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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Defusing Duplicity Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 17, 2017
     | 6,243 views

    This is the first lesson in a series based on James MacDonald's book, Authentic. This lesson battles the problem of hypocrisy.

    1. Fake Cars In the 1970’s, Bradley Automotive sold a fiberglass body kit that fit perfectly onto a VW bug chassis. The body was very modern in style and design, giving the impression that it was an expensive GT or GT2 sports car. On the outside it looked expensive, showy, and modern but on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Be Committed To Church

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 25, 2017
     | 12,028 views

    Be committed to church so that you may continuously learn what you believe and why you believe. experience and practice personal caring , and Help others.

    Below is your text **fully corrected and improved** for grammar, clarity, natural English, and flow—while keeping your meaning, pastoral tone, and message unchanged. I also fixed Scripture formatting, logic transitions, and removed repetition. --- ## **Be Committed to the Church** “Let us not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    God's Fingerprint On Reality: Emotions Of Life, Freedom, & The Golden Ratio

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,337 views

    Great trails extend between cities, connecting people, and we drive from here to there traveling the roads. We go from here to there, day in and day out. Trees roll across the horizon.

    Great trails extend between cities, connecting people, and we drive from here to there traveling the roads. We go from here to there, day in and day out. Trees roll across the horizon. Massive metal cities rise up from the fog of daily life. We move from here to there, wondering at our lives. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Richard Stevens avatar

    Our Appointment With God

    Contributed by Richard Stevens on Nov 8, 2016
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     | 9,811 views

    Based on Hebrews 9:27, all mankind must appear before God. Believers at the Bema Seat, Unbelievers at the Great White Throne. BEFORE this life is over, believers should have an appointment daily with God in prayer, unbelievers Revelation 22:17 - COME.

    Read Hebrews 9:19-28 Exegesis V19 Moses had been given the Law by God and he (Moses) related that to the people. Moses also made a symbolic gesture of sprinkling blood (Mercy Seat). V20 “This is the blood of the testament” No Testament (will) was in effect until death of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Eyes Are On You

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 3, 2016
     | 13,900 views

    A final sermon to a congregation at my retirement. This may help fellow-pastors who need to construct a last, parting message.

    I have served as your 14th pastor, and I'm retiring again after 17 years here in Saugus. I'm retiring just as I did after 25 years as an Army Chaplain--with fond memories and no regrets. This is all to the glory of God. Our choir sang “To God be the Glory,” which was sung at my ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Know Your... Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 31, 2018
     | 4,229 views

    Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in the society. God’s people are placed everywhere, wherever the people fight to establish the Kingdom of God values then and there the Church exists.

    Theme: The Church and the World Powers Text: Eph. 6:10-20 Introduction: Church is the only potential entity to bring changes in the society. God’s people are placed everywhere, wherever the people fight to establish the KOG values then and there the Church exists. Samartha Said: “God fights with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Lest You Forget

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 15, 2019
     | 3,232 views

    A message about the importance of teaching our family the ways of the Lord.

    Title: Lest You Forget Theme: Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Deut 6:4-9 "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! [11] (5) You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. (6) "And these words which I command you today shall be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Plan Of The Parent Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2019
     | 2,345 views

    The plan of the Father is much better. He wants all humans to be His children, to be one with His Firstborn, Jesus Christ, worshiping in spirit and truth, in the Holy Spirit of Truth.

    Fourth Sunday of Advent 2019 The Plan of the Parent I have to admit that even though I have been writing and donating and praying for the conversion of all involved in the abortion industry ever since that black birthday in 1973 when this unspeakable act was made legal by the Supreme Court, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Answer Eight: Stop Kidding Yourself--Renounce Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 17, 2015
     | 4,293 views

    The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew.

    The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew. Remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answer Eight: Stop Kidding Yourself - Renounce Self-Deception Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 21, 2015
     | 4,817 views

    This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew.

    The Corinthian church was having problems. They have asked Paul to help. This passage is Paul’s 8th answer to them about a specific problem. Paul gives them the root cause for the trouble they were having. It was pride—pride in who they were and what they knew. Remember that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. William D. Poovey avatar

    The Study Of The Organization Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 21, 2015
     | 2,954 views

    The Study Of The Organization Of The Church

    The Study Of The Organization Of The Church Philippians 1:1 (KJV) 1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Christ built the church (Matthew 16:18). That church is made up of the called out, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Cheerleaders At Life's Finish Line

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 17, 2021
     | 2,784 views

    This world is coming to an end. Our journey with the Lord Jesus is coming to a conclusion and reward. The Scriptures show us that those who have gone on before us are waiting at the Finish Line to welcome us home, where we can all share our stories of how Jesus used us for His glory.

    As I write this, two well-known personalities in the area of music and opinion have passed away within the span of a couple of hours. The Christian singer Carman, who was popular in the 1980's through the early 2000's , was known for songs such as "Addicted to Jesus", "The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Avoiding The Ditch

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021
     | 2,138 views

    We usually tend to think of stories having a good guy and a bad guy. The good guy is always the hero and the bad guy is always the villain. This story adds a third dimension that makes us uncomfortable which is the indifferent category. This sermon is about avoiding the pain of others.

    AVOIDING THE DITCH (July 25, 2012) Text: Luke 10:30 -35 Luke 10:30-35  Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead.  (31)  Now by chance a priest was going ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Word Or Deed? Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2022
     | 2,602 views

    I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who reads this parable.

    Theme: Word or Deed? Text: Matthew 21:28-33 Introduction: On this Holy Monday, I would like to share with you about the two sons whom Jesus mentioned in his parable after the cleansing of the Temple at Jerusalem. Words or deeds? It is the straight forward question raised by God to everyone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Lessons On Parenting From Daniel Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,199 views

    Daniel teaches us some good lessons that can be applied to parenting.

    Introduction The Book of Daniel was written about the main character- Daniel. It is not written about Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego although they take center stage in Chapter 3 and Daniel is absent from that entire chapter. It was Daniel who had center stage in Chapters 1 and 2. In Chapter 1, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist