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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    David And Abigail--Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2019
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     | 10,753 views

    First Samuel 25:1-31 shows us the Lord's restraining providence in the life of his servant.

    Scripture David was on the run from King Saul, who wanted to kill David. Saul caught up with David near the wilderness of Engedi, but David spared Saul’s life. Saul affirmed that David would be the next king over Israel, and went back to his home in Gibeah, while David remained in the caves at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Building Lasting Values "Trusting God”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 30, 2019
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     | 7,093 views

    Today's Sermon looks at the biblical value of learning to and trusting in God, and asks the question, "Can We Trust God To Lead Us?"

    Building Lasting Values “Trusting God” 1 Kings 11-12 Audio File: https://mega.nz/#!aAlEna4J!_jbH9Ep_whqGEiLq-0scck_Ypumtl5_E45HAhjJBSuc The last time we were together we looked at the biblical value of trust in our series on building God’s House within us through the values and standards set ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 1, 2019
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    3 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

    FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD/PARENTHOOD-III—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Morning March: A young man writes that he was a new recruit & in Army basic training. One requirement was a demanding 12-mile march. He said, ‘We got started at 5 a.m. & were pumped up for the trek.’ ‘An hour ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Never Surrender Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2019
     | 7,577 views

    While there are many things we need to surrender to God, there are some things that we should never surrender.

    It’s almost a dirty word. One that nobody wants to use, and certainly not a word that anybody wants to be identified with. In today’s culture of shame, you can probably think of any number of words that fall in that category, and that society has taken to referring to by their first letter, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    And You Will Find Rest

    Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019
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     | 8,679 views

    Are you tired of being tired? Find a new way of being tired

    Illustration In 2014 I took a 3 month Sabbatical. One of things I did was something I had wanted to do for a long time. Guess what that was? - a Triathlon Triathlons are pretty hard Standard or Olympic Triathlon—1.5 kilometer (0.93 mile) swim / 40km (25 mi) bike / 10 km (6.2 mi) run Sprint ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Investing In Eternity!

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 14, 2019
     | 4,988 views

    A Missions sermon: In Acts 16, Paul had a vision which he took to be a call to change his plans and take the Gospel to Europe. We too have a call, and it might change our plans if we take it seriously.

    Investing in Eternity! Chuck Sligh September 19, 2021 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the full title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Growth Series

    Contributed by Brad Stone on Oct 16, 2019
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     | 11,294 views

    There is always room for spiritual growth to occur in our lives. We should desire it and work to achieve it. We have been given everything we need to grow. (Sermon used various sources including Sermon Central)

    Preparing for Growth II Peter 1:5-9 There has been much controversy in recent years concerning growth supplements in professional sports. In fact a report came out this past week alleging that some major names have been taking PED's. Over the years several high profile players have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What He Said About Prayer Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2019
     | 4,026 views

    Prayer is an expression of faith in which we ask God to intervene in a circumstance in our life with the understanding that God in his perfect will and wisdom may answer or delay or deny our request.

    Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Prayer Text: Luke 18:1-8 Title: What He Said About Prayer Text: Luke 18:1-8 Thesis: Intercessory prayer is an expression of faith in which we ask God to intervene in a circumstance in our life with the understanding that God in His perfect will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Justice Of God In The Damnation Of Sinners

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2019
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    This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in the year 1734.

    TITLE: THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 18:20-33 This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Biblical Church (Part One)

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 6, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,231 views

    This is the first in a short, end of the year series on being a Biblical Church. We look at five areas that all churches need to be faithful in, so that they might be in accordance with biblical standards Christ sets for His Church.

    Biblical Church 2019 (Biblical Christians) Text:Luke 8:4-15   Well, this morning we’re going to hit the pause button on our lessons from John’s Gospel for a little while.  There’s a few things on my heart that I want to share with you all, plus we’ll be doing a Thanksgiving focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    #2 No Shortcuts To Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2019
     | 6,331 views

    John prophesied that he baptized with water, but Jesus would baptize with the Holy Spirit. This sermon answers 3 questions: WHAT is the baptism with the Holy Spirit?; WHEN did it occur?; what does this mean to us?

    No Shortcuts to Spiritual Maturity Series: Mark, Sermon 2 Chuck Sligh November 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Jackson avatar

    Thank You, Jesus Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 18, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,971 views

    Five things we can thank Jesus for, from the story of the ten lepers who were cleansed.

    Part One: Thank you, Jesus Luke 17:11-19 Good morning! Please turn in your copy of God’s Word to Luke 17. There are two types of people in the world, and in a minute I’m going to ask you to choose a side. First, there are those who fill up their gas tank any time the gauge gets below half a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    What Is The Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 20, 2019
     | 3,726 views

    Explaining how the church is the outward expression of the beginning of our eternal life with Jesus. It deals with "newborn Christians" as well as some of the leadership in the church

    What is the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 27th, 2019 The video that we just watch is going to frame our lesson for this morning in our Christianity 101 series - what is the church? Since the church is God’s idea and should be done in God’s will and HIS purpose, let’s start off by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Psalm Of Thanksgiving 2019

    Contributed by Howard Gwartney on Nov 25, 2019
     | 9,977 views

    A lot of times we complain instead of learning to be grateful.

    A PSALM OF THANKSGIVING Psalm 105:1-6 ILLUST. A monk joined a monastery and took a vow of silence. After the first 10 years of absolutely no speaking at all, his superior called him in and asked, “Do you have anything to say?” The monk replied, “Food bad.” After another 10 years of perfect ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    They're Only Words Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 30, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,090 views

    James tells us that "no one can tame the tongue." So, what do we do about it? How can we recognize when we've misused our tongue and spoken curses that bring shame to Christ?

    OPEN: Words have meaning. (We showed a video clip by www.vidangel.com/ that explained the impact of curse words on our families using paint balls fired at a family watching TV to visualize the sharp increase of swear words in our “entertainment” mediums) (You can find the video we used at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ