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  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Truth About Humanity

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,159 views

    ’Are you ready to be free from the inside out?’

    At about eleven o’clock on a Saturday night, as many people were preparing to turn out the lights, the lights of a particular community went out all by themselves. Air conditioners were without power. It seemed strange that this would happen on a night when there were no storms in the area. People ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Standing Firm For Truth

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on May 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,994 views

    If we expect God to use us to do the work of the kingdom, then we will have to be faithful in proclaiming the truth even in the face of opposition and ridicule.

    STANDING FIRM FOR TRUTH Why is it so difficult to face up to the truth when things aren’t going very well and to take action to make things right? We see this problem in every area of life. One particular outworking of this refusal to face up to the truth and to take proper action is in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be Certain Of God’s Promises Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,469 views

    Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

    Be Certain of God’s Promises 071209 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-4 Introduction I recently had an interesting dialog with a Christian co-worker on the topic of keeping promises. In our work environment we have both been supervisors and in general the topic came up related to making and keeping ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Farther Than The Eye Can See Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 3, 2012
     | 4,412 views

    The Magi not only saw the star which led to the location of the son of God, they made their journey by faith. God "spoke" to them in language they could understand. He does similar things for us today.

    1. Erik Weihenmeyer has led a remarkable life. He is the first blind person to reach the summit of Mt. Everest (2001). In 2008, he climbed his seventh summit highest peak on each continent). He has written books and produced a film of some of his accomplishments entitled, “Farther Than the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Freedom To Worship

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,428 views

    This is a sermon outline I am using for a podcast on GodNAmerica.com. This lesson contrasts the deadly outcomes of idolatry with the life-giving God.

    Daniel 3:17-18 (ESV) 17 If this be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of your hand, O king. 18 But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up.” 1. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Looking For A Better Pastor

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 14, 2020
     | 3,463 views

    Jesus has set the example for what a good pastor is to be.

    Looking for a Better Pastor Ezekiel 34:1-31 Ezekiel lived in a time of deep distress among the Jews. At the beginning of Ezekiel, part of them, including Ezekiel, had been exiled to the river Chebar in Babylon. The remaining Jews in Jerusalem would rise up in one last rebellion against ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Special Message: Our Only Hope

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 22, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,019 views

    This special message is about how the church is to respond to this current worldwide pandemic, racial violence, and economic devastation. It is truly our only hope if we are going to survive.

    A Special Message Our Only Hope by Pastor Dennis Lee ** Watch at also at: https://youtu.be/NrrvnNUK6l0 Who would have ever thought that in such a short amount of time, a couple of months to be exact, that we could have experienced such devastation and loss, not only here in America, with our loss ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Reel Talk Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Dec 7, 2022
     | 2,174 views

    We have been blessed but are we a blessing? We have received but do we ever give anything back? It may be time to return to sender!

    Return To Sender Pt. 2 - Reel Talk I. Introduction Written in 1962 by Otis Blackwell and Winfield Scott the song Return To Sender it was first recorded and released by none other than Elvis Presley. On November 11th, 1962 the song peaked at #2 for 5 weeks on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Challenges Facing Baptists In The Twenty-First Century Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,389 views

    Baptists have brought distinctive truth to the circle of the evangelical faith. However, there appears to be a danger of being of losing the Baptist identify which must be recognised and resisted.

    PHILIPPIANS 4:8, 9 BAPTIST FOUNDATIONS CHALLENGES FACING BAPTISTS IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Never Saw It On This Fashion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 8, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,988 views

    To lesson deals with one of Jesus’ action miracles: the healing of a man with palsy, and his great joy; the criticism of some Jewish leaders, regarding Jesus' claims of divinity; and the marvel of the people, giving glory to God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. We Never Saw Such a Man 2. We Never Saw Such a Multitude 3. We Never Saw Such a Miracle Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “We never saw it on this fashion.” This miracle of the paralytic is mentioned in Matthew, Mark and Luke’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Be Overcomers In The Cosmic Battle Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 1, 2010
     | 5,195 views

    The cosmic battle described in Chapter 12 provides us with guidance about how to be overcomers in that battle.

    In October 1985, a former U of A football player got me a sideline pass for the football game against 3rd ranked SMU. Although I had previously watched numerous games from the stands and on TV, being on the sideline gave me a whole new perspective on the game. I got to witness first hand many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have The Right

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 16, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,586 views

    We are living literally in a time when the inalienable rights of people are non-existent. However; I am here today to let you know “You Have the Right”.

    “You have the Right” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRELUDE:- As I look back over the past few months and think about how life has changed and yet how so many things have stayed the same. I am perplexed at the times we find ourselves living in. The Coronavirus came and changed the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Scott Maze avatar

    America, Patriotism, And The Fear Of God

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021
     | 3,496 views

    Peter’s first letter was probably written some time before this terrible persecution. At the time of Peter’s writing, Christians was being slandered and mistreated in isolated places throughout modern day Turkey. He did not live in a “Christian nation.”

    Should Christians support the Iraqi invasion? Should American Christians who protested the Vietnam war go to Canada to avoid the draft instead? How are Christians to respond when the Supreme Court hands down decisions that go against God’s Word? Can Christians support former President Obama while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sharing The Miracle Of Salvation Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,715 views

    A Christian who never attempts to share his faith has embraced the Great Omission.

    INTRODUCTION This is the final message in the series “Parables and Miracles.” This miracle wasn’t just one Jesus performed 2,000 years ago. It’s a miracle He is still performing. I want to examine the Great Commission under the title of “Sharing the Miracle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In Unthankful Times

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 8, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 14,589 views

    The last days are perilous, unthankful times marked by godlessness, powerless religion, and corrupt ministry.

    Living In Unthankful Times 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Introduction: The Humanist’s Prayer Lyman Abbot once paraphrased the Lord’s Prayer to reflect the philosophy of those without God. We might call it the Humanist’s Prayer: Our brethren who art on earth, Hallowed be our name. Our kingdom come, Our will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist