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  • Grant MacDonald avatar

    Seeing Clearly Series

    Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Jan 17, 2012
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    Everyone is a slave to something. The NT gives us only two options--either we are a slave to sin, or a slave of Christ.

    For the past couple of weeks we have been talking about beginning 2012 by refocusing our faith. We started with the idea that we need to make sure that our focus is on Christ—not ourselves. By that I mean that the Christian Faith should never be focussed on what the Christian does so much as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Pure & The Phony Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 7, 2016
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    Philip & Simon the Sorcerer - The Pure & the Phony – Acts chapter 8 verses 9-25 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: A wrong view of self (vs9-11) A wrong view of salvation (vs 12-13) A wrong view of the 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 near London in 1689, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • David Dykes avatar

    We Are Family Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018
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    There's something about families. Our families can be the source of the greatest joy and deepest heartaches. There's more emotion attached to our families than any other unit in society. And Jesus had some revolutionary things to say about family.

    INTRODUCTION Over the years, it’s been my joy to officiate more than 500 weddings. Sometimes funny things happen at weddings. I’ve had a groom who passed out not once, but three times during the ceremony. I’ve had several groomsmen pass out—but never a bride or a bridesmaid. And they call females ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Heaven And Earth Reformatted Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018
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    Message 38 in our exposition of Revelation exploring the hope of a new heaven and earth.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Heaven and Earth Reformatted” Rev 21: 1-9 The doctrinal statement of the Christian Missionary Alliance states… The Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ is imminent and will be personal, visible and premillennial. This is the believer's hope and is a vital truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • MELVIN MAUGHMER, JR. avatar

    The Marks Of A Generation That Knows Not God

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 8, 2021
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    We must understand that the Old Testament is not written just to fill up space in the Bible but is written to instruct and inform us of what to do and not do. Romans 15:4 “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning.”

    The Marks of a Generations that knows not God. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - A few years ago I had an incident happen that saddened my heart but also made me think just where we as a people are going and how each generation is failing the next generation. I had a Red 150 step-side ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Fruit Of The Spirit (Peace)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022
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    If I were to ask you:

    • “Do you believe in God?” you would probably say, “Yes, of course.” • And if I were to ask, “Do you know God?” you might say, “Yes, and I wish I knew Him better.” • But if I were to ask, “Do you have a deep abiding peace?” I suspect that some of you would reply, “No, I don’t.” Why would I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    Is God Even There? Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 23, 2003
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    50-DAY SPIRITUAL ADVENTURE (Week 2) Having our dreams fulfilled takes time, therefore we need to learn to find God’s activity in our lives through a daily "God Hunt."

    As a two and three-year old I used to gather all my stuffed animals together and stand up on box and begin to “preach” to them. My Mom called me her “little preacher boy.” As a child God put within my imagination the dream of being a preacher. As a teenager I began to pursue my divine-daring ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedom From Depression – Climbing Out Of The Valley Of Gloom Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006
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     | 13,085 views

    How can we find freedom from depression? What does it take to climb out of the valley of gloom? This morning we are going to discover six practical steps we can take to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley

    FREEDOM FROM DEPRESSION – Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: o Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    It's Good To Know When It's Time To Change

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 12, 2009
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    This sermon is about knowing when it’s time to make a change even when outside circumstances may not dictate change.

    It’s Good To Know When It’s Time To Change 1/04/2009 Kings, 22:1-20 1 Corinthians 11:27-32 Have you ever had the situation in which your mother told you to stop doing something, but you kept on doing it. Then she told you to stop doing it again, but her voice had changed and you didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Matthew Vigor avatar

    You Don't Always Spell Trouble With A Capital "T" Series

    Contributed by Matthew Vigor on Mar 22, 2007
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    Tough times come for all of us in a variety of ways.

    Sermon for Sunday, January 2, 2005 1st sermon in an 11 part series "You don’t always spell ’trouble’ with a capital T" "Words to Grow By" (James 1:1-18) Copyright 2005 G. Charles Sackett That section in Ginny’s Bible is absolutely correct. Tough times come. They come for all of us in a variety ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Creation: God Makes Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2016
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     | 8,792 views

    The story of Scripture is about the glory of the Savior.

    Creation: God Makes Genesis 1:1 Rev. Brian Bill December 3-4, 2016 Prayer Time – Let’s pray for Rick Williams and family in the death of his father and Janet Janacek and family in the death of her mother. I’ve been fascinated and frustrated about something for many years (just ask my family). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    Stop Thief!!!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
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     | 12,574 views

    God tells the one who steals to stop, trust Him to provide for his needs, and work to give to others.

    August 27, 2000 Exodus 20:15; Ephesians 4:28 “Stop thief !!” -or- “The only thing that God allows you to steal is 2nd base” INTRODUCTION I became personally acquainted with robbers and robbery 11 years ago, when just after I was married, Tammy turned to me and said, “What’s yours’ is mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jefferson Williams avatar

    Good Grief?

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 13, 2023
     | 1,136 views

    A sermon from Lamentations about how God can give hope in the midst of grief.

    Good Grief? Lamentations Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 11-12-2023 Kimmy’s Gone She called me Jeff and I called her Kimmy. Unless, she was mad at me and she would call me Jefferson and I would respond with Kimberly. December 12, 2014, 13 days before Christmas, seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    The Redemptive Role Of Africans

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 2, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 20,585 views

    This message deals with How God uses Persons of African Descent in His Redemptive Plan based on the Young Egytpian Man found in the field in our Target Text. This message was preached during Black History Month in Bryan, Texas.

    WE NEED TO TALK! Jesse Semple, a Harlem cab driver, asked Derrick Bell, a profound Black author, “Tell me what’s to celebrate about the condition of Black people who die too soon, go to prison too long, and come to know life’s blues far too early? Tell me how a holiday for Dr. King or a month of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Christians & Debt

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    God has direction for his Church and we are told to Live Justly, Lovingly, and Expectantly

    John Ortberg tells a story that we are all familiar of. When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination christened, in a moment of marketing genius, the Happy Meal. You’re not just buying fries, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other