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  • Scott Maze avatar

    We Believe In The Trinity Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 2,156 views

    The Bible’s teaching on the subject of the Trinity is rarely addressed in sermons yet it hangs around in the background of so much a church does and talks about.

    Today, we continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith Why This Series? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives. This series, Creed, is designed to answer those who wonder what really lies at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Love, God’s Way!”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on May 18, 2022
     | 2,765 views

    We ask God the Holy Spirit to convict us of our sins of not loving as we have been loved, and then lead us to follow God’s command to love others.

    “What one word summarizes the Ten Commandments?” I think that the Bible’s answer to that question surprises many people. In the Scriptures God tells us that the one word that summarizes the Ten Commandments is “love.” But how can that be? Aren’t the Commandments a list of “dos” and “don’ts” or ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Realign

    Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021
     | 4,988 views

    Realigning with God

    How many of you have ever driven a car in rural New Brunswick? I tell people that I grew up in Fredericton, because it was the closest city to where I was, and it was easier than explaining where I actually grew up. Basically, where I grew up, you drove 20 minutes from Fredericton to Burtts ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Quick, Slow, Slow Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Aug 12, 2024
     | 1,254 views

    As James continues to provide wisdom to exiles, he begins to discuss our interactions with other people - especially our reactions.

    Today, as we return to our study in the book of James, we are confronted with some helpful and convicting words that relate to how we interact with other people and even respond to sticky situations. Even as he presents this information - James does so with a specific outcome in mind: James ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Transforms How We Love Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on May 19, 2025
     | 454 views

    True spiritual maturity is measured not by how much we know, but by how deeply we love. Faith is the starting point, but love is the destination.

    ### **INTRODUCTION: Love Is the Mark of Mature Faith** Video Ill.: Sermon Bumper 4 Over the past few weeks, we have been exploring what it truly means to have a transformative faith—a faith that goes beyond belief and actually reshapes our lives. In week one, we talked about how faith changes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Body Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,242 views

    In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week one: One Body.

    ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/7/2018 Snowflakes are funny things. Individually, they’re beautiful, yet benign. A single snowflake doesn’t pose a threat, isn’t much fun and can easily blow away in the wind or melt away on your fingertip. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Matter Of Your Sin Nature – Real Or Imagined? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 25, 2025
     | 271 views

    We take up the matter of the sin nature to combat an error. How do the righteousness and justice and forgiveness of God interact? Do I actually have a sinful nature causing me to sin, or is the world responsible for sinfulness?

    THE MATTER OF YOUR SIN NATURE – REAL OR IMAGINED? [A]. PART 1. THE REASON BEHIND THIS A Christian wrote to me from the United States with a biblical question because she was confused with a posting by someone on Facebook. This is what she explained, [[“He said that Jesus' death on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "my Vineyard Is Not For Sale."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 23, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,751 views

    “This message came to my heart concerning the complacency in the Church and how many people allow even the slightest problems to obscure their view of Heaven. Instead, we must see our issues through God's eyes and appreciate our walk with Him."

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Kings 21:2) "Ahab said to Naboth, “Let me have your vineyard to use for a vegetable garden, since it is close to my palace. In exchange I will give you a better vineyard or, if you prefer, I will pay you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Would God Say About.. Church Leadership Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,367 views

    5th in 5 lessons prepared and delivered at InSight - Discovery Christian Church’s Believer’s Service.

    INSIGHT SERVICE “What would God say about... Church Leadership 1 TIMOTHY 3:1-8,TITUS 1:5-9 INTRODUCTION: At first you see only a basketball bouncing, then the shoes of an anonymous player.. Then all of a sudden you recognize who the shoes belong to, it’s Charles Barkley, professional ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Walk Of Victory (Why We Are Losing The Battle) Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,308 views

    In the closing words of this letter Paul talks about the battle we are in and how we can have victory. (Ephesians 10)

    "THE WALK OF VICTORY; WHY ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE?" TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-24 EVERY YEAR WE AMERICANS CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY. A TIME SET ASIDE TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LAID DOWN THEIR VERY LIFE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.... WE WHO HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Happens When We Die Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Apr 9, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 9,786 views

    Easter reflection series: exploring resurrection’s hope in the face of death

    WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE DIE 1 Cor. 15:35-58 A troop of Boy Scouts was being used as "guinea pigs" in a test of emergency systems. A mock earthquake was staged, and the Scouts impersonated wounded persons who were to be picked up and cared for by the emergency units. One Scout was supposed to lie on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Barren Temple Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 20,120 views

    Christ’s cursing of the fig tree and "cleansing" of the temple caution us about living our lives by mere appearances and trusting in anything other than Jesus.

    Appearances can be deceiving. I was reminded of this several years ago when I was waiting in line at a McDonalds with two of my sons. A guy came into McDonalds who looked really suspicious. He had long hair, tattoos everywhere, several body piercings, and he just looked scary. This guy seemed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    First John Chapter One

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,404 views

    Bible Study

    F I R S T E P I S T L E O F J O H N - CHAPTER 1 INTRO: Scofield says that this First Epistle of John is a family letter from the Father to His "little children" who are in the world. A tender word is used for "children" (from Gk, teknia), a diminutive meaning "little children, born-ones" as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Blessings Through Obedience

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Aug 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,177 views

    This lesson aims to demonstrate the distinction between ’works’ and ’obedience.’ We certainly cannot earn our salvation but OBEDIENCE is necessary.

    Blessings Through Obedience Introduction 1. On the one hand, the Scriptures teach that we are saved by faith, not by works: "8For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 9Not of works, lest any man should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9) 2. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Authentic Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,756 views

    Three dimensions of authentic love, seen in love for God, love for our church, and love for our community.

    One of the stranger enigmas of modern history is the 18th century French thinker Rousseau (Johnson 1-27). Rousseau’s ideas were immensely influential in 18th century Europe. Rousseau believed he loved the entire human race with a unique and special kind of love. Yet Rousseau’s life was a complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational