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  • John Gaston avatar

    Lgbtq - A Christian Response

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 28, 2019
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    We Christians face an immoral society with alternate lifestyles. How are parents to explain to their children the lifestyles of these people and how we should treat them? Despite our stand for godliness, we must still demonstrate the grace and love of Jesus Christ to those still lost in sin.

    LGBTQ – A CHRISTIAN RESPONSE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS 1. The village blacksmith finally found an apprentice willing to work long, hard hours. The blacksmith instructed the boy, “When I take the horse shoe out of the fire, I’ll lay it on the anvil. And when I nod my head, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Face In A Dark Place Series

    Contributed by Delwyn Campbell on Mar 18, 2019
     | 8,477 views

    The reality is that sin hurts and darkens our way. In those times, we need God to draw near. We need God to have a face

    "God With A Face" The family had gone to the mountains for vacation. Their cottage overlooked a friendly lake. After a swim and dinner, it was bedtime. Tenderly, the mother prepared her little daughter for the night, heard her prayers, kissed her, and left the room. Immediately, Julia ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Devastation In Abomination Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 15, 2018
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    Jesus warned of the coming abomination in the end times. When the Antichrist sets himself up in the Temple as God, the people would know that devastation would soon follow. These day will bring unprecedented death and despair.

    The Devastation in Abomination Mark 13: 14-20 As we continue our study in the Olivet Discourse, Jesus offers additional details concerning the end times and the coming Tribulation upon the earth. While these verses are shrouded in mystery, and difficult to discern, they do reveal actual events ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are The Advantages Of A Life With Christ?

    Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018
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    What are the advantages of a life with Christ?

    Romans 5:1-11 We can have a lot of things in life, but if we don't have an inner peace, we will never truly enjoy our lives the way God intended. Are you at peace with GOD this morning? What does it even mean to be at peace?  Therefore, having been justified by (WHAT?) faith, we have peace ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Aligning My Will With God’s Series

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jan 21, 2018
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    The amazing story of Jonah reminds us: 1) Don't run from God, 2) When life gets you down, look up, 3) Respond to God's second chance, and 4) Get God's heart for people. Like Jonah, we need to give up the "reluctant prophet" role and stay in God's will.

    Jonah 3:1-10 Aligning My Will with God’s Prophets with a Purpose – Week 2 Do you ever feel like some people are beyond hope, that they are incapable of change? Or maybe you’ve felt like God wanted you to do something, but you resisted that urge? If so, you can identify with the prophet Jonah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Prayer Works" ... Or Does It?

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 18, 2017
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    What does the unchurched world hear when they hear us say "Prayer works" or "Prayer changes things". Is that enough of a clear message to actually mean anything to those who don't know what real prayer actually is?

    Please open your Bibles to Revelation 7:9-12 which we will read in a few minutes. This past weekend we saw two groups rioting against each other in Charlottesville, WV. Two groups from polar, political extremes. Each group intent on having their own voices heard, shouting each other down and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Formula For Regaining Lost Love: Remember, Repent, Repeat Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 24, 2017
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     | 14,519 views

    Some might argue it’s not possible to stay in love-"Love" hormones work about 18-24 months and then settle down to normalcy. Jesus doesn’t share that perspective. He gives the 3 R's for Rekindling 1st Love -Remember, Repent & Repeat.

    To: The Angel at the Church in Ephesus Write, These things says the One holding the seven stars in His right hand, the one walking in the middle of the gold lights: I know your works, and your labor and patience (endurance-bearing under a load). And that you are not able to tolerate bad people, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Sight For The Blind Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018
     | 7,497 views

    Message 20 from John's gospel exploring the passage where Jesus restored sight to the blind man.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Sight for the Blind” INTRODUCTION John portrays Jesus as the one who came to give light and life to men. He did not come to condemn but to convert those in darkness. As we said a few weeks back, blindness or darkness comes from two problems. No light source. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Quiet Games - Pt. 1 - The Silent Treatment Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 10, 2016
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     | 12,360 views

    God seems to love the "Quiet Game" and seems to be the world's most skilled player. How can you hear Him when He seems to be so quiet?

    Quiet Games Pt. 1 - The Silent Treatment I. Introduction It is a scam. A ploy. I am convinced it is nothing more than a well disguised trick to get a momentary respite and break from the barrage of sound that emanates from a classroom full of rowdy 2nd graders. I am talking about my least favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Rock Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 18, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,647 views

    There is the way of the remnant. Characterized by fear of God, looking to him for refuge, valuing his Word, putting trust in his Redeemer.

    Isaiah 8:11-22 The Rock 1/28/01e D. Marion Clark Introduction The Text 11 The LORD spoke to me with his strong hand upon me, warning me not to follow the way of this people. He said: Isaiah impresses upon us the urgency or intensity by which he received the following message. What he is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    When You Lose Your Way

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 14,888 views

    Keeping our Focus on God

    Psalm 107 ? If you were driving somewhere and you got lost - or at least weren’t sure where you were, would you  • stop and ask someone for directions • keep driving in hopes that you find your destination • phone someone for directions • panic! This is a Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Contend For The Faith - Jude's Ancient Message For A Modern Church Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Aug 2, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,192 views

    The tiny book of Jude warns us about infiltrators in the church and what to do about them.

    It was the winter of 1944. The German army was in retreat, but had one desperate battle strategy which became known as the BATTLE of the BULGE. A key part of their strategy was to disrupt and mis-direct reinforcement troops that the Americans would send when the battle began. German spies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "the Mystery Of Finding God's Will" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,176 views

    As believers in Jesus Christ, one thing we all struggle with from time to time is knowing God’s will. In fact, as a pastor, it is probably one of the primary questions people ask. “How can I know God’s will in this matter?

    “The Mystery of Finding God’s Will” Ephesians 3:1-20 As believers in Jesus Christ, one thing we all struggle with from time to time is knowing God’s will. In fact, as a pastor, it is probably one of the primary questions people ask. “How can I know God’s will in this matter? How do I know for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hackernoon #1 Scripture

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 29, 2020
     | 2,059 views

    The bible is God's word in a form we can understand and implement so we can become who he created us to be.

    HackerNoon is one of the leading tech blogs to learn about coding, blockchain, and startups. With over 7000 writers and 200,000 daily readers, Hacker Noon has become the voice of hackers around the world. The urban dictionary classifies a hacker as: strictly pursues creature comforts through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014
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     | 3,531 views

    Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

    Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist