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  • Byron Perrine avatar

    ¿soy MÁs Que¿soy MÁs Que Polvo Formado Por Accidente? Polvo Formado Por Accidente?

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
     | 1,242 views

    Este discurso atestigua la verdad de que cada uno de nosotros tiene un alma inmortal, habla de la importancia de reconocer que tenemos un alma inmortal y pregunta cómo sería la vida si la humanidad no tuviera alma.

    Génesis 1: 26-27 nos dice que somos creados a imagen de Dios. Con esto queremos decir que somos creados con un alma a través de la que Dios se comunica con nosotros. El lamentable estado de pecado en el que ha caído la humanidad amenaza con desafiar ese hecho. De hecho, el alma ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is Jeus God? The New Testament Answer Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 19, 2018
     | 5,433 views

    Shows how the deity of Jesus is taught from the words of Jesus himself; from New Testament texts; from the way Jesus is called "Lord" and by the spirit of worship that is the heart and soul of the New Testament.

    IS JESUS GOD? THE NEW TESTAMENT ANSWER “The Word was God and the word was with God / and the Word became flesh (a human being) and lived among us for awhile.” You could look at me on a revolving pedestal and know a little about me, gender, age, weight, nationality; but you would not know me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Best Word To Man Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Nov 22, 2018
     | 5,347 views

    It shows us how God reveals himself through creation, conscience, the chosen people and their Bible, Christ and conversion

    Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com GOD’S BEST WORD TO MAN John 1:1,14,18 “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was God / “The “Word became flesh and lived awhile among us / No man has seen God. The uniquely begotten Son has brought Him out into the open.” If I pass your house ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Senses Make Sense

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 2, 2018
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     | 4,729 views

    What is and who are the true church of Jesus?

    The Senses Make Sense 1 John 1:1-4 As this is the Easter season, we take time to reflect on the core of our Christian faith. We might ask the question: “What makes one a Christian? Is a Christian someone who admires the teaching of Jesus, and thinks if we would apply some of these teachings, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Security Of The Believer (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on May 7, 2018
     | 3,247 views

    If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security—conditional or unconditional—is in the hands of our Savior.

    One of the things we were taught at Evangelical is that preachers must not avoid difficult subjects or passages: those sincere believers may disagree on. In the next two weeks we consider such a subject. We ask God’s guidance and grace as we seek to understand. The doctrine of unconditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Our Refuge

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 13, 2011
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     | 14,309 views

    We all have to live in a troubled world & to make matters worse we all have personal troubles we have to work through. God's plan however is that we would fine a place of refuge in all the troubles of life.

    Bunbury Sun am 10/072011 “God our refuge” Intro: *** The famed survival expert Bear Grylls was shooting a survival show in Norway not too long ago teaching people how to survive in some of the worst weather conditions. Parts of Norway are known for being amongst the wettest places in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Endure

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2015
     | 14,037 views

    We can neither escape experiencing the evils of this world nor can we avoid God’s testing the quality of our devotion by letting us experience reality. It is important, however, that we do not let the hard times damage our faith and service to Christ.

    Endurance Illustration: The Battered Bastards of Bastogne Most people recognize endurance to be our not quitting an endeavor; especially when we are experiencing an unpleasant, difficult, or dangerous situation. A perfect illustration of endurance was demonstrated by the 101st airborne division, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    About The Savior Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 25, 2016
     | 5,001 views

    A doctrinal study of the Savior.

    Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Savior" John 1:1-14 John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Near The Cross — Far From The Blood Series

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 27, 2016
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     | 8,336 views

    The greatest shock may be in this picture of Calvary is that you might see your face in that crowd… your attitude, your experience with the cross, your activity around that cross but lacking any true meaning.

    INTRO: 1. In the past few weeks in our series "Encountering the Cross" we have again and again revisted the tramatic, devestating events that Jesus endured for us surrounding the Cross. a. But, although the scene was gruesome, the atmospherearound the foot of the cross is far from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Powerful Delusions

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 26, 2015
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     | 4,647 views

    Delusion becomes all who do not fully embrace the truths of God's word. These people are intrigued with political leaders who have a worldly social agenda that embraces humanistic views.

    Election Years - Powerful Delusions 2 Thessalonians warns of a time when "The man of lawlessness [we be] revealed." (2 Thessalonians 2:3) The Apostle Paul tells us "...the secret power of lawlessness is already at work..." (2 Thessalonians 2:7) This is happening because "...all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Seven Anatomical Abominations

    Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Apr 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,423 views

    The Lord, who created our eyes, tongue, hands, heart, feet, lips and spirit, is vexed and grieved when we use them for evil. When we do, our bodies which were meant to be the temples of God’s Spirit become anatomical abominations!

    Intro: The human body is a marvellous creation – so complex and yet so beautiful (Psa. 139:14). Each of our organs has its special function. Working together in harmony under the brain’s direction, our members enable the body to live, work play and worship. We are strictly warned by God never to ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Life Is God's Choice

    Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 18, 2020
     | 3,319 views

    I used this sermon for the Sanctity of Human life Sunday. I wanted to be clear, loving and to challenge the Church to serve Jesus.

    “Life is God’s choice” Jeremiah 1:4-5 This is a Delicate topic: - My intention is to be both truthful and loving - But also I don’t plan to tip toe around the subject. - I hope you will pray for me during this message People ought to know: ? Mothers shouldn’t kill their children. ? Fathers ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "worry (Part 2): What Does Jesus Teach In Matthew 6:24-34?" Series

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Aug 18, 2021
     | 3,754 views

    This sermon discusses how to overcome destructive/negative/unnecessary worries based on Matthew 6:25-34.

    There was a story about a man who came face to face with the Angel of Death: The Angel was walking toward a city one morning, and a man asked, "What are you going to do?" "I'm going to take 100 people," the Angel replied. "That's horrible!" the man said. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Five Ways God Speaks To Us (John 1:1-18) Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 19, 2021
     | 3,956 views

    We have no idea "who" or even "what" God is. We cannot get to Him but He comes to us through creation; conscience; chosen people and their Bible; Christ and Conversion. Until we are converted we know ABOUT God but we don't know God personally.

    GOD’S BEST WORD TO US John 1:1-18 Bob Marcaurelle bmarcaurelle@charter.net (Writing in the AD 90’s to counteract the teachings that Jesus could not be both God and man. John shows us how God reveals Himself to us through creation, conscience, contacts with individuals and the chosen people and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Have A Soul

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2022
     | 2,382 views

    New research findings in Science and Medicine now support the Bible's statement that we have a soul, not just a body. People must know this so they can make correct decisions about where they will spend eternity.

    YOU HAVE A SOUL OPENING ILLUSTRATION Get 4 kids to front. Turn off lights. Shine flashlights thru hands. You can see the bones inside the skin. “WE HAVE SOMETHING INSIDE!” We know this also because of Xrays and ultrasounds. But today I want to talk about something else we have inside: a SOUL & ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God