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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Get Around The Law

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 8, 2019
     | 3,704 views

    A study in the book of Esther 8: 1 – 17

    Esther 8: 1 – 17 How to get around the law 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Worthy Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 3, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,929 views

    If we want to promote the good news of God’s love, then we must stand together in suffering for the Savior.

    Just a few years ago (February 2013), Great Britain's Food Standards Agency closed a slaughterhouse and a processing plant after investigators found horse carcasses had been used to make beef burgers and kebabs sold in Britain. A month later, Swedish furniture giant IKEA was drawn into the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Grace And Sanctification

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 13, 2016
     | 4,093 views

    Grace justifies us and leads to and empowers sanctifciation

    Grace is amazing. John Newton, slave trader was saved by it, knew the breathtaking enormity of it and penned the fabulous him Amazing Grace! Let's review where we have got to in this mini series * We have been rescued from being by nature objects of God's wrath to become objects of God's mercy. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Stop The World Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 27, 2016
     | 6,092 views

    In a world that has lost it's mind we need to stand firm in the Gospel of Jesus!

    Stop The World Text: Acts 19:23-41 Introduction 1. Show the video "Stop The World" by Randy Stonehill. 2. We live in a society filled with contradictions. A. It's okay to murder babies but we really ought to save the wales! B. We're putting criminals in office because it's way too crowded in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When All You Have Ever Wanted Is Not Enough Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 20,267 views

    Dealing with people who live under the false hope of "I will be happy ....?

    A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life Sermon # 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Election In The History Books Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 11, 2015
     | 4,194 views

    All over the Bible God talks about His Sovereignty. Here are the incidents in the books of History, from Joshua through Esther. God does what He wills!

    Joshua When God sets His love, that is one thing. But when God sets His judgment, it is quite the other, but no less definite. The summarizing of Joshua's conquests is in the book by that name, chapter 11, verses 18-20. First, there was a long war. Next, virtually no city was exempt from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Silent Night Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 28, 2015
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,038 views

    There are 3 great prophecies out of the book of Daniel that give a detailed and accurate time table for the coming of Jesus. Do you know what these prophecies are and how they apply to us?

    Open: I’m told that, in the early 1800’s, there was a priest in Europe who led his congregation in a Christmas Eve service. Unfortunately, the organ had broken down and many of the traditional Christmas songs could not be sung. But, sometime before he had written a song of his own and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Developing The Attitude Of Steadfastness Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 17, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,012 views

    Faithfulness is finishing the race under normal circumstance while steadfastness is finishing the race even under very difficult circumstances. In this message we will learn some great advice from Joshua on how to develop the attitude of steadfastness.

    SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 23: 6 “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left. 7 Do not associate with these nations that remain among you; do not invoke the names of their gods or swear by them. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Do The Work Of An Evangelist

    Contributed by Michael Grant on Nov 23, 2016
     | 11,213 views

    Looking at the difference between the office of Evangelist and the work of Evangelism that we all can take part in.

    Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Mountain Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 26, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,637 views

    The concept of hope as set forth in Isaiah 2:1-5 shows us a glorious future.

    Scripture Today is the First Sunday of Advent. This year’s Old Testament Scripture Readings for the Season of Advent are taken from Isaiah. So, I have decided to preach from these Scripture Readings. I am calling this series of messages, “Advent in Isaiah.” God called Abram out ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Are The Church (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 12, 2016
     | 11,421 views

    In this message we talk about what the bible says about the local church.

    WeAre . . . The Church (note when you see B/S that is when I say brothers and sisters) OKAY WELCOME – to church! NOW - I want to start off this morning with some God-breathed words from the pen of both Matthew and Paul. When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Barren Temple

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 29, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,158 views

    The fruitless fig tree and its meaning.

    Mark 11:12-11:24 We’re going to look from the scriptures at two of Jesus Christ’s most misunderstood actions. The two actions I’m talking about are: (a) Jesus Christ’s cursing of a fig tree and (b) his action of driving out the money changes from the Jewish temple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Obeying God Rather Than Men

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 22, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,098 views

    Proposition: In this passage the apostles tell us "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God? 1. Saturating our lives with His Word 2. Individual and corporate prayer 3. Living in the flow of the Holy Spirit

    Scripture: Acts 5:27-42 (cf. verses 27 -32); Psalms 150 and John 20:19-31 Theme: Obeying God Proposition: In this passage the disciples make a very poignant statement: "We must obey God rather than men." How do we know that we are obeying God - 1. Through meditating and obeying His Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Disciple, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2016
     | 7,179 views

    Once we believe in Jesus, we are saved from sin and become children of God. But believing is just the beginning of God’s plan. God wants us to become DISCIPLES. In Luke 14, Jesus teaches us three tests of discipleship.

    Names for the People of God: “Disciple” (Part 1) Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 17, 2016 NOTE: A slide presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. BIBLE READING: Luke 14:25-33 TEXT: Turn to Luke 14 (Will be read throughout ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Running In The Night Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 17, 2016
    based on 19 ratings
     | 27,193 views

    Who was this young man who ran away into the night? What's his story and what can it teach us?

    OPEN: When things go wrong, as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high. And you want to smile, but you have to sigh, When care is pressing you down a bit -- Rest if you must, but don't you quit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ