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  • Jim Kilson avatar

    God Has A Blueprint For My Life Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 14,839 views

    Part 4 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: As Christians, we love God, we know that He loves us, and therefore we want to live lives that follow His will and ultimately honor and glorify Him. The question then becomes… how exactly do we do that? The answer is… we live life and God guides us as we live that life! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Christians Shouldn’t Judge Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
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    Part 5 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Most people in this world know at least some of the Ten Commandments; even non-Christians can quote at least a few of them. And the favorite and most-often quoted out of all of them is “Thou Shall Not Judge.” Oh wait that’s not on the list? Strange, because to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Everything Happens For A Reason Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
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     | 8,811 views

    Part 6 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: “Everything happens for a reason” – that statement hanging on our wall, when taken at face value is 100% correct. Life is a cause=effect existence, every action has a reaction… Event; Burning of Academic Hall (MU) in 1892 – Reason; First electric light ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,711 views

    Part 7 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: I’m pretty much convinced that it could go without saying that each and every one of us wants to make right choices, we want to do the right things, and we desire positive outcomes in all decisions that we make, and as believers we ultimately want to glorify God in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
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     | 13,494 views

    Part 8 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a bad day? All of us have! Have you ever had that bad day turn into a bad week? Many of us have! Have you ever had that bad week turn into a bad month? Some of us have? Have you ever had that bad month turn into a bad year? A few of us have! Do you see where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Valley Means A Wrong Turn Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 6,553 views

    Part 9 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: To begin I’m going to share a little bit of “my story,” and it’s not a part that I look back on with any amount of fondness. My first ministry experience could be defined by a single word – “Miserable” I’ll spare the details, but suffice ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Dead People Go To A Better Place Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 5,498 views

    Part 10 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: For a moment I’m going to pick on those of us who are preachers! Preachers get a bad rap (often deserved) for running roughshod over statistics, manipulating them to fit their desire ends. In fact 73.6% of all statistics are made up on the spot including the one I just gave. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Why Would Anyone Want To Back T O Egypt When The Promis Land Is Yours!

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 16, 2012
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     | 23,023 views

    For the Children of Israel Egypt was their place of bandage, held in captivity for hundreds of years they suffered a cruel and inhumane lifestyle. They began to worship idols and assume all characteristics of their captors. However, God heard their desp

    “Why would anyone want to go back to Egypt - When the Promise Land is yours!” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- Numbers play a very important role in the Bible. Not every number represents something but the numbers 1-12 have a very specific meaning to them. We are all aware that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Have You Reached The Age Of Accountability? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
     | 10,511 views

    The Bible teaches we are sinners by nature from when we are born, but we also become sinners by choice when we choose to break the rules and that's when we are held accountable.

    INTRODUCTION Have you reached the age of accountability? As you are reading through Romans, and as we’re doing it verse after verse, sometimes it gets a little confusing because we forget that the apostle Paul is like a brilliant attorney and he’s developing an argument, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Bride For Seven Brothers

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 2, 2022
     | 3,785 views

    This story is very important because in it Jesus confronted the great error that there will be marriage in Heaven and, by extension, that angels could ever have sex with humans. These two things are widely held even today.

    ONE BRIDE FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Luke 20:27-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GARLIC REMEDY 1. Soon after Bernard reached his 110th birthday, a Houston Chronicle reporter visited him looking for a story. "So, Bernard," asked the reporter, "to what do you think you owe your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Armor Of God: The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 25, 2022
     | 1,945 views

    For the Roman soldier, the belt was what held his entire armor together. So when Paul says that God’s truth is like a belt, he is saying that truth is foundational to your life.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org To watch this sermon, go to: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/149276 We are in the closing section of what has been an amazing letter from the Apostle Paul to the Ephesian Church. This church lived in ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Can't Keep Good News Down

    Contributed by Mark Wood on Mar 14, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,467 views

    Dr. Wood shows his audience that in the midst of problems the good news of Jesus Christ cannot be held back. God uses three groups to get the good news out. The unexpected, the unsuspected and the undeflected.

    The council that had convened was prepared to kill the disciples. God had miraculously freed them from the prison and they returned right back to doing what the temple rulers had told them not to do The Good news was too good to keep it to themselves. Verse 33 There were some that were ready to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Freda's Homecoming"

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,124 views

    A funeral sermon for an 81 year old woman who had been in declining health for several years, yet never wavered in her faith. Her funeral was held 1 week before Christmas.

    (Reading of the obituary) Dear family members and friends of Freda, May God’s grace, mercy, and especially on this day, peace be with you all from God our Father, and our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. On behalf of all of us here at Our Saviour’s, I wish to extend to you our deepest sympathies ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Covenant Sunday - Future Our Friend

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007
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     | 5,179 views

    A message for Covenant Sunday thinking about how the new year can be held back by fear, using Joshua, Caleb & John Wesley to show a better way where the future is seen as our friend..

    Jeremiah 31.31-34 Numbers 13 It is natural at times like the turn of a new year to think about how time passes – well of course it flies! It is 28 years since Maggie came to power. 41 since England won world cup and 7 whole years have passed since the millennium celebrations. I remember the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Am Always With You God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 20, 2012
    based on 134 ratings
     | 49,799 views

    The Psalmist tells us what it means to always be with God. 1- We are held by God’s hand 2- We are guided by God’s counsel 3- We are taken into God’s glory

    INTRO.- Always in his presence, always in God’s presence. Does this remind you of anyone? Genesis 5:21-24 “When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked with God 300 years and had other sons and daughters. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ