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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Assured Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 21, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 25,929 views

    Three wonderful blessings are promised in these verses to those that continue believing in Jesus and loving the brethren. These blessing are assurance in God's presence, answered prayers, & the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit.

    1 JOHN 3: 18-24 THE ASSURED HEART [Hebrews 9:13-22] There is a warm assurance, a sound persuasion of heart, that loving people in deed and truth gives the believer. Such love provides us with a confidence that we can go into God's presence and ask and receive whatever we need. These requests, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Power Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 22, 2013
     | 5,737 views

    Don’t crowd Jesus only when you have a need. Instead, answer His call to be with Him, to preach, and to have power.

    Several years ago, on New Year's Day, a beautiful float in the Tournament of Roses parade suddenly sputtered and quit. It was out of gas. The whole parade was held up until someone could get a can of gas. The amusing thing was this float represented the Standard Oil Company. With its vast oil ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don’t Need The Church? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,390 views

    A reminder that belonging to God means being a part of His family, the Church

    I don’t need the church. I feel just as close to God outdoors. I’m already pretty good without the Church, and that should count for something. I don’t need to go through all the motions because God already knows my heart. If those words describe your heart, I’m glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Free From The Nets Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013
     | 6,071 views

    Dominant Thought: Jesus expects men to make His call to follow our highest priority - one that is evidenced by obedience to His will

    This week we celebrate the fact that we live in a great nation. I’m thankful for the freedoms that we enjoy – grateful to those who sacrificed so that we’d have them – and mindful that we can’t take any of that for granted. I’m thankful that we live in a land ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Flood Theology Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 8, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,261 views

    Is there proof of Noah's flood, and should it matter to us whether it actually happened?

    OPEN: I love to read magazines like National Geographic and The Smithsonian and Popular Science (often just for the illustrations I can find there). But I have especially enjoyed Popular Science. About 3 years ago I stumbled across the question and answer section of Popular Science where people can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Dreams Come True! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,653 views

    In the place of your affliction, trust Him to use you for His glory, to make you forget your pain, and to make you fruitful as you live your life for Him.

    In 1969, in a science lab in New Jersey, Canadian physicist Willard Boyle and his colleagues invented the concept of an electronic eye. Using their knowledge of mathematics and the behavior of light they provided the science behind digital cameras known as a charged-coupled device or CCD. The CCD ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Resurrection Of Lazarus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 36,011 views

    Can Jesus raise the dead? The big question in any religion concerns death. Death is a great mystery. And life is a great mystery, but life is practically meaningless if there is no resurrection of the dead.

    Perea to Bethany Lesson: Resurrection of Lazarus John 11:1-44 Introduction Jesus’ public ministry is over and now He is concentrating on His private ministry. He centers on individuals and He is no longer reaching out to the nation of Israel. The raising of Lazarus from the dead occurred ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving It All Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2017
     | 14,943 views

    Jesus celebrates the sacrifice of the giver, not the size of the gift.

    Beth and I had the joy of serving at the Fall Festival of Fun on Tuesday night. I’m thankful to Sheila Kuriscak and her team for creating this family-friendly outreach. Our job was to greet people as they came in and give kids bags for all their candy. I would estimate that more than 70% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church That Made An Impact: How The Thessalonian Church Made An Impact Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 5, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,156 views

    A discussion based study of 1 Thess. 1:1-10

    The Church that Made an Impact: HOW the Thessalonian Church Made an Impact Series Series: 1 Thessalonians Chuck Sligh Oct-Nov, 2016 NOTE: This is the second lesson of an extended Bible study of the book of 1 Thessalonians. Each lesson includes discussion questions. Some are open ended questions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Philippians: The Backstory" Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 14, 2015
     | 9,642 views

    The Apostle Paul from house in Rome writes a beautiful letter of joy to the Saints at Philippi who are his joy and crown from a heart of joy which comes from knowing and loving God whole-heartedly!

    Cornerstone Church July 12, 2015 “Philippians: The Backstory” Philippians 1:1-11 Do you remember the days when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Four Horsemen Of The Apocalypse Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2015
     | 7,850 views

    The four horsemen of the apocalypse are on the horizon: world-wide conquest, world-wide conflict, worldwide famine, and world-wide death. That can mean only one thing: Jesus is coming soon! Be ready.

    On March 11, 2004, terrorists exploded 10 bombs in Madrid, Spain, killing almost 200, wounding another 1,800. Two months later there was a scare in Philadelphia. It was May 5th, and a conductor for Pennsylvania's transit authority discovered something frightening on the tracks near Philly's massive ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Clearing The Way-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015
     | 3,337 views

    5 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

    CLEARING THE WAY-part 5—Psalm 119:9-16 The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. A young man entering adulthood &/or fatherhood can properly maintain his way in the world. How can a man(person) entering adulthood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Praise You! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Oliver on Aug 9, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,865 views

    Praise God because He is great, Praise God because He is our Refuge, and Praise God because He is a Righteous Judge.

    I Will Praise You! Psalm 9:1-12 - We’re continuing our study through the book of Psalms. - This week, we’re in Psalm 9 and will look at the first 12 verses. - The title of this Psalm says, “Prayer and Thanksgiving for the Lord’s Righteous Judgments.” - It’s a triumphant song of thanksgiving. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Speaking With Boldness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,227 views

    Be bold and don’t fold when hard times come.

    Speaking with Boldness Acts 4:23-31 Rev. Brian Bill November 20, 2019 Last weekend we were encouraged to imitate the example of Peter and John in order to weather the waves of persecution that are headed our way. This was our main idea: We must keep speaking even when we’re told not to. We were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chuck Brooks avatar

    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 3, 2020
     | 2,539 views

    Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of prayer...

    Review - The Purpose of this Series: The Bible says that developing and maintaining spiritual disciplines is God’s will for you. "...that you may become mature Christians and may fulfill God's will for you." So far in this series we have looked at the topics of “How to Get a Grasp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible