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  • Tim Breen avatar

    The Manifesto Of The Unshamed

    Contributed by Tim Breen on Jul 11, 2017
     | 9,694 views

    The Church today has no reason to cower or shrink. Our moment for strength and service is at hand!

    Usage Note: Fellow pastors and teachers – you are welcome to use and distribute this message freely; I have myself learned and borrowed from many Christian leaders in the course of my ministry. If my work is helpful to you, please do me the honor of following me on twitter – @tsbreen – and checking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    So Close, Yet So Far Away Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 17, 2017
     | 8,024 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 20: 1- 18

    John 20: 1- 18 So close, yet so far away 1 Now the first day of the week Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb. 2 Then she ran and came to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and said to them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Growing Up In Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 21, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,748 views

    Paul's prayer for the Church in Colossae is God's desire for the Church today. We are taught the principle of "walking worthy" of the Lord, being empowered by Him, in constant thankfulness.

    “Growing Up in Christ” Colossians 1:9-14 We looked at the beginning of Paul’s letter to the Church in Colossae, praising God for their renowned faith, hope and love in the Lord Jesus Christ, even though he never met any of them personally except Epaphras, the church planter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Eyes On Jesus! Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 31,878 views

    Our world is exploding with violence, and many people who once claimed to follow Jesus are losing heart. They are in danger of drifting away and dropping out.

    INTRODUCTION I read recently that 10,000 Baby Boomers turn 65 every day. When we were teenagers we were part of a music revolution. However, as we get older, things change. For that reason I’m thinking about doing a commercial for a remix of songs for aging boomers. What do you think? The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salutation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 3, 2018
     | 4,669 views

    Paul wrote Second Corinthians for several reasons: He wanted to encourage the church to forgive and restore the member who had caused all the trouble (2 Cor. 2:6-11). He wanted to reassert his apostolic authority among the Corinthians (2 Cor. 4:1-2; 10-1)

    March 1, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians I.A. Salutation. (1:1–2) 2nd Corinthians 1:1-2 (NKJV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in all Achaia: 2 Grace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 31, 2019
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,488 views

    This message is an attempt to answer some of the honest questions people have about how if God is good , then why is there so much suffering.

    God, If He Is Good Why Is There So Much Bad? "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways," declares the LORD. "As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” - Isaiah 55:8,9 What are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Travelling With The Apostle Paul - Silas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 26, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,651 views

    Travelling with the Apostle Paul - Silas - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Silas the Leader. (2). Silas the Missionary. (3). Silas the Prisoner. SERMON BODY Readings: • Acts chapter 15 verses 22-40 • Acts chapter 16 verses 16-40. • 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verse 19 • 1 Peter chapter 5 verse 12 • 1 Thessalonians chapter 1 verse 1 • 2 Thessalonians ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Overcoming Depression And Anxiety

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 22, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 35,977 views

    Globally, more than 322 million people suffer from depression, and 264 million suffer from anxiety disorders. Let us discover how to overcome them based on the word of God

    OVERCOMING DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY Psalms 43:5 HCSB Why am I so depressed??Why this turmoil within me??Put your hope in God, for I will still praise Him,?my Savior and my God. Proverbs 12:25 NKJV Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad. FACTS ABOUT DEPRESSION ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Winds Of Change

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,009 views

    The natural winds of the Earth are a type and shadow of the various facets of God moving in the supernatural realm. The direction of the natural winds represents spiritual seasons and movements of the Holy Spirit on earth, including the storms of life.

    “He makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth; he sends lightning with the rain and brings out the wind from his storehouses.” (Psalm 135:7 NIV) The natural wind is the motion or flow of air or other gases that compose the atmosphere of the Earth. God created the atmosphere around the Earth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    David Hears Of Saul's Death Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,451 views

    Second Samuel 1:1-16 shows David hearing of Saul's death.

    Scripture First Samuel and Second Samuel were originally written as one book. They were eventually divided into two books. First Samuel essentially deals with the life of Saul, and Second Samuel deals with the life of David. The end of First Samuel describes the death of King Saul. The beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Do You Fear God For Nothing?” Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 1, 2019
     | 5,513 views

    Introduction to the book of Job - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Rough Guide to The Book of Job: FOUR THINGS TO NOTE: • The book of Job is unique. • The book of Job is poetic • The book of Job is hazardous • The book of Job is history TWO KEY THEMES: • Patience. • Suffering. THREE Acts: • Act #1: The character of Job (vs 1-5) • Act #2: The conversation ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    Accepting Responsibility

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Sep 1, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,918 views

    Today's sermon is part of a discipleship series on Building Lasting Values that looks at building up God's House within through Biblical Values. Today we're looking at the value of accepting our responsibility.

    Building Lasting Values “Accepting Responsibility” Audio of today's message: https://mega.nz/#!fR8TEIib!4K8f5FcHrb-viKzNro4mUKZ-ApWfM1QnbH0O6audsNw If I were to ask, “What’s our greatest ability,” most would say that they are good at one thing or another, like they’re good with their hands, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • David Owens avatar

    The Only Way To Be Made Right With God Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 3, 2019
     | 5,468 views

    After spending three chapters explaining how all people are sinners and are subject to God's wrath, in Romans 3:21-26, Paul explains how sinners can be made right with God.

    A. Let me begin with a question this morning: How many of us here today want to escape God’s judgment and wrath against sin? 1. We all want to escape God’s judgment and wrath against sin, don’t we? 2. But how can we do that? How can we make sure God’s judgment and wrath don’t fall on us? B. Let ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Justifying Job – How Not To Respond To Trials And Tribulations

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 19, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,366 views

    With the sudden onslaught of the Worldwide pandemic, it seems appropriate to revisit the trials of Job.

    Throughout the centuries, the story of Job has been used to help people in times of sorrow and sickness. Many have interpreted that God was responsible for “allowing" satan to afflict Job, and therefore He “allows” sorrows, suffering, poverty, and sickness to come upon His children. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Silence Of The Lamb Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Mcquoid on May 7, 2019
     | 7,597 views

    Jesus was 1) A Willing Sacrifice, 2) A Substitionary Sacrifice, 3) An Innocent Sacrifice

    • I don’t know if you recognize this face on the screen. This is Friedrich Nietszche. He was a German philosopher who is most famous for his claim that ‘God is dead.’ He has become a hero figure in atheist circles. ? Nietszche’s philosophy was all about human power. He said that the main ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible