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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Killing Jesus

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 4, 2013
     | 2,312 views

    When Bill O'reilly wrote Killing Jesus he meant it as a history book and not as a religious book. But did he accidentally meddle in our faith in the Holy Bible when he did so? Doubt in the Word of God has been a took of the devil from the beginning.

    Genesis 2:16-17 (NASB) “The LORD God commanded the man, saying, ‘From any tree of the garden you may eat freely; but from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day that you eat from it you will surely die.’” Genesis 3:1-3 (NASB) Now the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 28, 2014
     | 8,333 views

    As Prince of Peace, Jesus came to bring us into harmony (shalom) with God, others, and within ourselves.

    1. Isaiah 9.6-7; His Name will be Called: * Wonderful -- He takes care of the dullness of life (meant to be exciting and abundant) * Counselor -- He takes care of the decisions of life -- directs our steps * Mighty God -- He takes care of the demands of life * Eternal Father -- he takes care of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It's A Wonderful Life Series

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015
     | 4,837 views

    The premise of the movie was for George to find out what would have happened… how life would be different, if he had never lived. What if Jesus Had Never Been Born?

    Ephesians 2: 1-3, 11-12 It’s a Wonderful Life Movie Plot: Jimmy Stewart plays George Bailey, a local good guy with a beautiful family, lots of friends and a good job at the family bank. One day, his Uncle Billy loses an $8,000 deposit and George fears the worst. He gets drunk in a bar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving A Legacy

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 1, 2014
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     | 10,655 views

    As we look at Genesis 10, we realize that all of these people that God nbames makes an impact on the world in some way. They all left a legacy.

    Leaving a Legacy Genesis 10:6-13 Intro: Who knows what a Nimrod is? The meaning of this term or name has changed throughout history. Bugs bunny kind of brought this word out of hibernation. In one of the first Bugs Bunny cartoons, Bugs called his nemesis Elmer Fudd a nimrod. The website Reddit ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Through The Big D Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 5, 2012
     | 4,087 views

    Exposition of Hebrews 12:3-11

    Text: Hebrews 12:3-11, Title: Going through the Big D, Date/Place: NRBC, 11.4.12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Encouragements for discipline (v. 3-5a) 1. The writer gives three encouraging pieces of insight in order for them to think about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Here And There

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,613 views

    God is not only with us through the Spirit, he is holy, wholly different and apart from us; and we should not take our access to him for granted.

    As you all know I flew to Minneapolis between Christmas and New Year's. And since the terror alert is at orange, inspections are more thorough and lines are longer. Also both the Minneapolis and Philadelphia airports have X-ray machines for the checked baggage. Fortunately the standards aren't ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Peace Of Mind In A World Of Anxieties And Animosities-Part-2 Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,019 views

    Job.14:1-6 Job enlarges upon the condition of man, addressing himself also to God.One of the profound truths we learn from this book is that our lives on earth are short.

    Peace of Mind in a World of Anxieties and Animosities-Part-2 THE BATTLEGROUND IS IN MAN’S HEARTS. “Man who is born of woman lives only a short time and is full of trouble. Job 14:1 Peace of mind is the most sought after 'commodity' in human life. Most likely you are somewhat at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "All He Is Saying Is Give Peace A Chance" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Apr 2, 2011
     | 4,079 views

    There are days for all of us when we look around that all we can see is conflict. War, fighting, shootings ... unfortunately it is nothing new. We can trace it all the way back to the book of Genesis. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned, man has been at wa

    “Give Peace a Chance!” Matthew 5:9 There are days for all of us when we look around that all we can see is conflict. War, fighting, shootings ... unfortunately it is nothing new. We can trace it all the way back to the book of Genesis. Ever since Adam and Eve sinned, man has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Goal In Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Apr 2, 2013
     | 3,819 views

    God has given us a very high standard to live up to when we have the opportunity to forgive someone. Praise the Lord, He also gives us the power and the guidance we need to imitate Him by forgiving others as He has forgiven us.

    The Ultimate Goal in Resolving Conflict – Reconciliation www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Reconciliation is the final goal when it comes to resolving conflict. To be reconciled means “to replace hostility and separation with peace and friendship.” 2. The keys to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Coming Together

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Apr 8, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,399 views

    Special sermon for a combined bilingual service at the University Church of Christ in Abilene, TX

    The last few weeks have been different, to say the least. Three weeks ago today, my family and I were worshiping with the church in Córdoba, Argentina. A week ago today, I was on a trip for Herald of Truth to Matanzas, Cuba, worshiping with the brothers there and witnessing several dozen baptisms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God Is Big Enough To Conquer My Sin Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,589 views

    God can conquer the one issue we cannot conquer on our own. God is big enough to conquer my sin!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we will wrap up or series God Is Big Enough; Changing our ideas about God. • Today we will examine an area that does not receive enough attention, the idea that God is big enough to conquer my sin. • The issue of sin is one that has plagued ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    My Peace I Give To You

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 26,027 views

    Whenever you see a pageant and you hear the question, ‘what is the most important thing society needs’, the contestant will typically answer, ‘world peace’. Everybody wants peace but there seems to be so little of it. Why? I believe Jesus has the answer.

    MY PEACE I GIVE TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Whenever you watch some beauty pageant and you hear the question, ‘what is the most important thing society needs’, the contestant will typically answer, ‘world peace’. Peace…everybody wants it but there seems to be so little of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shalom. Bring Down The Walls

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 15, 2015
    based on 41 ratings
     | 21,722 views

    There are walls which divide gender men and women. There are walls of social status that divide the affluent and the poor. Walls are all around us. And for many these walls bring a sense of comfort, and protection. Updated July 2018.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: 2 Samuel 7:1-14; Psalm 89:20-37, Ephesians 2:11-22, and Mark 60:30-34, 53-56. Robert Frost's famous work, ...The "Mending Wall": ...is a wonderful poem ... full of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Danny Davis avatar

    The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Danny Davis on Feb 8, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 35,697 views

    The Holy Spirit is at work producing fruit in the life of believers.

    (NOTE: This series is based on the book Living in the Spirit by Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God). Introduction As we get to know the person, presence and power of the Holy Spirit there will be a natural by-product: fruit. What does that mean? Simply this: as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 4, 2019
     | 6,894 views

    Fear will keep the church for being what we are called to be

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Fear, fear can do some bad things to us. • In the first inaugural address in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt said, “First of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is…fear itself — nameless, unreasoning, unjustified terror which paralyzes needed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ