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  • John Lowe avatar

    The Game Is Over Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2012
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     | 12,900 views

    Ananias and Sapphira had a scheme for misleading the apostles and getting the admiration of their fellow believers. They sold some land, but they only brought a portion of the proceeds to lay at the apostle’s feet. They intended to keep the rest. Why di

    The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children, many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My grand daughter and I still play the game. Last week, we pretended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inspecting Our Church Field-2(2012)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 13, 2012
     | 2,807 views

    2 of 2. Joshua sent spies to determine what they would encounter in the promised land. We can & should determine/examine what we will encounter on our church field. Upon examining our church field we discover people given to...

    INSPECTING Our CHURCH FIELD-II—Joshua 2:1-24 Attention: Jim walking downtown/Man approaches him wearing dirty clothes & hobbling on crutches/Asks Jim for money/Jim complies giving $5 & says, ‘Cheer up it would be much worse if you were blind’/Man says, ‘Oh, believe me, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Only Get Three Strikes Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 16, 2012
     | 4,988 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark 11: 27-33

    Mark 11: 27-33 You Only Get Three Strikes 27 Then they came again to Jerusalem. And as He was walking in the temple, the chief priests, the scribes, and the elders came to Him. 28 And they said to Him, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority to do these ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Big Three: Major Obstacles To A Better Marriage Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,015 views

    Marriage brings with it great blessings, but marriage also brings with it many problems because marriage is the uniting of two sinners. Today, I would like to share three of the biggest and commonest marriage problems, but as you listen, you will discove

    The Big Three: Major Obstacles to a Better Marriage (topical) 1. “A Swedish woman who lost her wedding ring 16 years ago was flabbergasted when she found it again, around a carrot growing in her garden, media reported Saturday. Lena Paahlsson had taken off the white gold ring before a Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Tim White avatar

    The Blunder Effect Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Sep 7, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,668 views

    David must deal with the consequences of his sins, but not without God's supporting hands. Psalm 3:1-3.

    The Blunder Effect (part 1) Psalms 3:1-4 Ill. What is the only thing in nature that travels uphill faster than it comes down? Fire! On July 3, 1994, fire broke out near the base of Storm King Mountain in a canyon near Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Firefighters had been fighting the blaze for three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Jig Is Up

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2009
     | 3,238 views

    We own our own desires, actions and their outcomes... it is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead to good deeds that benefit ourselves, bless others and please God.

    Title: The Jig Is Up Text: James 1:13-17 Thesis: We own our own desires, actions and outcomes… It is God’s will that our lives be characterized by good desires that lead us to do good deeds that benefit ourselves and others and please God. Introduction One of my favorite stories is The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Tameless Tongue Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 15, 2009
    based on 44 ratings
     | 41,035 views

    Since each of you will spend ten years of your life talking - it is of utmost importance that we submit our tongues to Christ and give Him control over their use

    JAMES 3:7-12 NATURAL MAN’S TAMELESS TONGUE [Psalm 140 / Mt. 12: 33-37] If you have been to a circus, you have likely seen some impressive animal acts. A trainer enters a large cage filled with lions and tigers, putting them though routines that include jumping through hoops of fire. Bears ride ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cut Away The Death Traps

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    How can we avoid laying death traps for others and for ourselves? Jesus addresses that issue for his disciples and for us. Parts: A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you

    Text: Mark 9:38-50 Theme: Cut Away the Death Traps A. By fighting party pride that looks down on others B. By fighting what draws your heart into sin C. As God’s Word salts you Season: Pentecost 18b Date: October 4, 2009 Web page: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I've Just Seen Jesus

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,153 views

    The choices....we can have Jesus as an illusion, idol,or we can have him as God.

    1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Enemies

    Contributed by Anne Benefield on Mar 4, 2009
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     | 6,136 views

    Our greatest enemies are the traits within us that cause us to sin. We see those traits in others, can’t control others, and can find healing only in Christ.

    Enemies Mark 1:9-13; Psalm 25:1-10 The Reverend Anne Benefield Geneva Presbyterian Church, March 1, 2009 Introduction: Today’s scripture lesson is one of David’s psalms. In it he pleads for help from God against his enemies. Listen to how he describes the forces against him. Psalm 25:1-10 To ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    I Love My Church--Community

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 26, 2015
     | 7,417 views

    This message looks at the need for community in our hearts and how the church fulfills the role. Jesus promised to build his church, but there are ways in which we try to fight against Jesus building the church without being aware of it.

    I LOVE MY CHURCH – “Community: I Need My Church” 1 Kings 19:1-18 Hebrews 10:19-25 11/15/2015 We are in part 2 of our series “I Love My Church.” When you hear the words New Life At Calvary, what’s the first image that comes to your mind.” One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Troy Campbell avatar

    God Good Devil Bad

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,688 views

    Once we figure out this one truth it will transform our faith lives. We must understand what comes from God and what comes from the devil. Stop blaming God for things that aren't God's fault.

    God Good, Devil Bad John 10:10-11 John 10:9-11, "I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 "The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    The Devil Made Me Do It!

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 23, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,522 views

    When we disobey God by sinning, let’s not shift the blame or justify our actions with the faulty “the devil made me do it” theology. Instead, let’s take full responsibility for our actions, confess our sins to a gracious and forgiving Father, and pursue r

    Opening illustration: In March 2009, a 62-year old woman was charged with stealing more than $73,000 from her church in the state of Washington. When the detectives interrogated her, she told them: “Satan had a big part in the theft.” It sounds like she was saying that the devil made ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    El Diablo Me Hizo Hacerlo

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Mar 22, 2010
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,552 views

    Muy a menudo hemos escuchado de la boca de personas que han caído en pecado, utilizar la famosa frase "el diablo me hizo hacerlo". ¿Cuan cierto será eso? ¿quien es últimamente responsable por los pecados cometidos, el diablo o la persona quien comete el

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación ¿Que es la CONCUPISCENCIA? Santiago 1:13-15 Etim: Latín, con- plenamente, cupere, desear. Concupiscentia, deseo, ambición. La insubordinación de los deseos a la razón; la inclinación de la naturaleza humana hacia el pecado, causa ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Pastor Paul E. Davis avatar

    It's Not Too Late

    Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 1, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 24,193 views

    Repent to be Saved From Self

    It’s Not Too Late! Jeremiah 8:20 (RSV) “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.” What a sad and awful proclamation being made by Jeremiah about the chosen people of God. “The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist