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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Jesus's Death Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2016
     | 7,259 views

    When sharing our faith, we must understand that we participate in both the cross and the grave; our sin was the cause of His death. We cannot get to the resurrection without the death of Jesus, and it's critical we remember to share that!

    Jesus’s Death John 19:17-42 Following Pilate’s decision to crucify Him (through God’s authority) Jesus is taken to the place of Golgotha to be executed Romans have dialed into this brutal method; they are skilled at it ∆ A Cruel Punishment He was placed between two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mute Demoniac Healed Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 9, 2017
     | 5,616 views

    They brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil.

    Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- East Shore of Galilee Lesson: Mute Demoniac Healed Matthew 9:32-34 32 As they went out, behold, they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. As Jesus went out of the house where He had restored the sight of two blind men, they brought a man to Him, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Live As Exiles

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 25, 2019
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     | 4,490 views

    Seek the peace of the place in which you find yourselves, for in its peace you shall have peace.

    HOW TO LIVE AS EXILES. Jeremiah 29:1-7. For forty years Jeremiah had been warning Judah and Jerusalem to submit to the LORD by submitting to Babylon. The prophet had been accused of treason, threatened with death, and put in the stocks. Now the inevitable had begun to happen. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,921 views

    : Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

    CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "more Deeply"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 14, 2019
     | 2,312 views

    Paul shares in this letter to Philemon we can Share more deeply, contribute more deeply, fellowship more deeply, communion more deeply.

    More Deeply Share more deeply, contribute more deeply, fellowship more deeply, communion more deeply 1. Paul’s letter to Philemon • The letter is a very personal message to a man who is a slave-owner. • In the letter, Paul encourages Philemon to forgive a runaway slave and welcome him back — not ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Riches Fly Away Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 26, 2013
     | 5,099 views

    More than how much money you make or have, how you make that money and how you spend it is paramount!

    Riches fly away! Proverbs 23:5”Will you set your eyes on that which is not? For riches certainly make themselves wings; They fly away like an eagle toward heaven.” Rev Billy Graham said: “If a person gets his attitude toward money straight, it will help straighten out almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    Choose Life

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,945 views

    "Choose life": an exhortation that belongs not only to the outset of the Christian life, but to all our choices in this life.

    CHOOSE LIFE. Deuteronomy 30:15-20. On more than one occasion I am sure, “Choose life” (Deuteronomy 30:19) has been used, not inappropriately, as the text for an evangelistic sermon. The context, however, suggests that these words were not originally addressed to people who did not know the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Heretics

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 1, 2019
     | 2,845 views

    Not all heretics are in pulpits or colleges. Many are in the pew as well. Don't be one.

    Rom_16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. He is speaking of heretics who cause division through false doctrine. We must learn to discern and avoid false doctrine and those who teach it. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unbeliever Funeral

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 28, 2020
     | 9,282 views

    John wasn't a church goer but he did practice the Golden Rule.

    Psalm 55:22 Cast your burden on the LORD, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. Obituary Funerals Remind Us: • Of the Reality and Brevity of Life • Of Our Need for Others to Encourage Us • Of Our Need for God in Our Grief John loved all kinds of music so we will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Known To Them

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 23, 2020
     | 2,092 views

    Christ Jesus can be known to us in the common places of our lives.

    Luke 24: 13 - 35 Intro: The story is told of a woman of modest means who received a letter from Jesus informing her of his impending visit. She cleaned her small home, took what money she had and purchased food to fix and serve Jesus when he arrived. One the way home from the store, she met a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Roth avatar

    Christ Prays For Us

    Contributed by David Roth on Apr 25, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,821 views

    Christ prays for us, even though we fail to pray for ourselves.

    John 17 & Matthew 26 Maundy Thursday, April 9, 2020 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Christ prays for us” The focus of our worship on Maundy Thursday is usually on Our Lord’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Behold The Crocus!

    Contributed by John Pingel on May 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,005 views

    Isaiah speaks of the crocus, lending hope to the people of ancient Israel and to us as well

    Behold the Crocus!” Isaiah 35: 1,2 Writing in 700 B.C. about the return of the people Israel to their homeland following what would be a time of Exile in Babylon, the prophet spoke about the desert bursting into bloom. But he doesn’t just speak in broad terms about “flowers”—he speaks ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Seeing (Or Not Seeing) Is Believing

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019
     | 3,174 views

    we have faith, either by seeing Jesus or can find faith by believing what we cannot see

    Today’s scripture is the basis for the introduction of Doubting Thomas. . . a term that has been used in both the sacred and secular world since the time of the earliest Christians. But maybe he should be a called 'Searching Thomas' as well as 'Doubting Thomas'. Let’s set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Building On Solid Rock

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 26, 2018
     | 5,344 views

    Our spiritual life, our moral life must be built on the sold foundation of Christ’s law of love, and maintained and grown by frequent prayer, confession and communion.

    Thursday of the 12th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Build on rock or build on sand? Who on earth would build on sand? The idea is you build on something that isn’t going to move around. Get on Sunset Road, just west of here, right past Hwy 281. It’s like driving on gelatin. This whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Forgive--Especially Your Enemies Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 11, 2020
     | 2,056 views

    Forgiveness not only gets you forgiven, it gives you psychological relief, and it can even make a friend out of an enemy.

    24th Sunday in Course 2020 As I share some thoughts about the Sacred Scriptures given to us by the Church for this coming Sunday, it is Patriot Day, September 11, nineteen years into the new world bequeathed to us by four violent but related acts that unforgettable Tuesday. And every three years, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic