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  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Holy Living In An Unholy World Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 28, 2022
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     | 6,374 views

    Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    Is our Christianity a hobby we do whenever we have time for it? Or do we take our faith seriously? Is your Christianity something you do? Or is it who you are? We are called to holiness. Do we strive for holiness in our everyday lives? 1 Peter 1:15–16 but like the Holy One who called you, be holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where’s The Bench?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 1, 2022
     | 1,456 views

    One of God’s biggest problems with the church is complacency. It has been a problem in every age. One of biggest the problems of complacency is wanting someone else to do it.

    WHERE’S THE BENCH? Texts: Matthew 7:26 & James 1:22 Matthew 7:26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand (NRSV). James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves (NRSV). ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,691 views

    Building God’s Church through Evangelism (Bob Russel - When God Build’s a Church)

    There was once a good, church going barber. His minister gave a rousing sermon on Evangelism and sharing the faith. The barber was so moved that he signed up for a special soul winner’s class. He spent weeks in that class. There he memorized scriptures and took notes and practiced drawing diagrams ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Where Was God On September 11?

    Contributed by Sunny Philip on Nov 1, 2001
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     | 9,918 views

    An attempt to understand the incidents on September 11, 2001 based on the understanding of how the will of God works.

    It is possible that all of us asked this question. No one should be blamed for asking it either. It was not an expression of unbelief. Just a cry from the pit of our hearts. Anyone who reads Bible regularly knows that we were not the first ones to ask this question. Israel asked, “Why do you hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Was God On September 11?

    Contributed by Sunny Philip on Nov 12, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,922 views

    An honest attempt to answer the question asked by millions in our society, since September 11.

    It is possible that all of us asked this question. No one should be blamed for asking it either. It was not an expression of unbelief. Just a cry from the pit of our hearts. Anyone who reads Bible regularly knows that we were not the first ones to ask this question. Israel asked, “Why do you hide ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Experiencing Reconciliation (Lesson 3)

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 31, 2003
    based on 62 ratings
     | 1,315 views

    Series: What Happens When the Church Prays?

    A. EXPECT OFFENSES 1. Aggressively ministering. What were the Christians doing? “Daily in the temple, and in every house, they ceased not to teach and preach Jesus Christ” (Acts 5:42). 2. Oblivious to problems. Some Christians can be so busy – and diligent – serving Christ that they are unaware ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giants In The Earth

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 12, 2005
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     | 11,716 views

    Just as surely as there are grasshoppers in the earth there are giants. The question is which one are you?

    Gen 6:4 There were giants in the earth in those days Num 13:32 All the men we saw in it are men of great stature. What is a giant? A very large person; impressive in size or qualities, Someone who is abnormally large Any creature of exceptional size. ( Someone bigger than what is considered ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Flesh Vs Spirit

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Mar 3, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 13,847 views

    Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner

    By: Donna J. Kazenske Are you an individual that likes quick fixes and drive-thru Christianity? If so, you’re not alone in this dilemma. The church worldwide desires quick fixes. Most of us don’t like to wait on God, nor do we want to spend hours studying His word in a manner that would ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Getting The Word To Work

    Contributed by Richard Reid on Aug 18, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,635 views

    Can the word of God work for me?

    Getting the Word to Work James 1:22-24 8/7/06 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rusty Davidson avatar

    The Nature Of The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,368 views

    Details how the reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things brings certain characteristics to the Christian Life.

    The Supremacy of Christ: The Nature of the Christian Life Text: Colossians 1:9-14 I. Introduction Illustration: Farmer called to preach. Sitting under a tree sees letters P and C in the clouds. Decides it means “Preach Christ.” Sells farm and equipment goes to preach. He was horrible. After a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Moving To Commitment Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,804 views

    In this message a contrast is drawn between involvement and commitment. Special attention is given to the need for commitment to be a part of God's plan.

    INTRODUCTION * Difference between involvement and commitment - involvement = to include as a condition; to engage or employ; to include - commitment = to give in trust; to pledge oneself to a position; to bind or obligate - involvement is partial; commitment is total - involvement means I take part ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Wrong With Him?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    Sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost, Year B.

    What Is Wrong With Him? / Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: The musical South Pacific was based on the 1947 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, “Tales of the South Pacific” by James Michener. The music was written by Rodgers and Hammerstein. In 1949 the musical opened on Broadway winning 10 Tony ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Walking By Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,138 views

    Christians walk a different walk. Not only do we walk along a different path, but we also walk in a different manner. The difference is caused by our active and dynamic relationship with Jesus.

    2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 “Walking By Faith” INTRODUCTION Various Christian groups have attempted to define what it is like to live as a Christian. At the turn of the twentieth century, the evangelist, Billy Sunday, believed that temperance was the mark of a Christian. Christians shouldn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Craig Condon avatar

    How Christians Are Supposed To Treat Each Other

    Contributed by Craig Condon on May 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,331 views

    A just society can only be achieved by obeying God's word and listening to his counsel and his ways. We can't have just laws and justice as long as God's laws are ignored or hated as they are today.

    An elderly widow, a scavenger who roamed the streets in tattered rags looking for bottles and junk, died. She was a familiar sight to people in the neighbourhood as she walked along the streets. After she died, deputies went to her little room and found a letter to a close friend in which the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,110 views

    The truth of the Bible cannot be silenced as long as there are believers!

    “You Cannot Silence What is Just and Right” Mark 3:1-12 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He said to the man with the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist