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  • Gene Gregory avatar

    When Christians Worship

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 19, 2022
     | 3,913 views

    An examination of Christian worship

    When Christians Worship John 4 - Read John 4:1-24 Jesus looked into the heart of a woman that life had beaten down. He looked into the heart of woman the world had rejected and that still made fun of her. Jesus looked into the thirsty, empty soul of that bright and thoughtful woman, and saw her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Israel's Exit From Egypt Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022
     | 2,857 views

    As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult"

    Israel's Exodus from Egypt Israel's Exodus from Egypt As long as Joseph exercised imperial influence in the land of Egypt, the Hebrew people thrived. However, when a new king arose, who "knew not Joseph," the lives of the Israelites became "unpleasant and difficult" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Buy Thee Back Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 2,676 views

    Our Heavenly Father has done EXACTLY what Hosea did for Gomer! He has done the same for you and for me through His Son Jesus Christ.

    MINOR PROPHETS MAJOR MESSAGE: “I WILL BUY THEE BACK” HOSEA 3:1-5 INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ground or do a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Anglican Catholics Should Not Be Afraid Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Simon Rundell on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    A exploration of the gifts and fruits of the spirit in an Anglocatholic context: why we should not be shy of what the Holy Spirit has to offer us.

    Sermon: 19th Sunday After Trinity, 21st October 2001 Text: John 16:1-11 Why Anglican Catholics should not be afraid of the Holy Spirit In the name of the +Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I am a great fan of the cinema; it is a media which reflects the society for which it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Overcoming The Curse Of Halloween

    Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Oct 26, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 6,261 views

    Alternatives to Halloween.

    Overcoming the Curse of Halloween (Philippians 4:8-9) A. Introduction 1. Halloween is a very controversial issue that every Christian is forced to deal with. Every year at the end of October our country’s streets and sidewalks are filled with young boys and girls that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "In Search Of..."

    Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 87 ratings
     | 4,635 views

    On the Magi

    “In Search Of…” Matthew 2:1-11 Years ago there was an interesting T.V. show – called “In Search Of…” The whole premise of the show was to search out some mystery of the times. Everything a pharaoh’s pyramid to aliens to big foot. And yet as each episode progressed it seemed that they were doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Know Who Holds The Future

    Contributed by Ray Scott on May 20, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,516 views

    Paul gives an outline of prophetic events regarding the Rapture and the Anti-Christ during the Tribulation Period.

    “I Know Who Holds The Future” TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our study of II Thessalonians. Paul had already written the Christians at Thessalonica a letter (1 Thessalonians) and explained the Rapture to them (4:13-18). Like most Christians (even today), they didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remember Lot's Wife

    Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 16,992 views

    We need to look back at someone who looked back

    Remember Lot’s Wife “Don’t Look back” Sermon Scripture: Luke 17:32 (KJV) Luke 17:32 Remember Lot’s wife. Don’t look back! In this scripture Jesus wants us to look back on someone who looked back This is like many of us today; God has delivered us from the situation but we keep looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hearing But Not Listening

    Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003
    based on 46 ratings
     | 16,257 views

    Good communication is important not only between a husband and a wife, parents and children, but most of all, between us and God.

    October 12, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Review of some Biblical principles on friendship 1. Friendly 2. Frank 3. Forgiving 4. Faithful B. Tonight’s topic is entitled “Hearing But Not Listening." 1. Focuses on one of the most important elements of friendship—communication 2. This is not just talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Speaking In Tongues

    Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,023 views

    Part three of a three part series on praying in the spirit and tongues.

    Speaking in tongues 1Co 12:27 Now ye are the body of Christ, and members in particular. 1Co 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1Co 12:29 Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Emotions And The Bible

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 24, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 6,608 views

    The scripture is full of verses, where Jesus rebuked His Deciples for using their emotions.

    Emotions and The Bible. Luke 9:54-55 I am no stranger to pain and suffering. In 1999 I was pronounced dead of a massive heart attack. According to the hospital records I had no, pulse,no lung function, no brain activity for the period of 8 minutes. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gender Roles In Worship Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 11,524 views

    # 5 in series on 1 Timothy. Deals with gender roles in the church.

    “Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #5 “Gender Roles In Worship!” 1 Timothy 2:8-12 In chapter one doctrine was the subject of consideration and his priority in chapter two is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    The Cancer Of Sin. (Why Do Christian Suffer?)

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,321 views

    Cancer of the Spirit is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by that time the body is already consumed, with no hope and no cure, death is inevitabile.

    The Cancer of Sin. (Why do Christian Suffer?) We all at one time or another have seen many types of cancer, the cancer of the flesh and the cancer of the spirit. Cancer is a silent killer, resting in the body until one day it shows itself and by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Teaching The Bible Part 4 Of Matthew Series

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,757 views

    Continuing Series.References or refereeing from one scripture to another is an important part in learning exactly what a verse means. Once you are used to looking up references, it will be easy for you to understand.For ages 19 to 50+

    Teaching the Bible. Part 4, of Matthew. By Rev. A.R.Smith References or refereeing from one scripture to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Jesus Died

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 97 ratings
     | 4,889 views

    The question is not "who killed Jesus ?" but why did he die ?

    Why Jesus Died Acts 2:23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain: Acts 4:38 For of a truth against thy holy child Jesus, whom thou hast anointed, both Herod, and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist