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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Die With Your Boots On

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2013
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     | 5,327 views

    How will you die?

    There is a country song by Toby Keith that says, "We're all just killin' time until the Good Lord takes us home and the best that you can hope for is to die with your boots on." The phrase die with your boots on has been around a long time and has been used to describe good guys and bad guys ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Protectress Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 25, 2015
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     | 4,942 views

    Short teaching on Christians, especially women who have the call to be a help to others to achieve their call in the Lord's work.

    Gift of Helps Protectress A Stabilizing Force The Apostle Paul spoke a powerful truth about a pillar in the work of the Lord, a worker who is always to be received in a way worthy of a true child of God. He writes, “I commend to you our sister Phoebe... I ask that you receive her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fight For Your Family

    Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010
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     | 15,586 views

    Never leave your family unprotected

    FIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILY! Then as I looked over the situation, I called together the leaders and all the people and said to them, “Don’t be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great and glorious, and go fight for your friends, your families (sons and daughters, husbands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Fitness 4: Watch Your Diet Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 26, 2010
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     | 4,339 views

    Our spiritual diet can make a big difference in our lives.

    Faith Fitness 4: Watch Your Diet 1 Peter 2:1-3 Getting our Faith Fit won't happen by itself - we are going to have to put our lifetime of effort into it. Just like with our physical bodies - appropriate action must be taken. *Today we're going to focus on that four letter word DIET. Nobody likes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Quiet!!!

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2009
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     | 2,798 views

    We need the quiet hope and assurance that life has meaning as we rely completely upon the Lord, Christ Jesus to direct and control our lives.

    Quiet!! Micah 5:2-5a / Luke 1: 39 – 55 Intro: It never fails to happen. You are just sitting down to dinner, have just said the blessing and are ready to dive into your favorite meal and the phone rings. You answer to discover it is a telemarketer wanting to tell you that you have been chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Our God Is Strong! Series

    Contributed by Larry Vollink on Dec 21, 2020
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    God has commanded his leaders and all people to be "Strong and courageous!" But He is the One who gives strength in areas of our lives.

    There are over 20 different definitions of "strong", but the one we identify with most is fourfold. Physically, Mentally, Socially, and Spiritually. We use it by saying strong muscles, strong strong mind (courageous), strong winds, strong drink, strong odors, strong love and strong ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And Good Deeds Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 1, 2020
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    James seems to be contradicting Paul, who taught that salvation was by faith and not by works. Martin Luther even called the book of James, a “Strawy Epistle.” James and Paul were not at odds, though.

    James 2 Faith and Good Deeds June 7, 2020 James 2:14-17, 26 NIV What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? 15 Suppose a brother or a sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to them, “Go in peace; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Do We Call It Easter? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Apr 19, 2019
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     | 7,010 views

    Why do we call it EASTER, especially considering the history of Easter? Some Christians have a problem with the term Easter because of the historical background associated with the name Easter. But haven’t you heard?

    Why do we call it EASTER? Dr. Lewis Gregory Why do we call it EASTER, especially considering the history of Easter? Some Christians have a problem with the term Easter because of the historical background associated with the name Easter. But haven’t you heard? Easter was converted from a pagan ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Portrait Of A Preacher Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 4,177 views

    Chapter 11 may be one of the most personable chapters in the book. Paul pours out his heart. One sees the true heartbeat of a genuine preacher.

    THE PORTRAIT OF A PREACHER (THE RIGHT KIND THAT IS) II CORINTHIANS 11:1-33 INTRODUCTION: Chapter 11 may be one of the most personable chapters in the book. Paul pours out his heart. One sees the true heartbeat of a genuine preacher. I. Study Paul’s Comparison (v.1-15) Paul compares himself ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matters Of The Heart - Part I

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 19, 2021
     | 3,253 views

    If we can work on our hearts, we can improve our lives.

    "I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give every man according to his ways, According to the fruit of his doings." Jeremiah 17:10 (NKJV) I. OUR WORDS ARE A REFLECTION OF OUR HEART Proverbs 4:20-24 A. V.20 – We should pay attention to our words. B. V.21-22 – We keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jerusalem Council Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 21, 2021
     | 1,647 views

    The first Jerusalem Council met to decide on the issues raised by the early Christians. Certain problems have to be discussed, argued, and finalized with the help of the Holy Spirit. Know further by reading through this sermon.

    Acts 15:1-20 Jerusalem Council on Gentiles Conversion 15:01-05 Issues of Circumcision 15:06-12 Peter stood for Grace 15:13- 21 Ruling of James on Circumcision Acts 15:01-05 Issues of Circumcision This passage explains ceremonialism emphasized by few Jewish Christians. The descendants of Abraham ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Death: Not The Final, But The Beginning.

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Feb 20, 2022
     | 1,516 views

    "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad." 2 Corinthians 5:10 KJV.

    DEATH: NOT THE FINAL, BUT THE BEGINNING. "For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each of us may receive what is due us for the things done while in the body, whether good or bad." 2 Corinthians 5:10 KJV. Have you ever seen a PhD student preparing to defend is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Daniel In A Putrefying (Decaying) World Series

    Contributed by Dotun Jegede on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,776 views

    Daniel 6: 3-5 KJV 3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him...

    Daniel 6: 3-5 KJV 3 Then this Daniel was preferred above the presidents and princes, because an excellent spirit was in him... 4 Then the presidents and princes sought to find occasion against Daniel concerning the kingdom; but they could find none occasion nor fault; for as much as he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    Loyal Friends Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Nov 4, 2021
     | 1,723 views

    This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption.

    Ruth Chapter One – Loyal Friends November 7, 2021 This book seems like an odd fit. There are no epic miracles or battles. It’s a love story for sure, but I think it’s also a book about loyalty and God’s redemption. We open the story with a moving conversation between an elderly widow and her ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Constantly Repenting To Follow Christ

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 4, 2024
     | 451 views

    Do those things well and the government will be respected. Do them badly and the people get angry and one way or another dismantle that government.

    Friday of the Fourteenth Week in Course 2024 There are several basic and critical functions of any government, once a region of the world has established one. Israel–the northern Kingdom after the breakup of David’s kingdom after the terrible mess Solomon left–was such an area. A successful ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic