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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    God Reigns Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 5, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,817 views

    One of the most comforting verses in Scripture is Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know I am God." But why is it so comforting and what difference can it make in our lives?

    OPEN: Several years ago, Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks did a comedy skit called the “2013 Year Old Man”. In the skit, Reiner was interviewing Brooks (who was the old gentleman). And at one point, Reiner asks the old man, “Did you always believe in the Lord?” Brooks replied: “No. We had a guy in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Help! I Need A Barrister, A Helper, An Advocate To Plead My Case! 1 John 2:1-2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 9, 2022
     | 1,748 views

    When the matter of sin is too much and we stand guilty before the Father as Christians, the Lord Jesus steps into the scene as our Advocate. He pleads for us as the Righteousness One who took our sins that we might have His righteousness.

    HELP! I NEED A BARRISTER, A HELPER, AN ADVOCATE TO PLEAD MY CASE! 1 John 2:1-2 1John 1 v 8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Journey

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 6, 2023
     | 2,653 views

    There are three distinct aspects of salvation: justification, sanctification, and glorification. This message will give details of each.

    For the past few weeks we have been talking about being set apart from the rest of the world. We are set apart because we are Holy as we work at becoming as much like God as we can. In this process we are sanctified, or in the process of being sanctified. That's the direction that we're ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of The Great Banquet Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Jun 22, 2023
     | 2,579 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Parable of the Great Banquet" Luke 14:15-24 Pastor John Bright Luke 14 15 When one of those at the table with him heard this, he said to Jesus, “Blessed is the one who will eat at the feast in the kingdom of God.” 16 Jesus replied: “A certain man was preparing a great banquet and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Demons, Pigs, Restoration, And Rejection

    Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jun 25, 2023
     | 1,748 views

    Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken residence.

    Demons, Pigs, Restoration, and Rejection Scripture presents demons not as mythological creatures, but as real beings involved in historical and future events. Jesus encountered many of them during His earthly ministry, and in His encounters, He healed the persons whom the demon or demons had taken ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon # 41 - Remain In God's Grace - Uproot Bitterness Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 29, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,726 views

    Do we value the grace of God, and how can we continue in the amazing grace that God has lavished on us? Can bitterness hinder us from obtaining God’s grace? Read on to find the answers to these questions.

    In Hebrew 12:15, “See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no "root of bitterness" springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled;” (ESV) The Holy Spirit of God cautions us through the word of God, that if we allow the root of bitterness to get embedded ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Holy Insomnia

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023
     | 916 views

    God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

    This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Blind Anger Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,142 views

    King Saul was blinded by his anger towards David and it led him to lose his temper in ways that destroyed his family and his dynasty. What can we do to avoid the same blindness that hurt Saul?

    On July 4th, 1826 two of our nation’s Founding Fathers died (that same day) within hours of each other. John Adams & Thomas Jefferson (the 2nd and 3rd Presidents of the U. States) both died on July 4th. What makes this interesting is that Adams and Jefferson were close friends. In 1775 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What It Means To Be Dead To Sin

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021
     | 2,285 views

    In the movie “Karate Kid”, young Daniel asks Mister Miagi to teach him karate. He agrees to teach him all he knows about karate under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction, and never question his methods.

    He agrees to teach him all he knows about karate under one condition: Daniel must submit totally to his instruction, and never question his methods. Daniel shows up the next day, eager to learn. The first thing Mr. Miagi has him do is paint a fence. Mr. Miagi demonstrated the precise motion for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preaching The Unadulterated Word Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
     | 3,835 views

    As we were growing up, many of our parents tried to warn us about dangers that we faced, but we could not see them until later in life.

    As the children of God, we used to wonder what the Word of God was warning us about in Matthew 24:22-23. We read, “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Created For Fruitfulness Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,734 views

    The image of the Christian life is one of fruitfulness and vitality. What does this really mean and how do we know if we are producing fruit?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 As we begin this new year of 2022, I wanted to take a few moments as a church and remember some important factors facing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Promises To Ourself & To God

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,689 views

    I want to present 4 resolutions, 4 commitments that God, in His Word, encourages us to make – 4 commitments which can make a radical difference in your life if you will just follow through on them.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This message is my adaptation of a fine sermon, “New Year” by Randy Barker, which he contributed to Sermon ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Grace Was Upon Them

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,366 views

    God abundantly pours out His grace whenever His people run boldly to His throne and cry out for help. This message looks at four ways that grace worked in the lives of the apostles and believers in the New Testament church.

    If I am tempted and afflicted with many tribulations, I will fear no evils while Your grace is with me. This is my strength. - Thomas à Kempis(1) In Hebrews 4:16, we’re told, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    God’s List Of Do’s And Don’ts 3 Of 3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 15, 2022
     | 1,078 views

    This is the last sermon in this series on “Why God gave us the ten commandments

    I would like to mention again, God gave us these ten commandments for many reasons, but the primary reason, is that God wants us to know what HE LIKES, and what HE DISLIKES. We are told that we have over twenty-two thousands laws on the books today. These laws continue to grow in number, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Bierdeman avatar

    Touching The Hem Of Him

    Contributed by Michael Bierdeman on Jan 24, 2022
     | 9,285 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to encourage us to press through all obstacles, continuing to believe in God for our miracle. No matter how long it takes, and no matter what it costs us, we must determine to touch the HEM of HIM.

    Mark 5:24-34 Matthew 9:20 “Touching the HEM of HIM” The story of the woman with the issue of blood has more context and depth of meaning than we realize… Joke: They say don’t judge someone until you have walked a mile in their shoes. Because at least then you will be a mile away from them, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal