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  • Ronald Crandall avatar

    Apostasy, What Is It?

    Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
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    Takes a look at what Apostasy is and what the solution is for it.

    Apostasy By: Pastor Ron Crandall Text: " And then many will fall away, and betray one another, and hate one another. And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray" (Matt. 24:10-11 RSV). Scripture Reading: II Thessalonians 2:2-3 II Thess. 2:2-3 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Running To Win

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 10,780 views

    encouragement to press on

    Running To Win? By Kenny McKinley 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 (Read 1st Corinthians 9:24-27) The other day I got my Sports Illustrated magazine in the mail, and they told me that my subscription was about to run out. Which kind of got me a little anxious because the only reason that I get Sports ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Seven Spirits Before The Throne

    Contributed by Bruce Morrison on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 58 ratings
     | 12,213 views

    The anointing of the Holy Spirit on Jesus is available to Christians today.

    The Seven Spirits before the Throne Bible Text: Revelation 1:4-8 "John, To the seven churches in the province of Asia: Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Jason Jones avatar

    So You Call Yourself A Pastor 4 Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 25, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    Exposition of the last part of Paul’s charge to the Ephesian elders

    Text: Acts 20:32-38, Title: So You Call Yourself a Pastor 4, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/22/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Karl Marx, died in 1883 with these last words… “Go on, get out - last words are for fools who haven’t said enough.” Thomas à Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, d.1170 “I am ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rik Wadge avatar

    Week 2 "From Somberness To Celebration” Series

    Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,728 views

    Week 2 of 13

    Seismic Shifts Session 2 “From Somberness to Celebration” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: + Seismic Promo Video Clip “Happy endings” clips (5mins) + Q: What did these clips have in common? Happy Endings. We love happy endings. Don’t we? But, if you’re like me you hate ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Christmas Confrontation, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 3, 2005
    based on 23 ratings
     | 2,986 views

    Karl Marx said, "If I can steal their history I can steal their country." It is about time that Christians stop this theft and stand up for Christmas again!

    Fought/ fight = agony. Literally – “I have agonized over a worthwhile struggle”. At the end of Paul’s life, he declared that as for his faith, it was strong because he fought to keep it that way! While in the Middle East, I saw the prison cell in Cesarea, which held Paul before Herod Agrippa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parental Discipline Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2012
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    The end result of all discipline's good benefits is children that have the learned ability to control themselves. A loving parent inflicts temporary discomfort on his children to spare them the long range disaster of an undisciplined life.

    PROVERBS 13:24 PARENTAL DISCIPLINE / INSTRUCTION [Hebrews 12:6-11] Affection is not enough. Love must also discipline. Good Christians or even good citizens cannot be produced in homes where children have good reason not to respect their own parents. Permissive homes (those where effective ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strengthened With All Power

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
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    To show that our strength need not be in ourselves but all depends on GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you strengthened in the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our strength need not be in ourselves but all depends on GOD. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:11 (Amplified Bible) [We pray] that you may be invigorated and strengthened with all power ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    Did Jesus Ever Get Depressed?

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Jan 31, 2014
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     | 20,682 views

    How did Jesus handle the lowest moment of His life?

    You don't think of Jesus as having a bad day, do you? Nevertheless, I want to look in this study at what was quite probably one of the worst days of Jesus' life, and how he handled the challenge he was faced with. Matthew 26:36-39 (36) Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Soul's Anchor

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,979 views

    A sermon to encourage those who are in trouble.

    "The Soul's Anchor" Hebrews 6:19 Which hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and stedfast... Introduction: Does it seem like to you that everything that we used to be able to count on has changed? It certainly seems that way doesn't it, especially if you are anywhere near my age or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Power Of The Lord Is Great

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015
     | 3,173 views

    To show that GOD'S Power lies in His WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe GOD's Power? Yes. This sermon will attest to it. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD'S Power lies in His WORDS. IV. TEXT: Numbers 14:17 (Amplified Bible) And now, I pray You, let the power of my Lord be great, as You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    But God Knows Our Hearts Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,190 views

    What matters more to us, what other people think of us or what God thanks of us? But God knows our hearts.

    But God ... But God has a better idea, but God intervenes, but God knows better. But God knows our hearts. One of the marks of our modern culture is the belief if one will just follow their own heart they will be alright. Award winning Christian author Steven James comments in an interview with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Letter To The Church At Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,045 views

    A sermon examining Jesus' letter to the Church at Philadelphia.

    THE LETTER TO THE CHURCH AT PHILADELPHIA Revelation 3:7-13 Dwight L. Moody once said: “Show me a church where there is love, and I will show you a church that is a power in the community. In Chicago a few years ago a little boy attended a Sunday school I know of. When his parents moved to another ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    The Faithfulness Factor Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,306 views

    13th message in a series exploring the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message explores the wonder of God's faithfulness to His children.

    “The Faithfulness Factor” (The Fatherhood of God Pt 13) Introduction We live in a world of unfaithfulness; unfaithfulness in marriages, business dealings, friendships, church relationships, and family. People fail, falter, forget, forsake their commitments on a regular basis. The only thing we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Don Campbell avatar

    D-I-V-O-R-C-E And How To Stop It

    Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 12, 2024
     | 204 views

    Divorce has plagued the church from the beginning. We cannot stop it, but perhaps we can slow it.

    D-I-V-O-R-C-E AND HOW TO STOP IT INTRODUCTION A. My assigned topic is “Divorce and How to Stop It in Christian Homes. B. I wish I could stop every divorce, but I know I can’t. However, if tonight, I can stop just one, I will have meat to eat you know not of. C. This sermon will touch some more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ