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  • Bruce Lee avatar

    "How They Got To Church”

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 2, 2025
     | 294 views

    Today is Easter Sunday. It is the Day of Resurrection. Today it is estimated that over 140 million Americans will attend church for Easter.

    “How They Got To Church” “And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 19 I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Repent & Believe! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,903 views

    Why is repentance so important... and why did Jesus follow telling His audience that they needed to include belief with that repentance?

    About 10 years ago, there was a 67-year-old Belgian woman named Sabine Moreau. She had left home to travel about 1 ½ hours to Brussels (the capital city of Belgium). TWO DAYS LATER, after having crossed five international borders, she found herself in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road Back Home Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 796 views

    The prodigal son’s life choices left him in need of care; his benevolent father lovingly welcomed him home.

    The Road Back Home Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Turn / Repentance / Luke 15:11–24 The prodigal son’s life choices left him in need of care; his benevolent father lovingly welcomed him home. INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • Leaving home is something of a natural process of growing up. • With that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Whose Shall Those Things Be, Which Thou Hast Provided" Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,426 views

    3 traits that classify a fool

    I HE DELIBERATED UPON GOLD RATHER THAN GOD. A. Notice the THOUGHTS HE CONTEMPLATED. B. Notice the THINGS HE CLAIMED 1. He let things dominate him. 2. He let things define him. II. HE DELIBERATED UPON RESOURCES INSTEAD OF RELATIONSHIPS A. Notice the goals that pushed him 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Spirit Brings To Mind Truth At The Right Time

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,789 views

    How the Spirit Brings to Mind Truth at the Right Time

    John 14:25-27 Theme - The Spirit refreshes our memory bringing relevant truth to our minds, at the proper time. Are you aware of the many ways that the Spirit brings vital truth to your attention during important decision-making times? Plato once said, "Truth is the beginning of every good ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "It's Time For A Phil-Up"

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Mar 29, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,678 views

    The Lord has been of late speaking to me about obedience. You hear a lot today about hearing the voice of God. The (3) voices you hear, you, God and the devil. Classes, seminars, etc. and etc. Personally I don’t think we have any trouble hearing. I “know”

    "It’s Time For A Phil-up!!!” - Acts 8: 26-27b - "And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. And he arose and went:" The Lord has been of late speaking to me about obedience. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Benedict Arnold's New Name Series

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,356 views

    You have a choice - you can either name the culture, or let it name you.

    Title: Benedict Arnold’s New Name Text: Daniel 1:5-8 FCF: Do not let the culture name you Intro: When Susan was growing up, Loudoun was changing every bit as much as it is today. She grew up on a road without a name – Landmark Road just turned into some gravel that was Rural Route 1. But for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Won’t Put More On You Than You Can Bear Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 66,577 views

    This misquote is usually spoken out of kindness, but it can cause great confusion and guilt. God WILL sometimes allow you to suffer more than you can bear--but that’s okay, because His grace is sufficient!

    INTRODUCTION The phrase “God helps those who help themselves” is often uttered with a harsh tone of condescension, but not so with the statement, “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.”1 These words are usually spoken out of deep concern and compassion. There is no criticism implied in this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A Vibrant Church Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 26, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,681 views

    A study on the 7 model churches as described by Jesus in the book of Revelation. Learn why the church is so important, and your part in what He’s up to in these last days.

    How to Be a Vibrant Church Series: Will the Real Church Please Stand Up? October 8, 2006 READ Rev.3:1-6 The ache in the chest wasn’t particularly bad. It wasn’t the fierce, crushing pain that usually signals a heart attack, (like in the movies)… but it was bad enough to wake me up from a deep ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What's Eating You? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2011
     | 6,662 views

    A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 21

    Daniel 1: 1 – 21 What’s Eating You? 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of God, which he carried ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Mediating The New Covenant-1--The Security Of Christ’s Mediation Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 19, 2011
     | 4,284 views

    The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. But How does He accomplish that? Successful mediation of the New Covenant is secured by...

    MEDIATING The NEW COVENANT-I—Hebrews 9:15-28 A. SECURITY Of CHRIST’s MEDIATION Attention: Lawyers rightly representing clients. Need: The author attributed sole Mediation of the New Covenant to Christ. Christ is the Mediator of the New Covenant/man’s redemption. How/Why has Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The World’s Greatest Gospel Quartet Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,917 views

    A discussion of the four concepts: Faith, Hope, Love and The Word.

    INTRODUCTION We have completed CONNECTED month, but I encourage you to keep on wearing your CONNECTED bracelets. I originally asked you to wear them for at least 40 days which expires February 20, but you don’t have to “disconnect” then. If you’ve had an interesting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rich Man - Poor Man

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,655 views

    wealthy or poor - Each group has its own problems – Real Wealth is a Matter of Understanding Sufficiency in Christ

    "Rich Man - Poor Man" James 1:9-12 OPEN: So we are continuing our journey through the book of James and one of the things we've noted right from the beginning is that James is a man who thinks in a way that is vastly different from the norms we run into in normal society. (whatever that is) If ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christian Resistance: How To Say "No" To Evil

    Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Feb 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,695 views

    How to deal with evil people/situations in such a way as to still leave the door open for God to work in a constructive way.

    Phillip Krueger Page 1 2/9/2009 THE CHRISTIAN RESISTANCE: HOW TO SAY NO TO EVIL Exodus 22:28“You shall not revile God, nor curse a ruler “of your people.” New International Version (NIV) 2-8-09 1. There are times in life that we will be asked to participate in something we feel to be immoral, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    People With A Vision

    Contributed by James May on Jun 13, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,951 views

    We must have the Mind of Christ if we are going to have a proper vision for our churches.

    People With a Vision By Pastor Jim May What does it mean to have a vision? I want to quickly give you a few definitions that I believe pertain to everyone of us tonight. We must be people with a vision, but what does that mean? Having vision is defined as: -the act or power of sensing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible