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  • Peter Loughman avatar

    Spiritual Immorality Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 26, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 18,260 views

    The ignorance of the Hebrews leads them to unfaithfulness. They are naive and think culture will not effect them spiritually. Let us overcome our ignorance and protect our faith.

    The people of Israel are on the plains of Moab across the river Jordan about 10 miles southeast of Jericho, they are preparing to enter into the promise land. The Moabites want the Israelites to leave as they are afraid the people of Israel will desolate the land of produce, so their king, Balak, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unreasonable Worship Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,785 views

    This look at Mary at the feet of Jesus will show how giving Jesus extreme worship doesn’t fit worldly thinking but it always fits Godly devotion

    I’m not sure exactly when they started – it may have been back before the time of Christ. I’m not sure how Mt. Dew seemed to become the drink associated with them. But I am relatively sure that we’ll have “extreme sports” in some form or another for the rest of history to come. Extreme sport: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Salt

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,154 views

    Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." This message thinks about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk.

    Matthew 5:13-16 Galatians 5:16-18 Jesus calls His followers to be the "salt of the earth." What does this really mean? Today, we are thinking about what it is to be salt ; examining the characteristics of salt & asking if these are hallmarks of our Christian walk. So the first thing I want us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,850 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

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    A Living Transformation

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jun 25, 2013
     | 3,602 views

    1. What Things Do People Pursue In Life? 2. Directive Thinking 3. Why Death- v.6? 4.What Will We Believe?

    Onesimus was an unfaithful servant when he fled from his master Philemon. But while on the run he came to know the Master. As a transformed man, he served God faithfully and was invaluable to Paul’s ministry. When Paul sent him back to Philemon, he commended him as one “who once was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Guidelines For Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,800 views

    While many think that thanksgiving is an American holiday, God Iniated thanksgiving in the deserts of the middle east. There He gave instructions as to how we are to celebrate this holiday.

    GOD’S GUIDELINES FOR THANKSGIVING Deuteronomy 16:9-12 Intro: One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ferocious mountain lion only 20 yards away. Bill quickly raised his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wrestling Match With Heavenly Dad! Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 18, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,174 views

    Who do you think said these words? God to Jacob! This scripture arrested me! I kept meditating until I got choked with emotions!

    Wrestling match with Heavenly Dad! Let Me go………. Genesis 32:26"………..Let Me go, for the day breaks…………." Who do you think said these words? God to Jacob! This scripture arrested me! I kept meditating until I got choked with emotions! ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What About That Lyin Lion?

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Apr 20, 2013
     | 3,267 views

    We automatically think about the devil when the word lion is mentioned in a message. Look a little closer and see who the lion really represents in the Scriptures.

    Is there a Lyin Lion? The Lion of Juda--The Real King Rev. 5:1-5 1 ¶ And I saw in the right hand of him that sat on the throne a book written within and on the backside, sealed with seven seals. 2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, Who is worthy to open the book, and to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Blessed Are The Humble Series

    Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 22, 2013
     | 8,020 views

    God has never spent one moment thinking He is me. Meekness is understanding who I am, who God is, and responding accordingly.

    “Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.” Jesus’ first statements were shocking to the audience that sat before Him on this Galilean hillside.. He challenged them with things totally foreign to their way of thinking. No doubt, they expected to be commended for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Liturgy Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 4, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,074 views

    We need to understand what the Council Fathers intended for Liturgy, and the two things most people think they wanted which are not what they actually said they wanted.

    Monday after Epiphany 7 January 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The mission of the Church on earth is exactly the same as the mission of Jesus during His thirty-some years on earth. He was, and we must be, the fulfillment of the twin commandment of God: love God with all our hearts and love our ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Try A Little Kindness! (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 26, 2014
     | 6,418 views

    We never know how a act of kindness, (no matter how small we may think it is) is going to change somebody’s life!

    Colossians 3:12-13-Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering; bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do. Have you heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Grace In The Reflection Of The Law

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 10, 2014
     | 3,004 views

    Most times we think we are saved for Christ saves but they "that shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world" shall be saved unto eternal life.

    Living In Grace In The Reflection Of The Law by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (November 10, 2014) “Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it...Woe unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Cast Your Anxieties On Jesus!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 17, 2014
     | 4,568 views

    Friend, when a mother can care so much, how much MORE would your Heavenly Dad care for you – think for a moment!!!!

    Pepper! 1 Peter 5:7”….casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.” After I returned from seeing my mom, I had not unpacked the suitcase immediately, after a couple of days I sat leisurely to unpack the suitcase and also reminisce on the things that my family had ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Reaching The Lost

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,857 views

    When we talk evangelism, most people think it is the other persons job. What does Jesus say about letting your light shine?

    Reaching the lost Introduction- Prayer When talking about witnessing, reaching people for Christ, some people panic and get defensive. When talking about reaching people for Christ it has a lot of elements of fear elements of shyness Perceived rejection, and maybe a lack of scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God Is Merciful Series

    Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Aug 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,579 views

    God is so merciful that he is willing to forgive us even if we have fallen deeper to the point that we think that no one can save us.

    God Is Merciful Robert F Collins When I grew up in the church, I remember having a basic understanding of what Christians believe and what I thought Christianity is all about: basically, that Jesus is the Son of God, that he died for us, and that he rose from the dead. But I did not understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist