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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    When Heaven Comes Down Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,042 views

    We experience the renewal of the new heaven and new earth by thirsting for God and overcoming through faith in Jesus.

    Christians frequently speak of “going to heaven.” And that is certainly appropriate. But the much more common picture in Scripture is that of heaven coming down to us. In fact the Bible is framed by two instances of heaven coming down to earth. In Genesis God comes down to earth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking The Silence Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 7, 2018
     | 9,540 views

    Build your faith on facts, not feelings.

    Breaking the Silence Luke 1:1-25 Rev. Brian Bill December 8-9, 2018 [Transition from “Crazy, Busy, Peaceful, Holy Night”] How many of you feel like the Christmas season is crazy busy? It sure seems more hectic than holy, doesn’t it? My guess is the nativity has been knocked over in some of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Salvation That Saves And A Salvation That Does Not Save

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,318 views

    At a dinner party, several of the guests were arguing whether men or women were more trustworthy.

    more trustworthy. • “No woman,” said one man, scornfully, “can keep a secret.” • “I don't know about that,” answered a woman guest. “I have kept my age a secret since I was twenty-one.” • “You'll let it out some day,” the man insisted. • “I hardly think so!” responded the lady. “When a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About Warnings?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 24, 2019
     | 3,460 views

    In Acts 19-21 we see Paul intent on returning to Jerusalem, even ignoring Holy Spirit inspired warnings. What was his rationale?

    In his 2005 song by the same name, Bon Jovi asks the question: “Who says you can't go home? Who says you can't go back? I been all around the world and as a matter of fact There's only one place left I wanna go Who says you can't go home?” Well, actually many people have said it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Christopher Arch avatar

    "what Would The Lord Have Us Remember Or Forget At New Years?"

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 30, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,470 views

    This is a New Year's message.

    Title: What Would the Lord Have Us Remember and Forget at New Year? Where: GNBC 1-2-22 Script: Is. 46:9; Is. 43:18-19 Type: Thematic/Topical Intro: Robert Garrett lists several items that if they are to happen to you may be foreboding of a bad year to come: You see a “60 minutes” news team ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Can I Draw Near To God?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 43 ratings
     | 6,112 views

    Jesus is our only hope of drawing near to God in everyday life.

    “How Can I Draw Near To God?” Hebrews 7:1-19 Laurie grew up going to church sporadically as a child. Her mom and dad didn’t participate, but some of her friends did. Whenever Laurie would spend the night with one of her friends she would often end up going to church with them the next morning. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    When Builder Becomes A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Oct 8, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 12,556 views

    Some leaders have not found the secret to being a true blessing to their followers. Instead, they lay burdens on the backs of those they lead. Nehemiah is a great example of a builder who blesses those he leads. Learn some lessons from his life.

    Nehemiah saw something that was broken. God called him to rebuild. He did… and blessed the lives of others. This is always true. God’s leaders bless the lives of people. But I’m betting that you been around leaders who made life harder, not easier. In verse 15 will see this phrase, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Lesson 29r. The Practice Of Endurance (James 5:7-11) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,313 views

    The Need for Patience. Given the oppressions mentioned in vv. 3-6, James encourages Christians to be patient until the coming of the Lord, and he cites the farmer, the prophets, and Job.

    Text: James 5:7-11 (NIV) 7Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9Don’t grumble ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Being Blinded To The Truth Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,039 views

    How to avoid being blinded to the truth of the Holy Spirit

    Gal. 3:1-5 Theme - Avoid being blinded to the Spirit by relying on works of the flesh. What happens to people who prefer to live by the letter of the law rather than by the Spirit of grace? While the Bible urges us to perfection, you do not become holy through the keeping of the law. Paul saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope In Suffering

    Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Oct 28, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,973 views

    A perspective on Matthew 25: 31-46. The good news continues when Jesus will remove all oppression in our life by removing the goat from our presence.

    Matthew 25: 31-46 Hope in suffering Many editors of Bibles and commentaries subtitle our Gospel text as, ‘The judgement.’ They focus on judgement portrayed by the shepherd separating the sheep from the goats, the righteous from the self-righteous, and the good from the bad. Our Gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Cursing In The Church

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,677 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 12 regarding some foundational truths about spiritual gifts.

    Text: 1 Cor 12:1-11, Title: Cursing in the Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.23.11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul seems to calm down a bit after his passionate commands regarding the love among the family of God and the Lord’s Supper. And he goes back to answering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Grace And The Cross Series

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 30, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,220 views

    The cross is the divine vindication of the righteousness of God and demonstrates his willingness to go to the uttermost limit to secure our forgiveness.

    Grace And The Cross Romans 3:25-31 I. God’s Fairness in Punishment (vv. 25-26) A. Is it right for God to punish sinners? Questions to consider. 1. According to the Bible, the punishment of hell is eternal. Is it just to require someone to burn forever for sins committed within only a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Back To The Future

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 20, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,881 views

    Although much of Jeremiah prophecy was about impending judgment upon Judah and Jerusalem, they also included a call for national repentance and the promise of possible restoration. It is easy to sit around and talk about the good ole days, especially, whe

    Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Back To A Glorious Future

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,761 views

    Most of us may remember a movie by this same title. In fact there were several “Back to the Future” sequels. In the movie starring Michael J. Fox and Claudia Wells, after traveling back in time, they found that the only way to return to the future was to

    Subject: Back to The Future Text: Jeremiah 6:16, 17 “Thus says the LORD: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls. But they said, ’We will not walk in it. I set watchmen over you, saying, ’Give heed to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Will Find A Way

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 15, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,031 views

    The new thing God promised to do in showing a way out of the spiritual wilderness and deserts people find themselves in

    God will make a way when there seems to be no way! Sometimes we feel trapped in a situation with no easy or good solutions out of it. This is when we must depend on God and claim the truth of this promise. This truth is given scriptural base in Isaiah 43:18, 19. Please stand in honor of the reading ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist