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  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Joy Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 28, 2022
     | 2,907 views

    Life with Christ is a life of joy.

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized before for something you did that was different than what others were doing? • Have you ever faced criticism when you have led ministries within the church? • You are not alone; even Jesus was criticized in about every direction. • Today we will begin a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God The Son Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 4, 2022
     | 2,325 views

    Jesus is God in the flesh.

    INTRODUCTION • Have you ever been criticized for doing something good, something that helped another person? • Maybe what you did for someone else was life-changing, yet there was someone or a group of someones who just had to put their two cents in. • If you have ever faced criticism for doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hope For The Heavy Hearted

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 14, 2022
     | 3,321 views

    Hope and help for those who are burdened.

    “Hope for the Heavy Hearted” Matthew 11:28-30 28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing To Preach

    Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Aug 2, 2022
     | 1,480 views

    The calling or desire to preach can only be placed by God. God has called many, but many have refused the call. You can receive or reject the call. Seek the Will of God in this matter for your life.

    Preparing to Preach The calling or desire to preach can only be placed by God. God has called many, but many have refused the call. You can receive or reject the call. Seek the Will of God in this matter for your life. 2 Peter 1:10 “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Removing The Hindrances

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Aug 4, 2022
     | 3,931 views

    In the race of life we must remove the hindrances from our lives so that we can run the race to win it.

    Four ways to build spiritual strength below the waterline: 1. Thirst After God- (Ps.42:1)” As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2. Relinquish Your Will to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Mountaintop Vision Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 13, 2022
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     | 2,610 views

    Jesus doesn’t stand in a long line of peers with Abraham, Buddha, Confucius, Krishna, or Mohammed. Jesus Christ is utterly unique. The Transfiguration reveals a turning point in human history, the coming of the Savior of the world!

    MOUNTAINTOP VISION OF JESUS Lk. 9:28-36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 1. There was a man whose wife refused to admit she had hearing problem. He asked his doctor, "How can I get my wife to admit that she’s hard of hearing?" 2. The doctor said, "When you get home tonight, stand just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    #6 We Believe In God's Grace Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 15, 2022
     | 2,289 views

    "Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that save a wretch like me!" All quotes from Scripture are from the NASB.

    Hymn before the message: "Amazing Grace" “Amazing Grace how sweet the sound that saved a wretch like me.” We love that hymn, and arguably one of the most beloved hymns in all the hymn book. John Newton wrote that hymn and many other. In the late 1700’s. John Newton was a an ordained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Aaron's Rod Is Turned Into A Serpent. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 21, 2022
     | 2,150 views

    Moses and Aaron had been given a daunting job. They were supposed to lead the Sons of Israel out of Egypt and into the land of Canaan. However, the Lord had sent them to talk with Pharaoh to convince him to let their people go.

    AARON'S ROD IS TURNED INTO A SERPENT. Exodus 7:1-12; 7:8-10 SCRIPTURE 1 And the LORD said unto Moses, See, I have made thee a god to Pharaoh: and Aaron thy brother shall be thy prophet. 2 Thou shalt speak all that I command thee: and Aaron thy brother shall speak unto Pharaoh, that he send the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be A Visionary

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022
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     | 3,459 views

    The one point that I wish to spotlight is the fact that Caleb was a visionary with a long term vision in mind. For forty five long years Caleb waited for the promise to be fulfilled because his faith on God and His word.

    We will turn our attention to Numbers 14:24, “But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it.” (ESV) The focus of this message is based on the above mentioned verse. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Peter Denies Christ Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 27, 2022
     | 4,218 views

    All four Gospels record an episode of the Apostle Peter denying Jesus three times on the night of Christ's betrayal in the high priest's courtyard. In each account, his first denial is in response to the challenge of a servant girl, Immediately following the third denial.

    Peter Denies Christ Then they seized him and led him away, bringing him into the high priest's house, and Peter was following at a distance. Moreover, when they had kindled a fire in the middle of the courtyard and sat together, Peter sat down among them. Then a servant girl, seeing him as he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Study The Bible Like A Pro - Class #2 - Importance Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 13, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,686 views

    A Study on why we should Trust the Bible

    1. The Bible is from God. >Read Gal 1:11-12< Question: If we reject a Biblical command, whom have we rejected? (See 2 Tim 3:16; 1 Cor 14:37; Eph 3:3-5; Luke 10:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21) 2. The Bible can be trusted. (Psalm 9:10; Jer 17:7) 3. The Bible arms us against destructive error. (Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Acts Of The Apostles (36 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,786 views

    In chapter twenty-four Tertullus, the Roman lawyer that represented the Jews that wanted to kill Paul, stated to Felix these opening remarks

    in Acts 24:2, “And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,” As we stated previously, those were nice words, but none of them were true, they were simply ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear And Worry

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 25, 2022
     | 2,414 views

    This morning lets take a hard look at what scares us.

    Fear and Worry Good morning everyone, welcome to online service- Let’s pray- Prayer- Father, thank you for Jesus- Thank you Father for your willingness to meet us where we are at and take us where we need to be. Thank you for your Holy Spirit that desires to guide and lead through life’s trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Book Of Joshua 3 Of 9

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022
     | 1,930 views

    In chapter 1, we find that Moses died and the Lord has chosen Joshua to take his place.

    Because Moses became angry and struck the rock, he was deprived of the privilege of leading the people of God into the Promised Land. Sin has deprived some of God’s choice servants of their greatest blessings. Sometimes the things God does in righteousness, wisdom and justice, seem blatantly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Christ (#2)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,146 views

    As we preach through Ephesians we find it is not a difficult book to UNDERSTAND.

    Illus: Speaking of things DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND reminds me of the story of the man who was walking on the beach one day and he came across a bottle. He kicked it and a “Genie” came swooping out. The “Genie” thanked him for releasing him from the bottle and told the man he was so thankful that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist