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  • David Dunn avatar

    Getting Unstuck: How God Redeems Our Choices

    Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 26, 2025
     | 42 views

    God’s purposes are not fragile. Human choices are real, and God redeems them—freeing us from fear, paralysis, and transactional faith so we can move forward in trust.

    --- Stuck Between Floors Have you ever been stuck in an elevator? Not falling. Not crashing. Just… stuck. The doors won’t open. The buttons don’t respond. Time stretches. And the fear doesn’t come because something is happening — it comes because nothing is happening. You’re trapped between ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Theology, Part 1: The Existence Of God Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 7, 2017
     | 10,332 views

    “Part 1 of a two-part interactive teaching-focused Bible study on Theology proper: the doctrine of God.”

    Theology, Part 1: The Existence of God Series: Theology Chuck Sligh November 2016 – February 2017 STARTING TEXT: Psalm 14:1 NOTES: • PowerPoint or ProPresenter 6 slide presentations of this sudy are available upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. In fact, I recommend using the slide ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Calling On The Name Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 18, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,574 views

    To establish that "calling on the name of the Lord to be saved" is hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel's truth. We will clarify what is meant by: "calling on the name of the Lord." And how repentant believers call on Him to be saved.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Calling on the Name of the Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss "Calling on the Name of the Lord." This is the fifth lesson in the sermon series, "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be other lessons bearing this title. We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Once Saved, Always Saved? Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 2, 2022
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,022 views

    To establish the saints indeed can fall from the grace of God. This lesson refutes the notion: “Once saved, always saved.” Our eternal salvation is promised, but we must continually strive to make: “our calling and election sure.” Peter, tells us how this is possible.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Once saved, always saved? Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Once Saved, Always Saved?" This will become the thirteenth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Be Content (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,762 views

    To establish, we must learn: to be content in all life’s situations; to genuinely commend others for their communications (financial support); and, to be contingent (dependent) upon God’s supplying all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Learning to be Content 2. Learning to be Commending 3. Learning to be Contingent Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will discuss the theme: "Learning to be Contented.” The apostle Paul now in prison, in the city of Rome: imprisoned for his work in Christ among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,394 views

    Peter the Little Rock, Royal Priesthood, Binding and Loosing, Paradise Vs Purgatory, Veneration, Prayer to the Saints, Salvation by Grace Vs Works, Justification, Infant Baptism, Age of Reason/Accountability, Communion, Transubstantiation

    PART 2 NAME CHANGES There are many times in the Bible when a person's name is changed or a nickname is given. Peter was one of them, and so was Lucifer, whose name was changed to satan (= Adversary). Not all these names came from God, but all name changes marked a transformation in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Beautiful Repentance

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 28, 2011
     | 6,091 views

    Repentance opens the door for God Himself to enter into the messy places of our hearts.

    Okay, let’s open up our Bibles this morning to Luke chapter three. If you know we started the series on Luke back in December. We spent the first three or four weeks of December talking about the arrival of Jesus; the Advent, the Birth of Jesus, the Grand Invasion; what that meant to all of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Role-Model Saints" Romans Pt. 17 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 24, 2007
     | 3,066 views

    Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us a hero in the eyes of Kingdom of God.

    Role-model Saints (Cont. pt. d) Romans part 17 Opening Illustration: From Blue-fish TV “The church saved my life.” Thesis: Paul in chapter 12 tells us that we must be role models saints for this world and not act worldly but instead act like living sacrifices for Jesus. This in turn will make us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    A Nation's True Happiness

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 2, 2013
     | 5,638 views

    The psalmist encouraged his readers toward a focused attention upon the inherent happiness found in their having been chosen of God. Without seeking God, any nation experiences distance & dissidence. When is national happiness experienced?

    IN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776. The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, & to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The Power Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 154 ratings
     | 15,171 views

    When our faith is properly anchored in Christ it makes a noticable difference in our lives, qualifies us to be God’s ministers, and brings us God’s salvation.

    Americans have a love/hate relationship with faith. One the one hand people in our culture admire people who have a strong faith. Success literature tells us, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." The Robin Williams movie "Jacob the Liar" captures our culture’s fascination with faith. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Playing Hurt

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 10,559 views

    We have to play game of life even though we get hurt.

    PLAYING HURT I Peter 4:12-16 INTRO..- ILL.-A college football coach walked into the locker room before a game, looked over to his star player and said, “I’m not supposed to let you play since you failed math, but we need you in this game. So, what I have to do is ask you a math question and if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Don't Hang Your Judas!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 2, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 15,950 views

    An exhortation to avoid revenge and forgive.

    Don’t Hang Your Judas! Have you ever been betrayed? I don’t mean some friend erred and let something you shared in confidence slip out. I mean stabbed in the back. They not only stabbed you but they twisted the knife and you could hear them chuckling as they did it! I have and I will admit to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    How To Share Your Faith Without Being A Jerk Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 8, 2001
    based on 204 ratings
     | 26,693 views

    Four important principles for sharing our faith in Jesus without being obnoxious about it in a postmodern context.

    (Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Nail The Pagan). The reason we laugh  at satire is because there’s an element of truth in it. Sometimes in our enthusiasm to share the good news of Jesus Christ with others we can tend to come across like outreach commandos. We can come off ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Peter And Me

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 10, 2001
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    My life verses and basis for Maverick Ministries

    Peter and Me Luke 22:31,32 I have given the testimony of my conversion at various times since coming to this church. Sometimes you heard the long version and sometimes the short version. More often than not, you have the long version since I am not real good at short versions of anything. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerry Pratt avatar

    The Consequences Of Sin

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,062 views

    A lesson on the Consequences of our sins....

    THE CONSEQUENCES OF SIN Part I Sin is rebellion towards God. It comes in several forms: disobedience, accusation, ignoring God. Sin has many consequences. So often when people sin, they do not realize how that sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ