to put yourself in another’s position, and it is critical. You have been following Jesus, for several days or months or years. He is going to Jerusalem with this vast mob following Him, including you. He stops. He turns around.

    Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2025 Let’s suppose you have what you think is a good idea, but you wonder whether other people will agree with you. If your primary concern is to avoid public scorn or controversy or losing a valuable part of your business, you are in need of prudence. You are asking ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Revelation 22:12-21 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025
     | 978 views

    Revelation 22:12-21

    Revelation 22:12-21 So we finished at Revelation 22:11 last week and in this last section this is Jesus speaking and it is reflecting back a ways and is about Jesus' return. 12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done. 13 I am the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church