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  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Antichrists- Part 1

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020
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     | 3,126 views

    The Bible teaches that when the Antichrist comes in the end times, he will try to be the Christ that men are looking for.

    First John 2:18-27 contrasts Christians with Antichrists. Verse 18 says, "Ye have heard that Antichrist shall come, even now are there many Antichrists, by which we know that it is the last time." That verse introduces a term that is very familiar to Christians: Antichrists. This is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Study Of The Letter Of First John – Personalities Of The Children Of God – Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 10, 2020
     | 2,933 views

    The “love of the brethren” is one of the greatest witnesses the church can have, because love is the greatest among all the virtues.

    They Love the Brethren (Ch. 3:11 – 3:18) 1 John 3:11 For this is the message which you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another; From the beginning of the ministry of Jesus, He gave this command to His followers. He said, “By this shall all men know that you are My ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Three Areas Of Historical, Prophetic, And Personal Evidence That Prove Jesus Existed - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 12, 2020
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     | 5,299 views

    In this study, we will look at three areas of evidence; Historical, Prophetic, and Personal, and conclude with how to share your testimony.

    Just a short time after my 11th birthday, my Mom died suddenly. The pain, anguish, and anger I felt made me question everything I had been taught about God, my experience with Him, and even if He existed. About two years later, I was at a YMCA camp on Catalina Island, just off the California ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Bad Things Happen? Is God Really In Control? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 13, 2020
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    The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma situations of life. We need to build our lives on the right foundation so that when crisis and trials come we stand strong in Him and not fall.

    Video from BluefishTv: “Faith Tested” When Bad Things Happen? Is God really in control? Opening thought: My sermon today is in response to a questions that was asked me a while back. Thesis: The Body of Christ needs to learn how to administer “Good Grief” in loss, in crisis and in trauma ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Putting On The New Self Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2020
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    The Apostle Paul helps us understand what it means to Put on the New Self in showing us: 1) What was Not Put On (Ephesians 4:20), 2) Know what to Put On(Ephesians 4:21), 3) Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:22), 4) Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:23–24)

    Ephesians 4:20-24 [20] But that is not the way you learned Christ!--[21] assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, [22]to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, [23]and to be renewed ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Living As Conquerors In The Age Of Coronavirus

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 1, 2020
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     | 18,885 views

    Conquering Christians lock into the love of Christ.

    Here’s a question: Do you see the Bible as a collection of stories or as one story? If we see the Bible as simply disconnected stories, our tendency will be to make the Bible all about us and how we’re supposed to behave. If we see the central narrative of Scripture as the story about God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leading And Following Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2015
     | 12,928 views

    Loving leaders lead and faithful followers follow.

    Leading and Following 1 Peter 5:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill March 14-15, 2015 It’s been almost two months and I can finally talk about how the Packers unraveled in the NFC Championship game. I actually wasn’t able to watch the game because I had a meeting. I’m glad now that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of God's Call-9 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2015
     | 4,521 views

    9 of 10. Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call is a significant challenge. But why? 16 challenges of/to answering God’s call. God’s call presents a challenge to...

    The CHALLENGE OF GOD's CALL-IX—Exodus 3:1-22 Assistance/Availability/Discovering/Significance Attention: Need: Exodus records the significance of God’s call to Moses. Answering God’s call presents a significant challenge. To What does God’s call present a challenge? 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Presence Of Jesus

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 15, 2015
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    What happens when Jesus is in the midst of His disciples? If we allow Jesus to come into our midst, we shall be filled with peace, joy, His Spirit, forgiveness and invited to the adventures of a life time.

    Scripture: John 20:19-31 (NIV) 19 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked for fear of the Jewish leaders, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Terrified But Trusting

    Contributed by Kristen Mckeag on Apr 16, 2015
     | 9,197 views

    How do we allow God to help us overcome our fears?

    What are you afraid of? Spiders? Stink bugs? Snakes? Are you afraid of failure? Of losing someone that you love? Of dying before you get a chance to experience a milestone like seeing your kids get married? Are you afraid of being hurt by others or of hurting someone else? Here is a biggie - Are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do What You Can And Let God Handle The Rest

    Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 42,657 views

    A mother does all she can to bring dignity to her sons and God handles the rest. When we've done all we can do, we must trust God to finish the job.

    Do What You Can, and Let God Handle the Rest Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II Text: 2 Samuel 21:10-14 SCRIPTURE 10 Rizpah daughter of Aiah took sackcloth and spread it out for herself on a rock. From the beginning of the harvest till the rain poured down from the heavens on the bodies, she did not let ...read more

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    Holy Heart Check

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,219 views

    Purity of heart results in a life of a clear vision of God in His fulness

    I want to start off today by asking you a question that Max Lucado queries in the opening section of his book, ‘Just Like Jesus’. He asks: What if, for one day, Jesus were to become you? What if, for twenty-four hours, Jesus wakes up in your bed, walks in your shoes, lives in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Such A Time As This Part 1

    Contributed by Greg Laurie on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,745 views

    We learn that our lives belong to God. He created us, called us, gifted us, and now wants to use us.

    A True Fairy Tale? Everybody seems to like a fairy tale (especially little girls). My granddaughters love for me to make up fairy tales, and they always want to be in them. They act out the parts as I tell the story and they always want there to be princesses, fairies, and of course a wicked ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dysfunction, Division, & Dreams Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 12, 2014
     | 7,761 views

    Healing the dysfunction; restoring the relationships that are divided (even, deeply divided) ~ God will take care of this as we seek Him, follow Him, pursue Him.

    God in the Ebb & Flow of Life: Dysfunction, Division & Dreams Scripture Text: Genesis 37.2-11 INTRODUCTION Do you every wonder where-in-the-world God is? ~ …Events unfold and stuff happens, …and sometimes we just can’t see God in any-of-it! Have you ever wondered where God ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Power Of Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014
     | 11,105 views

    The Power of Hospitality

    The Power of Hospitality Series: The Art of Neighboring Brad Bailey – November 10th, 2013 Intro Last week we began a new series for this month we’re calling “Rediscovering the Art of Neighboring” As we recalled last week... Jesus says that the whole law of God could best ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational