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  • Larry Turner avatar

    God's Election Advice - Part 1

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2016
     | 6,820 views

    With this nation facing it's most difficult election choices in history its time to seek God's word for his advice on what to do.

    President Ronald Reagan one time told the story of when he was a teenager, he needed a new pair of boots made. In those days, you couldn’t just go to a shoe store, you went to the shoemaker shop. The cobbler asked the young man- “Do you want blunt end toes or pointed end toes?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Do We Love Our Brother? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,990 views

    Do we really love our Brothers in Christ? If we do, it will show!

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE # „X Behave while living in a lost world. „X Submit yourself to the governing authorities. „X Slaves, be submissive to your masters. „X Wives, be submissive to your husbands, lost or saved. „X Husbands, treat your wives as something special, whether they are lost of saved. „X Up ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Even

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 1, 2023
     | 1,222 views

    We can be sure that if payment needs to be made, God will see to it - and he keeps better accounts than you and I ever could.

    Robert Simon is dead. He was killed last Tuesday. His family knew him as Robbie. Maybe you know him better as “Mudman.” And maybe you thought, as I did when I heard the news, that justice had been done. Because, you see, Mudman Simon killed Franklinville police officer Lee Gonzalez four and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Plumb Line

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 16,675 views

    Amos uses the Plumb Line as a metaphor to explain that both nation and the religious establishment are under judgment for being "out of line"; unrighteous.

    The Plumb Line by Charles Scott, Church of the Good Shepherd, Indianapolis Trinity 5 —Proper 10B July 12 2009 The Plumb Line Old Testament Reading Amos 7:7 THIS IS WHAT the Lord God showed me: behold, the Lord was standing beside a wall built with a plumb line, with a plumb line in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 11,453 views

    There is a kind of death in family life today. Jesus offers unconditional compassion, used His authority to give life, and gives us as gifts to one another.

    One sweltering afternoon, on the dirty streets of a dangerous section of New Orleans, a man approached a woman with some papers in his hand. He asked Helen if she would agree to write letters to a man on death row at Angola prison. Helen agreed, rather absent-mindedly. She was used to people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fetching For The Potter, Not The Clay

    Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 15, 2004
    based on 157 ratings
     | 26,572 views

    This sermon looks at how we as the clay need to do our potter’s bidding not ours by looking at the potter’s authority over and love for the clay.

    A minister in Texas used a very creative visual aid to start his message. He brought on to the stage a beautiful Golden Irish Setter that belonged to his youth minister. The Youth minister loved this dog so much that when the dog had been sick and had to be in the vet kennel overnight, he stayed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Which Jesus Do You Follow?

    Contributed by Jack Warford on Nov 17, 2001
    based on 56 ratings
     | 2,768 views

    First we must be following the right Jesus, and then we must ask ourselves if Jesus has authorized what we are doing for Him and in His name.

    Jesus preached the greatest sermon ever preached. We know it as the Sermon on the Mount. And towards the end of this sermon we find this morning’s scriptures. It has caused me to examine my actions as it relates to discipleship. Jesus starts off by telling us that not all people who sound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "When Going Home Is Difficult"

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Mar 20, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 19,276 views

    Author, Thomas Wolfe said, "You can’t go home again," Was he right? And if you could and if you did what would it be like?

    West Greeley Baptist Church March 10 2002 “When going home is difficult” Luke 4: 14-30 Pastor Mark Hensley Introduction: There is a story about a father who became disturbed about the length of time his six year old son was taking to get home from school. The father decided he would make the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Whom It May Concern Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 7, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 18,172 views

    Examines the introduction to Galatians to introduce the series. Considers the Apostolic Authority of the letter and two major themes: God’s Grace and Glorifying God by life in the Spirit

    Introduction 10 Signs Communication is different in the 21st Century 1. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 2. You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He e-mails you back from his bedroom, "What’s for dinner?" 3. Your daughter sells Girl Scout ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Ancient Of Days Takes His Throne

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,177 views

    End Time 3/Saints Triumphant (B) - The Ancient of Days takes his throne. He shines with royal appearance. He juges with royal authority.

    THE ANCIENT OF DAYS TAKES HIS THRONE (Outline) November 16, 2008 -- END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT -- Daniel 7:9,10 INTRO: The months of November and December bring many friends and family back to their homes for visits. There is a certain excitement and expectation as we anticipate ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Godless Dreamers

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 16, 2008
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,390 views

    In our text, Jude speaks specifically about certain godless dreamers. 1- They pollute themselves 2- They reject authority 3- They slander celestial beings

    INTRO.- Dreaming isn’t bad, depending on what you dream for. And I’m not talking about night dreams because we all have some crazy night dreams. ILL.- For example, I had a crazy dream that some people were trying to kill me and I defended myself by stabbing my attackers with a set of deer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • John Johnson avatar

    Unity In The Community

    Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 21,931 views

    The greatest danger facing the church today is an attack on the authority of the Word of God. When the church comes together in unity, the spirit of God is poured out in abundance.

    The greatest danger facing the church today is an attack on the authority of the Word of God. There has become a gentle coldness and indifference to biblical truth and God’s standards of righteousness. We want to live like we want to live, we want to act like we want to act, we want to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 11, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    Do you ever question those who are in positions of spiritual authority over you? Do you ever question God? Maybe you should.

    13, November 2005 Dakota Community Church Questions Do these quotes sound familiar? “Children should be seen and not heard.” “Because I’m your father and I said so; that’s why.” Most of us were raised with the idea that it is somehow wrong to question authority. The Church where I became a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Oh Lord, Deliver Me From Deliverance Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 12,901 views

    A Bible study series that addresses the authority of the Believer regarding spiritual warfare and the power of the enemy and answers the question, "Can A Christian Have A Demon"?

    Great debate began taking place during the middle of the last century within Christianity as to whether or not a genuine Born-Again Christian can be demon possessed. When asked “can a Christian have a demon?” I always reply, “Why would they want one?!” The debate revolved primarily around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    800-Pound Gorilla? Or The First Pope?

    Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 2,944 views

    In Matthew 16, Jesus confers on Peter (and, later the other Apostles) authority to rule the Church, founded on the truth of Peter’s confession that Jesus is the Messiah.

    Matthew 16:13-20 800-Pound Gorilla? Or the First Pope? There’s a phrase that’s popular in modern discussions of any number of topics, and that phrase is this: “an 800 pound gorilla in the room.” An example would be this line which I plucked from a blog entry on the international economy as it ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican