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  • Brett Thomasson avatar

    Top Of The List?

    Contributed by Brett Thomasson on Jan 24, 2007
     | 1,949 views

    Those wacky Corinthians!

    I love the Corinthians. If they didn’t exist, I’d have to invent them. If there were no Corinthians, then every time I wanted to tell my church about one of our problems, I’d have to say it was one of our problems, rather than say, “Can you believe what those wacky Corinthians did this time?” This ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 4, 2010
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     | 3,136 views

    Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

    In an article on dope legalization appearing in the 2/28/95 edition of the Diamondback, one of the paper's columnists abandoned sound conservative principles for the drug-induced hallucinations of libertarianism. While sounding wonderful and imminently logical on paper, many of these ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing For God

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 9,943 views

    STANDING FOR GOD

    2 Samuel 23:11-12 STANDING FOR GOD Intro: 2 Sam. 23 tells us about David's mighty men. When the Philistines attacked the people of God, all the people ran away. All, except one man named Shammah! He took his stand in a field of lentils, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    A Man Sent From God, Whose Name Was John

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
     | 3,223 views

    John the Baptist

    John 1:1-9,15-28 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John 1. A MAN - 1 Sam 17:10 And the Philistine said, I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together. (a) Of Dedication - Luke 3:2 the word of God came unto John the son of Zacharias in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Advent3c- Gaudete Sunday Series

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 7, 2018
     | 4,463 views

    ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit.

    It’s Gaudete Sunday, ‘Tis the season to nurture a joyful spirit. To illustrate, writer Gordon McDonald tells about a Nigerian woman who is a physician at a great teaching hospital in the United States. This distinguished woman came out of the crowd to say something kind about the lecture McDonald ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019
     | 3,546 views

    The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

    Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Kingdom And Chaos - God Chooses David

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 21, 2019
     | 2,495 views

    The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons.

    Kingdom and Chaos 1st Samuel 16 – God Chooses David February 24, 2019 The first time, Samuel anointed a king, he found Saul, who was the most handsome, strongest man in the nation. This time, God sends Samuel to Bethlehem, to the house of Jesse, who has eight sons. 1 Samuel 16:10-13 NIV Jesse ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Privileged Citizens

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 28, 2013
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    A privileged citizen is a person who is granted a special entitlement or immunity by a government or other authority - Do you have what is necessary to be a citizen? - Check your citizenship & heed the warnings.

    - A privileged citizen is a person who is granted a special entitlement or immunity by a government or other authority - Do you have what is necessary to be a citizen? - Check your citizenship & heed the warnings. - There is a sign posted at a service station perched on the edge of the Mojave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of Moses. Part One.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 21, 2025
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     | 424 views

    The bush that burned, but was not consumed.

    THE CALL OF MOSES. Part One. Exodus 3:1-6. EXODUS 3:1. Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro, and led them to new pastures on the far side of the desert, towards Mount Horeb (a.k.a. Mount Sinai). This place is also known in this verse as “the mountain of God,” and elsewhere as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stepping Into Faith: Trusting God's Plan SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023
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    Its only when we remove ourselves and the word 'if' from the equation, and trust God to do the impossible, that we truly step into faith. The story of David is not a question of 'if', but a testament to his faith. Are you willing to do the same?

    Introduction: Imagine a scenario where a king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates. He hired both individuals and instructed them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well. The king promised to inspect their work in the evening. One of the men became discouraged, ...read more

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    The Characteristics Of A Christian

    Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,066 views

    Examines the characteristics that a Christian should radiate in their life.

    The Characteristics of a Christian Matthew 5 verses 1-16, 38-48 I. Introduction II. This message is dealing with the inner state of the mind and a heart that is the indispensable absolute of true Christian discipleship. a. Explains the outward manifestation of character and conduct of true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slaying Your Giants

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,465 views

    David was able to slain giant Goliath because he finds strength in (1) looking unto God and trusting Him, (2) recalling what God has done in the past through him.

    1 Sam 17:45 ’...but I come to you in the Name of the Lord of Hosts...’ 17:11 - King Saul and all the Israelites were dismayed and terrified. 17:16 - This go on for 40 days, every morning and night, Goliath took his stand. For more than a month, they were living in fear and weakness... They knew ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 4 - Part 1 - How Can I Know That I Am Accepted? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,191 views

    A woman I visited yesterday in hospital asked me "How do I know that I am ACCEPTED BY GOD?" In the OT Abel's offering was ACCEPTED and Cain's offering was not. Why?

    Genesis 4 - "HOW CAN I KNOW THAT I AM ACCEPTED?" They had behaved badly in class but they were equally disruptive in the detention room, swearing, acting tough and defying anything I said with a smart comment. Unacceptable behaviour. I have never really had a problem with anger, but the closest I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seeking A Life Of Impact Series

    Contributed by Dave Bentley on Feb 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,403 views

    The Church is to IMPACT the Climate and Culture around us. We need to understand this and move out in that understanding.

    IMPACT Series Introduction Things that leave an IMPACT – • Meteors Leave Craters • Volcanoes Clear Forests and Bury Cities • Automobiles Leave Dents • Golf Clubs Leave Concussions (Why Andie doesn’t play w/ me) When Something Has Made an IMPACT You Know That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Very Sure

    Contributed by Michael Jakes on Aug 30, 2015
     | 6,274 views

    Being saved and sure gives peace...without assurance of salvation, the enemy will wreak havoc in our minds and hearts.

    The PROCLAMATION: I know in whom I have believed...2Ti.1:12 Being confident of this very thing...Phil.1:6 These two statements were spoken from the core of his being...he had no doubt who he was (I have believed), and who his God was(He is able; He who hath begun...will perform) His faith was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal