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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Christian 12 Steps

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 8, 2014
     | 5,183 views

    Recently I had a witnessing opportunity with an alcoholic who wanted nothing to do with Jesus but was devoted to the "god as we understand him" promoted in the 12 step program. This is a closer look at those steps and how they compare to Scripture.

    Recount the interaction between the alcoholic and me at the dinner we were catering with Barb in Collins Center. He was drunk He did not want to hear about Jesus He kept referring to "god as I understand him" 12 Steps of AA (written in the past tense for some reason) 1) "We admitted we were ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Does The Ascension Mean?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 18, 2014
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     | 6,503 views

    The Ascension of Jesus is far more critical to the Christian than most people know.

    What Does the Ascension Mean? Luke 24:50-53 Acts 1: 1-8 Introduction Today is Ascension Sunday on the church calendar. It used to be that the church calendar drove the events of the Western world. This is not so any more. For many who call themselves Christians, including those who are pastors, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    One Sacrifice Of Christ Made Us Perfect Forever Series

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2014
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     | 5,346 views

    To show that it took only One Perfect Sacrifice of JESUS that made us perfect forever.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you perfect forever? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that it took only One Perfect Sacrifice of JESUS that made us perfect forever. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:14 (Amplified Bible) 10:14 For by a single offering He has forever completely cleansed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Powerful Father's Blessing

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Jun 2, 2014
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     | 11,404 views

    As Dad's, we should never underestimate the power we have to bestow, with our lives, blessings upon our children

    “A Powerful Father’s Blessing” (Father’s Day Message) Genesis 48: 1-22 INTRO: 1. After Joseph had been given the throne, second only to Pharaoh himself, he didn’t seek revenge—He sought his father. a. Sought after the one who had nurtured the faith in him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Community Is Unity Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 30, 2014
     | 4,489 views

    A sermon on what the Holy Spirit gives (or wants to give) to the church (Material adapted from Daniel Overdorf's book, Rediscovering Community, chapter 9 Spirit Empowered)

    HoHum: Imagine Clark Kent living his whole life without knowing he was Superman. Can we picture Clark Kent on his deathbed, looking down and muttering, “What’s that big “S” on my T-shirt? Superman? What’s that?” How sad! Even sadder is the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Live When You're Dying

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jul 8, 2014
     | 7,826 views

    You are dying. How then, can you live forever? Is there a way out of dying?

    Numbers 21:4-9: How to Live when You're Dying Have you ever gone to church and you looked at the bulletin and you thought to yourself, I don't think this sermon is really going to apply to me. Maybe it's Father's Day and the sermon is talking about being a father, and you think to yourself, "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Evidence Of Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012
     | 4,342 views

    This passage pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel and that is the evidence of faith. Jesus has just challenged us to open our eyes and look because the fields are white for harvest. Of course, He was talking about witnessing, about sharing th

    Tonight’s passage is a fairly short passage and is really a very simply passage, but it pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel and that is the evidence of faith. We are still in chapter 4 of John verses 43-45. Jesus has just challenged us to open our eyes and look because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012
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     | 4,481 views

    Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

    Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    When Jesus Comes Again, Will His Loving And Saving Grace Be Found In You?

    Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012
     | 4,088 views

    Why did God find favor with Abraham? What did Peter say to cause such a strong rebuke from Jesus?

    Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Lose Friends And Make Enemies Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012
     | 5,370 views

    The book, How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie, was a best seller in the motivational market years ago. Today, people are using God's Word as a motivational marketing tool to win friends and influence people. However, Jesus lost frien

    John 6:25-59 How to Lose Friends and Make Enemies Intro – With Friends Like That… Recently I had a dream. My friend Corey and I were hunting with a group of friends. We paired off in groups of two and went to our assigned location to hunt. Later that evening Corey returned alone, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Attitude On Jesus' Beatitudes- Introduction Series

    Contributed by David Tack on Mar 16, 2012
     | 8,382 views

    What is Your Attitude in Regards to The Beatitudes of Jesus Christ found in Matthew 5

    BEATITUDE SERIES: Our Attitude on Jesus’ Beatitudes: Introduction (1) David Tack- March 14, 2012 INTRODUCTION In Matthew Chapter 5 we find Matthews record of Jesus’ teachings on what is commonly known as, the Beatitudes. You may be thinking, good golly; so what, big whoop! What ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Difference A Savior Makes Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,193 views

    John shows the necessity of a savior and advocate in being right with God, serving God and loving as God instructs.

    The Difference A Savior Makes 1 John 2:1-6 Sheep and cows get lost easily while eating. I. The payment for sins. 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim White avatar

    The Flavor Of The Week Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 22, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,377 views

    Satan's methods of temptation only come in three flavors, but God has one answer: Love God and love like God.

    The Flavor Of the Week 1 John 2:15-17 1Jn 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. In the scripture, "world" (cosmos) is used to mean one of three distinct things. 1) The world could mean the physical universe, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    “happy Are The Hungry” Series

    Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,258 views

    The secret to happiness is to hunger and thirst for what is righteousness

    I. This week I did something which I have never done before, fasting when many others know I am fasting. A. When I have fasted before, it has been in secret following Christ’s teaching. 1. But whether we fast publically or privately, let me tell you, the hunger is a bit different than ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Conquering The Giant Of Revenge Series

    Contributed by Michael Wiley on Apr 12, 2012
     | 7,351 views

    Revenge is MINE, says God. When you lash out and take revenge on someone you are hurting them and yourself and usurping God's authority over the situation

    Conquering the Giants Message two of four REVENGE April 15, 2012 Michael Wiley Romans 12:9-19 Introduction: “Welcome to the Hamptons, a glittering world of incredible wealth and privilege, where smiles hide secrets - and nothing is colder than revenge. It's easy to see why the Hamptons are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ