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  • Randy Bataanon avatar

    Building A Strong Christian Family

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 22, 2011
    based on 253 ratings
     | 191,214 views

    Talking to an expatriate worker in the Middle East, one reporter asks the question: What motivate you to endure all the hardships, discriminations, injustices and loneliness? The expatriate answered, “The thought that I’m doing all these for my family!"

    BUILDING A STRONG CHRISTIAN FAMILY Psalms 27:1-5 Talking to an expatriate worker in the Middle East, one reporter asks the question: What motivate you to endure all the hardships, discriminations, injustices and loneliness while working in other country? The expatriate answered, “I’m doing all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Surviving The Terrible T's Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jul 27, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,476 views

    First in a Summer series on the book of James

    In elementary school we took a field trip to the Richmond Auditorium. I don’t know who was leading the orchestra but one of the things they did was to introduce us to the idea of "musical themes" via Sergei Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. Musical themes are those repetitious melodies that mark the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Road Blocks Or Detours?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,498 views

    Learn a new perspective on why we should take God’s detour around the road blocks in our lives.

    AS YOU ALL MAY KNOW, IN 1935, THE HOOVER DAM WAS BUILT ON THE COLORADO RIVER IN THE BLACK CANYON, BETWEEN ARIZONA AND NEVADA. IT STILL IS RECOGNIZED TODAY AS ONE OF THE NATION’S CIVIL ENGINEERING WONDERS. WHAT MAKES THE HOOVER DAM SO UNIQUE IS THAT IT IS AN ARCH-GRAVITY DAM; THAT IS, IT IS AN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    How Does God Reveal His Will? Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015
     | 4,321 views

    This message tackles teh question of how God reveals His will.

    HOW DOES GOD REVEAL HIS WILL? PHILIPPIANS 3:15 LET US THEREFORE, AS MANY AS ARE PERFECT, HAVE THIS ATTITUDE; AND IF IN ANYTHING YOU HAVE A DIFFERENT ATTITUDE, GOD WILL REVEAL THAT ALSO TO YOU; INTRODUCTION: INTERACTING WITH GOD’S WILL HAS ALWAYS BEEN A POINT OF CONSIDERATION, CAUTION, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Did We Come From? Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Jun 30, 2016
     | 4,292 views

    one of the last century’s greatest scientific minds argues that, perhaps, aliens in spaceships first brought life to Earth, and that explains how we all got here. mmmmm??

    According to Hollywood, there’s no shortage of alien life in the universe. Unfortunately, these aliens are usually presented as hostile to humanity. In fact, flicks like War of the Worlds, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Independence Day depict cosmic creatures that threaten ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Internal Compass Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016
     | 8,325 views

    Learn how to follow God's will and way in your life.

    Hearing God’s Voice – 1 The Internal Compass Deuteronomy 8:3 “Man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.” I have been saying for a few weeks now that we were going to start a series on “Hearing ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Your Theology Bumps Into The Facts Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2021
     | 4,100 views

    A lengthy story about a man born blind provides a clear picture of what happens when your theology bumps into inconvenient facts. Will you reach for God or cling to your predetermined ideas?

    SEEING THE LIGHT: The man was blind but saw by believing and obeying Jesus. - John 9:1-7. a. We’ll get more into the confusion in a moment, but the disciples echo the prevailing theology of the time and presume that someone must have sinned for him to be blind. - vv. 1-2. - It was a theology ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Joy Of Rejoicing Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,683 views

    Sermon based on Phil. 4:4-13 - Encourages the hearers to rejoice no matter what their circumstances.

    “THE JOY OF REJOICING” Phil. 4:4-13 FBCF – 8/23/20 Jon Daniels INTRO – Biggest struggle in life: - Not $ stress - Not personal conflict - Not addictive behaviors & habits - Not pride, anger, impatience #1 struggle we all have: ANXIETY – stress or worry – #1 thing that quenches & steals ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Of War And Fire

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 3, 2020
     | 3,171 views

    God of War and Fire. God of Peace and Love. Can they be the same God?

    Scripture Text: Joshua 6 :17  17 The city and everything in it is to be utterly wiped out as something reserved for the Lord. Only Rahab the prostitute is to stay alive, along with everyone with her in her house. This is because she hid the messengers we sent. Illustration: On ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Sank The Ship?

    Contributed by Clay Ledford on Aug 24, 2018
     | 9,342 views

    Dealing with the storms of life.

    What sank the ship? Acts 27:9 – 25 Paul was on his way to Rome as a prisoner, aboard a grain ship with 276 people on board. They were laid over in a harbor called Fairhaven, and faced the decision on whether to sail on or wait there. They knew that storms were coming because of the time a year that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,897 views

    If you have ever wanted to know what it looked like to live a resurrected life Paul gives the pattern here. God not only redeems and restores our relationship with Him but also with others. Live this pattern to powerfully display Jesus.

    Intro: Tomorrow is Memorial Day. We will celebrate those that have served in the United States Military because their service and many their sacrifice purchased the freedom to stand or sit or sing or speak today. There are many ways we could come up with to honor their memory, service and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anti-Christ And Tribulation (Part 2)

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 10, 2017
     | 4,093 views

    Following the rise of the anti-Christ, the world will experience tribulation unlike any previous encounter. Jesus offered warnings concerning the time following the abomination of desolation.

    The anti-Christ and Tribulation (Part 2) Matthew 24: 15-22 In our previous study we considered the rise of anti-Christ on the global scene. He will come to power with the promise of peace, uniting the world with his agenda. The peace accord with Israel will be brokered, and the world will enjoy a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka avatar

    Trusting God In Life Challenges

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jun 12, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,883 views

    Life is full of challenges and very unpredictable, but with absolute faith and trust in God, His children can live victoriously over all challenges of life.

    Trusting God in Life Challenges Study Text: Proverbs 3: 5 - 8 Introduction: - Life is unpredictable, but full of ups and downs along the way. These challenges come at different stages of life, and in varying degrees and durations. - Many people can look up unto God and trust Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Listen My Heart, Change My Mouth

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 12, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,679 views

    We must teach communication skills. Leadership is about communication. Communication is about speaking, but maybe it is more about LISTENING...

    LISTEN MY HEART, CHANGE MY MOUTH PAGE 1 By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT WOULD YOU DO? COMMUNICATION IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILLS WE CAN DEVELOP IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Water From The Rock: An Exposition Of Exodus 17:1-7

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 23, 2023
     | 2,176 views

    Who is the true Rock of our salvation?

    Water from the Rock Exodus 17:1-7 Yogi Berra was a famous baseball player known for his humorous liners. One of these was: “It’s deja vu all over again.” This applies well to the history of Israel and their journeys in the wilderness. In today’s passage, we see the thirsty Israelites complaining ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible