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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Ho-Hum

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    We are lost in the swamp of compromise, because: 1. We value security over significance. 2. We value what is easy over what takes effort. 3. We value the material over the spiritual. 4. We value mediocrity over excellence.

    John Steinbeck, winner of the Nobel Prize, decided to travel around the country he loved in order to explore and enjoy it more deeply. He was also planning on writing about his experiences in a book, but he was surprised that very few people encouraged him to go. Some even said that it was too ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Questions Of Grace Series

    Contributed by John Chisham on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,344 views

    Paul asks and answers questions about grace

    The questions of Grace: Are we saved by Grace or by works of the law? Galatians 3:1-14 Faith or Observance of the Law 3 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. In the previous chapters, we have seen the problem: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    "the Gift That Keeps On Giving" Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019
     | 6,043 views

    Today we come to my final message in the sermon series I have been preaching titled Christmas words.

    CHRISTMAS WORDS “The Gift that Keeps on Giving” John 3:1-16 Today we come to my final message in the sermon series I have been preaching titled Christmas words. In the past month we have taken a closer look at these words: 1. Peace. Some of you know there was a period of time between the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubt Part-Two Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 30, 2019
     | 4,240 views

    We learned that doubt is a part of our human psyche, it’s human nature to doubt. Healthy skepticism and questioning is what keeps us from being easily misled, deceived, manipulated and led astray. Natural doubt many of times assists us to make rational judgments as to a matter or circumstance.

    Last week we began our study on doubt. We learned that doubt is a part of our human psyche, a part of our daily life, it’s human nature to doubt. Healthy skepticism and questioning is what keeps us from being easily misled, deceived, manipulated and led astray. Natural doubt many of times assists ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You're Not A Stranger Anymore

    Contributed by Roy Mason on Aug 5, 2001
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,872 views

    Paul, in writing to the Ephesians talks about being “near and far.” Notice that Jesus has brought us all into relationship with one another through faith. What are the steps to being “brought near”?

    You’re Not A Stranger Anymore © 2001, Dr. Roy Mason But now in Christ Jesus you who formerly were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. --EPH 2:13 NASB Do you ever remember being the “new kid in town”? Going to a new school for the first time is a traumatic experience. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The God Who Shakes Foundations Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025
     | 337 views

    The God who shakes foundations is still at work today. No matter how deeply rooted a problem may be, He has the power to dismantle it completely.

    THE GOD WHO SHAKES FOUNDATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:25-26 (KJV) 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Holy Spirit And Revival Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 25, 2025
     | 187 views

    The Holy Spirit is the divine agent of revival, and without His outpouring, true revival cannot take place.

    THE HOLY SPIRIT AND REVIVAL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Key Verse: “And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus The Mediator Of The New Covenant Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 18, 2025
     | 35 views

    Jesus, as the Mediator of the New Covenant, provides believers direct access to God’s grace, mercy, and divine promises, ensuring forgiveness, restoration, and spiritual empowerment.

    JESUS THE MEDIATOR OF THE NEW COVENANT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 8:6 Key Verse: “But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.” – Hebrews 8:6 Supporting Texts: Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How To Mobilize People For Action

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 49 ratings
     | 8,702 views

    Too many people are worried about things being done right that they neglect doing the best things. Few lay people think that they have what it takes to be used of God as those who are professionally trained ministers. However, God equips everyone uniquely

    How to Mobilize People for Action (Eph. 11-13) "It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists and some to be pastors and teachers to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Time To Whip The Devil

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 40 ratings
     | 8,589 views

    four keys to victory over the devil in your walk with God

    Intro: Charles Atlas Story--bully whips this skinny kid on beach steals girlfriend. Skinny kid pumps weights, gets massive, goes back to the beach, whips the bully, gets his girlfriend back. Before Christ,(BC) the devil whips people up, but After Christ, people can put a hurting on the devil. It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    Law Or Grace? You Choose Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    Man in his sinful state in total isolation from God ~longingly looking back into the past in the Garden of Eden, but in our own strength never able to achieve that fellowship or level of intimacy with God!

    An acronym of Grace is God’s rescue at Christ’s Expense You could say that it is the greatest rescue mission ever undertaken. Man in his sinful state in total isolation from God ~longingly looking back into the past in the Garden of Eden, but in our own strength never able to achieve that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Are You Deciving Yourself?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,236 views

    Deadly risk taking is more common then we realize. We may not purposely stare down the barrel of a shotgun. But many Christians behave in a self-defeating way that is equally careless and risky, and deadly.

    Are You Deceiving Yourself? / Part-1 Galatians 6:7 KJV A Example of deadly risk taking In 1982, “ABC Evening News” reported on an unusual work of modern art—a chair affixed to a shotgun. It was to be viewed by sitting in the chair and looking directly into the gun barrel. The gun was loaded and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Purpose Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,020 views

    What is the purpose of the Law - its like an external supervisor. Grace gives us in internal partner to make us like God - not just obey external rules.

    Why are there speeding tickets? They exist because people drive faster than the posted limit - they are a notice that you’ve broken the law and have displeased the authorities and must pay for it. If no one ever drove too fast there’d be no need for tickets. Or if you always rode in a bus with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    My "Hands On" Mission Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 6, 2009
     | 4,502 views

    Serving is the key difference between "doing"church and "being" the church.

    NEW PURPOSE, RENEWED PURPOSE Part 3- My "Hands On" Mission John 13:1-17 Sunday, January 18, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Serving is the key difference between "doing" church and "being" the church. If you saw the news this week regarding the plane that crashed into the Hudson River you witnessed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim White avatar

    Spiritual Gifts Unmystified Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,623 views

    Spiritual gifts are demonstrated when God chooses to supernaturally use someone outside of their personality type.

    (Gotquestions.org) When people speak of spiritual gifts, the focus is often on questions like, “Do you know what your spiritual gift is?” or “Have you taken this spiritual gifts survey?” While the knowledge of one's gifting can be beneficial, we often lose sight of God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist