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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Circle Core Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 20, 2021
     | 5,243 views

    Who is in your circle? Are they the right people? Why? What are the people in our circles supposed to do? We will discover that those who are close matter most!

    Circle Check Pt. 1 - Circle Core I. Introduction Circles are everywhere. Roadways, signs, coins, cups, headlights, taillights, logos, jewelry . . . circles surround. When you get right down to it ... circles is another way to describe relationships. We begin to circle up at a young age. On the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sensitivity To Spiritual Things Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 70 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    3rd in a series on the seven Churches in Revelation. Looking at characteristics that help us have a positive presence in our community and in our church.

    EVERYBODY IS KNOWN FOR SOMETHING Sensitivity to Spiritual Things Revelation 2:12-17 REVIEW: Jesus and Knowledge -- Awareness of principles and characteristics the produce a positive image -- Understanding of the process involved for us to have a positive image -- Willingness to take us through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Impressive Presence Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,285 views

    We experience God in many ways, for He our God has many facets.

    God’s Impressive Presence (Exodus 19:10-25) Whenever we "camp out" on certain verses or pick an emphasis of Scripture to the exclusion of the rest of the Word, we are in trouble. 2 Tim. 3:16-17 tell us that all Scriptures are inspired; they also tell us that all Scriptures are profitable for ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Bible Without Trust Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,574 views

    The world today has lead many people into a state of great illiteracy of the Bible. We should know our Bible and hold it close to our hearts.

    A Bible without Trust 2 Timothy 3:16 1 Peter 1:23-25 Intro Since the beginning of time in the Garden of Eden, Satan has been attacking the Word of God, trying to lead people astray. Satan attacks the Word from the outside. He rises up people like Caesar to try to crush the Word. But he also ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conviction

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 3, 2006
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    What does the conviction of the Holy Spirit look like? What are some of the responses, and how can we recognize rejection. And in the face fo rejection, what should we do?

    Passage: Acts 6:8-15 Intro: Truth can have a broad impact, even when not specifically intended by the speaker. 1. it’s a fine thing when we are in line with the truth, and a painful thing when we are not. Il) “The Problem of Pain”, by C.S. Lewsish “Someone has said, ‘Pain plants the flag of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Espionage In The Church

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Dec 28, 2010
     | 4,708 views

    Although, because of its vulnerability, the church is constantly under the threat of siege by infiltration, it is not defenseless. It can preserve the faith from corruption and destruction by recognizing and properly dealing with impostors. Those of us wh

    Robert "The Master Spy" Hanssen A high-ranking FBI counterintelligence agent, Hanssen caused more damage to U.S. national security than any other spy in our history. According to a key Soviet defector, the information provided by Hanssen was so damaging that the U.S. would have lost WWIII, had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lessons Learned From Nehemiah

    Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 17, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,596 views

    The message describes biblical principles found in Nehemiah.

    Lessons Learned From Nehemiah Matthew 19:26 1. Expect opposition - John 15:18-20 Whenever Nehemiah stepped in faith he encountered problems. The problems he faced included fear, false accusations, treason, and threats to his physical well being. Doubt was also a part of his life. Without an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tabernacle Part 4 The Brazen Altar Series

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017
     | 4,868 views

    The word altat means to lift up. Here we see Jesus lifted up drawing all men unto himself Jn 12;23

    THE BRAZEN ALTAR Ex. 27:1-8; 38:1-7) The word altar means "to lift up." Immediately we are reminded of Him who said, "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me" (John 12:32) Also, "As Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Kill My Baby

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Dec 11, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,727 views

    When we enter into a Spirit of Praise, God will birth in us a vision and answers to what our questions are. When this happens, people will either leave us or support us. There is no in between.

    Don’t Kill My Baby Joel 2:28 "And afterward, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old men will dream dreams, your young men will see visions. Matt 1:18-21, 24 (20) Geneva Version 1599 18 now the birth of Jesus Christ was thus, when as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Slaves On Horseback

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,469 views

    God is in the business of turn lives around

    Today, the Lord gives me an opportunity to tell you the story of some people who began one way but ended another way. By the time you understand the stories, your spirit will be lifted and you will appreciate the fact that, when God turns the wheel around for a person, situations change for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Search Out And Follow Good Examples

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Aug 13, 2022
     | 1,192 views

    We need to be serious and zealous about who we elect to positions that substantially influence our life.

    Opening Prayer: Father God, we thank you for this day and praise your holy name. Lord, we know that we will be a light for the world. We know that we often forget or ignore our responsibilities and do not live up to all that you command. Forgive us for falling short of your expectations. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • David Dunn avatar

    Staying Real In A World Of Illusions

    Contributed by David Dunn on Aug 12, 2025
     | 272 views

    How faith keeps us grounded when technology blurs the truth.

    Introduction I want to start with something simple. Life today feels like one giant dating app. Swipe left. Swipe right. Reject this. Keep that. But it’s not just dating apps. For many of us, life feels like an endless Zoom meeting — faces in little boxes, muted microphones, “connection” that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Guy Williams avatar

    Did Jesus Rise From The Dead?

    Contributed by Guy Williams on Mar 13, 2001
    based on 148 ratings
     | 29,958 views

    Did Jesus rise from the dead?

    THE RESURRECTION Today I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus? 1Peter 3:15 says we should “always be ready to give …a reason for the hope that is in [us]…” If you have: · Listened to the radio · Watched TV · Read the newspapers ANY TIME IN THE LAST 20 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Walker avatar

    The Good And Beautiful God: A Heart At Peace With God Series

    Contributed by Scott Walker on Jun 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    The only way to have a heart that is at peace with God is to know the God that Jesus reveals to us....

    “The Good & Beautiful God: A Heart At Peace With God” John 14:6 January 16th 2011 Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 (NIV) Introduction: > Two years ago, I was given a book entitled, The Good and Beautiful ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Imitating Love

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 23, 2023
     | 2,389 views

    Paul tells us in Ephesians that we should be imitators of God. God is love so therefore if we are to imitate Him, we become love. This message is about imitating LOVE.

    Imitators of Love Scripture: Matthew 24:10-12; Ephesians 4:31-5:2; First John 4:1-6 The title of my message this morning is “Imitators of Love” and the idea for this message came to me from a message my brother Barry delivered a couple of weeks ago at his Church. Barry’s message, titled ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational