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    Strengthening Your Union Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 23, 2015
     | 4,764 views

    It is a human tendency to believe that conflict is always the fualt of someone else. Paul knew better.

    “Living A Joy-full Life: Strengthening Your Union: Phil. 2:1-4 There’s a classic For Better or For Worse cartoon. Frame 1 – Husband says, “Should I put on some tea, honey?” “Sure.” Frame 2 – “But not in that pot!!” Frame 3 – ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Gave You This Authority?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 20, 2013
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    To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who gave authority to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:28 (Amplified Bible) 11:28 And they kept saying to Him, By what [sort of] authority are You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Gave You This Authority?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 21, 2013
     | 4,612 views

    To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake.

    I. EXORDIUM: Who gave authority to JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to follow every human-instituted authority by GOD for our sake. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:28 (Amplified Bible) 11:28 And they kept saying to Him, By what [sort of] authority are You ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    My Heart Condition

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2014
     | 12,308 views

    An honest look at the human heart is revealing and countermands the old concept that "The Heart is Good."

    My Heart Condition Matthew 15:1-20 • I submit that this story is a microcosm of the life of Jesus and His focus on the truth. • This past week I read a statistic that over 40% of deaths in America are caused by issues of the heart. Ultimately, every death is caused by heart failure. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Supernatural Nature Of The Mission Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020
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     | 8,599 views

    The only solution to the CRIPPLED nature of the human condition is to experience the supernatural WHOLENESS that is found in Christ.

    The Supernatural Nature Of The Mission Acts 3:1-26 We're continuing our series through the book of Acts this morning, a series I've entitled "The Church on Mission." I chose to preach through this book this year because it coincides with our theme and emphasis for the year - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Awaiting The Eternal Kingdom

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 16, 2019
     | 3,123 views

    The hope we anticipate at Advent should energize us even in the midst of sinful humanity.

    Awaiting the Eternal Kingdom Isaiah 2:1-5 The Book of Isaiah contains many rapturous songs of joy and hope. Its promises have sustained His people for thousands of years. We have this morning’s passage. We also have the Emmanuel prophecy which prophesied the virgin birth of Jesus, whose name ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Apostles' Creed: Recognizing The Maker Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 14, 2019
     | 5,213 views

    Belief in God as Creator gives life meaning, gives wisdom, and sustains human flourishing.

    APOSTLES’ CREED: Recognizing the Creator The Apostles’ Creed begins simply and boldly: “I believe in God, the Father Almighty, CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH.” Our God is the Creator of the universe, and more importantly, he is the Creator of us. He says in Isaiah 45:12, “It is I who made the earth ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Kingdom And Chaos - David And His Misfits

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 15, 2019
     | 3,293 views

    Paul warns us that human strength and wisdom cannot be elevated above the wisdom of God.

    Kingdom and Chaos David and His Misfits March 17, 2019 1 Samuel 22:1-2 NIV David left Gath and escaped to the cave of Adullam. When his brothers and his father's household heard about it, they went down to him there. 2 All those who were in distress or in debt or discontented gathered around ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Daniel's Vision Of The 70 Weeks Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 21, 2022
     | 2,919 views

    God reveals His plan for Israel and for all human beings through the angel Gabriel.

    Last time we discussed in detail Daniel's prayer. He gave us a prime example of the format of a prayer. He first showed his adoration for the Lord. Then he confessed not only his sins but the sins of Israel. Then he thanked God for being so forgiving and righteous and merciful. Then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Antidote To Progressive Revisionism In The Church

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,792 views

    God gave laws known as the Ten Commandments for every human being to adhere to.

    Religious leaders are always very good at legalism so they added 603 moral and legal codes (365 thou shalt not's and 248 thou shalt). Jesus accentuated the 10 Commandments because they are the key to knowledge about salvation (see Isaiah 42:21; Luke 11:52). The Bible says that "Only in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Do You Want To Be Clean?

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,306 views

    The healing of this leper answers a basic question for all human beings, namely the desire to be clean.

    Do You Want to Be Clean? Mark 1:40-42 40 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. 41 And Jesus, moved with compassion, put forth his hand, and touched him, and saith unto him, I will; be thou clean. 42 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trinity Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 29, 2021
     | 1,709 views

    “I heard the Catechism teaches that human beings can become God. How is this possible?”

    The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity 1.The ecstatic existence of the Trinity is the supreme confidence of love that love offered will be returned and more than returned, that in giving being is replenished not diminished or exhausted. In Latin: Esse deus dare: to be God is to give. e.g. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    But It Did'nt

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 1, 2021
     | 4,751 views

    The story begins in Eden and ends in Eden. The story of humanity. What chapter are you writiting.

    Once Upon a time: Before time was way beyond human imagination heavenly beings lived in the presence of the Great God Almighty Jehovah. They would enjoy the company of each other. Laughter was the order of the day. Joy filled the atmosphere and every angel sang sweet songs of praise to God. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    The Value Of Life

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 3,541 views

    What does the bible say about the value of human life even before birth,

    THE VALUE OF LIFE INTRODUCTION: Since the legalization of abortion, approximately 30 million Americans have not been given the chance to live. Despite the devaluing of human life by many, God, in His word makes it clear that I have value not from the point of delivery, not from the point that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Scales Before Your Eyes Series

    Contributed by Graham Taylor on Jun 7, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,357 views

    Seeing God to be both vast and small simultaneously by seeing him at human scale in Christ

    Psalm 113 Matthew 3.13-17 Now I need to start by stating publically my admiration of Professor Steven hawking. His overcoming of his disabilities alone is impressive enough. But it is only when you try to understand his thought do you really get blown away. Because within one human cranium are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed