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  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Having Done All To Stand...

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 8, 2018
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    Before standing you have to do other things first. You have to be adequately prepared to overcome the schemes of the devil.

    “Having Done All to Stand…” Ephesians 6 Introduction: There are a lot of people who live by the philosophy of “Whatever will be will be” and think that whatever happens good or bad is God’s will. They say if you’re meant to have it you will have it and if you’re not, you won’t. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Being A Christmas Star Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020
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    The Christmas Star is often a symbol of the Christmas celebration. Like the Star of the first Christmas, Christians are call to draw attention to Christ.

    Being A Christmas Star Perhaps the best known symbol of this season is the star of Bethlehem. It is common for Christmas trees to be crowned with a star on the top, with lights which shine like stars wonderfully scattered all about. The star is often an important symbol of the Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ's Timing Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 11, 2020
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     | 5,903 views

    In today's lesson, we learn about Christ's timing for his first and second advents.

    Scripture Today is the Third Sunday of Advent in 2020. “Advent” (from the Latin adventus) means “coming,” and it refers to the season immediately before Christmas. The “first advent” looks back to Christ’s first coming. The “second advent” looks forward to Christ’s second coming. We live ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Savior Is Born Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2018
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    The way Jesus came into the world and the events surrounding that first Christmas affirms so much of what we believe as Christians.

    A Savior Is Born (Luke 2:1-20) 1. This is a true story. Freddie and John were fortunate enough to have a season ticket to watch Chelsea soccer in the UK. They could not help noticing that there was always a spare seat next (B14) to them and they had a friend who would love to buy a season ticket, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Circuit Rider

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 24, 2024
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    The circuit rider played an important role in the evangelization of the American frontier. But the first "circuit rider" was Jesus Himself.

    The Circuit Rider Mark 6:1–13 NKJV Then He went out from there and came to His own country, and His disciples followed Him. And when the Sabbath had come, He began to teach in the synagogue. And many hearing Him were astonished, saying, “Where did this Man get these things? And what wisdom is this ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    At The Gate Beautiful Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024
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    There is much said by commentaries about this text. Most agree that this is the first miracle following the ascension of Jesus to heaven; but I disagree.

    “At The Gate Beautiful” Acts 3:2-8 There is much said by commentaries about this text. Most agree that this is the first miracle following the ascension of Jesus to heaven; but I disagree. I believe that the greatest miracle that can happen is not that the lame walk, or the blind see, or even ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Moral Test Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 22, 2021
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    First John 2:3-6 gives us objective evidence that someone's profession of faith is credible.

    Scripture In his First Letter, John wrote to oppose the false teaching by setting down biblical principles of fellowship with God. He showed how genuine fellowship with God is identified by three different tests. First is the moral test, which is the test of obedience. Second is the social test, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Book Of Ruth (2 Of 4)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
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    The first sermon from the Book of Ruth showed us the effects of sin on a family that did not trust God for their DIRECTIONS or PROVISIONS.

    Look at verse 1 again, we read, “Now it came to pass in the days when the judges ruled, that there was a famine in the land. And a certain man of Bethlehemjudah went to sojourn in the country of Moab, he, and his wife, and his two sons.” Look at the words “Bethlehemjudah” and “Moab.” • Bethlehem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fool's Gold Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Oct 11, 2022
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     | 2,287 views

    Elevate if you made God first in your life. See if you are fighting against God with Your excuses and selfishness.

    Introduction During the Sermon on the Mount Jesus makes this statement to his followers. “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” (Matthew 6:21). Then further along in Matthew’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the first and greatest commandment is that you are to love the Lord the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fourteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 30, 2022
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    This was the first successful transfer of charismatic authority to a large group since the time of Moses; it signifies that a new era has come!

    “He sent ahead of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit.” In pairs, for mutual support and to provide judicial testimony to what they see. Ecclesiastes 4:9 says, two are better than one,… If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.” He sent them; the verb used is ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    "god So Loved The World...those O So Famous Words" Series

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 26, 2019
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     | 6,235 views

    read the passage in John 3... the sermon will be preached in the first person. Nicodemus will tell his story and give his testimony.

    Title: those o so famous words… John 3: 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Purpose Driven Prayer Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
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    Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter.

    Introduction: “Purpose” seems to be the buzz word today, wouldn’t you say? This text is the first of two prayers in the letter. Its very position drives home its purpose. “For this reason” could look back to God’s blessings (1:3-14), or it could look forward to the news Paul had received about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Matthew - The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Timothy Bokka on Jan 22, 2019
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     | 8,441 views

    The first book of the New-Testament, The Gospel of Matthew was written by Matthew – The Sinner a.k.a. Matthew - The Tax Collector.

    When we turn to Matthew, we turn to the book which may well be called the most important single document of the Christian faith, for, in it, we have the fullest and the most systematic account of the life and the teachings of Jesus. - William Barclay INTRODUCTION Mathew 9:9-13 Often we dwell on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mary's Moments At The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 30, 2018
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     | 14,225 views

    Mary Magdalene was the first person the resurrected Jesus appeared. What can we learn from her moments at the tomb?

    INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • EASTER SUNDAY! CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD! • In our Spring into Life series, we have been examining some of the lives Jesus touched during His ministry to see how those lives were never the same! • Today we take you to an interesting woman who was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Individualism And Making Holy Families Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2021
     | 1,378 views

    Individualism, like most isms, is a philosophy of “me, first.” “I don’t care about anything or anybody but me.”

    Homily for Feast of the Holy Family Sir 3: 2-7, 12-14; Psalm 127; Col 3: 12-21; Lk 2: 22-40 Version 2 (request that lector read the long version of Colossians) Is any English word so misunderstood today as the key word in Paul’s letter to the church of Colossae? No, I don’t mean the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic