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  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    We Are Veterans

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 28, 2014
     | 21,326 views

    A verterans day message focusing on all Christ followers being veterans.

    November 10, 2013 Veterans Day 2013 2 Timothy 2:3-4 In many churches, just like ours, there stand two flags—the American Flag and the Christian Flag. These two flags represent two types of freedom. One is a freedom that allows us to go where we want to go, say what we want to say, to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Influence With Outsiders Series

    Contributed by David Zetterberg on Feb 6, 2012
     | 4,803 views

    We as Christians are at our best when we are personally growing in our intimacy with God, community with insiders, and influence with outsiders. (Special thanks to North Point Community Church for the 3 Vital Relationships concept.)

    Three Vital Relationships: Influence with Outsiders We are wrapping up our Three Vital Relationships series this morning. We have talked about the importance of our relationship with God and our relationship with those who are a part of our church family. This morning I want to talk about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Don't Put The Fire Out

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018
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     | 25,366 views

    This will encourage the Child of God to stay faithful

    Has your faith really ever been tested? I mean REALLY put to the test? 5 Life-Changing Lessons from the Story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego Dan. 3 Prevention is better than a cure. So you eat your vegetables, drink eight glasses of water each day, stay away form ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 36 – Hopeless People In A Desperate Situation. Great Sadness In The World - Chapter 4:17-19 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 22, 2025
     | 150 views

    It is sad when people lose hope and just wait for their end. We look at the great sadness of the survivors in Judah after the Babylonian destruction. We examine repentance, and the seriousness of sin. What can we do for despairing people? Let us not turn away from honesty in this.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 36 – HOPELESS PEOPLE IN A DESPERATE SITUATION. GREAT SADNESS IN THE WORLD - CHAPTER 4:17-19 The next 4 verses move back to the details of the suffering of the survivors and we take this verse by verse - PART [17]. A HOPELESS SITUATION – DESTITUTE AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,107 views

    How our expectation can influence our evangelism

    What Expectations Do We Place Upon Others Ephesians 2: 11-13 There are many distinctions in the world gender distinctions racial distinctions ethnic distinctions social distinctions economical distinctions and with the recent Republican and Democrat National Conventions we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Personal God From Grace To Glory

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,858 views

    A great truth of Scripture is that God is a personal God from grace to glory. He is not an abstraction or mystical “higher power.” He meets us where we are and on our level. He is a personal Savior, a personal Lord, a personal Sanctifier, a personal De

    A PERSONAL GOD FROM GRACE TO GLORY A great truth of Scripture is that God is a personal God from grace to glory. He is not an abstraction or mystical “higher power.” He meets us where we are and on our level. He is a personal Savior, a personal Lord, a personal Sanctifier, a personal Deliverer ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stephen, A Man Full Of Faith And Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,272 views

    This a sermon given to a group of mainly over 60’s, challenging us to think about Stephen. In particular the way he copied Jesus by praying for his persecutors.

    Acts 6: 7-15 At the time of Jesus there was a group of very faithful worshippers. This group of faithful worshippers were utterly dedicated to preserving the ways of God in their community. They loved their Bible (our Old Testament) and they were very vocal in their defence of the faith which had ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Our Daily Behavior In The World P2 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,787 views

    Today we continue our study in our daily behavior in the world. Let us look to God’s word for His direction.

    How should we behave in this world…Part 2 Show Christ …by living above reproach … …by living at peace … …by giving no place for revenge … Again, we as “true” believers have a call to live a balanced life…to be “in the world, but not of the world”. If ye were of the world, the world would love ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authority? Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,901 views

    How do we handle authority in our lives today? What happens when the authority over us is corrupt? What does God tell us?

    Romans 13 Within a few years after Paul wrote these words he was beheaded by the very authorities that he here defends. In fact, by the time Paul wrote these words he had been in trouble with authorities in many places and had been jailed and beaten and otherwise abused. You would think by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Conversion Of Saul, Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 13, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,013 views

    Includes hilarious "10 reasons I’m never again taking a bath"...Powerpoint at website.

    The Conversion of Saul, pt. 2 Acts 9:1-22 And as we study about Paul we study the soul-saving power of the true gospel of Christ, who enables each of us to see the light! If you were among the early Christians, just after Christ’s crucifixion & resurrection, the name "Saul" would bring ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Doer

    Contributed by David Azbell on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,202 views

    How to be a doer of the word

    Be A Doer Matthew 7: 24 - 27 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Grow In Christ

    Contributed by David Holman on Feb 1, 2016
     | 9,743 views

    Allowing Christ First Place in Your Life

    How to Grow in Christ John 3:30 I rarely preach one verse at a time which makes this a topical sermon. But if there were ever a topical sermon to preach I believe this one verse will help us to grow in Christ. Let me lay out what is going on in John the baptizers ministry beginning in verse 22. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James R. DeBusk avatar

    Galatians - The Cast Of Characters Series

    Contributed by James R. Debusk on Feb 7, 2011
     | 9,841 views

    A message introducing the theme of the book by reviewing those who are key in the context of the epistle.

    Galatians 1:1-10 Galatians – Christ Alone (The Cast of Characters) 2-6-2010 Introduction: Last year we focused on the book of Acts. As a small boy I loved the event in Acts 3. Peter and John were on their way to the Temple. They encountered a man who was lame. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Acts 4 - Stand Strong Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 27, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,914 views

    Seek the truth and stand strong. Know your identity and be strong. Exercise authority and stay strong.

    The outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave the disciples exceptional courage to bear witness to Christ. • They showed unwavering faith in Jesus, despite the danger and opposition. • They were strong because of the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. Peter did not mince his words. The people did ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • C Jordan avatar

    Triumphant Joy: The Pursuit Of Happiness Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 18, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 23,277 views

    Philippians shows us how God wants His people to experience triumphant joy, rejoicing in the Lord always, even in the midst of suffering, trials and temptations.

    TRIUMPHANT JOY #1: THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Joy and happiness. So many people in the world today aren’t experiencing it! • However, so many people in our world live for the pursuit of happiness. • The question is: HOW do we experience happiness? Everyone ...read more

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