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  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Belonging To A Spiritual Family

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 5, 2012
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     | 22,032 views

    Just like a natural family with parents, children, and siblings, the church family is God’s idea. God knew that people would need help along the way as they struggle against an unseen enemy. It is a privilege and a blessing to belong to a spiritual family

    Belonging to a Spiritual Family 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 Intro: There are many organizations or groups you could be a part of these days, but I believe none is more meaningful to your life and spiritual health than belonging to and being part of a spiritual family. Your church family should be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ten Commandments Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 8, 2018
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    Part seven of this series focuses on the sixth commandment which says "You shall not kill."

    The Ten Commandments Part 7 Scriptures: Exodus 20:13; 21:12-17; Ezekiel 33:8-9 Matthew 5:21-24 This is part seven of my series the Ten Commandments. This morning we will examine the sixth commandment found in Exodus 20:13 which say “You shall not kill.” As I have done in the past, we will examine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2018
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     | 15,267 views

    A study of three characters from the Gospels—Martha the whining worker, Mary the willing worshiper and Lazarus the walking witness.

    Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness TEXT: Please note with me three texts: Luke 10:38-42 – “Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nation Building

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 21, 2011
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    Explains how America came to be, where she is and why, and where she is headed; and provides the solution to her problems.

    Nation Building Psalm 33:12 – 22 by: JB Hall Introduction: Nations are most often defined by the type government they have; for the type government usually reflects the nature of the people. According to Romans 13:1 government has been established by God. Here’s what it says, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons From A Soldier Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 25, 2021
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     | 8,687 views

    Memorial Day: This message is written by a former Civil Air Patrol Chaplain. We can learn some things from our military men and women that apply to our walk with the Lord and the Christian fight for people's spiritual freedom.

    Memorial Day is tomorrow, and this morning I’m going to be sharing from a message I’ve entitled “Lessons from a Soldier.” So, let me get started by sharing a brief history of Memorial Day. “In 1868, General John A. Logan, then president of the Grand Army of the Republic, declared that May 30th ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 44 - Clothe Yourself With Strength Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 17, 2023
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     | 3,347 views

    God is in the process of restoring lives, while Satan is in the process of destroying them. To anyone who is feeling down and weak, the Lord reminds you that you can be clothed with strength, and can stand up with courage to regain all that the enemy has stolen from you.

    We read in Isaiah 52:1, “Wake up, wake up, O Zion! Clothe yourself with strength. Put on your beautiful clothes, O holy city of Jerusalem, for unclean and godless people will enter your gates no longer.” (NLT) All of us are aware that the elephant is a huge and magnificent animal, among wild ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Healthy Independence-10

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 27, 2021
     | 1,673 views

    10 of ? The prophet Jeremiah contrasted two major aspects of Independence—Independence from God versus independence from the world. Dependence upon YHWH brings independence from worldly influence. How can I be independent of worldly influence? A Healthy Independence Engages...

    HEALTHY INDEPENDENCE-X—Jeremiah 17:1-14 Attention: Enough Is Enough: A couple with three children waited in line at San Francisco's Pier 41 to buy tickets for a boat trip to the historic Alcatraz prison. Others watched with varying degrees of sympathy & irritation as the young children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 2,894 views

    Message as COVID 19 lockdowns began. In answer to the question: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting?

    Question to be asked: It seems like we put an awful lot of weight on what the Bible says. What makes it different from any other religious writings? It’s so old, and there are so many different ones, how can I even be sure that it’s worth trusting? What a week this has been! We came back from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Perspective In Pain Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2020
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    Don’t lose perspective in your pain: look within at the energizing power of God’s Word; look around to see that you’re not alone in your pain; and look ahead to the joy that’s coming.

    One day an old man was casually walking along a country lane with his dog and his mule. Suddenly, a speeding pick-up truck careened around the corner, knocking the man, his mule, and his dog into the ditch. The old man decided to sue the driver of the truck, seeking to recoup the cost of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Final Instructions Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 25, 2022
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     | 2,319 views

    2 Timothy 4:9-22 gives us the final instructions of a man facing death.

    Introduction Commentator David Helm notes the following: Final words are often meant to communicate things of first importance. Parents remind children of something important just before walking out the door—“Now, remember what I told you. Don’t forget!” Bosses give their employees final ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    They Preached The Resurrection

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 10, 2012
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    The first disciples preached the resurrection of Jesus and Mark 16:20 says Jesus worked with them confirming their message with signs. What would happen if we testified to the resurrection with expectancy, giving Jesus opportunity to work with us?

    THEY PREACHED THE RESURRECTION Pastor Dan Little - adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 04-08-12 Easter SCRIPTURE READING.... Mark 16:1-15, 19-20 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Participating Now In The Glory To Come Series

    Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Apr 21, 2012
     | 4,367 views

    Jesus is what it looks like to be fully human. He is redeeming us from the ruin of sin even now. Already we are being changed from glory to glory. Jesus is what we are going to look like when the redemptive process is donw.

    Participating Now In The Glory To Come - Part 1 Pastor Dan Little The Landmark Church Binghamton, NY 13901 SCRIPTURE READING.... Mark 16:1-15, 19-20 When the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James and Salome bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2 And very ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • John Lowe avatar

    What The Bible Says About Demons Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 26, 2012
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     | 6,180 views

    The subject of demons has run the gamut in peoples thinking. Some people become obsessed with the study of demons, allowing their imaginations to run away with them. They see demons everywhere. Some become self-appointed exorcists and set about to rid

    Tom Lowe 4-21-03 What the Bible Says About Demons Text: “For He said to him, “Come out of the man, unclean spirit!” (Mark 5:8) Scripture Reading: Included in Sermon. Introduction: The subject of demons has run the gamut in peoples thinking. Some people become obsessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Day: Martyrs For Christ

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 26, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,311 views

    A Memorial Day sermon looking at what martyrdom means, and those characteristics displayed by Stephen, the first Christian martyr, that will help us in our time of need.

    Martyrs for Christ Acts 6:1-8 Access the audio at - https://mega.nz/#!XBNEESgJ!Cpnvilr9SM4LdmRZ0D4X5IeCfDJhFvivptzL0gO3DjQ Tomorrow is Memorial Day. Memorial Day is an official holiday in the United States, and while originally it was observed on May 30, the date was changed in 1971 to the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    This We'll Defend

    Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 14, 2025
     | 763 views

    Pastor John addresses the murder of Charlie Kirk, and how we should act as Christians.

    This We’ll Defend CCCAG Sept 14, 2025 Scripture: Matthew 24:9–13; Esther 8:11; Luke 22:36–38; Matthew 24:14)________________________________________ Introduction: This has been a hard week. Next to where I’m preparing my sermon is a book called The Pentecostal Pastor which tells me I should ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God