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  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    The Occult

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,146 views

    ❶. Definition of the Occult ❷. Characteristics of the Occult ❸. Who Gets Involve in the Occult ❹. Why Such an Interest in the Occult ❺. What Does the Bible Say

    Today occult philosophy embrace every area of our society. - Police departments request psychics to solve crimes. - College students are addicted to fantasy games (Dungeons and Dragons) which introduce them to the world of the occult through role-playing. - Well-known science fiction writers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Pilot Never Ever Fails!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 20, 2015
     | 4,213 views

    Calamitous consequences can be circumvented if we have Jesus as our Pilot!

    This PILOT never fails! Psalm 23:1”The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.” Have you ever wondered about the capability, fitness and reliability of the pilot who flies the aircraft that you are travelling in? You don’t get to see what he does inside the cockpit where there ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Study Of Acceptable Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015
     | 4,937 views

    The Study Of Acceptable Worship

    The Study Of Acceptable Worship Psalm 150:1-6 (KJV) 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness. 3 Praise him with the sound of the trumpet: praise him with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Hard Work

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,224 views

    Life would not always be hunky-dory, we got to roll up our sleeves and be ready to dirty our fingers! Are you there?

    Hard work! Ruth 2:7”She said, 'Please let me glean and gather among the sheaves after the reapers.' So she came, and she has continued from early morning until now, except for a short rest.” Friend, may be you are poised, smart, educated, technically qualified, charming and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are Chosen

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 16, 2014
     | 8,659 views

    Look what the Bible tells about a child of God: You are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people.

    You are His favorite! 1 Peter 2:9’But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light’ She said: "Nobody loves me ... the whole world hates me!" ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is God?

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    Who is this Holy God, Our Creator? We ought to learn all we can about Him, since we are created in His Image. As we learn about Him, we learn more about His plans for us.

    Who is God? By: Rodney A. Fry Preached at New Hope Baptist Church ~ Conway, AR Sunday AM June 12, 2005 Isaiah 6:3 Intro Only once in scripture do we see the Seraphim, and only one thing do we hear them say, Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord Almighty. In the Hebrew language when a word is repeated it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,958 views

    Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

    II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Desire To See!

    Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,590 views

    Life is all bout having desires and serious ones too.just like Zaccheus or Bartmeius you need a strong desire to see God’s hand in your life!

    “2And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich.3And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of stature.4And he ran before, and climbed up into a sycomore tree to see him: for he was to pass that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Change We Can Believe In Series

    Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 29, 2010
     | 3,912 views

    Did salvation make us different?

    Change we can Believe In Mt 18:3 Why do we change clothes? I think there are, basically, three reasons We change when clothing is dirty We change when clothing is not appropriate for a new situation We change when we want to show off new clothing When we left last week, we were talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Implanted Word Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 3, 2011
     | 5,223 views

    There is a danger that we can read into the Bible instead of reading from the Bible.

    James 1:21-22-Therefore lay aside all filthiness and overflow of wickedness, and receive with meekness the implanted word, which is able to save your souls. But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. Lay Aside….Get rid of, to put of, to strip away. The word can ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genuine Revival

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,212 views

    What does genuine revival look like? Is revival an event? Is it made up of a personality, or something that super hyper? What’s the key ingredient for genuine revival? Loving God, and loving others.

    Genuine Revival Acts 2:1-4, 42-47 What does genuine revival look like? Is revival an event? Is it made up of a personality, or something that super hyper? What’s the key ingredient for genuine revival? Loving God, and loving others. Definition for revival- Re-vive; All ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Ephesian Church And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 19, 2012
     | 4,563 views

    The growth of the first-century church of Ephesus shows how the Word of God overcomes world-systems by the power of the Holy Spirit.

    21 May 2012 Verbum Domini The Word of God, Jesus, has overcome the world. Today’s reading from Acts gives us a glimpse of how the Word overcomes. The Word of God overcomes the world through the working of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the disciples. The foundation and growth of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Devastation Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 16, 2011
     | 3,528 views

    Following Jesus in His last days on earth.

    The Devastation Of The Cross Matthew 27:26-44 I. The Cruelty (27:26-31) Illegal by the Roman soldiers A. They Set Barabbas free (27:26a) murderer, insurrectionist B. They Scourged Jesus (27:26b) innocent man; Isaiah 53:4-5 C. The Soldiers ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Listening To Both God And Gods' People Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 3, 2016
     | 4,113 views

    The challenge is to engage the listener, but to do so with the clear goal of bringing them closer to the transcending love of Christ.

    Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2016 The prophecies were quite clear. The Messiah would be born of a virgin. He would be of the line of David, born in Bethlehem, the city associated with David. He would be king, and rule over all the earth. The expectation of the Jewish people was also very ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Song Of The Vineyard

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 7, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    A best man's love song at a wedding turns out to be a dirge.

    THE SONG OF THE VINEYARD. Isaiah 5:1-7. The first thing that we may notice about this passage, is Isaiah’s relationship with the LORD (Isaiah 5:1). The prophet is speaking for the remnant of Israel, and calls the LORD his Beloved. This echoes the language of Song of Solomon 2:16, where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational