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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A Dream Of Freedom Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,408 views

    What did Joseph’s dreams mean for him? For others? For Israel? And did God give our nation’s founders a similar dream for America?

    OPEN: A lot of important things can happen to a person while they sleep. For example: 1. Genesis 2:21 tells of someone who had surgery performed on him while he slept. Who was that? (Adam) 2. Genesis 28:11-15 tells of a man who slept at Bethel and dreamed about angels. Who was that? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Making Sure To Put On Every Piece Of Armor

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,589 views

    It is easy to skip over God’s instruction trusting in past encounters with God. However, the Lord wants us to daily be prepared so that we can stand against the devil and his cunning.

    An Astronaut is ready for the first time to walk in space. He has spent countless hours in simulations. He has already taken off from earth and is now in outer space. He has his space suit on and so he is protected from head to toe against the deathly cold of space. This astronaut seems to be as ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What Is Like God? Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 19, 2021
     | 3,105 views

    What can be substituted for God? To what can we compare God? All Scripture quotes are from the NASB

    We are beginning a new sermon series entitled “The Attributes of God,” or stated another way, What is God Like? What are His characteristics. How do we define God? Look at the picture I’m using to illustrate. It is Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam, that adorns the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is That Judge Seated On The White Throne? Series

    Contributed by Larry Hinkle on Oct 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,416 views

    Who is Who in Revelation is a preaching series to clarify and simplify the mystery of God's plan for His church. This message includes an improv style skit to engage the congregation in the experience.

    Revelation 21 is brutal on the conscience, its a Tough subject, not a fun message about God's judgment, the verdict and punishment for sin. However it is in the Word of God, to ignore its message means we not tell truth of impending judgment and the end times. We warn people we love, warn our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Mary Anoints Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Oct 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,408 views

    What does true worship look like?

    Mary Anoints Jesus - Mark 14:3-9 And being in Bethany at the house of Simon the leper, as He sat at the table, a woman came having an alabaster flask of very costly oil of spikenard. Then she broke the flask and poured it on His head. 4 But there were some who were indignant among themselves, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Avoid The Offense

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,381 views

    In John 3 Jesus is speaking to Nicodemus, a religious man, about religion yet Jesus doesn't offend Israel's teacher with His superior knowledge. How can we imitate Jesus in this. How can I avoid offending and taking offense?

    IT SEEMS THAT THE OLDER I GET, THE MORE I AM OFFENDED. I’M OFFENDED BY A LOT OF THE MUSIC I HEAR ON THE RADIO. I’’M OFFENDED BY MANY OF THE THINGS I SEE ON TELEVISION AND IN THE MEDIA. I’M OFFENDED BY BUMPER STICERS. BY TEE SHIRTS. BY THE TITLES OF BOOKS. I’M ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Will Not Be Forgiven!

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 8, 2015
     | 5,433 views

    Our message today will answer 3 questions. I. WHAT IS THE HOLY SPIRIT DOING TODAY? II. WHAT IS THE UNPARDONABLE SIN OF WHICH JESUS WARNS? III. WHY SHOULD THAT SIN BE UNFORGIVABLE?

    27 February 2000 IT WILL NOT BE FORGIVEN! Matthew 12:31-12:32 I am going to read two verses which are probably among the most questioned & misunderstood scriptures in the Bible. We love John 3:16, the 23rd Psalm, & others, but these two verses really bother many people. Listen as I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cost Of Being A Disciple Of Christ.

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 3, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,369 views

    What would it be like to serve God all your life only to hear Him say the words “I never knew you?” Have you counted the costs of becoming a disciple of Christ? Have you really become a child of God? Please read this sermon and make sure!

    COSTS OF BEING A DISCPLE OF CHRIST Luke 14:25-35 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me on that day, ‘Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stand Against The Wiles Of The Devil

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 9, 2023
     | 1,574 views

    However, there are still a few problems in our country. First, we still have a lot rules that we have to deal with. There was an article called, “12 Ridiculous Government Regulations That Are Almost Too Bizarre To Believe” on businessinsider.com that shared the following example:

    Alba 7-2-2023 STAND AGAINST THE WILES OF THE DEVIL Ephesians 6:10-13 This Tuesday many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. We celebrate this holiday because of what happened 246 years ago in 1776. On this holiday we celebrate the actions of people we can only read ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spiritual Warfare PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 12, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,211 views

    Explores how to stand firm in spiritual warfare by harnessing the Holy Spirit and heeding God's heavenly battle strategies using the full armor of God.

    Good morning, dear church family. As we gather here today, I am reminded of the words of the great preacher Charles Spurgeon, who once said, "To be a Christian is to be a warrior." Indeed, we are warriors, not of this world, but of a spiritual realm, engaged in a battle that rages beyond the ...read more

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    1 Corinthians 10:12

    Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,781 views

    So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! NIV

    I. 1 Corinthians a. chapter number 10 b. verse number 12 c. So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don't fall! II. Main points from this verse a. We can all get to a point in life when we all believe that we are standing firm in our belief. Now there is nothing wrong with ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Power In The Blood

    Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 23, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,782 views

    IT IS ALL IN THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST...MOST POWERFUL

    POWER IN THE BLOOD MAIN TEXT: JOHN 6:53-54 “Then Jesus said unto them, verily, verily I say unto you, except ye eat the flesh of the son of man and drink His blood, ye have no life in you. Whoso eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood hath eternal life and I will raise him up at the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Appropriate Conduct For Christians

    Contributed by Edison Jay Sanz on Nov 19, 2024
     | 444 views

    Apostle Peter talks about appropriate conduct for Christians in light of what Christ has done for us.

    1. To be WORTHY in living *verses 13-14, (be FAITHFUL for you will still remain FRUITFUL) "And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? But even if you should suffer for righteousness` sake, you are blessed. "And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven W. Satterfield avatar

    Memorial Day - How Many Have We Lost In The Usa? More Than A Million.

    Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 17, 2024
     | 430 views

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    War has been around since Genesis 14. Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, the head of an organization of Union veterans — the Grand Army of the Republic — established "it" as a time for the nation to decorate the graves of the war dead with flowers. Maj. Gen. John A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    God's Courtroom Of Faith

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,848 views

    When we know God’s Word, we can rely on God’s wisdom for the decisions we make regarding matters of faith.

    Introduction For the past three months I had the privilege of participating in jury duty, and throughout my service it became apparent that my least favorite days of the term were the jury selection days. Once a month, all of the people who had been summoned for jury duty ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible