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  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Sound Of Silence; The Woman's Role In Church Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 2, 2012
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     | 11,028 views

    The Sound of silence, the woman’s role in church The world has changed a lot in the last 60 years. I grew up watching TV sitcoms like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave it to Beaver.” These shows portrayed the Dad as the one with all the answers and Mom was

    The Sound of silence, the woman’s role in church The world has changed a lot in the last 60 years. I grew up watching TV sitcoms like “Father Knows Best” and “Leave it to Beaver.” These shows portrayed the Dad as the one with all the answers and Mom was the caretaker ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Armor Of God Series

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 9, 2014
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    Part I of 2 about being prepared for spiritual battle

    Over the years, I have talked to many Christians that are down and out, or perhaps better put, down for the count. In other words, I have met many defeated Christians. Hey, let's be honest; we all have our "down moments", our "weak times", those times when we struggle in the faith. I guess the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Losing Focus

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 1, 2013
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    When the Jewish people lost focus and became bitter against each other, Nehemiah brings them back into focus.

    When We Lose Focus Nehemiah 5: 1-19 Intro: News article taken from the archives of Landover Baptist church in Maryland. 100 years of Christian fellowship, spiritual love, Godly unity, and community growth ended last Tuesday in a fit of congregational discord not to be rivaled in this century. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Life-Changing Questions Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 2, 2012
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     | 8,101 views

    The answer to these questions can change the way we see and live life!

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • How would you like to know that no matter how you looked, what you did, that you were loved unconditionally? • Of the many people who end up living a life of crime, how many of them do you think came from backgrounds in which they felt unconditionally loved by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Urgency

    Contributed by David Spiegel on Mar 6, 2015
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    The signs of the times are evident. Where is the sense of Urgency that the church should have? Jesus said He is not willing that any should perish, so why are we so comfortable with the idea? Shouldn't we be about the family business of making disciples?

    Make no mistake, we have an “urgency emergency”! I wish I could stand here this morning and say, “Everything is alright”. You can just coast through this life and enjoy it as you live to a ripe old age and be gently laid to rest among family and friends as angels carry you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Lord Redeemed Me From My Enemies

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2015
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    To prove by this scripture verse that the LORD alone delivered us from our enemies, and we need to declare this truth even in the face of our enemies.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who redeemed us from our enemies? The LORD alone. Jeremiah 15:21 (Amplified Bible) 15:21 And I will deliver you out of the hands of the wicked, and I will redeem you out of the palms of the terrible and ruthless tyrants. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Pain Of Disappointments

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Aug 11, 2020
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     | 8,098 views

    Have you ever felt the pain of being misunderstood and disappointed? How do you respond?

    THE PAIN OF DISAPPOINTMENTS "23 “Now when he was forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren, the children of Israel. 24 And seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended and avenged him who was oppressed, and struck down the Egyptian. 25 For he supposed that his brethren ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Ever Rising Kingdom Of God (August 15, 2017).

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 14, 2020
     | 2,970 views

    In Matthew 13:33, Jesus mentioned the transforming power that takes place as the Kingdom Of God expands likened to yeast that has been mixed with bread dough. This parable describes a mixture, a reaction and a result.

    THE EVER RISING KINGDOM OF GOD Text: Matthew 13:33 The first time that my mother ever tried to make homemade bread, she mixed some yeast with the dough. But what did not expect was the reaction that took place. My parents were getting ready to go downtown, after my mother had formed ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2019
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     | 9,533 views

    God strengthens us to participate in his plan in the face of resistance.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Isn't it so easy to live for Jesus? Are you not glad that we live in a world that embraces Biblical truth, that encourages righteousness? • Are you not glad that we the media, Hollywood, as well as politicians doing all they can to promote Biblical values? ? • Wait, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    From Drop-Out To Dependable

    Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 13, 2019
     | 5,109 views

    We are not defined by any one act -- good or bad. Mark proves that.

    “From Drop-Out To Dependable” Acts 13:13 David P. Nolte Some of the greatest achievers are also known for some failure, or seeming failure, in their lives. To cite some famous “failures” we note the following: · Cut from the high school basketball team, he went into his bedroom and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church In Chains Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021
     | 3,402 views

    Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 1:12-18

    Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Church in Chains” Philippians 1:12-18 Pastor John Bright Philippians 1 “12 But I want you to know, brethren, that the things which happened to me have actually turned out for the furtherance of the gospel, 13 so that it has become evident to the whole palace guard, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Jesus Is The Way - Our Rock

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 26, 2021
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     | 3,391 views

    Part 5 of a series looking at how created us in His image, which ultimately leading to the cross.

    Jesus is the Way – Our Rock March 28, 2021 What is it that you fully, 100% trust in? Do you trust yourself? Do you trust the economy? Do you trust your family and friends? Do you trust gravity will always work? Do you trust that when you flip the switch, the lights will come on. That when we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ash Wednesday - A Blessed Path To Restoration

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 18, 2022
     | 3,592 views

    As you begin your Lenten journey, I pray that God would pour out his Holy Spirit upon you, empowering you to take up your cross and follow Jesus. I pray that both the strength and the boldness of Jesus would be yours as others look at you, and see a disciple of Jesus, following by His side.

    The Blessed Path to Restoration Lamentation 3:37-42; 55-58 NLT “Who can command things to happen without the Lord’s permission? Does not the Most High send both calamity and good? Then why should we, mere humans, complain when we are punished for our sins? Instead, let us test and examine our ways. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Audacity Of The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015
     | 5,091 views

    . AS CHRISTIANS WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE AS TO WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG. TO BELIEVE IN CHRISTIANITY MUST MEAN THAT WE, ALTHOUGH WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION,, STATE THAT WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANY OTHER RELIGION IS CORRECT.

    THE AUDACITY OF THE CHURCH ACTS 26:16-23 SPORTS FANS WILL ALWAYS ARGUE OVER QUESTIONS SUCH AS, WHO WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME IN A PARTICULAR SPORT. I THINK IN REALITY IT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER BECAUSE YOU CAN’T FACTOR IN THE TIME VARIABLE. I CAN SAY GORDIW HOWE WAS THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Modern Miracles For The Nation Of Israel

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 10, 2018
     | 5,045 views

    God is still intervening today to help His people Israel. The wars fought by the Israelis have had unexpected conclusions each time. People chock it up to their extreme good luck, but the true drift is that God's hand is at work!

    MODERN MIRACLES FOR THE NATION OF ISRAEL INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GOOD TIMING 1. Morris owned one of the most popular menswear shops in Houston. But one night, his shop is broken into and a lot of his best items of clothing were stolen. 2. Morris's best friend, Arnold, when he heard what had ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God