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  • John Lowe avatar

    Aging—the World’s Oldest Man Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 13, 2019
     | 7,338 views

    Methuselah has become the biblical symbol of longevity. His life was long but thin as a string. The two Q's of life are important, quantity and quality. A certain quantity of years is important in order for a person to develop quality.

    6 April 2016 Title: Aging—the World’s Oldest Man (Genesis 5:1-32) Who would you identify as the first senior adult? The Scripture text will give you a clue. You may have had the question when playing Trivial Pursuit, "Who is the oldest person in the Bible?" Now you know where I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Witness Of The Empty Tomb

    Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 25, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,522 views

    What one believes about the resurrection of Jesus is "the" most important thing in life.

    “The Witness of the Empty Tomb” Matthew 28:1-8 In a unique way, Easter morning has always and will always bring us to a crisis of belief. We are introduced to one such occasion of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Consumer Or Worshipper? Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,392 views

    Using the story of Jesus cleansing the temple, Pastor John teaches on the importance of pure worship

    Consume or Worship Gospel of John Series CCCAG March 4th, 2018 Scripture- John 2:13-22 Illustration- How many people here had a dad that was the disciplinarian of the house? The most dreaded words your mom could ever say is “Wait until your dad gets home!” That was a horrible thing to do to me. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fruit Of The Spirit # 1

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 2,913 views

    Today we are going to start a series on the Fruit of the Spirit. The first one we are going to deal with is the fruit of LOVE.

    THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT SERIES, and I want to encourage you to be here for every service. Illus: This series reminds me of the farmer that had a pet pig with a wooden leg. A man was visiting his farm one day and asked him how the pig lost it’s leg. The old farmer responded by saying that the pig ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Will Know The Truth And He Will Set You Free

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on May 24, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 34,205 views

    This message takes a look at the importance of knowing the Truth in Jesus Christ and the freedom that truth brings.

    On the day He was crucified, Jesus stood before Pontius Pilate accused of false charges. Pilate asked Jesus if He is indeed a King to which Jesus replied, “You are right in saying that I am a King. In fact, for this reason I was born, and for this I came into the worlds, to testify to the truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7b Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 19, 2018
     | 94,290 views

    Part 7B under Functions in the New Testament church deals with those functions that Paul styles as first, second, and third; that is, apostles, prophets, and teachers. What are their functions, and were they only for the earliest Christians, or all ages?

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Neccesity Of Sincere Faith

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 9, 2005
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     | 11,892 views

    Our sincere faith is the most important thing we can pass on to our children.

    Text: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Title: The necessity of sincere faith. “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” (V5) Notice that the verse begins with “I have been reminded” and concludes ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Which Jesus Do You Need?

    Contributed by Andre King on Dec 27, 2016
     | 4,294 views

    The Gospels show many illustrations of Jesus. Which did He consider to be the most important?

    • IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE A CHILD. ESPECIALLY THIS TIME OF YEAR! • THE ANTICIPATION OF CHRISTMAS...SANTA CLAUS, GIFTS, FAMILY COMING TOGETHER...ALL THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SEASON! • IT'S EASY FOR CHILDREN TO GET CAUGHT UP IN THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS. • EVEN SWEETER STILL TO BE A BABY AT CHRISTMAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Pray For Friends And Influence People

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 20,463 views

    A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers explaining the importance and efficacy of a "righteous man's prayer."

    Now, turn to James chapter five and we begin now where we left off last Sunday night in verse sixteen. James chapter five and verse sixteen: “Confess your faults one to another and pray one for another that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leadership Outside Of The Church

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,986 views

    Leadership outside of the church is very important. This leadership series has been very prod

    Leadership Outside the Church ( Shining Until You Arrive) Text: Acts 1:4-8 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Get Dressed For Battle!

    Contributed by Dwight Hord on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 14,360 views

    This message is intended to bring the realization and importance of being Spiritually ready and equipped for spiritual battle.

    GET DRESSED FOR BATTLE TEXT…EPHESIANS 6:10-18 Intro. As military troops prepare for battle, they are given equipment to not only help them fight in battle, but also to survive injury or death. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Paul gives instructions (not suggestions) to suite-up ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    We Are Saved By Grace Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,610 views

    In addition to being loved and forgiven by God, it is important that we understand that we are not saved because of what we do, but because of what God has done for us. We are saved by grace.

    Introduction: A. Did you hear the story about the Sunday School teacher who wanted to teach her class about being saved by grace? 1. She asked the class, “If I sold my house and my car and gave all my money to the church, would I get into Heaven?” 2. “NO!,” the children all answered. 3. Again she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Choices Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 354 ratings
     | 36,175 views

    Life demands that we make many choices, but only one is the most important choice.

    Choices About the most difficult thing that any of us has to do, on a regular basis in life, is to make decisions. And some of those decisions can be more, or less, difficult, sometimes even depending on the day. Sometimes, it’s all we can do to decide which size coffee and what we want in it at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fulfilling All Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,723 views

    Jesus' baptism teaches us about the importance of Biblical baptism in the life of a Christ follower.

    This week I read about a small country church that had just concluded a revival meeting and was conducting a baptism service in the local river on a cold January day. After baptizing the first person, the pastor turned to the man and asked him if the water was cold. “Naw,” the man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stay In The Tent

    Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 15, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,449 views

    The importance of being deliberate and guarding your time with God, as well as pursing intimacy with HIM

    Stay in the Tent! CCCAG February 12th, 2017 Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11 Intro In my early days of being a Christian, I was working in an electronics factory. Tammie and I had been arguing over something that morning when she got home from work after closing the restaurant she managed, and I left ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God