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    Seven - Behind The Curtain Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 26, 2022
     | 1,998 views

    People are curious. We want to know what's "behind the curtain." Revelation unveils the "behind the scenes" of our world.

    Trip to convention in Orlando. In the main reception hall, a huge area draped off, nearly two stories high. Couldn’t help myself. I needed to see what was behind the curtain. (Pics) Human nature to want to know what’s really going on. In this case, just a mess of construction materials, dust and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Home

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 9, 2021
     | 4,202 views

    We all love to go home. Whether at the end of a long day or from far away, Home is always calling us. What "Home" are we seeking?

    Going Home 2021 Summer Series / Heaven; Eternity / 2 Corinthians 4:13–5:1   • [IMAGE] Picture of my parent’s house. No longer. • Places we think of as “Home.” • A powerful word that evokes an avalanche of images and feelings. • At its foundation, home means security, peace, love, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Creation

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 15, 2021
     | 2,486 views

    A sharp rise in elective reconstructive surgery has been attributed to a "Zoom Boom." People don't like what they see on the outside. But have we taken a look inside?

    A New Creation 2021 Summer Series / Hope; Faith / 2 Corinthians 5:14–17   • [IMAGE] “Zoom Boom” because folks have had to look at themselves on video calls a lot more this past year. • It’s one thing to look in the mirror at a fairly static image but altogether something else when you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Living With Integrity

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 22, 2021
     | 1,697 views

    Integrity is when we live the same way in the "Light" as we do in the "Dark."

    Living With Integrity 2021 Summer Series / Grace; Hope; Salvation; Integrity / 2 Corinthians 6:1–13   • Christian actors struggle to find work in Hollywood. • Patricia Heaton - 2x Emmy award winner, co-star on Everybody Loves Raymond. • Says that observant Christians in Hollywood are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Layers Of An Onion

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 28, 2021
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     | 5,476 views

    I was originally drawn to this passage because of this conversation between Jesus and Peter. I wanted to understand the deeper meaning of what was being said here. I have learned that and much more. I found four layers to the onion.

    Have any of you tried a fried blooming onion? They taste great. If you haven’t had one - they cut open a sweet Vidalia onion and dip it in batter and deep fry it and all the layers spread out. You are probably wondering why I am talking about onions and making everyone hungry; it is because onions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Difference Between Grace And Mercy

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 28, 2021
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     | 11,489 views

    Not long ago, my wife Jane, asked me what was the difference between grace and mercy? I began rattling off some stuff, but soon realized I didn’t really know the difference either. I have researched it and found an answer.

    Let me share with you the difference between grace and mercy. I. Definitions A. Mercy is compassion shown to a law breaker or enemies. Mercy is not getting what we deserve. We deserve Hell for our sin, but God shows us mercy because of Jesus. This story will put mercy into a life situation: A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Face Cloth Neatly Folded

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 28, 2021
     | 4,346 views

    The neat folding of the face cloth gives further evidence to me that Jesus calmly and deliberately unwrapped Himself of His grave clothes and walked out of the tomb.

    I would like to see a show of hands, who makes their bed every day? I figured there would be someone who does it. You are the kind of person who should really appreciate what Jesus did in the tomb after His resurrection. I know this isn’t Easter Sunday, but I wanted to share with you something I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Thorn In My Side

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 8, 2021
     | 4,887 views

    We can be thorny people at times, saying "I just can't take it anymore." Paul tells us that's a good thing.

    A Thorn In My Side 2021 Summer Series / 2 Corinthians 12:2–10   • [VIDEO] • [IMAGE] Sand spurs. Bane of kid existence. • Sometimes we look and feel like we’ve been rolling around in a field of thorns. • We can be “thorny people.” • We get to the point where we say, “I just can’t take it any ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Spirit-Empowered Disciples Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 20, 2021
     | 2,876 views

    How in the world did Jesus' followers change the world? Jesus promises them the Holy Spirit.

    [Great Commission Video] By now, we should all be aware that Jesus’ command to go and make disciples is something to take seriously. We’re all learning day by day how to do this. At the start of this year, we started walking with Jesus through his ministry, beginning at the Jordan River and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Scattered Church Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 30, 2021
     | 2,682 views

    The past year has seen the church "scattered" from our traditional routines and practices. What do we do now?

    The Scattered Church Following the Spirit / Samaritans; Simon the magician converts; Philip (evangelist) / Acts 8:1–25   • Lots of changes in this COVID era and what is becoming the post-COVID world. • How we work, go to the dr., shop, visit with folks, go to school, even “go to church” has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A New Identity Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 6, 2021
     | 3,948 views

    Wouldn't it be great to assume a new identity and leave all that old "junk" behind?

    A New Identity Following the Spirit / Redemption; Holy Spirit / Acts 9:1–19   • [IMAGE] Federal Witness Protection Program - (Witness Security Program) WITSEC for short. • Run by the US Marshal’s service. • Over 19,000 witnesses and family members since 1970. • Typically witnesses in Org. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Detours Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 24, 2021
     | 3,611 views

    Life throws up big "road out!" signs at us. How do we adapt to the detours of life?

    Detours   • An old sailor repeatedly got lost at sea, so his friends gave him a compass and urged him to use it. The next time he went out in his boat, he followed their advice and took the compass with him. But as usual he became hopelessly confused and was unable to find land. Finally, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Three In One Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,204 views

    God is one, but three. How do we understand this and why does it matter?

    The Significance of the Trinity   • [VIDEO] • At the very heart of Christian belief is a concept called the Trinity. • It’s so central that one of the greatest theologians of the 20th century, Karl Barth, said, “Trinity is the Christian name for God.” • God is a Trinity of three in one, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Cosmic Christ Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021
     | 1,464 views

    Jesus is our closest friend AND the ruler of the universe.

    Cosmic Christ Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 1:1–4; Hebrews 2:5–12   • Intro • Perceptions of Jesus over time. (slideshow) • Pendulum shift over past half-century or so to a more “human” Jesus. Perhaps an overreaction to a perception that we had focused too much on the church and not the head of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hold Firm Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Oct 12, 2021
     | 1,701 views

    What motivates us? Do we allow the Word to sink deeply into our hearts so Jesus can help and heal?

    Hold Firm Walk in Wisdom / Hebrews 4:12–16   • [VIDEO] • Our desire, according to psychologists, is threefold: to feel morally clean, safe, and significant. We’ll do anything to justify feeling and thinking that way. And we’ll avoid any source that holds up a mirror to our lives that says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ