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  • Dennis King avatar

    Are All Sins Equal? Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 9, 2019
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     | 7,170 views

    Many of us have heard (and accepted) that all sins are equal. But is that statement Biblically correct?

    What Are Sins and What does the Bible say about sin? Genesis 4: 7. “If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.” Deuteronomy 9:7 “Remember this and never forget how you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Patience In The Battle

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 16, 2023
     | 2,405 views

    One of the things that the Church, from my perspective, does not see how patient Satan is when it comes to seeing his destructive agenda manifest in our country and the world. This message examines looks at one example of this.

    Let’s open this evening with Hebrews 10:35, the foundational verse for this message. It says, “For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.” I was raised in a small country church in Tennessee in the 1960s and 1970s. When I say small, I’d ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    8. Discernment – Separating Friends From Foes Series

    Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Feb 26, 2022
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     | 6,641 views

    There are enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this sermon we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the devil.

    In the previous chapter we learnt that there are some enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this chapter we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    I Think She's Asleep Now

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,783 views

    Christ has interpreted the seventh commandment by the tenth to reflect the purity expected of those who are part of the Kingdom of Heaven. Marriage for a Christian is meant to reflect the relationship of Christ and His people.

    “I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”[1] The people of Newburyport, Massachusetts were scandalized in the summer of 2004 when their mayor, Mary Anne Clancy, admitted to an affair with a married gym teacher. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2015
     | 7,618 views

    1) Before being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2) Being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6, 8-9), and 3) After being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:7,10)

    This past weekend saw the season finale of one of the most popular shows on TV: The Walking Dead. One of the most popular elements in this genere are the zombies. A zombie is a person who has died but who is nevertheless up walking around. To make matters even more gruesome, the body is not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Spirit Filled Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 26, 2012
     | 7,797 views

    1) The Messiah’s Anointing (Isaiah 42:1), 2) The Messiah’s Achievements (Isaiah 42:2–4) 3) The Messiah’s Assurance (Isaiah 42:5–9)

    If you work hard enough and long enough, you begin to feel trapped. Perhaps it seems like vacations will never come, or when they do, you cram in so many activities that you wish you could have really had a vacation. It’s easy to feel trapped by obligations, debts, workload, and expectations. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How To Behave In The Household Of God

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 29, 2013
     | 10,554 views

    What is to be taught in the Household of God is iterated by the Apostle.

    “I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of the truth.” [1] The letter to Timothy takes a decidedly personal turn at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confronting Hypocrisy Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 12, 2019
     | 6,733 views

    Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019

    Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019 Series #34 Text – Luke 11:37-48, 52-54 Note: The following notes area bit more extensive that what was shared. I use notes more as a guide…neither read nor memorized. In this case, some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Build - Part 4

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 7,204 views

    More principles for building God’s house.

    "IT’S TIME TO BUILD.....PT 5" INTRODUCTION LET ME TELL YOU -- THE LAST 2 SUNDAYS BEGINNING ON THE PM SERVICE JUNE 25; HAVE BEEN SOME REALLY AWESOME CHURCH SERVICES (PEOPLE TESTIFYING TO GOD’S GREATNESS, SHARING THEIR SORROWS, OPENING AND BEING REAL), GOD’S SPIRIT HAS BEEN PRESENT AND MOVING IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Prepared For Christ's Coming With Goodness Series

    Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Feb 4, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,499 views

    Series of 9 sermons for Advent on the fruits of the spirit

    3rd Midweek Advent Service December 18, 2002 Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Be Prepared for Christ’s Coming with Goodness I. Goodness according to God’s standard II. Goodness displayed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 - People & Primary Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,671 views

    A review of how we have gone in the last 12 months with our relationship with God in the areas of Programs (Service), People and our Primary Relationship

    Your Christian Life Review - Part 2 Well we are into a new Millenium and I hope that you had a good night last Sunday in anticipation of the midnight milestone. We had some crazy neighbours who enjoyed themselves. You know that telephone add where two mates just scream down the phone to each ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making The Most Of Today

    Contributed by Rick Horton on Sep 11, 2001
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    Deciding to live today for Jesus.

    A Tale of Living Making the most of today Matthew 25:14-30 One thing about life that really seems to puzzle me is how much time and energy go into getting ready to live. Look at even the events of the last few days. An all-out effort to make sure that this Christmas would be something special, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Society Transformed

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2012
     | 5,533 views

    The wickedness of society must lead to divine intervention. Let the people of God be righteous and godly.

    “The wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can We Really Believe The Bible Today? Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 10, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,125 views

    What you believe about the Bible will determine your beliefs and your behavior.

    Can We Really Believe the Bible Today? Rev. Brian Bill May 11-12, 2019 Man on Street Interview Do we have any full-time missionaries here today? Could you raise your hand? Actually, every Christ-follower is called to live on mission as a missionary. If a missionary is one who is sent to cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Humanity Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 17, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,549 views

    I am sharing this message as I prepare to speak in the Philippines to celebrate the anniversary of Don Stewart. During my preparations, I had several open visions where the Lord asked me to write about His humanity. He said tell them I am a high priest who can be touched; I was once human like them.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Corinthians 15:21-22) (21) "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." (22) "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive." (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal