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  • Unknown Bennett T Cortez avatar

    Is America A Christian Nation

    Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Apr 2, 2014
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    There is a growing debate among the Christian community, is America a Christian nation?

    THE CONTENTION Introduction There is a growing debate among the Christian community, is America a Christian nation? As this argument develops we would like to offer a solution to the opposing view that America is no longer a Christian nation. Some may argue that America is not a Christian nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Instructions For Effective Ministry Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 2, 2022
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    2 Timothy 2:1-7 gives instructions for effective ministry.

    Introduction David and Louise Turpin currently sit in a California jail. They were sentenced to life in prison in February 2019. The two of them had secretly kept their 13 children in captivity for years—possibly even decades. Some of the children were so isolated from society that they barely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Randy Harp avatar

    So You Wanna Go Out Series

    Contributed by Randy Harp on Feb 5, 2002
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    Part one of Dating 101 (Guidelines for Dating)

    Dating 101 So You Wanna Go Out Where does the term “dating” come from? 1. The Bible NEVER mentions the word dating · Couples got together from their parents arranging them to be together (forever) · Couples got together from a dad trading his daughter for money, property or goats 2. Dating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Marks avatar

    Who Is The Best

    Contributed by David Marks on Oct 3, 2007
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    Jesus doesn’t want us fighting over who is the best and most powerful. He wants us to be willing.

    1. Disciples Want to be the best (35-37) a. Mark 9:37(NASB) 33They came to Capernaum; and when He was in the house, He began to question them, ¡§What were you discussing on the way?¡¨ 34But they kept silent, for on the way they had discussed with one another which of them was the greatest. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Eric Hanson avatar

    Malachi Chapter 1 Series

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 1, 2015
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    The priests of Judah were being dealt with by God through His prophet in this chapter.

    MALACHI (my messenger) THE LAST SNAPSHOT OF JUDAH & A FUTURE HOPE Place: post return from exile (provincial) Judah and Jerusalem Time: probably a full generation after Nehemiah’s great work, in other words 435-395 B.C. Much of the remnant of the people of Judah and Benjamin had returned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul David Raj avatar

    Your Identity In Christ

    Contributed by Paul David Raj on Aug 26, 2022
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    We need to know who we are in Christ and How God sees us through Jesus Christ.

    1. God’s Chosen People:- Ephesians 1:4 – For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight in love. I peter 2:9 – But you are a chosen people , a royal priesthood , a holy nation , a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    When Faith Falters Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
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    David’s spiritual slump can be very helpful to us:encouraging to those of us who have fallen, to see that a great man like David wasn’t immune to failure and also a warning to us of the danger that comes from drifting away from God.

    WHEN FAITH FALTERS 1 SAMUEL 27 INTRODUCTION: I remember the day my daughter, Marlo let me know what she thought of the ministry. She was 10 years old and talking to her Mom about school and Deb asked her if anything new was happening and she said with excitement, "Oh, we’re going to have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Swimming Upstream Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 17, 2022
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     | 2,552 views

    In this message we will discuss... why we should swim upstream (and live lives that are different than the world around us) and we will also look at some practical steps we can take that will make swimming upstream possible.

    Swimming Upstream Living-Hope (part 4) Video – Be The Church “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless. 14 “You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Gregg Bitter avatar

    Walk With The Innocent One Series

    Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Apr 7, 2003
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    As we witness Jesus trial before the Jewish council, we clearly see that no guilt was his; and yet, all guilt was his as well, for the Innocent One carried your guilt and mine to the cross.

    Walk with the Innocent One Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts is record in Mark 14: The chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were looking for evidence against Jesus so that they could put him to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Philip Gunther avatar

    Is Your Life Built To Last?

    Contributed by Philip Gunther on Sep 1, 2001
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    A life built to last is constructed upon the person of Christ and by means of putting his words into practice.

    The Parable Of The Two Builders Rev. Philip A. Gunther Cathedrals & Towers Dedicated in 1093 AD, making it some 908 years old, Europe’s oldest gothic church stands proudly as a magnificent and massive architectural creation. Situated in the city of Winchester, in the county of Hampshire, in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Church: Why Do We Go?

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004
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    „Ð The thought that God would even have to ask this question shakes the very fiber of my being! This is not someone who walked up on the street demanding respect. Nor, is this someone who has yet to prove himself as one deserving respect. This the Creator

    1.To Give an Offering Try offering them to your governor! Would he be pleased with you? Would he accept you?" says the Lord Almighty. A. Where Is My Honor ......... My Respect "A son honors his father, and a servant his master. If I am a father, where is the honor due me? If I am a master, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    The Sanctity Of All

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Nov 18, 2002
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    This message discusses the importance and value of every single person, including those little ones who have yet to be born.

    THE SANCTITY OF HUMAN LIFE Psalm 139 INTRODUCTION: ILL> A recent Reader’s Digest had this story. The man was running late. He was worried that he was going to miss his plane so he ran out of the hotel, flagged down the first cab he saw and got in. He told the driver to get to the airport as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Eberly avatar

    Log Off Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 17, 2007
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     | 4,360 views

    Get the plank or log out of your own eye first. We uncover one of the crucial disciplines (and often neglected in our age) for doing this: self-examination.

    Series on the Mount Log Off Matthew 7:3-5 September 16, 2007 Last week we look at the need for discernment of right and wrong. We saw how Jesus wants to tread cautiously when judging others being careful not to condemn them. We look at the context of judging that we are to refrain from judging ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ken Harris avatar

    Doubting, But Still Worshipping

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 18, 2008
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    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage believers to affirm to others to TRUST GOD.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Ord Chapel Seaside, CA 18 May 2008 Big Idea: Believers are sometimes guilty of having a “defective faith” – a faith that believes, but can not bring itself to “always TRUST GOD”. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Clayton Beck avatar

    Poised For Greatness

    Contributed by Clayton Beck on Jan 15, 2009
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     | 9,301 views

    How can we be poised for greatness...remain in the Potter’s hand.

    05/18/08 Poised for Greatness… Jer 18:1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. 4 And the vessel that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational