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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Rev. # 46~13:11-18 The False Prophet Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010
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     | 4,763 views

    This beast, the false prophet will be actively busy in the work of Satan except he plays a different role, but in character he is one who is beastly, cruel, and hostile to the people of God, he is like a wolf, though dressed in sheep clothing.

    We’re here in chapter 13: of the Revelation and today we’ll talk about the false prophet Lord willing. Ø Listen as I read verses 11 11And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. This word “Another” in the Greek carries the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Envious To Thankful

    Contributed by John Petty on Dec 1, 2008
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     | 9,428 views

    Asaph the Music Minister lost his focus and became envious of the wicked. But one trip to God’s house helped him to refocus and become grateful.

    When we read the Psalms we need to first understand what they are. They are a collection of poetry that has been set to music. They are songs of poetry, most of them written by David but also by other writers. They were written at different times in Israel’s history. Some of them were written while ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What About The Psalms

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008
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    The Bible - the Library for Christians, Psalms the Psalm book of the Tempel.

    What about the Psalms – His Love Endures forever! Psalm 136 Do any of you remember your early trips to the Library? I remember at first there was no real pressure. The teacher took us in and showed us where the simple picture books were. You could get one and look at it. And then just leave it ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Look At Me! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 9, 2009
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    Our deeds are not to become a show to be watched.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever been around folks who will do good things, but they want to make sure others know they did it? LOOK AT ME! • For some it is all about looking good. • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Implementing The Vision

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,989 views

    Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we going to fulfill the vision and that’s our focus for today’s message. I’ll call these the essential building blocks for implementing God’s vision and building a great church based on God

    Implementing the Vision Proverbs 29:18 and Revelation 17:17 These past few weeks, we’ve been talking about the vision God has for Gretna United Methodist Church: “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” Now that we know what the vision is, the question becomes how are we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Is Your Duty?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 23, 2007
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     | 9,006 views

    This is the story of Mary and Martha. What is our duty - to be a Mary or a Martha?

    What is Your Duty? Luke 10:38-42 July 22, 2007 For the past couple of years, I have been preoccupied with retirement. If you have spent any time around me at all, you know how I talk about our retirement plans all the time. I am eight years away from retirement – perhaps eleven – depending on ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "How Would You Answer This Question?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 18, 2011
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     | 8,767 views

    Who Jesus is to us is reflected by our lives.

    Matthew 16:13-28 “How Would You Answer This Question?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org How many of you remember “pop quizzes” in school? And for those who are still in school, are you fond of “pop ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Counterfeit Mom

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on May 11, 2012
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     | 27,690 views

    A look at a real mothers sacrifical love.

    Counterfeit Mom 1Kings 3:16-28 Intro. Today is mother’s day and I want to say how much I appreciate all you moms that are here this morning. If it wasn’t for you and all the things you do around here we would have to suspend most of the programs here in the church. Not only are you an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 18, 2019
     | 2,484 views

    1 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

    FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-I—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: Father’s Day...So What? As of June 14, 2019 the ‘National Retail Federation’ says 76% of people plan to celebrate Father's Day. Compare that to 84% on mother's day. We also spend more on mom. $25 billion dollars compared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Get A Grip! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,994 views

    We are born with them. We are often driven by them. Our emotions can help us and hurt us. The real challenge? Can our emotions help us Make a Difference?

    I'm Mad Pt. 1 - Get a Grip! I. Introduction There are a lot of ways to say it. I "fly off the handle." I have a short fuse. I'm about to flip out. I'm hot under the collar. I'm about to have a cow. I'm about to go postal. Cheesed off! Or I'm salty! It really ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christ's Mind Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 16, 2018
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     | 6,313 views

    To establish that Christ had a mind of submission, sacrifice and serenity (great patience); when He came to earth, to do the will of His Father. This lesson is the first of three in the series: “The Mind of Christ.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. Christ’s Mind of Submission Remarks. 1. Today we are going to be discussing the mind of Christ. The beloved apostle Paul encourages the saints at Philippi to: “If there be therefore in a consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Offense Defense - Pt. 4 - Anger Management Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019
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     | 4,267 views

    How do you handle hurt feelings? Where is your line? Do you have any offense defense?

    (Slide 1) Offense Defense Pt. 4 - Anger Management I. Introduction You will remember in the first message of the series I told you that Jesus made it plain that it is impossible for offense not to come. There will be moments in our life where we will be confronted with actions, attitudes and words ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Significance Of A New Creation-16 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 31, 2016
     | 3,567 views

    Part B--vii-ix of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

    ‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XVI—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. Attention: No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Babe Like Or Babyish

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013
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    When it comes to your Christian walk are you babe like or babyish? It's an important question that must be answered.

    The Bible is full of figurative language or imagery, used to describe Christians. Christians are compared sheep, soldiers, athletes, brothers and sisters, workers, slaves, children and babes. It’s the last one in our list that I would like to spend some time exploring in this lesson and ask ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The World Views A Failure Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 2, 2016
     | 6,054 views

    The Cross, God's Plan, Wisdom, Faith

    4 Views from the Cross – The World Views a Failure 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 (p. 793) March 6, 2016 Introduction: Suppose I showed up one day from a foreign country and said I’ve got an amazing story I want to share with you... A Peruvian peasant by the name of Carlos was put to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ