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  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 23, 2015
     | 2,030 views

    Ministerial Red Lights Necessary To Prevent Ghastly Church Accidents

    In the March 13, 2015 edition of the “Sword Of The Lord”, the publication's editor Shelton Smith compared ministry to the act of driving. In one of the the remarks, he observed that one hand must be on the wheel. He expanded on that declaration by saying, “At the church house, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Spirits Among Us Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2016
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     | 6,843 views

    John provides 1) A Command to test (1 John 4:1a) 2) A Reason to test (1 John 4:1b) and 3) Guidelines on how to test (1 John 4:2-6) the Spirits/False teachers in our midst.

    James Marshall, the first to discover gold in California in 1848, and the “forty-niners” who followed him, used the term eureka, meaning “I have found it”. Other would-be prospectors quickly learned that not everything that appeared to be gold actually was. Riverbeds and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Surviving Your Family Media Intake Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011
     | 4,268 views

    To help the audience to leave with a heightened awareness of the way their homes are impacted by the media and to take aggressive action to prevent them from harming their homes

    Philippians 4:8 I want you to be aware that a little dwarfed man who was running a scam here locally was recently caught by police. He was pretending to be a channeller, a spirit medium – someone who can communicate with the dead – and he was scamming people. So, they put him in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believers Beware Of Backsliding

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 9, 2020
     | 5,992 views

    Most Christians have no idea what the term backsliding means. This message explore the definition and the process involved.

    “Believers Beware of Backsliding” Hosea 7:1-16, 11:7, 14:4 Scripture Reading Hosea 7:8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Better?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 17, 2019
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     | 3,178 views

    This sermon addresses the fact that discerning God's will for our life is just as important as serving God.

    What Is Better? Luke 10:38 - 42 Intro: Larry was hard of hearing and was having chest pains. He and his wife went to the doctor. The doctor told Janice that the chest pains were likely from stress. Larry asked, “What did he say?” Janice answered, “He said you are sick.” The doctor said ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Gifted (Part Nine) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 16, 2018
     | 4,672 views

    We've been covering the manifestation gifts of 1st Cor. 12:7-11. Today we finish up the list by looking at the gifts of discernment and speaking in and interpreting tongues. [prophecy is in this list but that was covered when I did Rom. 12:6-8.]

    GIFTED (part nine) We've been covering the manifestation gifts of 1st Cor. 12:7-11. Today we finish up the list. 1) Discernment. We all need to have discernment, but those who are gifted in discernment have an increased awareness and ability to distinguish between the spirit of truth and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Wheat And Weeds Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 25, 2019
     | 4,262 views

    Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has for people. Klyne Snodgrass

    The Kingdom Is Like … Wheat and Weeds April 28, 2018 Jesus’ parables are both works of art and the weapons he used in the conflict with his opponents. They were the teaching method he chose most frequently to explain the kingdom of God and to show the character of God and the expectations God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 14, 2014
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     | 32,153 views

    Aspects of true wisdom; where it comes from and what it does. 1- True wisdom comes from God 2- True wisdom gives discernment 3- True wisdom saves from wickedness

    INTRO.- ILL.- ATLANTA – December 2013 - It’s the most wonderful time of the year for Ira Curry. The Stone Mountain woman purchased one of two winning jackpot tickets in December 17th’s $648 million Mega Millions drawing. She claimed her prize Wednesday morning at Georgia ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Elijah Dilemma Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Apr 6, 2011
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     | 4,464 views

    When we come into contact with someone who doesn't know God's word we need to patiently lead them to the truth.

    The Elijah Dilemma The Book of Mark Mark 9:9-13 I. Eschatology, which is the study of the end times, is a source of great comfort to those who study and understand it. A. It helps us understand events that take place even in our own day. B. It gives us hope because we know the God has the future ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Shining

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021
     | 3,285 views

    Paul reminds us that as new born-again-baptized people, we are new creatures in Jesus Christ who are called to exemplify His light in our living and witness, walking as Gods children of light (Ephesians 5:8).

    Ephesians 5:8-14  for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light  (9)  (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true),  (10)  and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord.  (11)  Take no ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    How Do I Discern The Will Of God: A Few Lessons From My Own Failures

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 808 views

    I recall many times biking and running, when the whole body felt on fire. It was burning. And it wasn't fun at all. But what does any gym enthusiast know? No pain no gain. The incredible discomfort of the workout is leading to a stronger future.

    I recall many times biking and running, when the whole body felt on fire. It was burning. And it wasn't fun at all. But what does any gym enthusiast know? No pain no gain. The incredible discomfort of the workout is leading to a stronger future. Much is the same with mental fitness. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    How Can I Know God’s Will? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,090 views

    Learning to know God's will. What is its nature, how can I discern it?

    Question to be asked: I hear a lot of people say that God told them to do something. I also have a friend who says that she and God have an understanding when it comes to some of her choices. I’m wondering – how can I tell when God is directing me to do something? Intro: “How can I know God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    How To Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 2, 2022
     | 1,221 views

    This is from a series I preached in Matthew.

    Title: “How to Successfully Perform Spiritual Surgery” Script: Mt. 7:1-6 Type: Series Where: GNBC 1-31-22 Intro: As many of you know, my son in law, Jon, is an ophthalmologist who regularly has to perform eye ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mary Erickson avatar

    The Examen: Prayer At The End Of The Day Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 9, 2023
     | 927 views

    This sermon looks at the background and steps involved in the Examen

    March 8, 2023 The second in a Lenten series on Prayer Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 139:23-24; Romans 12:2 The Examen: Prayer at the End of the Day Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The philosopher Socrates ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    The Pure & The Phony Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 5, 2021
     | 2,135 views

    'The Pure & The Phony' Acts chapter 8 verses 1-24 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of Christians (vs 1-8) A wrong view of self (vs 9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the Holy Spirit (vs 14-23) A wrong view of sin (vs 22-24) SERMON BODY: Ill: • When architect Sir Christopher Wren. • Designed the interior of Windsor Town Hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren