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  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    How To Keep From Falling

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Mar 6, 2021
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     | 3,825 views

    Once a person receives Christ as Savior, he must begin, then continue, in the Christian life

    How to Keep from Falling Psalms 56:13 (KJV) For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? A. Once a person receives Christ as Savior, he must begin, then continue, in the Christian life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Breaking Free From The Past Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003
    based on 489 ratings
     | 201,845 views

    As we focus on those things that are eternal, and put on the new self, we will experience freedom from those things that have shackled us in the past.

    Breaking Free from the Past In an old Candid Camera episode, an actor is on a busy sidewalk and begins looking at the ground. He walks around a bit and continues to look down. People are passing by him and a few give him strange looks. After a couple minutes, he decides to get down on his hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unplugged From The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 8, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,042 views

    There is a danger from becoming disobedient to the Holy Spirit. Samsom was an example of that.

    Judges 16:20 “Then she cried out, ‘Samson! The Philistines have come to capture you!’ When he woke up, he thought, ‘I will do as before and shake myself free.’ But he didn’t realize the Lord had left him.” There are not too many verses as troubling as ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Christmas: From Mary's Eyes

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 19, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,109 views

    Just like Mary, we can treasure up the wonder and joy of Christmas in our hearts.

    Every year at Christmastime we hear people tell us what the holiday means to them. For some people Christmas is a time for opening gifts, eating cookies, visiting with families and friends. For others it’s a time of hectic schedules and endless “to do” lists. And then there are those who simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lessons Learned From A Graveyard

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
     | 5,558 views

    Tonight, we visit a graveyard to find out what spiritual truths we discover as Jesus calls Lazarus from the grave.

    Lessons learned from a graveyard Wed. Night October 21st 2009 John 11:30-44 Introduction There are many places in life you can learn some valuable lessons. As an athelete for most of my teen-age life, I learned some valuable lessons about hard work, working with other people to accomplish a job, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas From Heaven's Eyes

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004
    based on 58 ratings
     | 19,456 views

    The birth of Christ takes on new significance when we see Christmas through heaven’s eyes.

    Christmas Through Heaven’s Eyes John 1:1-5 Did you here the news? Christmas has been canceled . . . in Bethlehem. Because of the violence and fighting between the Palestinians and Israeli forces, officials in the west bank city of Bethlehem just south of Jerusalem have announced that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lessons From Biblical Backsliders Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 21, 2025
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    The Bible provides several examples of people who fell into backsliding, some of whom were restored, while others faced tragic consequences. Studying their lives gives us valuable lessons on how to remain steadfast in faith and avoid their mistakes.

    LESSONS FROM BIBLICAL BACKSLIDERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 16:20 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 15:23, Proverbs 14:14, Jeremiah 3:22, Luke 22:31-32, Revelation 2:4-5 INTRODUCTION Backsliding is a spiritual decline where an individual who once walked closely with God gradually drifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Are You Hiding From Me?

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 2, 2019
     | 4,376 views

    A study in the book of Psalms 13

    Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Are You hiding from me? 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my God; Enlighten ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Concerns From The Cross-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 19, 2011
     | 2,746 views

    2 of 2. As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced concerns of great significance. At the juncture of life & death, our greatest concerns are prioritized. What are significant concerns for Jesus? 6 Significant Concerns of Jesus from the Cross.

    CONCERNS From The CROSS-II Mat. 27:33-54; Mk. 15:21-39; Lk. 23:33-49; Jn. 19:17-30 MATTERS of GREATEST SIGNIFICANCE Significant Concerns of Jesus As Jesus hung on the cross, He voiced particularly important concerns. At the juncture of life & death, matters of greatest significance become our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Repentance From Dead Works

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,033 views

    true repentance

    Repentance From Dead Works Hebrews 6:1-2 Definition of Repentance—turning from sin, turning to God. True repentance is a changed life—2 Corinthians 5:17, it is setting your goals on the things of Christ. It is a willful change of heart, mind and behavior. Key Verse—Except ye repent, ye shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Telling The Truth From A Lie Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,477 views

    There are those today, both outside, and unfortunately, inside the church, that are functioning like computer viruses. Through false teaching and unbiblical belief they are destroying the church.

    TELLING TRUTH FROM A LIE Text: 1 John 2:18-27 Introduction 1. Illustration: I remember hearing about computer viruses. Could a computer catch a germ? I then learned that computer viruses were often malicious programs, developed by evil-doers, to destroy computers. They are often downloaded ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Journey From Blindness To Sight Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 30, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,072 views

    Jesus confronts the willful unbelief of the Pharisees after the miracle of the man who had been blind from birth. The aftermath conveys the journey from spiritual blindness to saving faith.

    11 29 2015 A Journey from Blindness to Sight: John 9:13-41 Today we look at John 9:13-41, the follow-up to the miracle given to the man who was blind from birth, and we read: They brought him who formerly was blind to the Pharisees. 14 Now it was a Sabbath when Jesus made the clay and opened his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From The Spirit Of Delay

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 7, 2025
     | 2,172 views

    Delay is a weapon the enemy uses to frustrate divine timing, hinder breakthroughs, and prolong seasons of hardship.

    DELIVERANCE FROM THE SPIRIT OF DELAY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 10:12-14 "Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    News From The Front Lines Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 19, 2011
     | 3,853 views

    Part 1 of a series of messages on the book of Philippians. This message addresses our need to remember the persecuted church around the world.

    Text: Philippians Chapter 1:1-14 Title: News from the Frontlines Introduction 2 Saturday’s ago a few of us went to the “Voice of the Martyrs” conference in Worcester and we learnt about how much persecution Christians suffer in other parts of the world. Seeing the pictures and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Preaching From Philippians #9

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
     | 1,897 views

    When you consider that Paul is in jail, this verse takes on new meaning.

    Notice, he says, “Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord…” • We can understand someone who is not in jail writing to someone in jail trying to get them to do this. • It is unusual for a fellow who is in jail to be encouraging to those who are free to do this. This passage of scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist