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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    A Descriptive Greeting Series

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Jun 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,028 views

    The Author and Audience of the book of Jude

    A Descriptive Greeting 1 Jude, a bond-servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, To those who are the called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: 2 May mercy and peace and love be multiplied to you. Jude 1:1-2 The Nelson Study Bible notes, "Few books in the N.T. have more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pre-Fleshly State Of Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2017
     | 10,078 views

    Who was Jesus, and where was He before He came to earth? Who was He before He took on our flesh? The Bible has the answers.

    Pre-fleshly State of Christ Scriptures: (Hebrews 1:1-14) John 1:1-1 John 1:1-18 (NKJV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hope On The Midst Of Despair Series

    Contributed by John Davis on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,500 views

    A five message series on the resurrection with Small group study questions for five weeks.

    Hope in the Midst of Despair The Resurrection of Jesus Christ and Believers 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 (Part One - vs. 1-11) The resurrection of Jesus and the promise of the believer’s resurrection offer the ultimate hope in the midst of a world of despair. We are caught between two resurrections -- ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's Wrong With Jesus?

    Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,970 views

    What is it about Jesus that people keep a distance from Him, are estranged from Him, are at odds with Him?

    So what's wrong with Jesus? I mean, I've often wondered, is there a specific issue? Is there a real problem? Is there a major obstacle? It seems to me that so many keep a distance from Him, are estranged to Him, are at odds with Him, Jesus. It's not the same way with God. What's that? It appears ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why You Need A Church Family

    Contributed by Rick Warren on Sep 22, 2008
    based on 159 ratings
     | 263,570 views

    Pastor Rick presents his Annual Purposes of the Church Message to remind his church why we do what we do. He looks at God’s five purposes for our lives and how the church helps us to fulfill those purposes.

    For other sermons and tools to grow your ministry, visit SaddlebackResources.com WHY YOU NEED A CHURCH FAMILY Annual Purposes Of The Church Message Rick Warren Oct. 18-19, 2003 Each week over 110 million people go to church somewhere in America. Let me put that into perspective. If you take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Teflon Don

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 23, 2018
     | 5,503 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 2: 1 – 46

    1 Kings 2: 1 – 46 The Teflon Don 2 Now the days of David drew near that he should die, and he charged Solomon his son, saying: 2 “I go the way of all the earth; be strong, therefore, and prove yourself a man. 3 And keep the charge of the LORD your God: to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Stay In Like Barnabas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 30, 2013
     | 5,127 views

    Barnabas was known as an encourager and this is why God changed his name. Barnabas lives up to his mission from the Lord in the book of Acts and challenges us to follow in his path.

    Stay In like – Barnabas Illustration: The Story of Margaret: The Story of Margaret: From Messy Spirituality (pages 45-56) Cast: Actor Margaret: Ashley Actor teacher Ms. Garner (Vivian) Actor Jesus: David Actors: 5 students from youth group? The Story of Margaret: Scene In the background ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Cannot But Speak

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,305 views

    To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threats, persecutions, and the fear of death, he will speak the truth boldly in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Peter and John before the High Priest 2. Prophet Jeremiah before the People 3. Paul before the False Prophets Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God who speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul Before Agrippa Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 29, 2017
     | 16,883 views

    He explains why he was particularly pleased to be able to state his case to King Agrippa. Of all the high officials residing in the country, nobody knew better than the king the history, principals, and passions that motivated the Jewish people.

    July 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.5: Paul Before Agrippa (Acts 26:1-32) Commentary 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2018
     | 9,055 views

    There were among the Gentiles wise philosophers who considered the Gospel foolishness; and although the apostle, with tongue in cheek, had called the Gospel ministry the foolishness of preaching, and the foolishness of God, and even though he had . . .

    September 1, 2012 Lessons on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.5: Christians and Wisdom Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2.6-2.16 1 Cor 2.6-16 (KJV) 6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Beyond The Horizon "sunsets"

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 24, 2024
     | 1,038 views

    We need to see beyond the horizon of this world with faith and hope! When we do we experience the presence, the goodness of God.

    Series: Beyond the Horizon Video Transition: Sunset at Christian Hills Church Video Message: We opened the service with a clip of the sunset from here on the hill of Christian Hills Church, we had in that clip people who were beholding the beauty of a sunset which according to Scripture reveals ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    New Year Vision 2024 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2023
     | 3,669 views

    Never seen before in 2024

    New Year: “Never seen before in 2024!” Thesis: We are praying God will help you see and experience something spiritual, like a revelation from the Holy Spirit, a miracle, a Biblical truth, a life changing encounter with God, or a breakthrough. Our prayer is that you see and seek something from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Refocusing Our Priorities Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 261 ratings
     | 53,287 views

    The diagnosis, consequence and solution to misplaced priorities coinciding with an all church focus of stewardship.

    In the Jules Verne novel The Mysterious Island, the author tells the story about five men who escape from a prison by hijacking a hot air balloon (www.PreachingToday.com). As the balloon rises into the air, the wind blows it toward the ocean. As the hours pass, the surface of the ocean draws closer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Without A Vision The People Perish

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 164 ratings
     | 61,009 views

    Without a vision from Almighty God we will wither away and spend our days wandering aimlessly.

    Without A Vision The People Perish Proverbs 29:18 I was in Denver for four days last week. I wasn't there on vacation or for sightseeing, even though I did see some awesome sights like the snow-capped Rocky Mountains at the end of July. I will never understand how that can happen no matter how ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who's In Charge Here?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 78 ratings
     | 9,995 views

    Christ is the Head of the Church.

    Who's In Charge Here? Colossians 1:16-18 At a meeting of the American Psychological Association, Jack Lipton, a psychologist at Union College, and R. Scott Builione, a graduate student at Columbia University, presented their findings on how members of the various sections of eleven major symphony ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ