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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Biblical Discernment – Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 21, 2020
     | 2,295 views

    John wrote this letter to refute the teaching of gnosticism that had found its way into the church.

    In Ezekiel chapter eight the prophet Ezekiel says he was sitting in his home and Judah's leaders were sitting in front of him. He says at that time, “The power of the Almighty LORD came over me” and he saw a vision of something that looked like a human but whose body looked like fire and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Power Of A Godly Apology: A Call To Repentance And Reconciliation

    Contributed by Stanley Daniel on May 12, 2025
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     | 697 views

    A sincere apology involves admitting wrongs, changing behavior, and making amends, showing true repentance and faith in Christ for reconciliation with God.

    Good morning. It is a profound honor and a weighty responsibility to stand before you today, to open the sacred pages of God's Word and to share from its timeless truth. We are a family of faith, called out of darkness into His marvelous light, bound together by the redemptive work of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Is Confession? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 8, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,918 views

    What is confession and how does it fit in God’s plan of salvation?

    INTRODUCTION  As we started our “Christianity 101” series last week, we started off by looking at faith. We learned that faith is:  Faith is whole-souled trust in God’s Word because of the sufficiency of the evidence, which leads to doing what God says.  If you go to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer And Formal Requests

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
     | 2,295 views

    For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian

    For the last few weeks we’ve been sharing with you a series of messages on one of the most crucial practices of every Christian – that of prayer. And we said from the beginning, that the action of prayer ought not be viewed as an option for the Christian, but as an obligation. And prayer, as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,153 views

    How to seek for and take in bread that will really nourish your soul

    Names of God: " the bread of life". WBC 4 Dec 2005 pm. John 6:25-51 A man was a regular diner at a restaurant. The owner always did his best to please him. One day he complained that he only received one piece of bread with his meal, so the waiter promptly brought him four slices. The man said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 56 ratings
     | 7,221 views

    Conflict resolution is exemplified in Acts 15 by James and the apostles.

    ILlustration: Many people find themselves stuck in ruts unable to find a way out of their conflicts. Millions in North America suffer from depression because they are unable to properly channel their feelings of anger, resentment and frustration.Unconsciously, people take out their exasperation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Weeds, Water, And Insects Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on May 21, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 12,656 views

    There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons.

    WEEDS, WATER, AND INSECTS Mark 7:1-23 (NIV) Sermon Objective: There are natural enemies to growth that must be confronted and overcome through spiritual weapons. SERIES INTRO: We are in a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the basics of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Napping In Green Pastures Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011
     | 7,721 views

    This is the third message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines the importance of the rest that the Lord provides.

    Today, I would like you to take an imaginary trip with me. Close your eyes and let’s begin our journey. Envision a beautiful lush green meadow with soft grass. Through the middle of this meadow runs a clear stream. The sky is blue, the sun is shining brightly and there is a soft cool breeze ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understand - Pt. 4 - Graced People Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 17, 2012
     | 4,471 views

    There is a high value placed on knowledge or understanding. As a body, we must pay the price to understand 5 key truths.

    Understand Pt. 4 – Graced People I. Introduction Understanding is essential. How many of you constantly ask your kids "do you understand me?" We recognize that without understanding you can get yourself in a mess quickly. Without understanding you make decisions, choices, and take steps that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tallit Like It Is! (Faith On Display)

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 29, 2011
     | 5,738 views

    The Hebrews were required to have tassels on their garments to remind them of God and their commitment to him. Christians have special clothing, too!

    A young lawyer was setting himself up in his first private practice. As he sat in his office, which was basically bare except for his desk with a telephone on it and a book case filled with important-looking legal books, he wondered how long it would be before he got his first client. Then, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Choosing Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,416 views

    We are going to look at the church’s first business meeting if you will. We are introduced to the remaining eleven apostles tonight. We are going to look at the replacing and the replacement for number twelve, and why this is significant.

    The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. Now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That was a big opening to fill. In the past two weeks, we have studied the Great Commission and the Ascension of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lent 2013 Week 1 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 20, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,317 views

    As we kick off the season of Lent in 2013 we take a look at the 40 days of temptation of Christ in the wilderness and see what this means to us in our lives for Christ today.

    There is a saying, “In essentials, unity; in non-essentials, liberty; in all things, charity.” This is the first Sunday of the Lenten Season. Lent is a non-essential. Lent is not a Biblical doctrine nor is it a Scripturally mandated activity. On the other hand it is not sinful nor ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    We Have To Stand For Something Or We Will Fall For Anything

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,213 views

    Sermon on two of our defined core values

    If We don’t Stand For Something, We’ll Fall For Anything 2Timothy 3:16-17 Intro: A pastor entered a class as the lesson was in progress and asked, "Who broke down the walls of Jericho?" A lad answered, "Not me, sir." The pastor turned to the teacher and asked, "Is this the usual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accepting The Different Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,446 views

    To accept one another, we are to think of God’s judgment.

    Someone wrote, “Everyone has the fingerprint of God on his or her soul. God has created each person, knows him or her inside out. God has created each person and has plans and dreams for each one. God has created each person and so each one has incredible value. When we realize this, it changes how ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Martha And Mary

    Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 6, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,601 views

    Service is being in relationship with Jesus (Luke 10:38-42)

    Let us pray: Jesus, be in what I say, and stop me from getting in the way of what you want my sisters and brothers to hear. Help us all to listen to you with our ears, our minds and our hearts, so that your living presence can teach us, renew us and help us to live as children of the Father. ...read more

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