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  • Todd Stiles avatar

    Now And Then Series

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 22, 2006
     | 5,030 views

    Are we in the last days? What did the disciples think about it then? What about our times now? Understand critical components to the end times in this message from Luke 21.

    “Now and Then” (Luke 21:5-38) Welcome to Thanksgiving Sunday at First Family Church. Today’s text is not an easy one to dissect…it has caused much debate and discussion. A variety of questions surround these verses and this topic. In fact, lots of different opinions exist regarding the topic of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Christ & Christians Have To Say . . .

    Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,729 views

    What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … to the Critical, to the Curious, to the Complacent -- Jesus gives us both the model and the content of how to answer questions about the gospel’s exclusivity

    September 5, 2004 — 14th Sunday after Pentecost Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 13:22-30 What Christ and Narrow-Minded Christians Have to Say … … to the Critical … to the Curious … to the Complacent Grace, mercy and peace from God the Father and from Jesus Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Jesus The Only Way To God? Series

    Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Mar 24, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,165 views

    A Critical look at ’slogans’ like ,"It is intolerant to claim Jesus is the only way" and "All major religions basically say the same thing" compared with Jesus words in JN 14:6

    Harrison Christian Church March 21, 2004 IS Jesus the only way to God? Robbie Phillips Introduction: ¡§Jesus answered, ¡§I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. ¡§JN 14:6 ¡§Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me¡¨. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting What God Gives Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 22, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,944 views

    3rd message of 5 on John 3-4. Getting What God Gives is important if you are going to become a faithful servant of Christ. It’s not easy but it is a critical lesson.

    From Mortal to Immortal A Study of John 3-4 We are all Control Freaks Control is a real issue for all of us. Of course, we can all think of someone else who is more of a control freak than we are. Like the mother who calls to tell you she has arranged for you to meet yet another wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Spiritual Malfunction

    Contributed by James Westmoreland on Oct 23, 2006
     | 6,219 views

    When we hear what God wants us to be and what he wants us to do in our worship and we do something else, this says that there is a critical "disconnect," a spiritual malfunction.

    A man was hired to paint the lines on the highway that divide the lanes. Now the company didn’t have a lot of resources so he had to do his painting on foot. After the first day at work his supervisor was very impressed when he learned that this new employee had painted three miles’ worth of ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Romans, Part 19 Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 20, 2011
     | 3,312 views

    Understanding the role of God in our lives is critical. We are called to be slaves to Him, to His power, and to His authority. It is when we try to take charge that we get into the difficulties of life.

    Romans, Part 19 Romans 6:15-23 Introduction - We are no longer under the bonds this world wants to place on us Gal 2:20 says, “I have been crucified with Christ, and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Teaching Our Children The Way To Go. Series

    Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 23, 2013
     | 7,415 views

    From the beginning, the family has played a critical role in the outworking of God's purposes on earth. As the fundamental building block of society, it was designed to provide the context for the nurture and training of each succeeding generation.

    The family was also designed to reflect and flesh out spiritual truth. Scripture uses the imagery of the family to speak of our relationship with God in Christ. As believers, we are adopted children in the household of God (Rom. 8:15-17). We are also heirs with Christ (Rom. 8:17; Eph. 1:11; 3:6). ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Law Of Faith

    Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,495 views

    (PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Paul speaks of ’The Law of Faith’. Tapping into the power of this law is critical to living supernaturally....

    The Law of Faith Mark 2:1-12 Salespeople understand that very few people will buy an item "sight unseen." As human beings we sometimes find it very difficult to visualize something we cannot see. When we buy a car, for the most part we want to kick the tires, see the shiny new paint, and smell the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Selfishness Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
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     | 31,148 views

    It is so easy to judge and condemn the perceived selfishness of others. But rarely do we turn that discerning eye and critical judgment toward ourselves leaving our personal selfishness virtually unchallenged.

    Selfishness Philippians 2:3-4 If you look around, you see endless examples of selfishness. We often lament their existence: We lash out at the pork spending of politicians for their constituents. We despise the self-serving culture of corporate greed. We protest the selfish motives of many wars and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The True Measure Of A Minister Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 18, 2023
     | 2,304 views

    Paul addresses his critics directly and highlighted a few lessons. A true ministry does not draw attention to himself, commits to the work God assigns and lives for the audience of One, his Lord.

    2 Cor 10:7-18 The True Measure of a Minister 2 Cor 10:7-18 – Paul addressing his critics 7Look at what is before your eyes. If anyone is confident that he is Christ’s, let him remind himself that just as he is Christ’s, so also are we. 8For even if I boast a little too much of our authority, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Danger Of Drifting: A Warning Against Neglecting So Great Salvation

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 12, 2025
     | 260 views

    This sermon delivers a critical warning that spiritual ruin often comes not from a dramatic shipwreck, but from the slow, silent drift caused by neglecting our "so great salvation."

    Introduction: The Unseen Current Good evening, my brothers and sisters. Imagine a boat tied securely to a dock in a quiet harbor. For that boat, the most obvious danger is a violent storm—a typhoon with crashing waves and howling winds that could smash it to pieces. But there is another danger, one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformed By Truth: A King And Priest Forever Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,009 views

    Melchizedek appears only briefly in Genesis but plays a critical role in the story of faith. In Melchizedek, we see a symbol of Jesus Christ, who is our ultimate King and eternal High Priest.

    Transformed by Truth: A King and Priest Forever Genesis 14:18-20 (NLT): “And Melchizedek, the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High, brought Abram some bread and wine. Melchizedek blessed Abram with this blessing: ‘Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. And blessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Feast In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 20, 2017
     | 10,208 views

    Facing a great multitude, the disciples faced a problematic situation - how to handle their hunger and need. Jesus took what appeared to be insufficient and provided more than enough. We can bring our meager supply before Him and receive abundance.

    A Feast in the Desert Mark 6: 35-44 Our text today is one of the most familiar accounts recorded in the gospels. In fact, this is the only miracle Jesus performed that is recorded in all four of the gospels. It is a story that many of us have heard all our lives. I suppose it resonated so well ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Youth Minister's Message For The Ages

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,601 views

    Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example to all the believers." There is something powerful in a godly example that silences all critics.

    Illustration: During the seven years I worked as a Youth Pastor in southern California the Lord showed me the importance of abiding by the truth in I Timothy 4:12. Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Pain Won’t Last Forever Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,632 views

    Smyrna received no criticism from Christ, one of the only ones in Revelation 2-3. But they were going through terrible persecution. Jesus gives them comforting counsel and promises in Revelation 2:8-11.

    The Pain Won’t Last Forever Sermon 2 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2022 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Revelation 2:8-11 – “And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist