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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    The Hagar Affair Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 9,266 views

    The birth of Ishmael came about as a lapse of faith. Like Abram & Sarah, we sometimes try to “help God out,” when instead we should be waiting and trusting.

    “The Hagar Affair” Genesis 16 & Galatians 4 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts The Arab world dominates our thinking these days; it’s our major global concern--with the war against terrorism, hostage-taking, beheadings, and the Palestinian uprising in ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Free Not To Be Me

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,813 views

    Lent 5 (B). Christ gave his life as a ransom, freeing us not only from sin, but from our own flesh and the power of the devil. We are now free to serve others, as we live under Him in His kingdom.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Free not to be me” Jesus and his disciples are on their way to Jerusalem. And as they are walking, He is telling them about His upcoming ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Decades - Pt. 2 - The 70's Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 8, 2018
     | 2,967 views

    Time flies. Months slip away. Years are lost. Before we know it, a decade has passed. However, decades of the past can teach us today!

    The 70’s I. Introduction A decade. 10 years. While we are in the middle of it it seems to crawl by but then when it is gone we look back and we are amazed at how quickly time has escaped. Last week we looked at the 60's! Now we move forward a decade and check out the 70's! Again one of the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Are One - Part 2

    Contributed by Mark Opseth on May 30, 2012
     | 4,467 views

    How to get along in the body of Christ.

    Last Sunday, we talked about the unity in the body of Christ. We see God’s desire for unity throughout Scripture. What made the Jews united was not the color of their skin or the clothes they wore. They were united around one God, one covenant with one set of laws and commandments. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "The Attitude Of A Christ-Like Servant" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 17, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,277 views

    What should characterize the attitude of a Christ-like servant?

    As we have looked to verse 24 previously, we focused the priority of discipleship and on how our church is obligated to be intentional in making disciples and every believer is obligated to be intentional about growing as a disciple. If we seek to be a disciple and a disciple-maker, we will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woe To Those Who Rely On The World! Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 7, 2025
     | 477 views

    God is calling everyone everywhere to repent – to turn to Him completely. Or, said another way: To be faithful to Him and not rest in our own devices. However, in order to do this we must surrender our will to follow His calling!

    Isaiah, Part 13 Woe to Those who Rely on the World! Isaiah 31:1-9 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you have chosen to be here today! -- Last week, we looked at the setup of this chapter (Ch 30) -- Saw God’s displeasure with humanity – bonus: the why was given to us - ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Phenomenon Called Reactions In Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 17, 2025
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    In spiritual warfare, there is an attempt by the Accuser of the brethren to replicate this natural law.

    In physics there is a natural law being one of the laws of physics. In fact, in high school, it was known as Newton’s third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "words From The Cross" Father Forgive Them Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 23, 2023
     | 1,679 views

    Visitors from around the world travel to Barcelona, Spain to visit the new Cathedral. First time visitors who are not Christian, may not understand the theology of Christianity. They are enthralled with the architecture.

    In Jesus Holy Name February 26, 2023 Lent I Luke 23:43 Redeemer “Words from the Cross” “Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Not "To Be Served” Walking With Jesus

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Oct 20, 2024
     | 674 views

    Our scripture today from Mark 10:35-45 helps guide us as we consider the qualities of leadership rooted in service.

    Sermon Title: "Not to Be Served" Scripture: Mark 10:35-45 Date: October 20, 2024 The Highest Places of Honor 35 James and John, Zebedee’s sons, came up to him. “Teacher, we have something we want you to do for us.” 36 “What is it? I’ll see what I can do.” 37 “Arrange it,” they said, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Just Look At That Snake!

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 8, 2021
     | 4,149 views

    There is something far more deadly than the venom of a snake which has bitten all. But Jesus becomes the curse for us.

    Just Look at that Snake! Numbers 21:4-9 The Old Testament book of Numbers can be a difficult read. Unlike Leviticus which is hard to read because of all the details of numerous offerings and ritual, Numbers is hard to read because of the constant failures of and judgments on the children of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Professional Courtesy

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 11, 2018
     | 5,274 views

    A study in the book of 1 Kings 20: 1 – 43

    1 Kings 20: 1 – 43 Professional Courtesy 20 Now Ben-Hadad the king of Syria gathered all his forces together; thirty-two kings were with him, with horses and chariots. And he went up and besieged Samaria and made war against it. 2 Then he sent messengers into the city to Ahab king of Israel, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pick-Pocketed By The Past Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 1, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    Discusses how to move on from past sins and failures.

    Identity Theft…Pick-pocketed by the Past To defend ourselves from being pick-pocketed by the past we need to Receive God’s love Confess our sins Receive God’s forgiveness Accept God’s Purification Obey God’s Ways Slide Good morning The Story of Dave I want to begin this morning with a story ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Regaining Trust Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 28, 2016
     | 6,301 views

    In order to regain your integrity after it is lost, let God reveal your sin, rebuke you for it, and then restore you wholly and completely just like He did for Abraham.

    Every few years the U.S. Department of Defense publishes a short book called The Encyclopedia of Ethical Failure. The book is filled with case studies of government employees acting badly, and it's used to train new government workers how not to behave on the job. Recently, one case study focused ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Wrong Place, Wrong Time

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2019
     | 6,634 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18

    Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18 Being in the wrong place at the wrong time 1 Now it came to pass in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and of the officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. And there they ate ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Somebody Is Drawing A Line To Separate You From God.

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 1, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,629 views

    : We must be willing to stand firm on the side of God, regardless of the price that we are called to pay. It’s not easy being a follower of Jesus Christ.

    Somebody Is Drawing a Line to Separate You From God. 11/28/2021 Daniel 6:1-9 Ephesians 6:10-20 I can remember as a kid the all important drawing a line in the sand. When you were upset with someone and they wanted to put you on front street, they would draw a line and dare you to cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed