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  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "The Adoption Is Final"

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,242 views

    Anyone who has ever undergone the scrutiny of the adoption process will testify that the sweetest words of the whole experience are, “The adoption is final”. From the first meeting with those in authority, to the last “inspection” and filing of all paperw

    Biblical Text: John 20:1-18 and 1 Corinthians 15:20-22 “The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jacob-Finding True Love--And More Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Feb 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,796 views

    Jacob had traveled many miles from his home. He finally reached his uncle's land and in an almost "deja vu" moment, found his first true love!

    Introduction: Jacob had stopped near Bethel (Luz), many miles away from his home and family. He had a dream, probably one of the strangest but most striking he would ever know. He woke up, set up a stone as a pillar, and made a contract, so to speak, with God. Now he’s closer to Haran, the land ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Spiritual Power

    Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Apr 3, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 657 views

    Christians today are encouraged to seek more power, more anointing, and more gifts. Indeed, as the Lord calls us back to the Cross to become disciples of Jesus, He intends to first humble us before empowering us.

    The basic need of a disciple of Jesus Christ is not seeking for more power from God, but more brokenness. Apostle Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 “Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Refining Your Values

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 27, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,837 views

    Jesus called his disciples (apostles and others) to refine their values so that they may better serve God in the spread of the gospel. In the gospel text of the morning, Luke records the first part of Jesus’ sermon on the plain – the blessings and woes o

    The Roman emperor Charlemagne has an interesting story surrounding his burial. This famous king asked to be entombed sitting upright in his throne. He asked that they place the crown on his head and his scepter in his hand. He requested that they drape the royal cape around his shoulders and an ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    You Are Made Alive In Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 14, 2019
     | 6,239 views

    As Christ had gone down into His baptism of death, so the communicant in the moment of baptism was “buried,” as Christ had been in the grave. Then he “rose” into “new life,” as Christ had risen on the first Easter Day.

    11/5/18 Tom Lowe IVB2: You are Made Alive in Christ (Col. 2:13-15) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” appear as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Name You Can Rely On Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 2, 2025
     | 457 views

    Jesus stepped in, not to handle something minor, but to take on our greatest need—our separation from God. His sacrifice doesn’t just make life “nicer.” It changes everything. Do you see Jesus as someone who did you a small favor or as your Savior who paid your greatest debt?

    Several decades ago, Gary Campman wrote about five love languages. They are words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. These five love languages describe different ways people give and receive love. Each of us has a primary love language, and often, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Complainer's Cure

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,659 views

    Trials and Tribulations should build our character not our list of complaints!

    I AM SURE WE HAVE HEARD MANY PHRASES IN REGARDS TO PESSIMISM SUCH AS “SEEING THE GLASS HALF-EMPTY INSTEAD OF HALF-FULL,” OR “YOU CAN’T SEE THE FOREST FOR ALL THE TREES.” WHATEVER THE SAYING, UNGRATEFULNESS AND PESSIMISM DO NOTHING TO HELP OUR DISPOSTION OR RAISE OUR SPIRITS. ESPECIALLY IN THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Battle Cry Of Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,835 views

    In Revelation 2:1-7 Christ sees not only our works but our heart. As believers He calls us back to our first love in a Battle Cry of Love. Christ clarifies His expectation for the church.

    Today is Super Bowl Sunday, and it’s obvious that a lot of people really love this day. Some love the pure competition of football. Others, are Patriots or Eagles fans. Some paid out as much as $10 000US for a ticket. Some love to tailgate party, others are looking forward to eating their body ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dennis Lawrence avatar

    Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship With God

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Sep 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,911 views

    Knowing Jesus is fundamental to your relationship with the Father.

    Knowing Jesus Impacts Your Relationship with God August 31, 2002 Knowing Jesus has an incredible impact on your relationship with yourself. We looked at that a few weeks back, and, from what I’ve heard in comments, what we looked at was very helpful to a lot of you. That’s great and I hope it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are You Ready? Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 170 ratings
     | 30,201 views

    In Luke’s gospel (12:35) we find the first extended teaching on the Second Coming of Jesus and here he warns his followers to be ready. In these verses we are given three distinct characteristics of a “good waiter.”

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 34 Are You Ready? Luke 12:35-44 We have all seen and laughed at the Ameritrades commercial that shows the lazy husband reclining on the coach as his wife tells him to do one thing that day – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lay The Shovel Down

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 30, 2023
     | 1,817 views

    Have you ever dug a hole so deep that you had trouble escaping it. The first thing to survive this adversity hole is to throw down your shovel and quit digging.This trap can be deadly.

    LAY THE SHOVEL DOWN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (Several part lesson) 1 Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. 26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Jonah's Song Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,662 views

    We too often believe the lie that things are meant to destroy us. Whether a violent storm or big fish what we think is meant to destroy us is actually designed by God to develop us.

    Intro: Think about this as we look at chapter 2 of Jonah. What did Jonah deserve? He deserved to be a man taco for a big fish. What did he get? God’s mercy. Jonah had already received God’s grace. God did not completely destroy Jonah or the Ship in the violent storm. God as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    More Than A Ritual Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022
     | 1,287 views

    Most of us can’t change ourselves. But God can change us, if we mean it.

    On the night before he was betrayed, Jesus washed his disciples feet. This was a menial task, a task performed only by the very lowest house slave. And his disciples were shocked. They weren’t objecting to having their feet washed - far from it. It was the sort of courtesy a good host would make ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Field Of Dreams Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 23, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,771 views

    First, we learned that the kingdom of God/heaven at present is not something we can point to and say "here it is", or "there it is". In other words it is not at present a kingdom that is present on this world in a governmental sense whereby it’s influence

    FIELD OF DREAMS Part 3 Matthew 13:44-46 Text: Matthew 19:16-26 (NIV) 16 Now a man came up to Jesus and asked, "Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?" 17 "Why do you ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, obey the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Lee avatar

    Go Home

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 16, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,991 views

    Today, our world is facing a terrible disaster and too many Christians are running in the wrong direction. I believe that it is time to become "spiritual first res-ponders" and start running toward the disaster. Thanks to Pastor Ben Gutierre

    “GO HOME” Mark 7: 4 When we see disasters, on the news, we most often remember the masses of people running FROM the disaster. But we also notice those who are running toward the trouble. We see the first res-ponders who rush in or people rushing home to do what they can to save their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist