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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Signs Of Divine Judgment

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 24, 2010
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     | 7,583 views

    1) The Past signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:5-7), 2) The Present signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:10), 3) The Future signs of Divine Judgment (2 Peter 3:12-13)

    Of the many stories this summer on the environment, one that has continued to draw attention is the story of the University of East Anglia’s Climatic Research Unit. The interaction and hiding of findings of the unit became known as climategate. The Oxburgh Inquiry was supposed to review the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Follow The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Grady Henley on Nov 4, 2011
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    Follow the Leading of the Spirit

    Lesson 03 of the Followers Me Lead by The Spirit Grady Henley Gen. 24:1-22. Key Verse: 1 Tim 3:14 These things write I unto thee, hoping to come unto thee shortly: 1 Tim 3:15 But if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how thou oughtest to behave thyself in the house of God, which is the church of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transmitting A Legacy Of Righteousness-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 7, 2011
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    2 of 2. Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. But How are we to transmit such a legacy? A device for transmitting a legacy of righteousness is my...

    TRANSMITTING A LEGACY OF RIGHTEOUSNESS—II —Genesis 4:26—5:1-32 Genesis records the path of transmission of a legacy of righteousness. We must transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny. How are we to transmit a legacy of righteousness to our progeny? 4 devices for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Sweet Smell Of Victory

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Nov 18, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,603 views

    When you were born again, you were born to win. And God’s plan for you is perpetual victory.

    Introduction I want to talk to you today about victory. The title of the message: “The Sweet Smell of Victory.” Let me give you some good news—some good news: When you were born again, you were born to win. And, God’s plan for you is perpetual victory. Look in chapter 2, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tomb Of Jesus

    Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Apr 14, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 26,049 views

    A classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon delivered in 1855 on the occasion of Easter.

    A Sermon (No. 18) Delivered on Sabbath Morning, April 8, 1855, by the REV. C. H. Spurgeon At Exeter Hall, Strand. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Come, see the place where the Lord lay."—Matthew 28:6. Every circumstance connected with the ...read more

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    Out With The Bad - In With The Good Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,429 views

    A study of Isaiah chapter 22 verses 1 through 25

    Isaiah 22: 1 – 25 Out With The Bad - In With The Good 1 The burden against the Valley of Vision. What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops, 2 You who are full of noise, a tumultuous city, a joyous city? Your slain men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle. 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    I Am The Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 4, 2010
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     | 6,239 views

    When Jesus presents Himself as "The Life," What does that mean for us as followers?

    JOHN 14: 6 JESUS, THE GREAT I AM: I AM THE LIFE “Jesus said … ‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life.’” M any exist; few live. Even among the churches of our Lord, this statement holds true. Reflecting as we do, the society within which we are immersed, we Christians have become almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Stones For Victory

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,033 views

    Putting on the armor of God

    By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Sincere Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on May 16, 2009
     | 8,985 views

    Joseph’s confrontation with his brothers.

    Sincere forgiveness Genesis 42:1-23 There was a Presbyterian, a Pentecostal and a Baptist who having coffee at Tim Horton’s when the subject of the conversation turned to the issue of the second coming and one of them said, “I was wondering what denomination Jesus would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Commandment 9 Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 3, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,117 views

    Honesty is always the best policy

    “Lying” Exodus 20:1-16 I wanted to read this story, which by the way actually happened, just to show you how God works in strange ways. “Alice Grayson was a single mother in Arizona and she really wanted to fit in with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of Joseph's Life Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 5, 2009
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     | 6,550 views

    Joseph’s family background

    The beginning of Joseph’s life Genesis 37:1-11 Two Cape Bretoners went to a western movie and just before the end one of them said to the other, “I’ll bet you five dollars the guy in the white hat gets shot.” And the other guy said, “All right, you’re on.” And just as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Punishment Does Not Suit The Crime Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 22, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 26,397 views

    a study of the book of Judges chapter 19 verses 1 - 30

    Judges 19: 1 – 30 The Punishment Does Not Suit The Crime And it came to pass in those days, when there was no king in Israel, that there was a certain Levite staying in the remote mountains of Ephraim. He took for himself a concubine from Bethlehem in Judah. 2 But his concubine played the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Eight Days That Changed The World

    Contributed by Quint Pitts on Oct 17, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 43,925 views

    Team taught with two pastors. An examination of the eight days revolving around Christ’s passion and resurrection.

    Eight Days That Changed the World Pastors: Quint Pitts and Steve Felder Easter 2009 Masterpieces (Quint) On May 10, 1508 Michelangelo began a project that would become his masterpiece. His canvas was a rounded ceiling 134 feet long and 43 feet wide stretching over the Sistine Chapel. Pope ...read more

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    Five Stones For Victory

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,863 views

    david and the palistines

    By any earthy standard, the outcome of this battle would be "sure thing." However, when God enters the picture the entire outcome becomes quite different because of faith. It is interesting that David chose five smooth stones from the brook when only one was needed. Why did David do this? There is ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Boaz Generation Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 16, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,291 views

    1) The Salutation (Ruth 4:11-12) 2) The Son (Ruth 4:13-17) & 3) the Summary (Ruth 4:18-22).

    Weddings are a fascinating custom. With my wife owning a flower shop we know all about weddings. Center pieces, corsages, bouquets, and decorations mean a lot of work and expense. With hall rentals, food, drink, tuxedo, gowns, relatives and gifts, a wedding is probably the most elaborate event any ...read more

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    Denomination: Other