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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Establishing Credibility Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2025
     | 549 views

    To establish your credibility, fervently DECLARE and faithfully DEMONSTRATE the good news of God’s grace.

    Several years ago (1993), FBI agents conducted a raid of Southwood psychiatric hospital in San Diego, which was under investigation for medical insurance fraud. After hours of reviewing medical records, the agents had worked up an appetite. The agent in charge of the investigation called a nearby ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Scott Maze avatar

    No Really, You're Never Lost Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,693 views

    Can God keep me from losing my faith?

    Before Woodrow Wilson became president of the United States, he was president of Princeton University. One day he had to endure a one hour-long interrogation by an anxious mother who wanted to be sure that Princeton was the best place to send her son. He patiently tried to answer every one of her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fatal Assumption: Exposing The Myth That Godly People Don't Suffer Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,301 views

    Unjust suffering carried out with unwavering confidence in God produce unimaginable impact and blessing for you and others.

    The South Pacific Islands called Vanuatu consists of four main islands with additional 80 islands surrounding these. Approximately 220,000 people live on the islands today. The islands are around 1,000 miles from Australia itself and were first explored by Captain James Cook. 450 miles long, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Holy To The Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 19, 2022
     | 1,741 views

    This exposition of Zechariah 14:17-21 focuses on the wise leadership of Christ during the Millennium and the glorious presence of God at that time. The crowning subject of this book is HOLINESS.

    Intro The book of Zechariah ends on an extremely positive note. During the Millennium, the hopes and dreams of God’s people will be realized like never before. The perfection that will be in the new heaven and the new earth is not entirely realized. But compared to the previous ages, the Millennium ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Furthering Your Faith-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2024
     | 405 views

    3 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

    FURTHERING Your FAITH-III—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 3--:6b-7(:5-7)] Attention: A popular adage goes something like this, “If you do what you love to do, then you’ll never have to ‘work’ a day in your life.” ?What is it that you really love to do? ?Is there some way to make a ‘Christ-honoring’ career out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running The Christian Race

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 299 views

    The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a focus on the prize that lies ahead.

    RUNNING THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • B. D. B Moses avatar

    Missions: To Where Christ Is Not Known Series

    Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,696 views

    Paul’s ambition was, "to preach the gospel, where Christ was not known." That was his call and his passion. We now need pioneer missionaries to take the Gospel to the truly frontier people groups.

    In 1998 there was a celebration in India. It was the occasion of the twenty-five-year, silver anniversary, of the mission hospital. The president of the Mission Board came as the keynote speaker. There was also an array of guests related to the history of the hospital who came for the occasion. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Prayer For Philippi Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 20, 2016
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,171 views

    To discuss Paul's prayer for Philippi. This should be our prayer for this congregation in all earnest and sincerity. That it abound in love and grace; approve of things that are excellent; and abide blamelessly until the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That they abound more in love 2. That they approve things excellent 3. That they abide without offense E. Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul held a great regard for the Philippians church. While in prison he prayed for them. His prayer was one of concern and the love of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Lily Of The Covenant Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2022
     | 4,022 views

    Standing firm in the Lord, we can depend on Him to deliver us from all evil.

    To the Director: A special Davidic psalm to the tune of “Lily of The Covenant,” for teaching about his battle with Aram-naharaim and Aram-zobah, when Joab returned and attacked 12,000 Edomites in the Salt Valley. “God, you have cast us off; you have breached our defenses and you have become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    7 Ways To Walk In Step With The Holy Spirit: How To Live A Victorious Christian Life

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 13, 2023
     | 2,738 views

    Christians are to live in lockstep with the guiding of the Holy Spirit . We learn as Christians to be practically guided on a daily basis by the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit who lives in us, guides the direction of our life.

    One of the most important things about the Christian life is that we understand it's a lifelong journey. It starts the moment we receive salvation through Jesus Christ, but it doesn't end there. That is just the beginning. A wise believer ought to see their Christian walk as a journey, ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Persevere For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 22, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,240 views

    As a Christian, what would you do if Jesus came to your door? What would you do with Him? Hebrews 12 addresses that issue by telling us things we could do honor Jesus if He knocked on our door and asked to come in.

    OPEN: Back in the 1960s the Beetles were becoming international sensation. Paul McCartney (who became the lead singer for the group) soon learned the downside of fame, as many people would just “drop by” his home and want to visit with him. Not only was it annoying, but he soon realized that many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    A Life Of Turning Aside

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jan 24, 2024
     | 1,657 views

    This world is full of distractions and diversions. God wants us to minimize both and spend time with Him. This message is about Satan's purpose for diversions and distractions.

    The song we sang said “I’ll praise until my breakthrough. I will praise because I trust you.” Sometimes we need to be reminded that faith and trust, oftentimes, requires patience and it requires endurance. It requires us to be willing to hang in there and continue to do what we know we need to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Arachnophobia For Some – However Spiders Are Wonderful Teachers Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2022
     | 2,163 views

    Nature is a great teacher and by observing God's creatures there is much we can learn for our Christian lives. In this message we examine the habits of spiders to gain insights for our lives. God bless you all.

    ARACHNOPHOBIA FOR SOME – HOWEVER SPIDERS ARE WONDERFUL TEACHERS I prepared this about 20 years ago, so when I use “today”, well - it was back then. Here we make applications to Christian living derived from the habits of spiders. This is an address rather than a sermon and prepared for smaller ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Draw Near And Hold Fast

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 22, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    Practical application.

    DRAW NEAR AND HOLD FAST. Hebrews 10:19-39. If our sins are forgiven through the sacrifice of Jesus, then there is no further need for the sacrificial system represented by the tabernacle and Temple (cf. Hebrews 10:18). “Therefore” (Hebrews 10:19) introduces the whole practical section ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Finishing Pretty Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 15, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 24,155 views

    It doesn't matter whether we finish first in this race, but it does matter that we "finish pretty." Do you know what that means and what it takes to "look good" when we cross the finish line?

    OPEN: I read the true story about a group of friends that wanted to take part in one of those big 26 mile marathons. They ran together for over a year preparing for the meet. They were not trying to be big competitors in the race, they enjoyed running together and - for them – this was going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ