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  • Quint Pitts avatar

    Eclipsing The Familiar Series

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 9, 2009
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     | 6,812 views

    This is the first in a series of sermons on the life of Joshua. We discuss five vignettes from his life prior to the book that bears his name

    ECLIPSING THE FAMILIAR HEROES: THE SECRET—Part 1 Roll a Trailer Video of the TV Series Hero—noun—a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for brave deeds and noble qualities. The Bible has many heroes but perhaps none better than Joshua. Joshua had played a key role in the exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Expect Persecution Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
     | 5,242 views

    We can expect persecution because Jesus was persecuted, because the world hated Him first and will hate us who love Him.

    Expect Persecution Faith Expectations Part 6 06/08/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Reasons To Be An Optimist Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    This is the tenth message in a series over the first five chapters of the book of Romans. This message examines the reasons that the Gospel gives us for being optimistic.

    By definition an optimist is one that expects the best possible outcome of any given situation. Most of us would have to admit that we have a lot of difficulty remaining optimistic. Paul presented an argument that on the surface seems to leave us very little room for being optimistic. In fact, Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is The Word?

    Contributed by Chris Newsom on Aug 1, 2012
     | 3,100 views

    The first two verses of the Gospel of John reveal Jesus Christ’s deity and that He is co-eternal, co-equal, and co-creator.

    Who Is the Word John 1:1-2 Introduction If you have ever gone to see a play, many times they will start with an overture. This is where they introduce different musical themes that will be throughout the show. They are just snippets of the full musical score that you will be looking more in depth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Third

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 16, 2018
     | 4,418 views

    God first, others, and ourselves. Loving the Lord with all our hearts puts us in right relationship with everyone else including ourselves

    I am Third Matthew 22:37 Deuteronomy 6:5 Prayer- Deuteronomy 6:1-9- Read from Bible Introduction- These are the words of Moses recorded to the people of Israel as they left slavery from Egypt and heading to the promised land of God. The Ten Commandments of God are laid down. They are told to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Ephesians Series - Part 1 - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020
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     | 4,472 views

    When I first studied through the book of Ephesians there was one out of the many sections that intrigued me…one section that amazed me...

    When I first studied through the book of Ephesians there was one out of the many sections that intrigued me…one section that amazed me. It was found in chapter three. In this chapter the Apostle Paul writes about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to him for the churches (vs. 2). What ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Law Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 8, 2020
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     | 3,003 views

    Greetings in the Holy Name of Jesus Yahshuah, My brothers and sisters, for most of us, on the Earth, our first brush with the law happened at home

    LAW by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 8, 2020) “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6: 23, King James Version [KJV]); “O, death, where is thy sting? O ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    There Is More To The Baptism Of Jesus Than You Think.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 19, 2020
     | 3,875 views

    The baptism of Jesus is way more important than you may first think. There are so many aspects to it, that they need to be considered separately.

    This sermon was delivered Gordon McCulloch to the congregation at Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 12th January 2020; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. Isaiah 42:1-9 Acts 10:34-43 Matthew 3:13-17 Psalm 29 “Please join me in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Crown Of Life ... For The Humble Or The Rich? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 29, 2015
     | 6,199 views

    Those in humble circumstances and those who are rich undergo testing. This is a continuation of the opening themes of testing, endurance and victory in the first chapter of James.

    Today as we continue in the first chapter of the book of James we will be looking specifically at verses 9 through 12 but before we get into those verses let's read starting at verse one to refresh our minds with what the Lord is saying through James. James 1:1-12 “James, a servant of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Know The Difference Between Law & Gospel Series

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 25, 2017
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     | 6,307 views

    The first in a series celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Lean the importance of distinguishing between the two main teachings of the Bible: law and gospel.

    If you wake up in the middle of the night with a sore throat, do you reach for the After Bite cream? No, you find a throat lozenge. If your head hurts, do you gargle with salt water? No, you take aspirin. If your stomach is upset, do apply Vicks VapoRub to your belly? No, you gulp Pepto-Bismol. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Healing For The Unbelievers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 22, 2016
     | 6,103 views

    To show that GOD heals our hearts, ears and eyes, the very first part of our bodies that He will use for His own glory.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you healed? Yes. My heart, ears and eyes are healed by the stripes and wounds of JESUS CHRIST. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD heals our hearts, ears and eyes, the very first part of our bodies that He will use for His own ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Jesus The Weight Lifter Series

    Contributed by Wilson Spencer on Jan 7, 2012
     | 6,548 views

    First in a four part series on the birth of Christ, this sermon looks at how Jesus was lifting burdens, or weights, even before his birth.

    Jesus, The Weight Lifter (Series on the Birth of Christ – Part 1) Pastor Wilson Spencer Liberty Baptist Church December 4th, 2011 Luke 1:5-6 “5. There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zachariah, of the course of Abijah: and his wife was of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Practice Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Feb 4, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,967 views

    Looking again at the First Church, another aspect that made them so effective was that they practice hospitality. It is more than sharing lemonade and cookies.

    Practice Hospitality Acts 2:43-47 Heb 13:2 Matt 25:31-46 The effective church practices hospitality. In Romans 12 Paul commends the Roman Christians to practice hospitality. Yet what is that exactly how do we practice hospitality? Do we: 1. Open our homes to take in strangers? 2. Do we work to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Our Father, Who Art In Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,192 views

    This sermon focuses on God and his will and his kingdom. So the first thing Jesus teaches us is that prayer starts with God and then moves to us.

    Our Father, Who Art in Heaven, Hallowed Be Thy Name Teach Us to Pray Matthew 6:9-13 Many of us have probably mindlessly prayed the words of the Lord’s Prayer and never really thought about what we were really praying for. And that’s part of what gives rise to this sermon series ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Joy In Giving To God Series

    Contributed by Norman Bernad on Aug 5, 2021
     | 3,152 views

    The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy.

    The Joy in Giving To God 1. Philippians 4:15-19 2. Mark 12:41-44 Psalm 138 The book of Philippians was written for two reasons. First of all it was written as a letter of Paul’s expression of joy. The Christian life is to be filled with joy. In this letter Paul expressed joy in numerous ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God