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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How To Overcome The Matrix: What Is The Matrix? How Do We Escape The Matrix?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 3, 2021
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    Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more.

    Do you want to know what it is? The matrix? It seems like you do. Something brought you here. Something within you that longs for something more. So what exactly is the matrix? The matrix is the grid of thoughts, ideas, beliefs, customs, philosophies, and unspoken codes that manipulate us into ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Sacrifice Should Cost

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 5, 2022
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    Sometimes we feel that life is spinning out of control. In order to receive a spiritual breakthrough we might have to make a sacrifice, and a sacrifice must cost us something; for we can’t cheat the Lord and expect Him to bless us for it.

    Our message this evening is entitled, “A Sacrifice Should Cost.” A “sacrifice” is defined as “an offering made to God . . . as an acknowledgement of His power and provision.” It’s also defined as “surrender or loss made or incurred for gaining some object, or for obliging another.”(1) Based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Concerning Widows Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 31, 2019
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    The uniform doctrine of the New Testament is that marriage is a contract for life, between one man and one woman, unbreakable by the will of the parties or by any human authority; but the death of either party leaves the survivor free to marry another.

    December 31, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 6.6: Concerning Widows Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.39-40 1 Cor 7.39-40 (KJV) 39 The wife is bound by the law as long as her husband liveth; but if her husband be dead, she is at liberty to be married to whom she will; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do Unto Others

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on May 31, 2019
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     | 4,584 views

    Forgiveness

    “A hacked Sony e-mail posted by WikiLeaks … reveals that Ben Affleck demanded that the PBS show ‘Finding Your Roots’ remove the fact that one of the actor’s ancestors owned slaves,” reports the Boston Globe. In a July 22, 2014, e-mail, the show’s host, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates Jr., ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Encouragement To Spiritual Unity

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 7, 2019
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    Philippians 2:1-11 teaches us the nature of spiritual unity.

    Scripture We are in a series of sermons on Paul’s letter to the Philippians that I am calling, “The Christian’s Contentment.” After the opening greeting, Paul gave thanks to God for them, and prayed for them. As he began the body his letter, Paul wanted them to know that despite his imprisonment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lessons From Jeremiah – Part 18 – Judah Is Stubborn And Treacherous – Caught By The Deceitfulness Of Sin Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 17, 2024
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    The stubbornness of Judah was so great, it severed any contact with the LORD. They refused to repent. Jeremiah tried to reason it out, but God set out the charges against the nation with the promise certain judgement was coming. Also look at is faithfulness and commitment in our lives.

    LESSONS FROM JEREMIAH – PART 18 – JUDAH IS STUBBORN AND TREACHEROUS – CAUGHT BY THE DECEITFULNESS OF SIN PART 18 - Jeremiah 5:3-9 CHAPTER 5 [A]. JEREMIAH RECALLS GOD’S WORKINGS WITH JUDAH AND MAN’S REFUSAL TO REPENT {{Jeremiah 5:3 “O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You have smitten ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Shaped Through Trials

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    It’s the journey, not just the destination, that’s important. Let your trials be a blessing to you.

    Opening illustration: If there is any such thing as a universal question, it may be this: Why are all these trials in my life? This is not a new question; generations of children have asked it. They have then grown into adults who must answer the same question when their children ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Wake-Up Call

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

    Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions, which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Peace... Trade Ashes For Beauty

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 22, 2023
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    This is a study on Divine Peace and rest. Why not trade those ashes for beauty? Divine peace is a gift Jesus gives.

    TRADE ASHES FOR BEAUTY? WORRY LESS, PRAY MORE.! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) I HAVE A 1,000 PIECE PUZZLE. Before service I give each person a piece of the puzzle. I have a table up front and give the crowd 3 minutes to lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Do You Follow? Series

    Contributed by Mike Lewis on Dec 16, 2022
     | 1,735 views

    We truly are better together.

    WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Speak on the goodness of our being together this morning - This series called “We Are Better Together” o Intentional in pointing our minds to unity as a church family and as part of the churches of Christ. TOO CHEAP FOR GRACELAND On the morning of June 24, 1977 (around ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Treasuring God's Word To You

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 19, 2022
     | 1,102 views

    Exploring how to handle and protect God's calling to you

    Treasuring God’s Word to You CCCAG, Father’s Day 2021 Scripture: Luke 2:19 Back in late October and early November I started to think and plan for this month series of messages revolving around the Christmas season. It's always one of the great challenges of ministry to be able to come up with ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus: Mark 15 Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 19, 2022
     | 3,139 views

    Part 15 of 16: In this series, we follow Jesus chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Mark. This is Mark 15.

    Following Jesus (15) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Mark 15:16-39 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/9/2017 I want to thank you for joining us today and, if you’ve been here the last fifteen weeks, I want to thank you for joining me on this journey through the Gospel of Mark. I hope that this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is The Church? Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 25, 2022
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     | 1,932 views

    When you read the word church in your English Bible it is a translation of the Greek word ekklesia. The literal meaning is those who are called out. The general use in Greek was to express the idea of an assembly.

    You are most likely familiar with the children’s hand motion and rhyme to learn about church. Here is the church, here is the steeple, open the door and see all the people. Well, when we really understand church we say, here is the building and here is the steeple, open the door and see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 5 - Curses Are Cancelled Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 8, 2024
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     | 1,437 views

    How can one break free from all the curses in one’s life, and replace them with the blessings that God has in store for them? Read on to understand how this is made possible only through Christ.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Deuteronomy 11:26-28, "Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse--- a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; but a curse, if you disobey these commands and turn away to worship other gods that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Thank You Lord! Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 11, 2024
     | 1,724 views

    Numerous blessings in life warrant gratitude, including good health, food on one’s table, shelter, supportive family, and a secure retirement plan. But when we contemplate eternal blessings it is our relationship with the Lord is all that truly matters!

    Thank You Lord 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Numerous blessings in life warrant gratitude, including good health, food on one’s table, shelter, supportive family, and a secure retirement plan. However, contemplating one's blessings while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist