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  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Destroy The Devil's Work

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 24, 2025
     | 199 views

    "The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work" (1 Jn. 3:8).

    Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. Lord, we humble ourselves before your mighty throne with a grateful heart and joyful spirit. Thank you for forgiving our sins and encouraging us to forgive others. Gracious God, today, we remember and pray for the souls of the brave men ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dave Martin avatar

    Caution, Lion Country! Series

    Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    Nearly two out of three adults-62%-agreed that Satan "is not a living being but is a symbol of evil."

    "Caution - Lion Country!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 4 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:10-12; 1Peter 5:8 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church July 16, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:10-12 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11Put on the full ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2013
     | 3,366 views

    Using Abram & Hagar To Understand Reproductive Technology

    Scripture reminds us there is nothing new under the sun. And even though the way certain things are accomplished and the settings might change to some degree, most human dramas have not changed all that much since the earliest days of recorded history. One such desire that has been a constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Compelled To The Corss

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 30, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,245 views

    Taking up the cross.

    Compelled to the Cross Intro: Simon the Cyrenian 1: Who was he? a) man from north Africa b) a larger city, in what is eastern modern day Libya c) he was in Jerusalem at Passover during the crucifixion of Christ d) not much else can be known of Simon the Cyrenian Fact: The Gospel of Mark ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Tree Planted By The Waters

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 5, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,928 views

    The two states of being, the two ways of life: confronting our own hearts.

    A TREE PLANTED BY THE WATERS. Jeremiah 17:5-10. The prophet Jeremiah’s response to the political and international situation of his day was, “Thus says the LORD” (Jeremiah 17:5). And what does the LORD say? He says, in effect, that there are two states of being, and two ways of life: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Twenty-Third Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: The Three Cannots Of Discipleship

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 6, 2025
     | 188 views

    Jesus must have our highest allegiance as the center of our life.

    “Great crowds were traveling with Jesus (Luke 14:25),” we hear. He’d rather they be students, or learners which is what disciple means from the Latin word discipulus. So, he teaches them three “cannots,” which is a great way to weed out the casual observers from the more serious followers because ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Did Jesus Really Exist? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 23, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 5,019 views

    Four non-Christian historical witnesses to the existence of Jesus.

    Every child grows up believing in imaginary characters. Whether it’s a character associated with a holiday or cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, childhood is filled with imaginary people. We can see it in how many kids think superheroes like Superman are real. We can see it in how many kids have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Conflicting Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 8, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,257 views

    A sermon from James dealing with the lost people people in the church who are continually creating conflict.

    Foolproof – A Study of James February 4, 2007 CONFLICTING Faith – James 4:1-10 Recap: We’re in a study in James about having a foolproof faith so we won’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if we’re saved, and so we won’t continue to fool ourselves into thinking we’re saved when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect Opposition Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,842 views

    Don't be surprised when people push back.

    Expect Opposition Acts 6:8-15 Rev. Brian Bill February 15-16, 2020 Play Clip from “Bible Project” That clip comes from “The Bible Project.” If you’d like to watch the entire video covering the first twelve chapters of Acts, you can find it on Sermon Extras on our app. Have you ever been ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hmmm...jewish Festivals Are Around!!!-Part 2

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Sep 15, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,605 views

    To learn lessons from Oft-neglected Jewish Festivals which have been described as shadow of Christ as regards both His First Advent and His Second Advent!!!

    JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST-PART 2 Before coming to the second group of Jewish festivals signifying those events in Christian history, which are yet to occur it is pertinent to ponder…if paramount events in Christian history, such as crucifixion of Christ, pouring of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Biblical Model Of Repentance

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Feb 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,105 views

    The following sermon outlines a six step model of Biblical Repentance.

    REPENTANCE SERIES Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We started off this series by talking sin and the character of God. When we sin, we become distant from God because He is pure light and there is no darkness in Him at all. We learned that repentance is the mechanism ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Character Of A Servant

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,504 views

    Here at the end of the book of Acts, we find Paul under house arrest, but still acting as a servant. What are the characteristics of such a servant?

    Passage: Acts 28:17-31 Intro: I heard on the radio the other day that Acts is not a book of theology, but rather a book of history. 1. I agree to a point. It is the record of the early church and what they did. 2. but at the same time, it is a record of the works of God, and so we can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Evil Angels (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,716 views

    This is the 5th study in the study "Angeology".

    EVIL ANGELS (Part 1) It is believed that all angels were originally created without fault and like Adam in the Garden were placed on some sort of probation. They were theologically, during this time, posse non pecarre (able not to sin). But the probation period ended when Heaven¡¦s chief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Look Of Faith

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,723 views

    In God's dealings with Israel, the atoning work of Jesus Christ was always in mind. The symbol of the snake was intended for later use by Jesus as an illustration of his death.

    A Look of Faith (Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:13-16) 1. In the world of medicine and nutritional supplements, do we really know what we are doing? People seem so sure about their claims, but we need to remind ourselves: we don't know what we don't know. 2. This AFP article broke this last ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Thirtieth Sunday In Ordinary Time, B: Bartimaeus

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 11, 2024
     | 742 views

    Jesus never gave any person with a disability, who was begging, money or any material goods.

    Bartimaeus, called “a blind man,” in Mark 10:46, is begging on Jericho Street, we hear in our Gospel today, and a verse from the First Reading, Jeremiah 31:8, describes those such as him as the “blind and the lame.” Today, we would be more sensitive and say that Bartimaeus is “person who is blind; ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic