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  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Peter, James, And Jude On Universalism Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Oct 30, 2015
     | 3,416 views

    What did early church leaders think about the doctrine of Universalism?

    PETER-JAMES-JUDE and UNIVERSALISM Did the first Christians suggest to their audiences that salvation is inclusive? 11. The restoration of all things. Acts 2:39-40. The apostle Peter preached a message of repentance and offered the promise of God to his generation. He said that that promise was ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Master Your Mind- Part- 1

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018
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     | 9,324 views

    Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.

    “Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) Your mind is the most powerful tool you have for the creation of good in your life, but if not used correctly, can also be the most destructive force in your life. Your mind, more specifically, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    So You Want To Go Back To Egypt

    Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022
     | 2,492 views

    4 things that had happened to them and how it affected their way of thinking.

    SO YOU WANT TO GO BACK TO EGYPT Exodus 32: 1 – 7 1 And when the people saw that Moses delayed to come down out of the mount, the people gathered themselves together unto Aaron, and said unto him, Up, make us gods, which shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man that brought us up out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Parable Of The Unjust Steward.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 9, 2022
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     | 2,680 views

    The unjust steward is not commended for his fraud, but for his thinking on his feet.

    THE PARABLE OF THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-13. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Lord Is Our Hope In Hopelessness

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 22, 2022
     | 1,841 views

    We think about bad things. The Lord provides good things.

    THE LORD IS OUR HOPE IN HOPELESSNESS (Outline) August 28, 2022 – Pentecost 12 – 1 KINGS 19:3-8 INTRO: We have a sinful nature. This sinful nature tends to believe the worst first. It is exactly what happened to Elijah in our text today. He looked inward and felt all was lost. Everything was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Hold Your Head Up!

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 24, 2023
     | 2,249 views

    What do you think when you hear the word rejoice?

    Herman Lange, a German Christian was to be executed by the Nazis during WWII. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second filled with great anticipation." Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    This Holy Moment Reveals Why I Should Attend Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 31, 2023
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     | 3,254 views

    I might need to re-think why I attend church

    Introduction Holy Moments are those just God and me moments. They can occur in the privacy of your prayer closet or even in a room with a thousand people. It is that time that God gets your attention, and it is just God and you engaged in a conversation. The Bible is full of Holy Moments. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching The 412

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 136 views

    Today we are going to think about reaching out to our community.

    Reaching the 412 “We, however, will not boast beyond proper limits, but will confine our boasting to the sphere of service God himself has assigned to us, a sphere that also includes you.” (41256 Barnetts Creek, 41204 Boons Camp 41222 Collista, 41222 Denver, 41216 East Point, 41219 Elna, 41219 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Blessedness Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 10, 2024
     | 1,236 views

    The Beatitudes offer blessings where we would not think to look for them.

    Blessedness Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / Blessed; The Beatitudes / Matthew 5:11–12 The Beatitudes offer blessings where we would not think to look for them. INTRODUCTION - When you think of being blessed, what comes to your mind? - Maybe you got the job you wanted, and rightfully so, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Triumph And Tragedy Series

    Contributed by Jon Rohr on Mar 18, 2008
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     | 5,434 views

    Where do I fit in to the Triumph and tragedy of Passion week? Am I celebrating the presence of Jesus or critical of Him? Am I overwhelmed by Him, or contemptuous of those who follow Him?

    Sermon: Triumph and Tragedy or Where Do I Fit? Series: Easter Season 2008 Text: John 12:1-11 March 16, 2008 AM John 12:1-11 (NIV) Six days before the Passover, Jesus arrived at Bethany, where Lazarus lived, whom Jesus had raised from the dead. 2 "Here a dinner was given in Jesus’ honor. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authority That Overcomes - Spiritual Warfare Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 8, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,239 views

    (PowerPoint Slides freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) We have been at war but not in a war. Understanding the critical fight we are engaged in, and the stakes we are fighting for.

    Spiritual Warfare (SW-02) Authority that Overcomes Matthew 28:18-19 We are standing in the face of the greatest confrontation mankind has ever known. I am further persuaded, that other than Calvary, we have entered the most intense concentration of that battle humanity has ever gone through. I do ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Judgment Is Revealed Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,500 views

    This sermon seeks to encourage an honest look at oneself in light of the judgment you pass on others; for when you criticize negative traits in others you are revealing the things which you dislike in yourself.

    In his introduction to this passage, Greg Herrick relates someone has once joked that the definition of a jury is: “twelve people chosen to decide who has the best lawyer.” And with the current state of law suits in America, it’s no wonder that people are skeptical about truth and justice in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fire Of Glory, Fire Of Drought

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,544 views

    We have experienced the warm glow of God’s blessings, but the fire of judgment is also at hand, for worship becomes ritual, there is a critical spirit, and pessimism spreads. Diligence and integrity bring vitality in worship.

    In all the annals of human history, there is one item which has held out more hope and yet offered more terror than any other. Wherever human beings gathered, in the infancy of our race, there this one item, this one element, both attracted them and repelled them; it drew them close and yet it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Right Relationships, Right People Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 15, 2008
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     | 8,901 views

    Having the right relationships with the right people is critical to our spiritual growth. Barnabas stood by Saul when no one else did, Peter put out those who did not have faith.

    Right People, Right Relationships December 14, 2008 How having the right relationships with the right people is critical in our spiritual growth. What do you want for Christmas? More than anything, we should want more of God in our lives. More faith, more Jesus, More Holy Spirit, more love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Can't Prove That God Exists Series

    Contributed by David Cambridge on May 10, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,535 views

    So many people say they don’t believe because the existence of God can’t be proved. This lesson considers what people really mean by this question and their real motive for such a criticism.

    Answering Criticisms "You Can’t Prove That God Exists" Introduction 1. This is a very common cry of those who wish to justify their disobedience to the gospel. 2. In this lesson we shall consider: a. What people mean when they say, “You can’t prove that God exists.” b. The real motive behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ