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  • Keith Crouch avatar

    The Gospel According To Oprah

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 15, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,166 views

    The idea and title came from a message preached by Dr. Ergun Caner which deals with the world’s view of Jesus

    “The Gospel According to Oprah” Acts 23-31 8-15-2004 The 7/98 Vantage Point quoted Oprah: "There couldn’t possible be only one way...Does God care about your heart or whether you called His Son Jesus?", "[Claiming exclusive Divinity] would make Jesus the biggest egotist that ever lived.", and "You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,053 views

    Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

    In an article on dope legalization appearing in the 2/28/95 edition of the Diamondback, one of the paper's columnists abandoned sound conservative principles for the drug-induced hallucinations of libertarianism. While sounding wonderful and imminently logical on paper, many of these ideas ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Doubter Goes To Church

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 19, 2008
     | 3,904 views

    This sermon is geared to show us that we don’t need to doubt that the Lord is still in control.

    A Doubter Goes to Church Psalm 78:1-28 READ: Ps. 78:16-17 Intro What is your reaction when you see righteous people suffer and wicked people prosper? Do you become depressed? Do you lose faith? This is exactly what happened to the psalmist. The psalmist did not remain in despair, however; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Only Way To Salvation

    Contributed by Pastor Thomas Samuel on Jan 14, 2010
     | 4,152 views

    Nobody else other than Jesus deserves to be called as the only savior. He is not one among the saviors, but he is the only savior of the mankind.

    On one fine morning, a missionary was passing along the banks of river Ganges in India. She noticed a young Hindu woman, appeared to be educated, sitting by the river bank with her children, a beautiful new born baby and a retarded child of about three years. When the missionary was returning home ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Beatitudes Of Church Growth

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,392 views

    What is necessary for church growth? This message examines three things that promote church growth.

    BEATITUDES OF CHURCH GROWTH Matthew 16:13-18 INTRO: "I want to grow," "I want my church to grow," are statements which reflect the desire of most Christians. Growth is not only our personal wish but the purpose of God for every person born into his kingdom. If we are really serious about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Demonization:the Methods Through Which Demons Inluence Individuals And The Series

    Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014
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     | 7,924 views

    A systematic studies of demons:their nature,power,influence and limitations.An essential knowledge for every spirit filled believer who intend to live an over-comers' lifestyle

    Demons are not dead. In fact they are alive and well. They can be cast out but they cannot die. To say demons should die, with the expectation that they cease from existing is very unscriptural and cheer was of time and efforts. In order to understand how demons can affect mankind, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Re-Creating The Effective Pastoral Minister Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2015
     | 4,263 views

    It is important that those involved in pastoral ministry be focused on their goal, not on their comfort.

    Thursday of the third Week in Lent Joy of the Gospel Jesus shares with us today an unforgettable phrase: “He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters.” The image this summons up is of a shepherd and His flock. Jesus came to gather together the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wisdom For Critical Times

    Contributed by Chibuihe.c. Newman on Jul 21, 2015
     | 5,542 views

    The message highlights the invaluable attribute of Christ centered living as the greatest security in this dark and evil times.

    The scriptures clearly reveal that the days preceding the second coming of Jesus will be fraught with maladies and anomalies unprecedented in history. With prophetic audacity, the bible declares that life in the end times will not be all fun and fan fair especially for those who believe in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Attitudes Of Change And The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 15, 2016
     | 4,441 views

    The Word of God can be unifying, but it can also divide, so we need to ask God what attitudes we must change and for the grace to make that change.

    Thursday of the 28th Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel The beautiful prayer that St. Paul gives us in his letter to the Ephesians is our first reading today, but it seems to contrast with the words of Jesus we find in the Gospel. Paul is asking us to allow Christ to dwell in our hearts through ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Attitude Of The Evangelist Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 20, 2016
     | 4,275 views

    We must always understand that we are weak and prone to sin and laziness. We must always ask to be filled with the spirit of Jesus, so that He can work through us.

    Thursday of 20th Week in Course The beginning of the first letter to the church at Corinth is a little misleading, because Paul is thanking God for the grace shown in that church. He talks about how the Corinthians have been “enriched in him with all speech and knowledge,” and says ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Why Study Philosophy?

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 30, 2015
     | 2,159 views

    Why Study Philosophy?

    Because of its reputation as an esoteric field thanks to areas within the broader discipline concerned with matters barely connected with everyday life, many ask, “Why study philosophy?” when confronted with the subject. Related to this are concerns and reservations raised by many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Indulgences: Grace Or Scandal? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2017
     | 4,538 views

    When pious Germans dropped money in Tetzel’s collection plate, they were doing so out of love, or maybe fear, but they were intending to do good.

    Thursday of 30th Week in Course All souls day We shall all die, but what then? That is perhaps the key question of human existence. As Christians, we believe that the Father did not abandon us to the effects of original sin, and He does not leave us writhing in our personal sin. Instead, He, with ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017
     | 3,552 views

    We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

    Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Elohim- The God Who Created You Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 19, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,363 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the "Knowing God" series.

    Series: Knowing God [#2] ELOHIM- THE GOD WHO CREATED YOU Genesis 1:1-2 Introduction: As we discussed last week, names are important. This is how we identify one another. Now days, most people don’t name their children based upon what the name means. They name them based on family names, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    3 Kinds Of Faith (Part 2 Of 3) Series

    Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018
     | 4,003 views

    3 Kinds of Faith part 2

    James 2:14-20 What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? 15 Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, 16 and you say, “Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well”—but ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed