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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    No Tidings Of Comfort Or Joy

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 9, 2020
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    A study in Psalm 69: 1 – 36

    Psalm 69: 1 – 36 No tidings of comfort or joy To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Psalm of David. 1 Save me, O God! For the waters have come up to my neck. 2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing; I have come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. 3 I am weary with ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Daniel: Sold Out To The Lord

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018
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    Daniel was a man sold out to the Holy Spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. Our commitments in life reveal what our hearts treasure.

    Opening Video: Story of God Daniel: Sold out to Jesus Thesis: Daniel was a man sold out to the Holy Spirit and as a result it influenced his life situation, rather than letting his life situations influence him. Our commitments in life reveal what our hearts treasure. Text: Proverbs 16:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Excluded From The Celestial City

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 6, 2018
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    Everybody talkin' 'bout Heaven ain't goin' there. The Word of God is quite clear that many will be excluded from Heaven. The message is a plea to those who are casual about God to avoid this condemnation.

    “[Christ, seated on His throne] said to [John], ‘It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    But They Could Not...

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2018
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    Despite the repeated efforts of mankind to duplicate the work of the Lord, His work is unique and man is unable to do what He does. Eventually, those who imagine they can supplant God crash up against reality, and they are revealed to be frauds.

    “Then the LORD said to Moses, ‘Say to Aaron, “Stretch out your staff and strike the dust of the earth, so that it may become gnats in all the land of Egypt.”’ And they did so. Aaron stretched out his hand with his staff and struck the dust of the earth, and there were gnats on man and beast. All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am With You Always Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 29, 2020
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    This is the story of Romans 8:35-39. God loves you with a love so strong that nothing can separate you from it. Wherever you go, whatever you do, God’s amazing love will go with you, envelope you, encapsulate you, strengthen you, carry you, and give you hope and courage.

    Chippie the parakeet was sitting on his perch one morning … whistling a happy tune … when his owner decided to clean his cage … [pause] … with a vacuum cleaner. The phone rang and when Chippie’s owner went to answer it … well … that’s when Chippie’s day took a turn for the worse. While his owner ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Are Being Followed

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2019
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    You & I have some-thing that follows us wherever we go. That which follows & trails behind each of us is what the Bible calls your ‘works.’ These ‘works’ all ‘follow’ you either into the arms of Jesus or thru the gates of hell.

    ‘YOU ARE BEING FOLLOWED’—Revelation 14:13c_iii Attention: ‘Electric Eye’(1982), by the secular British rock band, Judas Priest. Up here in space, I'm looking down on you. My lasers trace, Everything you do You think you've private lives, Think nothing of the kind There is no true ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life’s Ups And Downs - Part 3 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 27, 2019
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    The Lord is close to all that call upon Him in sincerity, and is abundantly generous to them, and has promised to help and save them.

    17 Let me not be ashamed , O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed , and let them be silent in the grave. Let me not be ashamed, O Lord The petition is the same as in verse 1; “In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust; let me never be ashamed: deliver me in thy righteousness.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evil For Good

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2019
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    A study in the book of Jeremiah 18: 1 – 23

    Jeremiah 18: 1 – 23 Evil for good 1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying: 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something at the wheel. 4 And the vessel that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Prodigal Son - The Son Who Remained Home Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 25, 2019
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    Who was the Prodigal son - the one who went away or the one who stayed at home?

    The Prodigal son - the son who remained home. Luke 15: 11-32 Lev. 7:12; 22:29-30 A parable is a comparison of two objects for the purpose of teaching. Although Jesus did not invent speaking in parables, it is significant that He is the only one who used them in the New Testament. At one time in ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-5

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 12, 2019
     | 1,559 views

    5 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

    MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-V—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& Singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Excuse Me Driver: A guy in a taxi wanted to speak to the driver so he leans forward & taps the plexiglass separator. The driver screamed, jumped up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Is Your Conscience? Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
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     | 12,542 views

    Who would have blamed David if he had taken his sword and plunged it in the back of Saul for all that Saul had done to him? David drew his sword, but sliced off a portion of Saul’s robe. He felt guilty. His conscience pricked him. How is your conscience?

    SERIES: DAVID - A MAN AFTER GOD’S OWN HEART: Part 8: How Is Your Conscience? 1. 1 Samuel 24:1 After Saul returned from pursuing the Philistines, he was told, “David is in the Desert of En Gedi.” 2 So Saul took three thousand able young men from all Israel and set out to look for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Angels - Part 2

    Contributed by Jack Graham on Nov 16, 2016
     | 6,056 views

    Take your Bibles and turn to Psalm 91… Psalm 91 and this is the second part of our message on angels. “Angels – Part 2” was the best that I could come up with for you from South Louisiana Part Deux. It’s the second part of this message.

    This is from a transcript of a sermon preached by Dr. Jack Graham on June 12, 2016 Take your Bibles and turn to Psalm 91… Psalm 91 and this is the second part of our message on angels. “Angels – Part 2” was the best that I could come up with for you from South Louisiana ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Fleeing To Egypt Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 11, 2016
     | 7,171 views

    Reviewing Matthew's account of the events surrounding the arrival of the wise men.

    “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.’ When Herod the king heard this, he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Just Shall Live By Faith

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 24, 2017
    based on 16 ratings
     | 25,499 views

    To establish that the just shall live by faith and not by the observance or the works of the Law or any man's standards of righteousness. The just shall live by faith - through Jesus Christ. This lesson deals with faith and obedience in ones salvation.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Letter to the Romans 2. The Letter to the Galatians 3. The Letter to the Hebrews Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to discuss the theme: "The Just Shall Live by Faith." This lesson will emphasize that the just shall be declared righteous by their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chasing The Wind - Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 2, 2017
     | 12,110 views

    We all need the balance of wisdom in our life because it will help us balance the daily issues in life on this earth but it will also help us to balance the reality of eternity and Heaven. Wisdom will protect us and give us divine insight into how to live

    Series: Chasing the Wind Introduction to Series: Chasing the Wind Illustration Kites – Why --- Kites set up in sanctuary– We need to catch the wind if we want to sail into the spiritual realm and to find meaning and purpose for our lives. Just like kites need to catch the wind to sail we as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational