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  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Seek Peace Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
     | 10,908 views

    Chapter 3 of First Peter shows how to seek peace, in the home, in the church, and in the world.

    Seek Peace (1 Peter 3) INTRODUCTION: In chapter 2 of First Peter Jesus is given as an example of obedience and submission to God’s will. Then, 1 Peter chapter 3 begins with the phrase, “…in the same way …” The instructions in chapter 3 about husbands and wives ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Results Of Partaking Of The Bread Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 3, 2023
     | 1,551 views

    Jesus tells us of five wonderful things that a person receives when he accepts Jesus.

    Last week we talked about the way a person partakes of the bread of life. Jesus spelled out for us in verses 41-51 what a person must do to partake of the bread of life, that is, what a person must do to come to know Jesus personally. Tonight, in verses 52-58, Jesus tells us of five wonderful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shipwrecked And Snakebit Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 175 ratings
     | 50,540 views

    Principles to remember when things go wrong.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon #42 “Shipwrecked and Snakebit” Acts 28:1- 15 Have you ever heard someone described as being “snakebit.” That term is used to describe someone who no matter what they undertake to do, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Inner Peace

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009
     | 5,318 views

    Things we need to avoid to have peace

    Inner Peace If you can start the day without caffeine, If you can get going without pep pills, If you can always be cheerful, ignoring aches and pains, If you can resist complaining and boring people with your troubles, If you can eat the same food every day and be grateful for it, If you can ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Almighty Jesus Commissions Us To Go With Water And Word

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 4, 2020
     | 2,952 views

    The Great Commission is a wonderful thing to be involved in.

    6.7.20 Matthew 28:16–20 16 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. 17 When they saw him, they worshipped him, but some hesitated because they were uncertain. 18 Jesus approached and spoke to them saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Few Words Sometimes Speak Volumes

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,999 views

    This sermon is the first in a series that look at the individual judges from the book of Judges, character sketches

    How many of you remember the old record players? You remember when a record would get a scratch in it how it would repeat over and over and over again, it would always jump on the scratch and you would either have to physically move the needle up a bit so the song would continue or toss out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Human Government - God's Restraint For A Sinful World Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 5, 2011
     | 5,805 views

    Genesis 9 is an important “FIRST” in the Bible. In this chapter, God ordains the second sphere of oversight for controlling human behavior. The first sphere that God ordained was in Genesis 1. It is the Family. The second sphere is found here in Genes

    Sermon Notes November 6, 2011 Human Government - God’s Restraint for a Sinful World Genesis 9:4-11 There is a great debate in the U.S. concerning the role of Government. It is seen in slogans being promoted such as, “Everyone must pay their fair share...” “Universal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Worry Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,908 views

    Don't Worry, it's a fear thing

    28. Who is Jesus? March 13th, 2010 Worry As we read through the Gospel of Luke our goal is to learn who Jesus really is so that we can model our lives after Him. Jesus gives us instructions on how to live with His teaching and He shows us how to live with His life. The Bible is all about Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Move God To Move The Church

    Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,107 views

    Learn how to move God to change things.

    THE BELIEVERS PRAYER Purpose: To learn about the believers prayer. What was it about their prayer that moved God. When a doctoral student at Princeton asked, “What is there left in the world for original dissertation research?” Albert Einstein replied, “Find out about prayer. Somebody must ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    O, Hell!

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 18, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    What hell is like. Things you can learn from what Jesus said.

    O, Hell! Luke 16:19-31 Through the years, I’ve enjoyed reading epitaphs, on head stones in cemeteries. I remember seeing a list of funny ones, perhaps you’ve heard the story about the message one man left on his tombstone. It said, “Consider, young man, as you walk by, as you are now, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Not An Easy Hike

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,192 views

    I received my first 50-mile badge about 1969 hiking up in the Lassen National Park. The first day we hiked 5.5 miles up a hill and it took us 5.5 hours.

    I received my first 50-mile badge about 1969 hiking up in the Lassen National Park. The first day we hiked 5.5 miles up a hill and it took us 5.5 hours. It was so steep a climb that the switchbacks were no more than 10 apart at their widest point. Our packs were heavy too as we had all 9 days of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Unafraid - God Has Heard Your Prayer Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,970 views

    This is the first in a Christmas series that examines the several "Fear Not" commands given throughout the Christmas story. This is the story of Zechariah.

    (Song - "Fear No More" - Building 249) That might be you this morning. You didn’t choose to be situated quite like you are this morning. Things haven’t turned out just like you’d hoped. And here you are. If the future is anything like much of the past, it’s looking pretty scary. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living In A World Of Lies

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Sep 10, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    We are being drawn away from the things of God. This whole drama that the news organizations are pushing is taking us away from the things of God

    Living in a World of Lies 1 Timothy 4:1-2 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Jesus said to Pilate: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Man Your Battle Stations

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003
    based on 144 ratings
     | 12,744 views

    There are things we can do to overcome the opposition.

    INTRO.- ILL.- A Mr. Duffy said, “MY SON David enlisted in the Marine Corps and was sent to San Diego. At the base, he was greeted by a poster of a ferocious-looking drill sergeant, placed on a wall where no recruit could possibly miss it. “As the DI glared out of the picture, the caption read: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Killing Sin Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 5, 2022
     | 2,147 views

    There are at least four core commitments for Christian living. The first is to abide in the Word. The second is to pray your heart out. And the third is to be killing sin.

    ARE YOU READY? HOW MANY TIMES, do you think, have you been asked that question? Back in 1965, The Impressions released their album, People Get Ready, with its title song of the same name. It immediately rose to number three on the charts. So powerful was the song that it became a classic of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed