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  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    Unashamed

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 14, 2021
     | 3,108 views

    Why is it that we can express our love and devotions to our Lord Jesus when together with the church, but fail to do so when we are going on with our daily lives?

    Alba 6-13-2021 UNASHAMED Romans 1:16-17 I remember the decision when I chose to become a Christian. I was nine years old. We didn't have children's church in those days, so I attended church with my parents from the time I was born. Somehow, the minister's messages began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Truth Will Set You Free Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
     | 6,820 views

    It is easy enough to be superficially attracted to Jesus, but the test is continuing with Jesus. Real faith is life-long act.

    You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. You can pick up free mp3s at any of our exits as you leave today. Our entire church family began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Meaning Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 23, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,524 views

    For many people, baptism is shrouded in such great mystery that they fear giving their heart and life to Christ because they don’t want to go through being baptized. This message seeks to clear up some misconceptions.

    Allow me to begin with a cute illustration. “The six-year-old grandson of Ruth Kirby told his mother that he had been baptized. Well, mom knew he hadn’t been formally baptized, so she probed a little further into the matter. She asked him to explain what he meant by ‘baptized.’ Little Blake ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Should Not Open Demonic Doors

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Jun 23, 2021
     | 4,347 views

    There are many ways to get into trouble with the demonic these days. Today, I want to focus on the Four demonic things that will lead you astray.

    Christians should NOT Open Demonic Doors There are many ways to get into trouble with the demonic these days. Today, I want to focus on the Four demonic things that will lead you astray. 1 Timothy 4:1 (KJV) Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Sovereignty Of God Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 27, 2021
     | 4,447 views

    God created it all, he has absolute authority and right to rule over it all. All Scripture references are from the NASB

    Jeremiah 18:1-10 VIDEO [THE POTTER’S HOUSE] Available in SermonCentral under video illustrations. God is the Potter, we are the clay. When we consider the rule of God, His sovereignty, the concept of the relationship between a potter and the clay he molds must be understood. But man tends to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Say When We Don't Know What To Say - Funeral Sermon

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 30, 2021
     | 14,341 views

    When someone passes away unexpectedly, we often are left without knowing what to say. Through the story of Lazarus' death, we can see some things we can say when we do not know what to say.

    “What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say” Introduction There are not many times when I am left speechless. I’m often told that I have a tendency to not be quiet and listen — that I actually talk too much. When I first heard of Debbie’s passing, however, I found myself without words to say. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Law Written On Hearts

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 19, 2021
     | 2,602 views

    I don't think any of us can say we’ve kept the ten commandments without fail and attained spiritual and moral perfection.

    Alba 7-18-2021 THE LAW WRITTEN ON HEARTS Romans 2:12-16 There is a story about a little boy who had been attending Sunday school and had the same teacher for many years. She would finish every lesson by saying “And the moral of the story is…” But after sometime, the little boy moved up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tripartite Man

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 20, 2021
     | 5,269 views

    Deals with the three components of a human being soul, spirit, and body.

    THE TRIPARTITE MAN Spirit, Soul, and Body According to Watchman Nee I Thessalonians 5:23 "May the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." The whole person comprises these three ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Necessity Of Creation And The Gospel - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,025 views

    Is it important to believe the God created the world the way Genesis tells us, or it is just an allegory or myth?

    Open your Bibles this morning to Genesis 1:1 and let us read it together. ? Genesis 1:1 In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. This morning we are launching our new church on Sunday mornings. These next several Sundays are our “soft-launch” preparing for our full launch the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    He's Coming Back Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,719 views

    Are you ready for Jesus to return? Do you want Him to return? It's important for us all to live like He'd return today... because one day you'll be right. He'll return.

    Several years ago Johnny Carson had Billy Graham as a guest on his show. At one point in the conversation and Johnny said, "You know what Billy, I bet if Jesus ever came back to earth, we'd do him in again!" Graham leaned forward in his seat, and said, “In the Bible we read that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Facing Giants: Don't Run

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,054 views

    A message about facing giants. Some insight in to David and Goliath

    David and Goliath: Overcoming Giants Theme: Facing the Giant and Moving on. Text: 1 Samuel 17:1 - 58 Introduction The story of David and Goliath is one of the most popular stories in scripture. It has been used throughout the world to illustrate the ability of the small to defeat the big. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "The Passionate Commitment Of The Lord…”

    Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 1, 2020
     | 2,136 views

    I’m sure you have heard the following expression said concerning someone (and most times it is said in a negative context) but the expression, “So & so has an agenda!” or “That group has an agenda!”

    I’m sure you have heard the following expression said concerning someone (and most times it is said in a negative context) but the expression, “So & so has an agenda!” or “That group has an agenda!” We live in a nation & even a world where there are certain people & groups who not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Jesus Is Coming Soon

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 4, 2020
     | 4,080 views

    A reflection on how to be ready for Jesus to come as we prepare in the Advent Season.

    12.9.20 Revelation 22:20 20 The one who testifies about these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! Jesus Is Coming Soon What will we give Him? Here’s a little fact you may not have known about our preschool teacher. She’s a twin. Not only that, but if I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Overshadowed For Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 13, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,969 views

    Today's Christmas message is about the overshadowing power and presence of the Holy Spirit in the conception and life of Jesus, and how the benefit of the Holy Spirit's overshadowing presence and power in the life of the believer.

    Overshadowed For Christmas Watch: https://youtu.be/woT4YB89gOo When we think about shadows, we generally think of something dark and sinister that is just lurking outside our sight. And what it does is fill us with fear. The idea or the link between shadows and fear is seen in the statement ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Christmas X-Files- Christmas Just Ain’t Christmas Without The Son Of God

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 8, 2020
     | 2,827 views

    Jesus is hard to find today because He is systematically being "X'd" out of Christmas.

    The Christmas X-Files Today we find ourselves looking into a time in the life of Jesus that He is missing. (Luke 2:40 NKJV) And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. (Luke 2:41 NKJV) His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible