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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Jesus Predicts His Return Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,907 views

    Jesus is coming again. I’m more sure of this that water being wet and dirt being dry. Jesus is coming again. Stay alert. Stay awake.

    This a three-month long study of just one week in the life of Jesus. The power of this week lies in all that happened. And it deserves both retelling and a careful scrutiny. Bracketed by Palm Sunday on one end and Easter Sunday on the other, this is the most important week in history. On Friday, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Spiritual Warfare? Keys To Victory On The Worldwide Battlefield

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
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     | 3,533 views

    Spiritual warfare, for some reason it always brings to mind for me, the Lord of the Rings. Specifically the siege of Minas Tirith.

    Spiritual warfare, for some reason it always brings to mind for me, the Lord of the Rings. Specifically the siege of Minas Tirith. If I were trying to compare our situation right now in this country to the Lord of the Rings, there is one battle that comes to mind, the battle of Osgiliath. Faramir ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Terrorist To Evangelist

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,338 views

    No one is beyond the reach of His amazing grace!

    Title: From Terrorist to Evangelist Place: BLCC Date: 8/27/17 Text: Galatians 1.11-24 CT: No one is beyond the reach of His amazing grace! [Screen 1] FAS: Speaking about the power of Christ to redeem sinners and build his church, Russell Moore recently (2015) wrote: The next Billy Graham might ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Beatitudes- Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2020
     | 2,801 views

    Teaching about kingdom attributes, Jesus showed that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees.

    The Beatitudes- Part 2 Mathew 5:7-10 Teaching about more kingdom attributes, Jesus continued to show that true righteousness goes beyond the superficial teachings of the Pharisees. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we will are into part two of the Beatitudes! • The first four that we explored ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “you Are Under Arrest”

    Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 28, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,898 views

    Speaks of how Saul (Paul) is converted. The powerful things that happened in his life as he is called from sin to Salvation and perhaps to be the greatest evagelist the world has ever know.

    “YOU ARE UNDER ARREST” Acts 9:1-19 Introduction The apostle Paul refers to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Responses To The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,932 views

    Acts 5:17-42 shows us different responses to the gospel, responses that we still see today.

    Introduction After Pentecost, the message of the resurrection of Jesus Christ spread rapidly in Jerusalem as Spirit-empowered believers shared the gospel with unbelievers. Miraculous signs and wonders accompanied the proclamation of the gospel, and no one could deny that God was at work in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    2 Corinthians Series: Paul Was An Ugly Duck Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 7, 2025
     | 372 views

    Our identity and worth must come from God and no other source.

    2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Paul was an Ugly Duck 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-18 2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 10:1-18 I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!— 2 I beg of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    This Is How We Overcome...rejection! Series

    Contributed by Julie Marxhausen on Mar 15, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,502 views

    Everyone experiences rejection at some point. What do we do when it happens? We do as Jesus did!

    This is How We Overcome…Rejection! With Easter just a few weeks away, it’s the time of year we focus our attention on the suffering and death of our beloved Savior Jesus Christ. The Christian Church’s annual commemoration of Lent, the time leading up to Easter, gives opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Rev'd Up Pt 4 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 7, 2018
     | 3,351 views

    We need to get Rev’d Up for Jesus’ Second Coming as we look at what is happening to our society and world. Many are saying the time is near and Revelation tells us to be ready at a moment’s notice. So, let’s get Rev’d up and be ready to meet Jesus! Let’s

    Series: Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily because it makes the difference whether you will decide to die for Christ daily or literally for Him in the end. Key verse of Revelation: Text: Revelation 12:11: “They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The "Day Of The Lord” Study In The Scriptures - New Testament Part 10 – (1 And 2thessalonians) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 26, 2022
     | 1,644 views

    Paul had to explain to the Thessalonians that they were NOT in the Tribulation just because they were having problems. The man of lawlessness had to come first, The Antichrist, before The Day of the LORD commenced. The Rapture must come first.

    THE “DAY OF THE LORD” STUDY IN THE SCRIPTURES - NEW TESTAMENT PART 10 – (1 AND 2THESSALONIANS) THE NEW TESTAMENT REFERENCES TO THE DAY OF THE LORD The DAY OF THE LORD is “The Day of Jehovah” and its usage is always associated with something dire, with judgement, and with events outside the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unseen Potential Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 30, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,505 views

    The series of appearances by Jesus after his resurrection culminates in a most unexpected way with a most unexpected person -- Saul of Tarsus. The impact that this made on the primer persecutor of the Way changed his life and the lives of others forever!

    1. Jeremy Lin clip ¨C Unseen potential http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUViw41Q7Hs&feature=related (We used the first 2:17 minutes of this online video. It¡¯s a series of highlights of Jeremy Lin¡¯s powerful game-winning performance against the New Jersey Nets February 4th, 2012) What you just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Made To Make A Difference (Acts 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,389 views

    This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 5, we find the early church doing good deeds authentically, abundantly, and adventurously! Cu

    Made to Make a Difference: Acts 5 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/17/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Even after their first taste of persecution and prison food, the message of the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Believe The Truth Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,914 views

    This is the first of 14 sermons on building God’s church God’s way. I will use Bob Russell’s book, "When God Builds A Church" for inspiration

    INTRODUCTION • Talk about revival. It is refreshing to see a young man with the convictions Stan has, he will be successful in God’s kingdom no matter where he is. • I believe the Auburn Christian Church is at a crossroads. I believe this church is on the verge of making an impact on this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord Of The Rings Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,351 views

    Here is the secret to the mystery of Christianity.

    The Lord of the Rings written by JRR Tolken, is one of the world greatest tales written to symbolize the struggle against sin and the spiritual forces of the devil. JRR Tolken was a believer who led CS Lewis to the Lord. The story of The Lord of the Rings centers around a ring created by the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here Are 7 Keys To Real Happiness Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,638 views

    But Jesus conquered death and sin so that we can experience real joy and happiness!

    The Lord of the Rings written by JRR Tolken, is one of the world greatest tales written to symbolize the struggle against sin and the spiritual forces of the devil. JRR Tolken was a believer who led CS Lewis to the Lord. The story of The Lord of the Rings centers around a ring created by the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist