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  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    Why We Believe In The Virgin Birth Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Dec 7, 2015
     | 6,179 views

    There are many people who do not believe in the virgin birth anymore because they have been distracted by a lot of things. In this message, we will look at the importance of the virgin birth that first Christmas and how we can conquer our doubts.

    WHY WE BELIEVE IN THE VIRGIN BIRTH Isaiah 7:14New International Version (NIV) 14 Therefore the Lord himself will give you[a] a sign: The virgin[b] will conceive and give birth to a son, and[c] will call him Immanuel.[d] INTRODUCTION: We will continue our mini-series on the birth of Christ in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Why Water Baptism?

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 964 ratings
     | 102,073 views

    An important look at our first act of obedience to Jesus

    The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." He then went on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Let The Holy Spirit Help You Practice Self-Control In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 38,343 views

    If anyone has ever observed a reckless driver they know the destructiveness that can effect the lives of thousands because of one out of control individual. Here are twelve ways the Holy Spirit and the word of God will help you practice greater self-contr

    Let the Holy Spirit Help You Practice Temperance in All Things Gal 5:22 - The fruit of the Spirit is self-control. We live in an age of moral relativism where people want to be free to do whatever they feel like doing. Millions struggle to control their feelings, finances, speech, lusts, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    We Need A New Thing 2nd Kings 2:19-21

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Nov 12, 2021
     | 12,302 views

    God is looking to move us forward, when we keep trying to go backwards.

    We find here an amazing part of history. It is the story of two things happening. One Elijah being taken up into glory on one of God’s fiery chariots, and secondly we see the transferences of power and authority from one generation to the next generation. Here God is unmistakably teaching a lesson ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Peter Moore avatar

    The Little Things Can Trip Us Up-Circumcision, Blackflies Or Police Dogs Series

    Contributed by Peter Moore on Jul 7, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,571 views

    As a former police officer on a tactical unit, I violent bank robber provided a lesson a discipleship

    SERMON MANUSCRIPT: GALATIANS 5:1-12 THE LITTLE THINGS WILL TRIP US UP-WILL IT BE BLACKFLIES OR CIRCUMCISION It has been encouraging and enjoyable to study unity and preach unity over the past while, and I thought it time to break away with an entertaining story, I hope, and discuss the work of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bacon Or Eggs Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 9, 2021
     | 7,266 views

    Is God a forethought or afterthought in our life? Are we giving Him platitudes or our whole self? Are we giving Him our all? This series takes a look at how we are serving God.

    Bacon or Eggs Part 1 Scripture: Matthew 6:33; 19:16-26; Mark 12:41-44 Two weeks ago, on August 1st, I was lying in bed when the Spirit of God began to speak to me about our relationship with Him. As I listened to Him speak, I opened the notes app on my phone so I could capture what He told me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Happens To Those Who Reject Jesus As The Creator God Of All Things?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 20, 2025
    based on 4 ratings
     | 195 views

    A Look At Annihilationism, Conditionalism, and Traditionalism.

    “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Filled Jars Empty People

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 26, 2014
    based on 10 ratings
     | 20,961 views

    The familiar story of Jesus Turning the Water into Wine. But what was he really trying to teach us today?

    “Filled Jars Empty People” “Jesus said to the servants, “Fill the jars with water”; so they filled them to the brim.” John 2.1-11 Pastor’s pledge. “This being a familiar text it relies heavily on the works of a host of others. May their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Be Careful What You Imitate

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 17, 2024
     | 871 views

    You have to be careful who and what you imitate. The results could be deadly. In life there are good examples and bad examples. People need to choose between the two. But even with warnings against bad examples, some people just don't seem to learn.

    Alba 11-17-2024 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU IMITATE III John 9-14 In the late 1990s, aspiring actor and writer Johnny Knoxville had moved from Knoxville, Tennessee to Los Angeles, California, and landed work in commercials in order to support his wife and infant daughter. Among his ideas was one to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Of Festival Laws Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,615 views

    Ancient Hebrews used a lunar-solar calendar, easy to observe in the sky as a new moon began a new month. Throughout the calendar year there were ritual observances of locally relevant harvests and commemorations of notable events. How is this relevant for Christians?

    The ancient Hebrew year was observed using a lunar-solar calendar with 12 and 13 months over a 19 year cycle. This was easy to observe in the sky as a new moon began a new month. Throughout the calendar year there were ritual observances of locally relevant harvests and commemorations of notable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Encouragement"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Sep 22, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 29,235 views

    3 things that discourage us and 3 things that encourage

    “Encouragement” September 26, 2010 “For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Respond To Christ’s Call To Love Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,237 views

    Just as the church at Ephesus had its opportunity to respond to the Lord's call, so do we. We too are called to be a shining light for Christ and share the love of God with others. Let us consider the lessons we learn from the church at Ephesus and seek to renew our love for Christ.

    Visionary View: Respond to Christ’s Call to love Today, as God's church, we draw nearer each day to the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. Some of you may search for signs of His imminent return and find many Biblical prophecies fulfilled already. Yet, remember Jesus' own words in Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lesson Ie2b: The Adequacy Of The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 28, 2020
     | 2,802 views

    God said, "I will establish a New Covenant." "I will put my laws into their mind." "I will be their God." "I will be merciful toward their iniquities." "I will remember their sins no more."

    Tom Lowe 10/1/2020 Moses smashes the commandments of God Lesson IE2b: The Adequacy of the New Covenant (Heb. 8:10-13) Scripture: Hebrews 8:10-13 (NIV) 10. This is the covenant I will establish with the people of Israel after that time, declare the Lord. I will put my laws in their minds and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    The Fifth And Sixth Trumpets Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 28, 2023
     | 1,154 views

    A day is coming where mankind will answer for all of the evils we have done. Yes, Satan will be judged and receive what is his … but so will mankind! Our deception today is thinking that God will not hold us accountable. This is what the 5th and 6th trumpets reveal for us.

    Alpha and Omega, Part 33, Revelation Part 10 The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets Revelation 9:1-21 Introduction - Been studying together, chapter by chapter, to understand God’s plan for creation - Last week, we unpacked the announcement of the first four trumpets -- These bring about what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vision Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 19, 2026
    based on 1 rating
     | 31 views

    A right vision of the risen Savior transforms how we view suffering.

    Vision of Christ Revelation 1:9-16 Rev. Brian Bill January 17-18, 2026 A man gets on a bus with three young children. Immediately the kids start running up and down the aisle, bumping into passengers, knocking things over, and spilling into people’s space. Everyone on the bus becomes irritated. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist