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  • Jim Drake avatar

    Almost Right Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 27, 2008
    based on 30 ratings
     | 11,641 views

    The question isn’t whether we’re going to encounter opposition. The question is, how are we going to handle it when it comes. The remnant did exactly what they were supposed to do—almost. They stood strong in the face of opposition but they didn’t quit

    1. How did the opposition respond to the remnant? a. With distrust (1) b. With deception (2) 2. How did the remnant respond to the opposition? a. With discernment (3a) b. With determination (3b) c. With direction (3c) It would be nice if everything in life was easy, wouldn’t it? It would be nice ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Vacation Taught Me

    Contributed by Craig Eidson on Aug 3, 2007
     | 5,707 views

    Lifes highway and journey is tough, so how do you maneuver through it all.

    WHAT VACATION TAUGHT ME. BY CRAIG EIDSON Genesis 1:1-2:3 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. 3 And God said, "Let there be light," and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rob Willis avatar

    "Bow Now" - Too Good Not To Be True – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Rob Willis on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    Part 4 of a 4 part mini-series through the blessings of Ephesians 1 - this dealing with the blessing of authority.

    “Focusing on Truth – a study in Ephesians” Lesson Five: “Too Good Not to Be True – part 4” Subtitle – “The Blessing of Authority” To get us into the message, let’s read together Ephesians 1:9-10 on screen. Today we are wrapping up a section of Ephesians that tells us about the blessings that God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    The Path Before Us

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,681 views

    This morning we are going to pause to take a look at “The Path Before Us” as found in Psalm 16:11 to help us get off to a good start for our journey down the road of 2006. We will look at three simple truths that the psalmist has shown us: [1] The Path

    THE PATH BEFORE US – New Year’s 2006 Psalm 16:11 INTRODUCTION: January 1, 2006, who can believe it? 2006 now lay before us as an open road. We are at the beginning of a journey—a long journey! What will the next 365 days hold for us? To be sure there will be some ups and some downs in the road ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    I Am Come To Fulfill

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jun 20, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,603 views

    Sermon 1 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

    Matthew 5:17-18 “I Am Come To Fulfill…” Woodlawn Baptist Church June 19, 2005 Introduction Why did Jesus come to earth? For the next few weeks, I would like to examine seven passages of Scripture that will answer that question. In each passage, Jesus made a statement that clearly says, “I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Fight Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 27, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 24,411 views

    We fight the good fight against those forces that would destroy our fellowship with gratitude, humility and faith.

    Ruth Bell Graham tells this story about her son Franklin: Franklin was sleeping on the front porch with his cowboy boots and toy gun. We were having problems with some polecats (skunks), and Franklin told me not to worry because he had a gun. “Franklin, it’s just a toy gun,” I said. “That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Living In The Spirit Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 10, 2015
     | 3,348 views

    Third in a five part series exploring what it means to live by the power of the Holy Spirit

    “Life in the Spirit” Part Three REVIEW I have led an expedition through the fifth chapter of Galatians over the past two weeks. Galatians is a letter written by Paul through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to the people of Galatia. He wrote to encourage them to cling to the true ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    God Is Everywhere! Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 23, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,558 views

    Where is God? God is everywhere all the time? God’s omnipresence is a doctrine we may know in our heads, but there is some great implications of this for mankind and especially those who have trusted in Jesus as Savior!

    Where is God? He is Everywhere! Psalms 139:7-12 Introduction Slide Have you ever been in a situation where you felt all alone, a time when you felt that there was nobody around for you? Maybe it was a time when you moved to a new town. Maybe it was going to college for the first time. Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Wiles Of Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015
     | 5,842 views

    WHEN THE HOLY SPIRIT DREW US TO CHRIST, AND WE ACCEPTED HIM AS LORD AND SAVIOR, WE BEGAN WHAT WILL BE A LIFELONG STRUGGLE AGAINST SATAN. HIS PURPOSE IS TO DESTROY OUR WITNESS FOR THE LORD, AND THUS DESTROY THE REPUTATION OG GOD TO THOSE AROUND US.

    THE WILES OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE EPHESIANS 6:10-13 WE ARE INVOLVED IN A SERIES DEALING WITH SPIRITUAL WARFARE AND HOW IT EFFECTS US HERE IN CAMPBELLTION. ALL CHRISTIANS ARE INVOLVED IN SPIRITUAL WARFARE OF VARIOUS FORMS. WE WERE ALL AT ONE TIME ENSLAVED TO THE DARKNESS OF SIN. WE HAD NO POWER ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Learn To Ride The Wind...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2018
     | 6,555 views

    Many plan on walking on water, but they refuse to build a bridge. Get real. More! There is more than just surface relationships. God desires us to growth and develop into His Plan...

    LEARN TO RIDE THE WIND! ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Story Behind The Story

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 15,118 views

    In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

    Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bartlett avatar

    Taking Life & God Seriously

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Jan 2, 2021
     | 2,742 views

    The nation of Israel watched God provide care for them and release from slavery yet God has to exhort them not to forget Him. How could they forget God after all He'd done? Well, in the same ways we forget Him too.

    Taking Life & God Seriously Steele Creek Church Eastfield Dr. Tom Bartlett, 1-03-21 OUTLINE Deuteronomy 6:12 (NIV) “Be careful that you do not forget the LORD…” IN WHAT WAYS DID ISRAEL FORGET THE LORD? THEY FORGOT WHAT HE HAD ALREADY DONE Often, we fail to remember what God has already ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dean Morgan avatar

    Arise And Build

    Contributed by Dean Morgan on Apr 30, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 53,461 views

    Six principles that Nehemiah practiced in building the walls. These six principles if followed will help in building the Kingdom of God in your area.

    Historical Background Because of King Solomon’s sins, the kingdom of Israel split into two parts. The northern tribes were ruled initially by Jeroboam and the southern tribes (Judah and Benjamin) were ruled by Rehoboam. Both kingdoms continued to be characterized by idolatry and immorality. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Properly Approaching (American)privilege-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017
     | 4,406 views

    6 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

    PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-VI—Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To (American)PRIVILEGE Need: Christians, like many Americans, can center their Privilege & Pride upon illegitimate sources. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to a God-ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Seth Lawson avatar

    01 The Verdict Is In Series

    Contributed by Seth Lawson on Apr 25, 2025
     | 443 views

    Through Christ, our guilt is gone and our freedom has come.

    A few weeks ago, I found myself in a courtroom. Not exactly how I planned to spend my morning. It all started with something small. My birthday’s in February, which means a few of our vehicles have registration renewals due by the end of that month. You’d think that would help me remember. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible