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  • Travis Moore avatar

    Jet Tour Through Jude Series

    Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 31, 2000
    based on 207 ratings
     | 12,819 views

    Introduction to Jude

    Jude - Defense INTRODUCTION: Jude was intended to be an encouraging and uplifting message on the theme of Salvation. But when he began to write, the Holy Spirit impressed on him the need for a hard-hitting warning about false teachers. The message here is short and to the point, stinging and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Case Dismissed

    Contributed by Ronald Sweatt on Oct 13, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,208 views

    The guilt of man, and the freedom throgh Justification.

    Case Dismissed THEOLOGICAL THEMES: JUSTIFICATION, ASSURANCE OF SALVATION. Chapter 8:1-2 1 There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. 2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord Of Hosts Is In Me

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 27, 2016
     | 4,336 views

    To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the LORD OF HOSTS that heavily guards me, my Fortress, my High Tower.

    I. EXORDIUM: Am I heavily guarded? Yes. I am heavily guarded by the LORD JESUS CHRIST Himself. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the LORD OF HOSTS that heavily guards me, my Fortress, my High Tower. IV. TEXT: Psalms 46:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Four Witnesses Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,119 views

    Who is Jesus to you? Is He just a moral teacher? Is He just a storybook character? Throughout John chapter 5, Jesus claimed to be God. And in today’s passage, He brings four witnesses to the stand to corroborate His testimony.

    How many of you have ever served on a jury before? I haven’t. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do, but never have been able to. I’ve been summoned before—several times. We lived in Denver, CO when I joined the Air Force. And almost all of my time in the Air Force, I kept my state residency ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battlefield Of The Mind Series

    Contributed by Marty Baker on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 27,524 views

    The greatest battle we face takes place in the recesses of our mind. This message will help you understand God’s power in renewing your mind.

    The Battlefield of the Mind Dr. Marty Baker Romans 12:2 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 February 2, 2003 www.stevenscreek.net This past week, millions of Americans watched the State of the Union Address. We heard President Bush speak about several different issues. But, you know the one thing that was at ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 2

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 7, 2024
     | 334 views

    Stephen uses the life of Joseph to show God's faithfulness to His covenant people as well as the faithlessness of many.

    The Trial of Stephen, Part 2 Acts 7:9–16 NKJV “And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. But God was with him and delivered him out of all his troubles, and gave him favor and wisdom in the presence of Pharaoh, king of Egypt; and he made him governor over Egypt and all his ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Clear Conscience Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025
     | 209 views

    Our sins have been forgiven, our guilt is wiped away, past, present, and future, because of what Jesus did for us on the cross.

    Clear Conscience Text: Acts 24:10-21 Introduction 1. “A sleeping pill will never take the place of a clear conscience.” (Unknown). 2. One of the great things about having faith in Christ is the knowledge that your sins have been wiped clean. 3. In our text today, for the second time in defense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Judgement Day

    Contributed by Ernest Parker on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 254 ratings
     | 31,973 views

    This is a salvation message based upon the great white throne of judgement.

    Judgment Day Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION Judgment. Our world today is fascinated by judgment. Judgment is even considered to be entertainment. We have numerous T.V. court shows, sitcoms about judges and judgment, court T.V., and movies galore that feed off of the theme or subject of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Well Witnessing, Part 3: The Pattern Of Response Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 26, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,707 views

    When going into a new situation, it’s always good to be prepared for what’s going to happen ahead of time. In this passage, we see how people typically respond to the gospel in one-on-one evangelism.

    Pastor Jim’s blog: http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you know, we’ve been in this passage for three weeks now. There’s a reason for that. The reason is that I think this is one of the best passages on personal evangelism in the whole Bible. The Bible is filled with personal evangelism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Al Qaeda Following Muhammad And Allah? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,735 views

    It has gotten to the point that the terms “terrorism” and “Islam” may be viewed as synonymous because of the actions of al Qaeda. Are they interpreting the Qur'an correctly?

    The media has portrayed a telling picture of the perpetrators of 9/11: a picture of violence and hatred toward America. They have been portrayed as “the main enemy of the West and […] as a hotbed of terrorism that threatens Western civilization and its democratic values” (Khan n. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Proving That You Are A Christian – Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 13, 2020
     | 1,911 views

    John begins chapter two by addressing his readers as "my little children." "My little children, these things I write to you, so that you may not sin."

    Review The Gnostics said they had no sin, blaming their sinful acts on their body. John was setting the record straight for his readers by presenting both bad news and good news. The bad news is that we do sin. The good news is that if we confess our sin God is faithful and righteous to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slightly Soiled - Greatly Reduced

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
     | 5,376 views

    This sermon explains how slight soiling (not gross sin) is actually very dangerous

    Slightly Soiled-Greatly Reduced. PS. 24:3-4, 2 Chr. 24:17-22 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. . . .-Psalm 24:34 “On the bargain counter of the department store we some¬times find merchandise of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Walls

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Jul 8, 2022
     | 4,431 views

    I wanted to speak to you today about "The Need for Walls" If you think about everywhere, you go whether it be home, work, church, to a store, or even the vehicle you came here in this morning they are all enclosed by some form of walls for shelter and protection.

    In ancient times walls were built almost exclusively for defense. As in the case of the Great Wall of China. Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall was built over a period of 2,300 years! It is the longest man-made structure in the history of the world and has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hypocrisy In Different Forms

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,100 views

    What mask are you hiding behind?

    Hypocrisy is an inconsistency. Hypocrisy is the discrepancy between what appears and what is. Between the way things seem and the way they are. The Pharisees appeared to be righteous on the outside, but in reality they were wicked. Hypocrisy is a deliberate deception. Hypocrisy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist