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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Are You Stagnant?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 2, 2012
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    Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. They’re not living; they’re simply existing. They’re not doing anything with the new life that God gave them. If that describes any of

    ARE YOU STAGNANT? INTRODUCTION: Stagnant means sluggish, motionless and inactive. This might be an accurate description of some people’s Christian walk. Line in a movie: “I just want to live mindlessly from day to day.” Some people are doing just that. They’re not living; ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Here Comes That Pain In The Neck Again Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2012
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     | 5,279 views

    A study in the Gospel of Luke 18: 1 – 8

    Luke 18: 1 – 8 Here Comes That Pain In The Neck Again Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Religion Gone Bad

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012
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    Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

    Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Run Turkey Run

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 15, 2012
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     | 6,167 views

    Our rush to commercialize Christmas, even before Thanksgiving, shows that we have become unthankful for what we have, and greedy for more. Christmas has trampled Thanksgiving.

    Trampling Thanksgiving (Run, Turkey, Run) Psalm 100:1-5 I know some of you will find this hard to believe, but I don’t like to be controversial and cause a stink or alienate people. I will. And I have, and I probably will again… today… but I don’t like it… I like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Steward In The Square

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Nov 15, 2012
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    If you ever get to Venice, one of the places to see is Saint Mark’s Square, the spot Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” But if you go there, make sure your belly is covered up. It’s not that there’s exactly a dress code, but there is an expecta

    If you ever get to Venice, one of the places to see is Saint Mark’s Square, the spot Napoleon called “the drawing room of Europe.” But if you go there, make sure your belly is covered up. It’s not that there’s exactly a dress code, but there is an expectation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sold Into Slavery - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012
     | 4,590 views

    Sold into Slavery – we are not our own – Our wills must be submitted to Him – if each of us does that - the Body operates effectively

    The Body Beautiful Part 5 Sold into Slavery Today we conclude This series called The Body Beautiful If you have missed any of this series You need to get the CD and study this series The conclusion of this series Amazed me I didn’t expect the Holy Spirit To take us to this topic In ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Will You Reject Him Or Receive Him?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 7, 2012
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    Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people would rather have no gift at all. Unfortunately, some people respond to the gift

    WILL YOU REJECT HIM OR RECEIVE HIM? John 1:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Talk about receiving bad Christmas gifts. [slideshow]. Typically, people do one of three things with a gift they don’t want: put it in the closet, take it back to the store, or re-gift it for someone else. Poll: fruitcake-people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013
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    Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

    "In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Aug 21, 2013
     | 7,665 views

    Peter wants the elect of God to not lose hope but to realize that suffering is one tool that God uses to prepare us for life and service in the Kingdom of God. A close view of our text reveals four things that God promises to His elect who are enduring trials and tribulations, sufferings

    "In His kindness God called you to His eternal glory by means of Jesus Christ. After you have suffered a little while, He will restore, support, and strengthen you, and He will place you on a firm foundation" (1 Peter 5:10) NLT. In this 1st letter of the Apostle Peter, he expresses from first-hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weighed In The Balances

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 21, 2013
     | 23,825 views

    "You have been weighed in the balances and found wanting..." It's such a familiar phrase, even Johnny Cash turned it into a hit, but what does it mean for us as Christians today? In these lesson we'll explore that and much more.

    It must have been a sight to behold; a hand that appeared out of nowhere, writing an unknown message, “Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin.” The very sight of the hand writing on the wall caused King Belshazzar to be overcome with fright. What was the meaning of the message? That King Belshazzar ...read more

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    Who Really Killed Jesus?

    Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 22, 2013
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    Who killed Jesus? The Jews? The Romans? You and Me? Or was it someone else? In this lesson we'll answer all these questions and more.

    Who killed Jesus? It seems to be an innocuous enough question doesn’t it? And yet it’s one of those questions that have perplexed Christendom for more than two millennia. In today’s socio-political environment to even attempt to answer this question requires one to wade into the ...read more

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    Healing From The Hurt Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 23, 2013
     | 8,436 views

    WE can heal from the pain of conflcit, but we need to do it the way Jesus calls us to do so!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the past two weeks during our mini-series, we have been looking at the fun and uplifting subject of conflict. Well maybe not a fun and uplifting subject. • In week one we examined some ways in which we could prevent conflict before it gets started. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scripture Alone Is What Governs Us Series

    Contributed by David Lange on Aug 27, 2013
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     | 5,267 views

    The Bible is complete, authoritative, and true. It is ALL we need to understand God’s purpose for our lives and how we are to govern ourselves. Sola scriptura was the cry of the Protestant Reformation.

    SELF-GOVERNMENT LIFE TRUTH # 1 – SCRIPTURE ALONE IS WHAT GOVERNS US IMPORTANCE OF THE TRUTH Sola scriptura was the cry of the Protestant Reformation. Sola scriptura means that Scripture alone is authoritative for the faith and practice of the Christian life. The Bible is complete, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 10, 2013
     | 5,557 views

    A comparison of God's plan for our gift of life and God's plan for our exiting life. Our thoughts processes in the sincerity of our heart queried before God for public review.

    I Never Questioned God And I Won't Question Him Now “And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth, Keeping mercy for thousands, forgiving iniquity and transgression and sin, and that ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Jason Smith avatar

    The God Of The Suffering Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 11, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,054 views

    In what ways does God use suffering in the life of a Christian? Maybe this lesson can help you think about how God may work when you are suffering.

    I would like to follow up on the last sermon that I preached on the problem of evil and where I attempted to show why the unbeliever should not be using the idea of evil as an excuse to reject God. In spite of what the unbeliever may think about God or try to accuse Him of, God has a morally ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ