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  • Scott Bayles avatar

    Journey Through Acts (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2024
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     | 2,176 views

    Just like his early followers, we live with one eye on the clouds awaiting Jesus’ return, but until that day, we have the proof of his resurrection, we have the power of the Holy Spirit, and we have a purpose to fulfill.

    The Journey: Following the Spirit through Acts (1) Scott Bayles, pastor Scripture: Acts 1:1-10 Blooming Grove Christian Church: 6/25/2017 Six months ago, we set out on a sixteen-week journey that took us through the deserts of Palestine, along the shores of Lake Galilee and the Jordan River, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Unity In Diversity: Beings In Relationship

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 1, 2021
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    What is man? Is man a dream in the eye of his creator? It would seem so, by the Christian worldview. What is man for? How can man find fulfillment in life?

    What is man? Is man a dream in the eye of his creator? It would seem so, by the Christian worldview. What is man for? How can man find fulfillment in life? Human kind, one by one may find ultimate fulfillment in relationship. I have learned slowly but surely, that I am a being made for ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 4, 2021
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    Christians must grow in faithfulness through the virtues found in Scripture

    INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a short series entitled Grow In Grace, a study of 2 Peter. › Big Idea of the Series: The body of Christ, the church, must be diligent in recognizing false teachers and doctrine while trusting the Scriptures and recognizing true ministers of the Word. • By learning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Are You Eating Devil’s Food

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 4, 2021
     | 3,879 views

    Spiritual salmonella abounds so be careful at what buffet you eat.

    1 Corinthians 10:20  But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.  21  Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Filling Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021
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    Being controlled by the Spirit is not a dramatic or decisive one-time experience but it’s a daily, ongoing habit. There’s a kind of fullness of the Spirit that comes just simply obeying God and using the means of grace: Bible study, and prayer, and fellowship, obeying his will, etc.

    Today, I want to answer this question, “How can I tell if the Holy Spirit is controlling me?” We are not alone in asking this question as the renowned theologian Jonathan Edwards addressed the questions in his work, Religious Affections. In the book, Edwards moves through twelve “uncertain signs” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Fishing Trip To Remember - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
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    Fishing For Men

    LUKE 5:1-11 “A FISHING TRIP TO REMEMBER” – PART 2 A) In this passage of Scripture, you find the largest catch of fish that is recorded in the Bible. * It’s where Jesus changed people’s lives and it was the beginning of where Jesus began training people to spread the gospel. * It’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Diminishing Discernment

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 21, 2024
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    A warning to believers about the loss of discernment in the modern church culture.

    “The Danger of Diminishing Discernment” Hosea 7:8-10 8 Ephraim, he hath mixed himself among the people; Ephraim is a cake not turned. 9 Strangers have devoured his strength, and he knoweth it not: yea, gray hairs are here and there upon him, yet he knoweth not. 10 And the pride of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heart In The Right Place

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 775 views

    Most of us are farsighted about sin—we see the sins of others but not our own.

    Opening illustration: “Could they not carry their own garbage this far?” I grumbled to Jay as I picked up empty bottles from the beach and tossed them into the trash bin less than 20 feet away. “Did leaving the beach a mess for others make them feel better about themselves? I sure hope these people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Bring A Rubber Knife To A Gun Fight

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017
     | 5,413 views

    Christian Armor

    Don’t bring a rubber knife to a gunfight (Eph.6:10-18) Illustration: My life fell apart in the summer of ‘68. One minute I was the happiest man in the world then wham! It was all over. My countenance changed from a look of total contentment into one filled with agony and anguish. Here I was living ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Strength To Stand-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 30, 2017
     | 5,932 views

    1 of 11. Paul closes his direction to the Ephesian church by encouraging them to find their strength in the Lord. But where or how can God's people find the strength to stand victorious? God’s people acquire strength to stand victorious thru a distinct...

    STRENGTH To STAND-I—Ephesians 6:10-20 Attention: Memorial Day—U.S. war death count[from: AwesomeStories.com]: 2015—In 1971, Congress declared that “Memorial Day” would be a national holiday which occurred on the fourth Monday of May(not on May 30th). Among other reasons, legislators wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Henry Trocino Jr. avatar

    Where Is The Lord, God Of Elisha? Series

    Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,555 views

    Part 1 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha."

    The writer of Kings brings us to the time when Elisha is about to take over prophetic leadership from Elijah. God has called Elijah to his heavenly retirement and has called Elisha to take his place. It is a time of transition for Elisha. He will step into the shoes of the most celebrated star in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Art Of War - Pt. 1 - Waking Up Dead Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017
     | 8,332 views

    Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

    The Art of War Pt. 1 - Waking Up Dead I. Introduction In Harm’s Way, released in 1965, and starring a truly great actor in John Wayne, has a lengthy opening depicting Navy dances and various romances occurring on Saturday night December 6, 1941. Sailors and military personnel in Hawaii prior to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Armor Of God: Faith

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 5, 2023
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     | 1,259 views

    Among Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side” cartoons was one where two deer were standing upright in the forest. One deer is looking at his buddy who clearly has a target on his chest. And the one deer is saying, “Bummer of a birthmark, Hal!”

    Alba 7-30-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Among Gary Larsen’s “The Far Side” cartoons was one where two deer were standing upright in the forest. One deer is looking at his buddy who clearly has a target on his chest. And the one deer is saying, “Bummer of a birthmark, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Justice But Not For Us

    Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Aug 7, 2023
     | 2,222 views

    Parable of the Widow and the Unjust Judge teaches persistence, faith, and prayer, with a promise of God’s ultimate justice.

    A) Always Pray and Don’t Give Up (18:1) “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up.” (18:1) Verse 1 starts with “Then.” Notice that this teaching on prayer follows directly on Jesus’ teaching on the coming of the Son of Man. Indeed, verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Armor Of God: Prayer

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 20, 2023
     | 1,293 views

    We cannot begin to be strong in the Lord and His mighty power, or stand firm in our faith, or resist Satan’s schemes unless we are people of prayer.

    Alba 8-20-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: PRAYER Ephesians 6:18 You probably have heard the poem about prayer written by Sam Walter Foss. But here it is again just in case you missed it. "The proper way for a man to pray," Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes, "And the only proper attitude is down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ