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  • Gordon Pike avatar

    "behold, Your Mother" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 8, 2019
     | 7,975 views

    We have all heard it said: “Ignorance is bliss.” If that were true, I should be experiencing a lot more bliss in my life than I am, Amen? When it comes to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, I wouldn’t say that ignorance is bliss but I would say that innocence is

    We have all heard it said: “Ignorance is bliss.” If that were true, I should be experiencing a lot more bliss in my life than I am, Amen? When it comes to Mary, the mother of Jesus, however, I wouldn’t say that ignorance is bliss but I would say that innocence is. Over the many, many centuries ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is Repentance A Requirement For Salvation?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 15, 2019
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     | 10,472 views

    An insightful look at Godly Sorrow, Confession, Contrition, Consecration, and Conversion

    “Repent and believe the good news!" (Mark 1:15 NIV) Jesus said, “As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "it's Not Fair!" (Part One) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 20, 2019
     | 9,927 views

    Ever have one of those days when you want to scream, ‘it's not fair’? Have you ever read stories in the bible and thought, "that's not fair"? We'll look at some of these stories so we can hopefully gain perspective for the times when we think God's not being fair.

    "IT'S NOT FAIR!" (part one) Ever have one of those days when you want to scream, ‘it's not fair’? Perhaps you feel like that statement defines your life as a whole. My father-in-law was born with deformities and had to have multiple corrective surgeries. On top of that, he had a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Attitude Of Gratitude

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 22, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,762 views

    A study in the book of Psalm 8: 1 – 9

    Psalm 8: 1 – 9 Attitude of gratitude 1 O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, because of Your enemies, that You may silence the enemy and the avenger. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Don't Settle

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Jun 10, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,772 views

    The problem with this crowd is that they are seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons. They’re ready to settle for barley loaves and sardines when Jesus came to give them eternal life. Throughout this narrative, the clear lesson is, “Look beyond the flesh.”

    INTRO Good Morning… Blah blah blah… Stuff around loving John… Reading Keller, go through it a few times a year… And it always gets better… I love looking at the interactions Jesus has with the people in John… What I love is that Jesus gives people what they need, not always what they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daring To Move Forward Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 22, 2018
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     | 7,800 views

    Daring to Move Forward Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - October 21, 2018

    Daring to Move Forward Series: Daring Faith Brad Bailey - October 21, 2018 Today we are continuing our venture into DARING FAITH. As notes in our first week… Faith is the connection to the bigger world…. the intersection between the finite and infinite. When the word faith is used… it can refer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What About Transgender? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Nov 9, 2018
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,301 views

    Addressing today's transgender movement by acknowledging the fact that God has created you, accepting the form that God has created you and accomplishing the feats for which God has created you

    WHAT ABOUT TRANSGENDER? I want to talk today about a subject that we all know is a difficult issue in our nation today. We are continuing in our series Choose Life and I want to look at the issue of the transgender movement. Back in 2012 the words gender identity and gender expression were added ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Psalm 21 - Title: Crown Him Lord Of All Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 24, 2018
     | 8,081 views

    This psalm will show Christ as the King of heaven, and picture His coming reign as the King on the earth.

    May 5, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 21 (KJV) Title: Crown Him Lord of All To the chief musician, A psalm of David. 1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Micah's Song Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 7, 2018
     | 9,665 views

    If you want to find real peace in your time of distress, trust Jesus as your Sovereign to restore you; trust Jesus as your Shepherd to secure you; and trust Jesus as your Savior to rescue you. In a word, trust Jesus as your PEACE, your Shalom.

    Valerie Kulhavy of Casper, Wyoming, took her three young children through the food line at a recent church dinner. As she juggled everyone's plate and drink, she told the kids to be on their best behavior. When they were finally seated, she sighed with relief and told her children they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Lord Wants To Help, Heal And Deliver Somebody!

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Sep 9, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,974 views

    Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

    The Lord wants to help, heal and deliver somebody! Zech. 3:1-3 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him. 2 And the Lord said unto Satan, The Lord rebuke thee, O Satan; even the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Free To Be Wise Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 19, 2019
     | 5,155 views

    I want to encourage you today that if you are a believer in Jesus Christ you have the freedom to pursue God… you aren’t stuck in the sinful nature.

    MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK SERIES FREE TO BE WISE JAMES 3:13-18 #JAMESatCCC WORLD IN LINE STORY PART 1 (p) I want you to imagine that you are standing in a single file line. When you look forward, you see the back of the head of the person in front of you and can tell that there are many many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2019
     | 2,114 views

    2 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

    FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-II—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: !NO OPENER USED! Need: Fatherhood is understood differently from two major perspectives. 1)Lost/secular people have a subjective worldly understanding of fatherhood that shifts constantly from person to person & generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Do We Trust God?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 7, 2019
     | 8,139 views

    Dealing With Worry/Fear - Do we trust Our Sovereign God/Our Faithful and True God when we go through life's storms? The better we know who God is the more we will experience calm and peace.

    Scripture: Mark 4:35 – 41; Isaiah 41:10 Theme: Dealing With Worry/Fear Title: Do We Trust God? INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. Have you ever been afraid this morning? Have you ever been terrified? Have you ever had a time when something ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Kingdom Justice Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,528 views

    Kingdom Justice says, don’t retaliate. Specifically, accept insults with patience, judgment with generosity, hardship with grace, and demands with willingness. But in order to do that, you must accept God's grace with humility.

    A mother ran into the bedroom when she heard her seven-year-old son scream. She found his two-year-old sister pulling his hair. She gently released the little girl's grip and said comfortingly to the boy, “There, there. She didn't mean it. She doesn't know that hurts.” He nodded his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Call To Purity

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2011
     | 7,050 views

    In this lesson we look at many verses that describe God's call for the purity of his people. We seek to understand the call and live it.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a teenage boy and his grandfather who went fishing one day. 1. While fishing, the old man started talking about how times have changed. 2. The young fellow picked up on that and started talking about the various problems and sexually transmitted diseases going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ