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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Life In The Blood

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 4, 2013
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    You can't live without blood, nor can you live without the work of the blood of Christ in your life

    Leviticus 17:11 (AV) 11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: ….. Leviticus 17:14 (AV) 14 For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
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    Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

    1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    War And Witness And/For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
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    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness and/For God's Glory

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness and/For God's Glory 1 Peter 2:9-12 David Taylor We finished our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land.” Today we start our second mini series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” 2.11-4.11. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    War And Witness For God's Glory Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 3,202 views

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory

    Living on Mission in a Foreign Land War and Witness For God's Glory 1 Peter 2:9-12 David Taylor We are in our second week of our new Series, “Living on Mission in a Foreign Land,” based upon 1 Peter 2.11-4.11. Today we finish looking at “War and Witness for God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    From The Party At Bethany To The Peace At Ephraim

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014
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    When was the last time that you connected the dots and realized that you’re being here today is because of what Jesus did on the cross for you? How have you expressed your gratitude and praise?

    From the party at Bethany to the peace at Ephraim Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-11 After Jesus raised Lazarus to life the village of Bethany went ballistic. A man named Simon the Leper threw a party in honor of Jesus with Lazarus at the head table. I think we can assume that Simon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Been With Jesus (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 5, 2014
     | 4,883 views

    What the world needs is…..More people who have been with Jesus!!

    Acts 4:5-14-And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes, as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem. And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Dec 14, 2013
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    This message is a discussion of Commandments 6,7,and 9 of the Ten Commandments and how they are relevant to our relationship with each other. God places a lot of value on the human race. We tend to under value each other.

    NOTE: This message is part of a series on the Ten Commandments and there is an Introduction posted on this website that sets the tone for the focus of the text. Okay, so let's jump into the passage for today: Exodus 20:13 "You shall not murder. We will spend a little time talking about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis; Answering The Skeptic Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 14, 2014
     | 3,648 views

    The first 11 chapters of the Bible are unbelievable to the skeptic and If we can't explain chapters 1-11 of Genesis how will we ever get anyone to believe the rest of the Bible as truth? Learner notes are available

    This Bible study includes a handout for the learner and is designed to make us think about what we read in the first eleven chapters of Genesis. These chapters are so controversial that the skeptic can't get past them, in order to believe the rest of Scripture. [slide 1]The Bible begins clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Anger & Retaliation

    Contributed by Donald Jewell on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,604 views

    Discusses anger

    Anger • Eph 4:26 "In your anger do not sin": {26 Psalm 4:4} Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. • Eph 4:31 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Anger (4:26) has been a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Jesus And The Woman Taken In Adultery: One Who Excuses Himself, Accuses Himself.

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 11, 2019
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     | 7,757 views

    Fifth Sunday of Lent – Year C Readings

    A rusty old shield one day prayed, “O sun, illumine me"; and the sun answered, “First, polish yourself." Jesus told them, “Let the one among you who is without sin be the first to throw a stone at her.” Apparently, each of the Pharisees was weighing in his mind the risk of pursuing his ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Staying Free - Overcoming The Enemy

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Nov 10, 2018
     | 3,410 views

    When we come to Christ it is a glorious experience, but on our continuing journey with Him we are often confronted by the Enemy, who is called in Revelation 12, amongst other things "The Accuser of The Brethren (or Believer)". This sermon teaches us how to overcome by The Word of God!

    STAYING FREE - OVERCOMING THE ENEMY When we come to Christ it is a glorious experience, but on our continuing journey with Him we are often confronted by the Enemy, who is called in Revelation 12:10, "The Accuser of The Brethren (or Believer)". It is here that we experience warfare of our souls. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful Watchmen

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Dec 22, 2018
     | 10,346 views

    PRAYER WARRIORS, IT IS TIME TO ASCEND THE WALL AND BEGIN TO FULFILL YOUR CALLING AS WATCHMEN OF GOD.

    2015.08.16 Sermon Faithful Watchmen William Akehurst, HSWC Ezekiel 33:1-6 OT Watchman BIG IDEA: PRAYER WARRIORS, IT IS TIME TO ASCEND THE WALL AND BEGIN TO FULFILL YOUR CALLING AS WATCHMEN OF GOD. Isaiah 62:1-12 STAY ALERT, EYES WIDE OPEN-FOR HEAVENS SAKE 1 For Zion's sake will I not hold ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Humility: The Quiet Virtue Speaks

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 10, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,772 views

    22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle C. Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

    Rabbi Simcha Bunim, a great Polish Hasidic master, taught that “Everyone must have two pockets, with a note in each pocket, so that he or she can reach into one or the other, depending on the need. When feeling lowly and depressed, discouraged or disconsolate, one should reach into the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    I've Got Good News And Bad News

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2019
     | 4,511 views

    We often condemn sin, and we should, but we forget there is hope in our condemnation.

    1. Good News/Bad News I recently ran across a “good news” “bad news” joke for preachers: Good News: You baptized four people down at the river last Sunday Bad News: You lost 2 others to the river’s current Good news: The Ladies Unity Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad news: The vote ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 4, 2019
     | 4,537 views

    In our desperate times we often pray as a last resort. God may answer but how much greater would it be if prayer was our first impulse?

    1. An older lady lay ill in her bed. Her family had gathered to encourage her. Her daughter said, “Mama, we’ve asked the preacher to come and pray for you.” The lady replied, “O no, has it come to that?” 2. In the story of Jonah: a. God is concerned about Nineveh – Jonah is not b. The storm shows ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ