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  • Brian Bill avatar

    Keepers Of The Flame Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,384 views

    God’s desire is for us to be joyful always, to pray continually, and to give thanks in all circumstances. We must avoid every kind of evil and make sure that we allow the Spirit’s flame to burn brightly in our lives as we await His glorious appearing.

    Keepers of the Flame A guy from Wisconsin and a man from Illinois are sitting next to each other on a long flight to L.A. The Illini leans over to the Badger and asks if he’d like to play a game to pass the time. The cheesehead just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines. The flatlander ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Commit? (Part 1)

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 9,729 views

    Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things.

    Why Commit? (part one) Thesis: Why should I commit my way to the Lord’s way? Because I will then dwell in the promised land of safe pasture and God will give me the desires of my heart. All I have to do is commit my way to Him and he promises he will do these things. Text: Psalm 37:1-5 1 Do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Look What God Is Doing!

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 23,231 views

    God is at work all around us -- we need to seek what He is doing and get involved.

    "LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!" Psalm 78 In my estimation, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to remember. Because of this precious gift I will never forget what it was like to experience the birth of my children and the joy that Connie and I shared together in welcoming them ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Solid Investments

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 25, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,933 views

    With our economy in turmoil the stock market crashing and finacial companies filling bankruptcy we must make Solid Investments that will produce a positive return.

    “SOLID INVESTMENTS” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Matthew 6:19-21 “Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Church Boss Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 11, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,526 views

    If Christ is the head of the church, no bullying can ever be justified to bring about the result a leader desires. We must permit the Spirit of God to rule the church, and not mere mortals.

    “I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Family Portrait Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 11,133 views

    How and why did God God design the family? What does a God-pleasing family look like?

    ---Robert Orben once wrote: Who can ever forget Winston Churchill’s immortal words: "We shall fight on the beaches, we shall fight on the landing grounds, we shall fight in the fields and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills." -- It sounds exactly like our family’s most recent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cow Tippin Sexual Immorality Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 26, 2017
     | 7,904 views

    The Golden cow of sexual immorality is a big fat cow getting bigger by the day as it enslaves people into it’s dark world of shame and bondage. It’s a sin that the apostle Paul says we need to run from!

    Series: Cow Tipping! Thesis: Cow tipping has to do with tipping over and destroying idols in our life that usurp God. They come in many forms and shapes. Sermon 1: We have looked at the golden cow of the love of money, materialism and prosperity at any cost. Sermon 2: We have looked at the golden ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Prayer That Prevails

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 29, 2015
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,386 views

    To establish that “the prayer of the righteous man availeth much" when it is prayed in passion, in piety and with the assurance of God's promise to hear and answer it.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Passion of the Petitioner: 2. The Piety of the Petitioner: 3. The Promise to the Petitioner: Remarks. 1. This is a letter to the saints from James, the Lord’s brother. This is the same James that stood up at the Jerusalem Council for the Gentiles in (Acts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Soul Competency: A Distorted Foundational Truth Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 21, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,815 views

    What does "Soul Competency" mean? What are the implications of the doctrine of "Soul Competency?" A sermonic study of this neglected and distorted teaching.

    “The word of the LORD came to me: ‘What do you mean by repeating this proverb concerning the land of Israel, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes and the children’s teeth are set on edge?’ As I live, declares the Lord GOD, this proverb shall no more be used by you in Israel. Behold, all souls are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Resolved To Follow Christ

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jan 4, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 269 views

    Does God want us to change, to mature and grow over time? Yes! And he has provided the power to do so. But change is not automatic; we have to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit in us. Here is how we do that.

    Happy 2026! According to the Gregorian calendar, it has been two millennia, two decades, six years, and ten days since the birth of Christ. Our calendar is named the Gregorian calendar after Pope Gregory the eighth, who decreed its use in 1582. It replaced the Julian calendar, named after Julius ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    We Are Not Ignorant Of Satan’s Devices Or Schemes – Part 12 - The Final One Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 14, 2023
     | 1,766 views

    We close this whole series with a poem that suits the subject very well. It is a poem about Satan’s evil and activity. The poem may prove difficult for some but take it as a challenge. There are footnotes to aid in the understanding of the themes. I hope you can slowly work through it.

    WE ARE NOT IGNORANT OF SATAN’S DEVICES OR SCHEMES – PART 12 - THE FINAL ONE This is the closing Part of this study on not being ignorant of Satan’s devices and it is a difficult article. It might only appeal to those who like poems and like to inquire into things. The poem is fairly difficult. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Doing Church - God's Style

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 19, 2020
     | 4,691 views

    Today, thousands of churches are starting each year all across America but the question is, “Are they accomplishing the main purpose? Are they making disciples?

    An engineer who worked for the General Motors Corporation; once showed his friend a plant that was all of a mile long. He told his friend that "raw" materials went in one end of the plant and cars came out the other, then he told his friend something revolutionary. That building exists ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "the Mind Predestined For Leadership."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 19, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,331 views

    Beloved, the writings of great men such as Plato, have inspired world leaders who made precise decisions that changed the course of history, and this message invites us to seek their secret for raising up prominent leaders that are willing to pour their knowledge and wisdom into others.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Philippians 2:4-8) (4) "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others." (5) "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" (6) "Who, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Lowe avatar

    Nero Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2022
     | 1,908 views

    Nero formally entered public life as an adult in 51 AD at approximately 14 years old. When he turned 16, Nero married Claudius' daughter (his step-sister), Claudia Octavia. Between the years 51 AD and 53 AD, he gave several speeches on behalf of various communities.

    Nero Author: Tom Lowe Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (/'n??ro?/ NEER-oh; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68) was the fifth Roman Emperor and final Emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis King avatar

    Heaven's Treasures Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 21, 2022
     | 2,461 views

    The Lord is not against us gathering up some savings, or fill our closet with a few dresses and suits. But our faith and trust should be be rooted in something other than worldly possessions.

    Jesus taught about good works and giving. “Be careful! When you do something good, don’t do it in front of others so that they will see you. If you do that, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. “When you give to those who are poor, don’t announce that you are giving. Don’t be like ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist