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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The God Of This World

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Dec 15, 2016
     | 10,830 views

    Who - or what - is the “god of this world?” (1 Cor 4:3-4) Is he a living character, or an evil force within ourselves? In what way is the “god of this world” a fitting description? Is God in control, or is Satan the ruler of the realm we live in? •Are we

    Note: I have developed a set of slides in PowerPoint to use in delivering this sermon. If anyone is interested in having the PowerPoint file I will send it directly by email. Email me at sam@srmccormick.net to request it, with the word "slides" in the subject line and "God of this World" in either ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Is Hope - Relationship Difficulties Series

    Contributed by Andy Moyle on Feb 24, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,843 views

    There is hope for you if you are having relationship difficulties

    There is hope - there is always hope! * There is hope no matter how bad things seem at the moment. * There is hope no matter how frustrated you feel. * There is hope no matter how much pain and heartache you’ve experienced. * There is hope no matter how strained your relationship has ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Sign: Tongues Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2017
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     | 9,117 views

    After they were filled with the Holy Spirit, they “began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.” These “other tongues” are not unknown tongues. There were many tongues spoken by Jews throughout the Roman Empire.

    June 20, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: The Sign: Tongues Scripture: Acts 2.4b-2.11 Acts 2.4b-2.11 (KJV) 4b and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Proofs The Tower Of Babel Account Is True Series

    Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,127 views

    Skeptics have scoffed at the account of the Tower of Babel calling it a myth or a "nonsensical legend." Is that true? There are now four areas of history and science that confirm the reality of the Tower of Babel. The Bible is true after all!

    PROOFS THE TOWER OF BABEL ACCOUNT IS TRUE Gen. 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Husbands & Wives don’t speak same language! 1. Peter was reading an article out loud to his wife. “Did you know that women use about 30,000 words a day, whereas men only use 15,000 words?” 2. Victoria replied, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Will You Be Remembered?, Peter And His 3 Paths

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 22, 2005
    based on 67 ratings
     | 22,729 views

    3 Paths Peter took, his denial, dedication, decision all lead him to become the man that God had always intended.

    “How will you be remembered?” Peter and his 3 paths… Over the past two weeks I have been spending a lot of time watching the news about the Pope’s death. Any time a public figure passes away like the Pope or Mother Teresa, Princess Di you can always expect that there are going to be countless ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Bible - Worth The Effort (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,101 views

    The study of God’s Word may be difficult at times, but it is well worth the effort.

    January 23, 2000 2 Tim. 2:15 The Bible – worth the effort (Part 2) INTRODUCTION How much do you value the fact that you have a Bible that you can pick up and read for yourself? [read Jn 3:16 from the Greek Bible] No, I have not started speaking in tongues; what I was reading was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

    Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

    ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The King Is Coming Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 9, 2018
     | 7,592 views

    Message 25 in our journey through John's gospel. This message focuses on Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

    Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The King Is Coming” Introduction Two golden threads of truth run through Scriptures. A suffering servant coming to bear the sins of the people A sovereign King coming to rule in righteousness Not often do the two threads crossing before they come together in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Being An Intentional Dad

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 4, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,284 views

    We will not become the Dad God wants us to be accidentally, instead it will require intentionality.

    Being An Intentional Dad #FamilyMatters – week 9 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12 http://www.sermonspice.com/product/71613/stuff-dads-never-say-part-2?utm_source=spicesite&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=homepage_featured_spot_4&utm_content=71613 YEAH – that was pretty awesome…. TODAY – is Father’s Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Idads (Intentional Dads)

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,105 views

    In this message we unpack 5 areas where dads need to be more intentional

    iDADS “Intentional Dads” 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12 http://www.sermonspice.com/product/17321/ im-watching-you-dad Wow… I’ve watched that video a bunch of times this week, and I gotta tell you, it moved me every single time. It’s powerful, convicting, challenging… Sooo convicting, and sooo true I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    What’s So Great About God?-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015
     | 3,513 views

    5 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-V—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: Our Mini-van: We’ve had 3 of them! It’s been the perfect car for our family of 6. It offers...a solid solution to our needs—Carries our family 7 people(we have 6) comfortably(which many larger cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Johnston avatar

    Gift Of Interpretation Of Tongues Series

    Contributed by David Johnston on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,665 views

    This gift if tied hand to hand with the Gift of Tongues which is still relevant and needed in our churches today.

    (A continuation from Gifts of the Spirit Part 9) The Gift of the Interpretation of Tongues 1Co 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another [divers] kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: What is this gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Steven Chapman avatar

    One Faith One People Series

    Contributed by Steven Chapman on Oct 5, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,919 views

    The oneness we find in Christ Jesus obliterates the social constructs that we have developed to define who is in and who is out ... who is part and who is to be left out ... who is like us and who is different for He makes us one. Connection to "Woodlawn"

    One year ago, racial tensions had stirred to the boiling point in Ferguson, MO. Riots had overtaken this St. Louis suburb in the wake of what was portrayed to be an execution of Michael Brown by a white police officer. As momentum built behind the movement it seemed to no longer matter what the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Konemann avatar

    The Beginning Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ... Series

    Contributed by Robert Konemann on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,966 views

    Mark’s gospel presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God who has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement.

    Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Summary Sentence : Jesus, as the Son of God has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement. Our study is more than just an attempt to familiarize ourselves with a text. It is not less than that but it certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Jenkins avatar

    More On The Two Witneses Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,409 views

    More on the Two witneses

    Revelation 11:3, “And I will give power to my two witnesses, and they will be clothed in sackcloth and will prophesy during those 1,260 days.” The only two that could have given power to the two witnesses to perform their duty were God the Father or the Lord Jesus Christ. Witnesses ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible