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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    The Restoration Movement (Lesson 3) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 15, 2020
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     | 4,627 views

    To establish that the Holy Spirit predicted a “departure from the faith” that resulted in religious apostasy and the rise of denominational institutions throughout the world. This lesson describes the failures of the Reformation Movement and the successes of the Restoration Movement.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 3. The Restoration Movement Remarks. 1. This is lesson three, in our sermon-series of the theme: “The Departure from the Faith.” It should be noted that we began this series by describing “the retraction movement” or “the departure from the faith!” Recall, we stated, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    An Outline Of Acts 14

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 2, 2022
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    Acts 14 contains a record of where Paul and Barnabas ministered after they left Cyprus. They worked in Asia Minor, encountering success but also persecution. But no matter what, they never gave up.

    Introduction: Acts 14 records several events during the first missionary journey of Paul and Barnabas. Some of these events are almost hard to believe but they happened! Once they reached a stopping point, they retraced their steps and returned to Antioch of Syria, reporting all that the Lord had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Even There: The Invisible Hand Of God In Unlikely Places

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Dec 18, 2025
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    Life sometimes takes us into unexpected places — the mountaintop of success or the valley of failure, the dawn of change or the loneliness of distance. In those moments we often ask, “Lord, are You still here?”

    EVEN THERE: The Invisible Hand of God in Unlikely Places Text: Psalm 139:7–10 (NIV) “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Suffering Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 24, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,367 views

    When your life crashes, bow before Jesus as your Sovereign Lord, believe in Jesus, who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then benefit from His victory and success.

    Marla Kiley, from Denver, Colorado, tells the story of an accounting department of a large insurance company. They were working on year-end reports when their computers crashed. So they put in an emergency call to a systems analyst, who arrived three hours later. He was late, because when he first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Short Story About Growing Up Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2023
     | 2,125 views

    This is an old sermon of mine that I have updated. This morning we have seen a situation where a stressed sinner put forth quite an effort to see Jesus and was successful in finding Him.

    JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE A Short Story About Growing Up LUKE 19:1-10 #justJesus INTRODUCTION… https://www.snopes.com/top/ There is so much fake news and garbage out there that sometimes it is hard to know what is true or false or twisted or spun. I perused snopes this week to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Real Meaning Of "i Can Do All Things"

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Aug 24, 2025
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    Often misunderstood as a guarantee for success, this sermon on Philippians 4:13 reveals the verse's true power: a divine strength from Christ to find contentment in every circumstance of life.

    Introduction: A Familiar Promise This verse is arguably one of the most famous in all of Scripture. We see it on bumper stickers, t-shirts, and social media. It is quoted by athletes before a big game, by entrepreneurs before a big meeting, and by students before a final exam. On its own, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Help! Series

    Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,637 views

    Rip Tide Series Week 4: Help! God has given all of us authority in our lives to help protect us from danger. Our response is to obey that authority.

    RIP TIDE 4. HELP! (When you realize you are being pulled into a Rip Tide) This is week four in our Rip Tide series. Have you enjoyed this message series? I know I have. It’s a very easy way to understand the seriousness of the pull and effects of sin in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fight Or Flight Response

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 25, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 15,757 views

    When faced with danger; we humans exhibit a "fight or flight response" (sweaty palms, racing heart rate. Spiritually speaking, there are times when Christians should fight; and times to flee.

    April 27, 2003 Sunday Morning Title: Fight or Flight Response Text: 1 Timothy 6:11-12 Introduction Sociologists and Psychologists talk about a "fight or flight" response. They have documented certain things that happen to people when they are faced with a dangerous situation. And these ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Jesus Diaries - The Poor Little Rich Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 16,709 views

    Laodicea has always been known as the "luke warm" church. But what caused them to be so nauseating to Jesus. Their sin was subtle but just as dangerous as any that the other churches suffered from.

    OPEN: I once heard of the skipper of boat that was sinking in the ocean who frantically radioed for help. Finally, the Coast Guard answered his plea. The Coast Guard replied: "We’re on our way. What is your position? Repeat, what is your position?" The yachtsman responded: "I’m executive vice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    On The Balcony Or On The Road?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 5, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,025 views

    The story of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem is familiar that there is a danger that we become anethetised. It will only become a reality in our lives as we leave the balcony and let the rubber hit the road.

    Stiffkey 07-12-03 The Journey to Bethlehem The Family Service team decided that they wanted me to speak on the familiar story of Joseph and Mary’s Journey to Bethlehem. The story is two thousand years old. So we might be tempted to view simply as a nice story!! Or ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Six Hundred Threescore And Six..." By Dr. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 1,681 views

    Look closely at the closest associations in your life, for that is the direction you are heading. Hopefully those you associate with are saved. If not then you should be aware of the dangers ahead. Let’s examine it together!

    Introduction Man has always been intruiged with the message & often times mystery of Revelation 13:18. As a Christian, one might be tempted to say, "It isn’t that hard to understand.." Well, Yes and No. To better comprehend the interpretation of Revelation 13 we have to study the whole text. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Cook avatar

    No Rules! Just Right! (Life Without The Rulebook) Series

    Contributed by Rich Cook on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,384 views

    Third in a series on the Bible. This message looks at life without the guidelines found in the Bible. We might think we want a life of complete freedom, but without boundaries we creep into danger.

    No rules. Just right. (Life without the rulebook) Purpose: To illustrate life with no rules (living outside the truth presented in God’s Word) 1. Ever play Monopoly? (hold up Monopoly board) What if you had never played Monopoly before, you had never even seen it, and somebody gave you a board, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Weak Strong Man 6

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,642 views

    Now we like times of great victory and accomplishment but they are most likely going to be dangerous if you allow yourself to be filled with pride. God will see to it that his children know they are not self-sufficient.

    The weak strong man. Judges 15:18-20 06/29/05 After Samson had slain 1000 Philistines, he was about to die of thirst. I could certainly see how a man could get thirsty slaying a thousand enemies with his weapon being the jawbone of a donkey. But in this moment of his life of thirst, was probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Perilous Times Are Upon Us Even Now!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,930 views

    The Greek word “chalepoi” can, with equal accuracy, be translated perilous, dangerous, terrible, grievous, stressful, distressing or difficult. There can be no doubt but what such days referred to here are already upon us.

    PERILOUS TIMES ARE UPON US EVEN NOW! "But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come." "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." II Timothy 3:1, 13. I. PERILOUS TIMES WILL COME! The Greek word “chalepoi” can, with equal accuracy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wayne Burnett avatar

    Grace Is What You Need For Times Like These

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Oct 17, 2001
    based on 95 ratings
     | 11,616 views

    WE ARE LIVING IN A DANGEROUS, FEARFUL TIME COMPARATIVE TO THAT OF NOAH. NOAH LIVED IN VICTORY AND WALKED WITH GOD. GRACE WAS HIS SOURCE OF STRENGTH. FOCUS ON "AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH" AND "NOAH FOUND GRACE"

    GRACE IS WHAT YOU NEED FOR TIMES LIKE THESE MATT 24:32-39 & GEN 6:5-8 FOCUS - AS IT WAS IN THE DAYS OF NOAH & NOAH FOUND GRACE I. BREAKING DOWN MATTHEW 24 A. Matt 24 deals with Israel’s future and the second coming of Christ at the end of the tribulation period B. 3-14 deal with first 3 1/2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God