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  • Bill Huffhine avatar

    Following The Grand Illusion

    Contributed by Bill Huffhine on Jun 11, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,138 views

    A message about the universal condition of human sinfulness and depravity and how we got to this point, taken from the first 3 chapters of Romans.

    A few moments ago I performed for you a very poor illusion. My attempt was to so distort your perception of reality that you would believe with your mind that I had actually caused the band to disappear. I, however, am not an illusionist. Neither my techniques or presentation were ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Where The Bible Speaks... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 106 ratings
     | 14,575 views

    Does it matter if matter if we change Bible terminology? If we add to God’s thinking because we think we can "improve" upon His Word? Consider these thoughts.

    OPEN: A man once told of purchasing his first pickup truck. And he also bought a book on gasoline engines because he was afraid of being ripped off at the service station. He wrote: “The first time I took the truck in for repairs, I smugly wrote down what the problem was and what needed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronald Franklin avatar

    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
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     | 6,607 views

    The key to being able to stand up under pressure, and turn our stress into rest, is not the situation we face, but how we think about that situation.

    INTRODUCTION In the first message in this series, we talked about stress. What we found out was ... (1) Stress is a fact of life. It is something not even the most spiritual Christian can avoid. (2) Not only is stress unavoidable, it is necessary. Without the motivation of stressful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Lanham avatar

    Coming To Grips Series

    Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012
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     | 4,994 views

    How do we buy into the lame excuses we offer without crumbling under the internal conflict we generate from living in ways that are contrary to what we say we believe? The truth is, it all comes down to the way we view the world – it comes down to what f

    I want to tell you a story this morning – a funny, yet strangely disturbing story. The setting was a small group retreat with a bunch of teenage boys – I was one of the leaders. We’d had a really good weekend; sharing our faith stories, digging into the Scriptures, spending time ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Barreca avatar

    Faith And Freedom: America's Greatness Is Established In America's Faith

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 30, 2015
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    The rise of Christianity in the West propelled Western nations to great advances in science, economics and politics. This Christian foundation is the basis for America's freedom and greatness, and is in great danger as America turns away from God.

    This week, America celebrates 239 years of political independence. But Freedom is more threatened now than at any time since the General Howe nearly defeated Washington’s army on the shores of Long Island in 1776. Friday’s ruling by the US Supreme Court is not ultimately about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Invasion Of False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,684 views

    Jude's letter is a call to Christians to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints. In today's lesson we see the invasion of false teachers.

    Scripture Several weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The Letter of Jude is an extremely important letter. It is extremely important because it is so relevant to our contemporary situation. Even though Jude ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015
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    With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

    In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Will Of God

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 20, 2013
    based on 12 ratings
     | 23,029 views

    Understanding the difference between the sovereign will of God, the perfect will of God, the permissive will of God and the ultimate will of God.

    On November 30, 2012, Sandy Hook Elementary School, had its security protocol upgraded, requiring visitors to be individually admitted after an identification review by video monitor. The school had 456 children enrolled in kindergarten through fourth grade. The doors to the school were locked ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Living Out The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 23, 2023
     | 1,671 views

    Paul defends his apostleship, his divine message and his commission to the Gentiles. He highlights the conduct and the crux of the Gospel - justification by faith in Christ.

    Gal 2:11-21 Living Out the Gospel ES 15 Oct 23 2538 11But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned. 12For before certain men came from James, he was eating with the Gentiles; but when they came he drew back and separated himself, fearing the circumcision ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rejoice In The Lord (2)

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on May 23, 2025
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    Paul repeats “Rejoice in the Lord” as a spiritual safeguard, warning that false teachings—such as those of the Judaizers—can rob believers of their joy by shifting their confidence from Christ to the flesh.

    "Rejoice in the Lord" (2) Philippians 3:1-7 1 Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. 2 Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. 3 For we are the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rich Vincent avatar

    Narnia: The Deeper Magic

    Contributed by Rich Vincent on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,798 views

    Human beings possess a longing for meaning and transcendence. We long to identify with stories that help us understand our world, others, and ourselves. More often than not, stories empower us by presenting a transcendent dimension that makes life worth l

    The Deeper Magic The Lion, the Witch, and the Drama of Salvation Secularism, though prominent in our culture, has never completely triumphed – and never will. No matter how hard we try to find complete satisfaction and fulfillment in this world, we inevitably find ourselves hungering for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Consulting The Brothers Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,678 views

    Despite the independence to which Baptists hold, we seek to co-operate with fellow believers to the extend permitted by the Word.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Ii Lent, Year C

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001
    based on 299 ratings
     | 21,656 views

    Some Pharisees express concern over Christ’s safety and welfare. Jesus laments over all who reject him, his message and ministry. God is like a mother hen who protects her chicks under her wings.

    Sermon for II Lent, Year C Based on Lk. 13:31-35 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Today’s gospel is most profound! It’s like a painting bursting with a wide variety of colours, contours, moods and movements. It’s like a piece of music full of conflicting and complementary themes, melodies and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Bruce Hindenburg avatar

    Remembering Our Father

    Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Jun 19, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,435 views

    A Father’s Day message about our Heavenly Father.

    Grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. For those of you who came this morning thinking you were going to hear a sermon about dear ol’ dad, well…..not quite. I do want to wish all of those of you who are father’s a Happy Father’s Day and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Where Is God When Life Tumbles In?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 16, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,209 views

    This message is given to give people hope in times of hardships.

    Where is God when Life Tumbles In? As Christians how do we cope with tragedy and Crisis? What do we do when life tumbles in? We can face crisis in a number of ways: Unreal Optimism: We can become numb to pain and say, "All is okay." If anything good is going to happen it will happen to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist