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  • Jason Smith avatar

    Fleeing Sin The Right Way

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 10, 2013
     | 10,512 views

    The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. We must have an even greater desire for purity of heart. In 2 Timothy 2, we see some great keys to equip us.

    The world is obsessed with cleanness. Everywhere you look you see people with different hand cleaners and antibacterial soaps and lotions. People want cleanness outwardly, but purity in heart? That is not the case. Everything that we see in this world is saturated with all kinds of impurity; TV, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    If That's The Way Christians Act, I Want Nothing To Do With Their God!

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 6, 2022
     | 2,066 views

    Lost people often use our failure to live as we ought to justify their rejection of Christ. While we cannot excuse them, we must know that we do offend. Therefore, we require grace to honour God and to avoid giving offence to the lost.

    “Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Make The House You Have The Home You Want

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 14, 2020
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     | 8,611 views

    The message is a plea for Christians to ensure that their families are provided with a model for Christian living and that all within the family know the message of life in the Son of God.

    “Fear the LORD and serve him in sincerity and in faithfulness. Put away the gods that your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt and serve the LORD. And if it is evil in your eyes to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Men Have Forgotten God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 11, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,573 views

    God must judge the sin of societies, and He does so even now. In the midst of judgement, He shows mercy to all who look to Him.

    “The joy of our hearts has ceased; our dancing has been turned to mourning. The crown has fallen from our head; woe to us, for we have sinned! For this our heart has become sick, for these things our eyes have grown dim, for Mount Zion which lies desolate; jackals prowl over it. But you, O ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Infinitely Pure Righteous God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 11, 2015
     | 5,061 views

    Eighth in a series on the attributes of God focusing on the fact that God is absolutely righteous.

    Knowing God Series #8 “Our Infinitely Pure Righteous God” Introduction Hosea the prophet called the people of God to return to Him from a state of distraction. He promised healing and restoration if they would press on to know the Lord. That is just what we have been trying to do this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    So You Do Wanna Go Out Series

    Contributed by Randy Harp on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 70 ratings
     | 3,656 views

    Part two of Dating 101 (Guidelines for Dating)

    Dating 101 So You Do Wanna Go Out What To Avoid In Choosing Your Date 1. The first AVAILABLE syndrome For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise. - Hebrews 10:36 2. Being fooled by the EXTERNALS But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Genesis 22: A Test For You

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 27, 2007
    based on 86 ratings
     | 27,845 views

    A discussion on GENESIS 22, showing how the test of Abraham is also a test for us, and in that test, we are given a moment of personal testimony.

    There is one constant in the kingdom of God. Every time God tests our faith, He also gives us something in return. That ‘something’ is a defining moment, and we refer to these as ‘personal testimonies’. They give witness to the fact that God is active and working in our lives. Two weeks ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Is It Enough?

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Sep 24, 2007
     | 2,857 views

    When I consider what my life is like how can God forgive me for what I have become?

    Is It Enough? Ephesians 1:3-7 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, in Christ; 4 for He chose us in Him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless in His sight. In love 5 He predestined us to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Generational Influence Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Sep 6, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,333 views

    Great men and women of God often have a rich heritage to build upon. Be a building block for your kids, not a stumbling block.

    Ruth 4:13-22 A Happy family CAN influence the world for generations WHILE ONLY GOD CAN GRANT THE GIFT OF LIFE, YOU CAN ALWAYS BE BLESSING! Listen there are people who always look for faults to comply about, but they never seem to find the time to correct their own problems. Listen, we should not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Close Do I Need To Be? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,311 views

    a great series talking about what our values need to teach us in our everyday life.

    Isaiah 59:19 (KJV) -According to national studies, 1 out of every 10 teenagers believes in absolute truth. -Live and you don’t have to listen to the other areas if you do not want to. When you aim at nothing it easy to hit the bulls eye. -We have got to understand that there has to be a standard ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Barrett avatar

    You Can Make A Difference In The World

    Contributed by Brian Barrett on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,780 views

    Have you ever asked yourself, "Can I make a difference in the world"? This sermon is to encourage you that YES, I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

    YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD You can make a difference in your world. Your world consist of your home, place of employment, where you children attend school. Your world consist of your neighbors, where you shop, the friends and family you have. You can make a difference in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What To Pray For Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,394 views

    Jesus’ model prayer teaches TO pray and WHAT TO pray for.

    What to Pray For Matthew 6:9-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Is it right to ask from God when we pray? That’s real question for many people. On one hand some folk turn prayer into a Christmas wish list. They define prayer as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    If The Bugle Is Expected, A Flute Will Not Do

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 16, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,269 views

    If we will honour the Risen Saviour, we must ensure that we are focused on what is of importance to Him. Our purpose is not to make people like us, but to fulfil the mind of the Master.

    “Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching? If even lifeless instruments, such as the flute or the harp, do not give distinct notes, how will anyone know what is played? And if the bugle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Act Like Men

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 14, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,305 views

    The people of God are engaged in a great battle. If we will engage the enemy and advance the cause of Christ, we need to heed the commands issued in this text.

    “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” The Christian Faith is a woman’s religion; and I’m glad this is so! Historically, women were excluded from religion. In the pagan religions extant at the time the Master presented Himself as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Younger Widows Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014
     | 4,372 views

    Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

    “Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist