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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Close Encounters Of The Holy Kind Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 31, 2014
     | 5,705 views

    Isaiah encountered the living God and responded with a sense of awe and service.

    1. Peter Marshall once prayed before the U.S. Senate: "Lord, we thank you that we can come to you just as we are. But remind us that we dare not leave as we came." (Senate Chaplain, '47-48) 2. What are some purposes of worship? a. Respect God; Love God; Honor God b. Dying in Service Little ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Blessings Of Speaking In Tongues

    Contributed by David Mende on Apr 29, 2019
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     | 6,594 views

    Even many Spirit-filled Christians miss out on the spiritual blessings of speaking in tongues. In this sermon, discover the seven blessings of speaking in tongues. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction: A few months ago, I read an article on a website of The Guardian, a British daily newspaper. The article mentions that the chief leader of the Church of England (which has about 85 million members), Justin Welby, speaks in tongues every day as part of his 5 am prayer. When I read that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Choosing Christ As Lord

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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     | 7,929 views

    THIS IS THE THIRD IN A SERIES OF FOUNDATIONAL CHOICES THAT WE MUST AND WILL AND MUST MAKE IN OUR LIVES.

    CHOOSING CHRIST AS LORD COLOSSIANS 1:15-20 THE FIRST TWO CHOICES WE LOOKED AT ARE FOUNDATIONAL TO OUR SALVATION. WE HAVE TO CHOOSE TO ACCEPT GOD’S LOVE AND FORGIVENESS BEFORE WE CAN CHOOSE TO DO ANYTHING ELSE. THE NEXT TWO CHOICES WE HAVE TO MAKE ARE EQUALLY FOUNDATIONAL AND ESSENTIAL, THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Weapon Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 19, 2019
     | 5,540 views

    Ephesians 6:10-18

    GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Ultimate Weapon October 24, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: Frank Peretti wrote two books called, “This Present Darkness” and “Piercing the Darkness.” In these two fiction books he gives us a glimpse of the spiritual warfare that takes place ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 16, 2018
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     | 8,387 views

    The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ.

    “Why do bad things Happen to Good People?” James 1:1-12 The question we are tackling this morning is asked perhaps more than any other question about God. It has been referred to as The Achilles Heel of Christianity – the question that often keeps people from becoming believers in Christ. George ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter: The Exaltation Of Christ!

    Contributed by David Mende on Apr 19, 2018
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     | 8,786 views

    An Easter sermon which describes the glory that Christ received after his death and resurrection. This sermon has profound theology as well as practical application. I would be delighted if you could rate this sermon and give brief feedback.

    Introduction Recently, the music veteran from Tamil Nadu (in South India), Ilaiyaraaja stated that he doesn’t believe in the resurrection of Christ. In one of his recent speeches, he claimed that he watched a few documentaries on YouTube which supposedly prove that Jesus didn’t resurrect from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Revealing Redemption Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 7, 2015
     | 4,818 views

    Bethlehem becomes the hometown of Ruth. Because of her faith and character, God brings her into the nation of Israel. She will become the ancestor to David and Jesus. Things of God are revealed in and to Ruth as she experiences redemption by His hand.

    1. A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, was eager for the title of "doctor" - until one newly degreed professor shared his story. He said: A friend had called his home and asked, "Is the doctor in?" The Professor's 10 year old son replied, "Yes, but he's not the kind that can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Advent 2015 - Week 3 - Mary

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 15, 2015
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     | 3,332 views

    The events of Jesus' conception, birth, presentation at the temple, the shepherds and the Wisemen are all swirling around in Mary's head. What could they mean? Some seem contradictory. What does it mean that she treasured and pondered them in her heart?

    Read Luke 2:8-20 and Luke 2:41-52 (from an actual Bible!) What do these two accounts have in common? Luke 2:19, 51b (LEB) “But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering them in her heart.” “And [Jesus’] mother treasured all these things in her heart.” To ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A Spirit-Filled Body Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 8, 2014
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     | 8,267 views

    The early church was effective because they were a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led body. what does it take to be Spirit-filled? God commanded us in His Word that we are to be filled with His Spirit.

    Church Essentials: Part Five A Spirit-Filled Body: Acts 2:41-47 A New Testament church is a church in which God is present through His Spirit. The early church was effective because they were a Spirit-filled, Spirit-led body. Their teaching was Spirit-led (Acts 2:42-43 "they continued steadfastly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Fear Makes The Giant Grow Larger... 2 Parts

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 15, 2014
     | 7,174 views

    I do this lesson in two parts... Chronic fear? Fear breeds fear? What causes fear? How can we defeat fear? The more you listen to Goliath the greater he grows.

    FEAR MAKES THE GIANT larger: FEAR KILLS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is at least a two part lesson. TEXT: 1 Samuel 17:16 And the Philistine drew near morning and evening, and presented himself forty days. KJV 2 Tim. 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "How To Love Your Mom"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 8, 2012
     | 10,186 views

    Three ways to show love for your Mom - even if she wasn't the best mother.

    “How to Love Your Mom” Mother’s Day -2012 May 13, 2012 Matthew 20:20-21 “Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and, kneeling down, asked a favor of him. “What is it you want?” he asked. She said, “Grant that one of these two ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Return To Sender? Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 16,958 views

    At least part of this lesson is adapted from a Jerry Shirley lesson entitled, "A True Baby Dedication." This lesson reminds us of the need to dedicate/return our children to the God who has given them to us.

    1. Our Baby Dedication brings to mind a practical question: Parents, have you considered returning your children to God? a. A Frustrated dad says, “I didn’t know that was possible. I thought He had a no return policy.” b. Bill Cosby’s routine in which he told his kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Know The Consequences Of Throwing Stones. (Part Two)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 27, 2019
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     | 6,053 views

    Part #1 was: ONLY IDIOTS THROW STONES. This is part#2: The consequences of throwing stones. Beware throwing stones can bring much damage to the work of God. Lay down that stone.

    THE CONSEQUENCES OF THROWING STONES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Part #2, Part #1 is: Only idiots throw stones.) Text: 2 Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit Is Not A Side Show Act

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2019
     | 5,631 views

    Many things are done that are attributed to the Spirit, but He did not do them. Discernment is needed.

    The Holy Spirit is Not A Side Show Act When I was a new Christian I latched on to anything that had Christian in it. I had every part of Jesus Christ Superstar memorized. Then I found out it was written by a Jew and an atheist and was not meant to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr avatar

    Little Too Dangerous

    Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Sep 30, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,462 views

    The message is about the cute little foxes in our lives. I am referring to the little sinful things and compromises in our lives. We allow them because they seem insignificant. Unknowingly, they are destroying and polluting little by little our lives, families and our relationship with God.

    LITTLE TOO DANGEROUS By: Atty. Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr. September 29, 2019 Tagum City, Philippines attyborgegalgo@gmail.com Part I. A. Greetings B. Overview of the message The message this morning is about the cute little foxes in our lives. I am referring to the little sinful things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist