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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    House Condemned

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019
     | 2,714 views

    A study in Psalm 62: 1 - 12

    Psalm 62: 1 – 12 House Condemned To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David. 1 Truly my soul silently waits for God; From Him comes my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; He Is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. 3 How long will you attack a man? You shall be slain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The One Way Journey Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 5, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,348 views

    There's an old invitation song that says "no turning back." What does that mean for us?

    OPEN: I love to watch videos and read articles about outer space. Over the past few years mankind has explored numerous planets, moons and asteroids in our solar system. In fact, more than 40 years ago, American launched two spacecraft named “Voyager” and both of them have gone so far out into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When It Don't Make Sense

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2018
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     | 88,137 views

    Praising God is always effective, but it's power is magnified when you praise him when it don't make no sense.

    Hab 3:17-18 although the FIG tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines. The labor of the olive shall fail, the fields shall yield no meat, the flock shall be cut off from the the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls. Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Easter Superlatives

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 3, 2018
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     | 8,774 views

    The dictionary defines the word “superlatives” as “an expression of the highest degree of something.” The Easter story is full of superlatives. This sermon examines three of them.

    Superlatives of the Easter Story Chuck Sligh April 1, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to John 20. INTRODUCTION Illus. – A little boy had a tendency to exaggerate things in order to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Divine Dialogue -- Perspective On Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018
     | 4,789 views

    First in a series on Prayer dealing with a proper perspective of prayer.

    “Divine Dialogue” Part One Prayer is one of the most talked about topics in the Bible. It is also one of the most misunderstood and mysterious topics of the Bible. Prayer is probably the least practiced discipline among God-followers. At its simplest level, prayer is talking with God rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Underestanding Anger Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 12, 2018
     | 3,830 views

    30th in a series on Ephesians dealing with the issue of anger.

    Understanding Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 1. Speak truth not falsehood 4:25 2. Be angry without sinning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Role And Responsibility Of The Wife Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018
     | 8,546 views

    53rd message from Ephesians dealing with the role and responsibility of the wife.

    “Healthy Relationships” The Role and Responsibility of the Wife Ephesians 5:22-24 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 A. Live in Unity 4:1-16 B. Live in Newness of life 4:17-24 C. Live in Love 4:17-24 D. Live in Purity 5:3-14 E. Live in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Effective Connections Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 18, 2018
     | 3,435 views

    Message 86 from Eph discussing the power of praying for one another.

    “Effective Connections” REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 Paul first called the Ephesians to bless the Lord (speak well of the Lord) who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenlies in Christ. He then wrote a gigantic 14 verse sentence packed with a grocery list of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Laying Our Crumbs Upon The Altar

    Contributed by Paul Davidson on Jun 14, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,073 views

    Have you truly sacrificed the totality of your own life on God’s altar, committing to Him everything you have and everything you are... or are you giving Him your crumbs, your leftovers, hoping that it pleases Him?

    Please turn in your Bibles to the book of Malachi, which is the last book in the Old Testament. If you find Matthew and then go back a few pages, you’ll be in Malachi. After God reveals His Word through the prophet Malachi, He is then silent for roughly 400 years until the events described in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Words--- Is No Mystery

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 16, 2016
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     | 5,865 views

    Few ever learn the power that words can carry. Little words can do great harm and bring danger deep in the heart. Pay back or pay forward?

    THE MYSTERY OF WORDS... IS NO MYSTERY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FEW PEOPLE CAN UNDERSTAND THE GREAT MYSTERY OF THE POWER OF THE TONGUE AND WORDS? PONDER WHY? James 3:3 Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. 4 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Overcoming The Enemy

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,690 views

    To climb back up the mountain of righteousness one must throw off complacency and embrace a genuine desire to seek and obtain forgiveness through confession. Turn from your evil ways, cry out to God for mercy and pray that He who summoned the enemy might also defeat them!

    OVERCOMING THE ENEMY 1 Samuel 7:1-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We have all faced trials and tribulations in our lifetime that have been extremely painful. James 4:2-4 tells us to consider these trials pure joy because when we respond to trials by staying steadfast ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 16, 2015
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     | 4,862 views

    Theoanthrocide: The Death Of God & Man

    Psalm 11:3 says, “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Without a doubt, the twentieth century ranks among the deadliest in all of human history and it seems the twenty-first will likely continue this appalling legacy. This era will also be remembered as a period ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Issues In Aging: Part One Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
     | 4,537 views

    THIS IS THE FIRST PART OF A TWO PART SERIES ON ISSUES IN AGING. IT FOCUSES ON WAYS THAT WE CAN HELP OUR FAMILY AS WE AGE. IT ALSO IS A WAY TO PROVIDE US WITH SECURITY AND PEACE.

    ISSUES IN MINISTRY SCRIPTURE AS WE AGE WE ARE PRESENTED WITH CHALLENGES IN MINISTRY. THESE CHALLENGES WILL COME IN SEVERAL FORMS, AND WILL COME TO BOTH THE CARE GIVER AND CARE RECEIVER. IT IS IMPORTANT THEN FOR US TO REALIZE THAT THE TRUE ORIGEN OF THESE CHALLENGES IS SATAN, AND THAT THESE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    On Point, Ii Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 25, 2015
     | 2,554 views

    Christ delivered man out of death to the promise of the gift of eternal life yet man thinking he is in the perfection of God's love, sins. However, to sin is an everyday reality of truth---a reality of faith. Truly, temptations----works of the devil challenge our daily thoughts and decisions.

    ON POINT, II by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 25, 2015) “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith...For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    God Is Unselfish Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,861 views

    William Gladstone said, "Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race." Think about it; if everyone just looked out for #1 then no one would be satisfied; including #1. I can gain a lot by being selfish...except what's truly important.

    GOD IS UNSELFISH William Gladstone said, "Selfishness is the greatest curse of the human race." If you think about that there's much truth in it. If everyone just looked out for #1 then no one would be satisfied; including #1. There's a lot to be gained by being selfish except what matters most. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ