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  • Gene Escoe avatar

    Backsliding

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,075 views

    To encourage those who have allowed their relationship with Jesus Christ to become lukewarm to repent and return.

    INTRODUCTION: Play the video on refinishing furniture. Discuss backsliding and the comparison between it and refurbishing furniture. I. There are steps we take when we move away from JC. A. Self confident. Vss 27-31 1. Peter became extremely self confident. 2. The Christian is in danger when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Everett McCoy avatar

    The Cross And The Crowd

    Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,833 views

    This message looks at the different types of people gathered at the foot of the cross, and encourages everyone to find themselves in that crowd.

    33 When they came to the place called the Skull, there they crucified him, along with the criminals--one on his right, the other on his left. 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. 35 The people stood ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Trust His Faithfulness - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 24, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 621 views

    There is one truth that remains immovable: the Lord is faithful. And when you know that God is faithful, you can go—and trust Him completely.

    Go! And Trust His Faithfulness - 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Introduction We live in uncertain times, don’t we? The world feels shaky. Culture shifts, morals erode, truth is questioned, and people place their trust in fragile things. But there is one truth that remains immovable: the Lord is faithful. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Lessons About Marriage" 1 Cor. 7 Pt 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,147 views

    Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and then, “Decide for yourself to marry or not to marry.”

    “Lessons about Marriage” Opening Illustration: Blue Fishtv.com. - “Christian Marriage” thoughts by Les and Leslie Parrot on marriage Thesis: Paul in chapter 7 of 1 Corinthians addresses three main subjects, “Let’s talk sex and do it God’s way,” “Divorce is not an option for the Christian” and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Support Your Local Pastor...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 24, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,893 views

    This is an open letter to encourage people to see the man of God as the man of God and help support him...

    Dear FRIEND! HELP! DON’T ALLOW A MAN OF GOD TO DROWN... Many preachers have a crisis after years of ministry. Preachers are hurting and they do not know how to find relief. They may act strong before the people, but broken behind the scenes... I have been in ministry several years and there can ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Understanding Financial Freedom

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013
     | 7,790 views

    You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is

    Understanding Financial Freedom You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. DEFINITIONS Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is and define financial ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Reaching Heaven On Your Knees Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 31, 2013
     | 22,008 views

    If you want to break through “the wall” and reach heaven on your knees, then humble yourself before God; persist in your prayers; and listen to God more than you speak to Him.

    A journalist assigned to the Jerusalem bureau takes an apartment overlooking the Wailing Wall. Every day when she looks out, she sees an old Jewish man praying vigorously. So, the journalist goes down and introduces herself to the old man. She asks, “You come every day to the wall. How ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Jesus Is Real

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021
     | 3,447 views

    Whether it is two young Mormons who knock on your door or you decide to read the Qur’an for yourself, searching for the real answers in life is very different than most of our life’s pursuits.

    When the crowds were increasing, he began to say, “This generation is an evil generation. It seeks for a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. The queen of the South will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Carroll avatar

    Part Iii. Giving God Your Very Best Series

    Contributed by Chris Carroll on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,321 views

    Encourage all of us to realize that we have been given wonderful gifts by God and He encourages us to use those gifts to do our very best and invites all of us to join together to serve Him.

    Having a Servant’s Heart: Give Him Your Best I Corinthians 12 September 2, 2007 CBC The story is told of this woman who decided one day to try horseback riding. Now she had never ridden a horse before and had never had a lesson on how to ride a horse. And so she sees this horse and she says I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God And Country - In That Order!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 6, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,132 views

    Fourth of July message encouraging our group to have the proper order of allegiance as Christians and citizens.

    God and Country – In that Order! Matthew 22:15-22 July 4, 2010 THE AUDIO FOR THIS MESSAGE IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.ABERDEENWESLEYAN.ORG NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK. "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: I love America. I’m proud to be an American, where at ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • DOUG VANCE avatar

    The Mountain Of Hope For The Valley People

    Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,352 views

    An evangelistic sermon encouraging disciples to go back to valley to rescue those who have no hope.

    The Mountain of Hope Isaiah 2:2, 3; Hebrew 12:22-24 I Peter 2:9, 10 1. Isaiah 2:2, 3, Hebrews 12:22-24,28-29; I Peter 2:9,10- As Christians we live in a high and exalted place. 2. We are blessed by God, we are a privileged people. We are the mountain people. 3. Today we gather to encourage each ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Between A Rock And A Hard Place: What To Do When You Cannot Fight Or Flee!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,249 views

    Between a rock and a hard, your options are limited. Candid advise: When you cannot fight or flee, learn to play dead; learn to trust God, yourself and count on your comrades and finally, keep hope alive. A cover for recovery!

    Sermon – Between a Rock and A Hard Place Text: Acts 14:19-24 “Then some Jews arrived from Antioch and Iconium and won the crowds to their side. They stoned Paul and dragged him out of town, thinking he was dead. 20 But as the believers[a] gathered around him, he got up and went back into the town. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken McKinley avatar

    Build On The Rock

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,982 views

    An end of year sermon that encourages Christians to make sure they are building on the right foundation - Christ Jesus the Lord

    Build on the Rock Text: Matthew 7:13-27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you have been watching, listening or reading the news then there’s no doubt that you are aware of the situation our economy is in. Automakers, banks, mortgage companies, and everyone else it seems is crying for money. Large ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Nance avatar

    When It Is Of God... Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 31, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,913 views

    Does heaven hold on to your heart? Giving yourself completely to a holy cause that lasts forever is the most fulfilling of all human experiences. Find the greatest blessings of the Christian life: give it all you’ve got!

    When it’s of God… Acts 5:17-42 When we lived in New Hampshire, about this time of year the Striper Bass would begin to swim up the coast of Maine and sometimes we would go out at high tide and fish for them off the rocky coast at York, Maine. Roy Smith, from West Virginia, was a sportsman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Phillip Smith avatar

    Ye Will Die In Your Sins

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 1, 2023
     | 1,178 views

    Do you have enough religion to save yourself? Is this because of your knowledge of scripture, or, is this because of your genealogy--your parents were religious; you were born into the church so therefore you are saved?

    INTRO—READ JOHN 8:12-30 Do you have enough religion to save yourself? Is this because of your knowledge of scripture, or, is this because of your genealogy--your parents were religious; you were born into the church so therefore you are saved? Jews of Jesus day believed this way. They had the Law ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ