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  • Louis Bartet avatar

    Shattering Illusions Series

    Contributed by Louis Bartet on Mar 16, 2003
    based on 73 ratings
     | 7,549 views

    Are you seeking God or seeking to be god? Do you love people or are you disquising your selfishness

    TITLE: Shattering Life’s Illusions TEXT: Luke 22:24-34 TOPIC: Reality, Faith, Sanctification, delusional beliefs Preached by Louis Bartet at Point Assembly of God, March 16, 2003 at 11:00 A.M. -- An illusion is an erroneous perception of the way things really are. It is a false belief or concept ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Following Jesus Without Denominationalism Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 26, 2012
     | 3,842 views

    But is it possible for people today to simply be Christians, without being a member of any man – made denomination?

    Following Jesus without Denominationalism Part 2: ‘The Way Out of Religious Division’ Let me first start off by saying THANK YOU to all of you that made such wonderful replies to the first message of this series. I was well impressed with some of the knowledge you guys ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    Can I Get A Witness? Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Oct 28, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,033 views

    When God’s people testify to what God has done, others are invited to witness and respond.

    Introduction Last week, we began considering the relationship between praise and thanks and how we are called in this Psalm to verbalize or express our gratitude. That expression should include some discussion of God’s attributes and the affect that he has on us, on creation, and even on his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Remember To Do This... Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2014
    based on 49 ratings
     | 45,631 views

    As soldiers of Christ, this passage gives us our marching orders. What can we learn from what Jesus instructed His disciples to do on their mission?

    OPEN: I read the true story of a newly married flight engineer with the Air Force who had planned a weekend getaway with his new bride. But on Friday, his squadron called and told him he was to leave the next afternoon for an eight-day mission. His wife was obviously disappointed. "Don't you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Stephen Smarowsky avatar

    God Is In Control

    Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,218 views

    Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them into something good in our lives.

    Matthew 4 God is in Control (4:1) 1. Jesus “was led up by the Spirit…” - God is in control here. - This was all apart of God’s plan. - God doesn’t transform trials into good. - Many people seem to think that God is randomly confronted with different trials and than randomly transforms them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Free Will Compatible With God’s Decreed Divine Appointments?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 4, 2022
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,896 views

    Do people freely make the choices that lead them to Jesus, or does He predetermine them according to His providential will and lead them to make the choices?

    I grew up in the occult. My adoptive Mom was the practitioner and a raging blackout alcoholic. It was not the dark satanic sacrificial worship type. Unlike people I have known, I never killed anything, nor was I sexually abused. It was more along the lines of Wiccan witchcraft, occultism, voodoo, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aubrey Vaughan avatar

    Objections Refuted, Verdict Given. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Mar 7, 2008
     | 2,684 views

    This looks at the objections to Paul’s conclusions upon the Jewish people with Paul’s reply and final verdict given.

    ROMANS: 3: 1- 20 OBJECTIONS REFUTED AND VERDICT GIVEN. Paul has painted a depressing picture for us all whether were Pagan or humanitarian Gentiles whether were religious Jews all of us are condemned by our own actions. We have seen that the law holds up like a mirror what are lives are really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Malone avatar

    What's Your Final Answer Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
     | 20,517 views

    Just like the people in Elijah’s time we have to make a choice in regards to our relationship with God. (Real People True Stories -part one)

    "Elijah, What’s Your Final Answer" For the next couple of weeks we are going to be in a series called "Real People - True Stories..." (Now, I’ve always liked true stories - whenever I watch a movie and I know it’s true - I find it more interesting...) My goal during this mini-series is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Checkup For The Christian

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 193 ratings
     | 21,838 views

    Some people go to the doctor after they become sick. Some people go to the doctor to keep from getting sick. Today we are all getting a checkup!

    A man went to his doctor for a checkup. The doctor did a very thorough examination and then asked the nurse to send the man¡¦s wife into his office. The doctor said, ¡§I have some very bad news, your husband is very sick. The good news is that there is hope. If you will take him home, cook him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Boardman avatar

    Get Involved! Series

    Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 20, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
     | 24,306 views

    The church that God desires us to be is full of involved people whom He has arranged! God can raise a church from the dead if people are willing to work!

    If you want to have the kind of a church Like the kind of a church you like, You needn’t slip your clothes in a grip, And start on a long, long hike. You’ll only find what you left behind, For there’s nothing that’s really new. It’s a knock at yourself when you knock your church. For it ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Harold Blattenberger avatar

    What You Need To Do To Get God's Attention!

    Contributed by Harold Blattenberger on Oct 20, 2001
    based on 82 ratings
     | 21,267 views

    Most people miss what Jesus did immediately after he and Peter walked on water. He and his disciple went to Gennesaret and healed many people

    Do what you need to do to get God’s attention! Mark 6:53-56 Today we are going to be looking at about the smallest passage of scripture I believe I have ever preached from. It is just 80 words and it is only 4 verses in length but what great truth it contains! The part of the chapter that ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Hays avatar

    Are You Paying Attention?

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,424 views

    Few people make a conscious decision to reject God. Most people just never get around to making a commitment and drift right by the safe harbor of Heaven.

    “Are You Paying Attention?” Hebrews 2:1-4 Moms and dads are accustomed to dishing out advice. To try and guide a son or daughter through the narrow straights of life is part of the responsibility of a parent. Some guidance, if not heeded, will cost, but the price is not too severe. “Brush your ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Francis avatar

    The Fullness Of Christ

    Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 19, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,739 views

    As a Christian is your heart for people, walk with Jesus and see how he reached out with a heart for people and lets learn to be more like our Lord everyday.

    A prayer for all believers in Christ Before we explore John 5: 1-11 can you walk with me for a while and consider our hearts? I would like to start by asking what fills your inner being, what defines you? It’s a difficult one to answer, if you are like me many things can fill my inner being most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Etterlee avatar

    Danger In The Drift

    Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Jul 14, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    Why do people commit spiritual adultery? Why do people become fallow (hard toward God, neglectful, weeds of sin)? Because they begin to drift.

    I. Drifting – Hebrews 2:1 – (lest happily we drift away from them) a. Drifting requires no effort 1. Just stop oaring (working) 2. We ought to give the most earnest heed b. Drifting can be an unconscious process 1. It is possible to drift unaware 2. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Life's Greatest Influences

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,127 views

    This message examines scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. Three influences lead people away from God and one influence leads people to God.

    Three Verses One -Life’s Greatest Influences- Matthew 13:18-23 This morning I want to examine scripture that describes Life’s Greatest Influences. I’m titled the message, “Three Verses One.” I want us to look at three influences that lead people away from God and one influence that leads people ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist