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  • Ed Taylor avatar

    "Amazing Grace” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 1, 2008
     | 4,660 views

    God is rich in GRACE, giving us what we don’t deserve.

    NOTE: There are a lot of people out there working in a lot of ways trying to be right with a lot of gods. • Pilgrimages/Passages, Works/ Weariness, Sacrifices/Sorrows. • In every country, on every day… • Man, trying to work his way into favor with God. Many years ago the Grand Rapids Press covered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    It's Not True

    Contributed by Spencer Miller on Dec 28, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 15,051 views

    You can't control what people do to you or what they say about you...but God can.

    6 In it was written, “It is reported among the nations, and Geshem also says it, that you and the Jews intend to rebel; that is why you are building the wall. And according to these reports you wish to become their king. 7 And you have also set up prophets to proclaim concerning you in Jerusalem, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Be Your Own Boss!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,043 views

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs.

    Some jobs require a lot from folks who apply for them. It is essential to find qualified people to fill these jobs. Illus: A few months ago, there was an opening with the CIA for an assassin. Two men and a woman applied for this job. The day came for the final test to see which person would get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning What Counts (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 8, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,044 views

    Paul had been trying to be righteous through works, and learned that he needed to approach God in a different way.

    Introduction: A. In April of 1988, the evening news told the story of a photographer who was a skydiver. 1. This skydiving photographer had jumped from a plane along with numerous other skydivers and filmed the group as they fell. 2. The film clip, taken by the skydiving photographer that was shown ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Inheritance Through The Finished Work Of Christ

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 29, 2025
     | 314 views

    Our Inheritance in Christ - Living in Victory, Intimacy, and Purpose. Our inheritance is not earned, it is received through the finished work of Christ. Intimacy with God is an invitation to let Him truly "in-to-me-see."

    2025.06.29 Our Inheritance through the Finished Work of Christ William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Our Inheritance in Christ is Living in Victory, Intimacy, and Purpose. Our inheritance is not earned; it is received through the finished work of Christ. Intimacy with God is an invitation to let Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Joy On The Job Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 7, 2014
     | 4,643 views

    To find joy on the job, do your work respectfully, sincerely, and enthusiastically, as unto the Lord.

    Dad was skeptical of his teenage son's newfound determination to build bulging muscles. Even so, he followed his son to the store's weight-lifting department, where they admired a set of weights. “Please, Dad,” pleaded the boy, “I promise I'll use 'em every day.” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Precious Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,048 views

    The Israelites reach Mount Sinai and the Lord declares that they are his treasured possession. We, too, as children of faith are God’s precious possessions.

    Exodus 19:1-6, 20:1-2 “Precious” INTRODUCTION The world is filled with strange, ridiculous and useless laws. For example: • In Missouri it is illegal to drive with an uncaged bear, and in Alaska it is improper to wake a sleeping bear for a photo opportunity. • In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avoiding Dead Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012
     | 6,037 views

    James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

    1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unshakeable Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,652 views

    Through Abraham’s story with Ishmael, we learn that we cannot be saved by works but only by trusting in God’s works done for us. Then impossible things can happen!

    New York Times, April 16, 2011: So unshakable was this town’s faith in its sea wall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami that some rushed toward it after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeast Japan on the afternoon of March 11. After all, the sea wall was one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    What An Introduction!

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 5, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,033 views

    Paul starts off cool, and then heats up quickly. He cuts to the chase calmly and directly and doesn’t mince words. SALVATION IS NOT OF WORKS! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    What an Introduction! Galatians 1:1-9 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhanAnIntro.html Paul starts off cool, and then heats up quickly. He cuts to the chase calmly and directly and doesn’t mince words. Galatians is God’s rebuttal of legalism of every description. The Mosaic Law is neither ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attributes Of The Members Of Jesus' Family

    Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Dec 12, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,987 views

    It does not matter who you are or what you have achieved through His name or how close you are to Him or how many people can testify of your relationship with Him, Luke 8:19-21 says you are not a bonafide member of His family until you make His words your

    Christians are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a peculiar people and a holy nation. We are nationals of heaven. We are members of the family of God. These and many other clichés are what you hear often among Christians. In as much as these are true sayings and there is no denying of them, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012
     | 3,634 views

    James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

    1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson 33: Preach An Adventure Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2018
     | 3,711 views

    Preach a sermon that builds to an adventurous climax

    Lesson Goal To create an adventurous kind of sermon that is like a fox hunt or a game of chase which builds towards a climax at the end. Lesson Intro In our neighborhood the old fashioned game of tag was called chasey. It was a chase, a mission and an adventure all wrapped up on one. As I grew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Work Out Your Own Salvation - (What Does This Really Mean?)

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 3, 2021
     | 6,038 views

    We are told to work out our own salvation with fear and trembling. However, what do I have to do to work out my salvation? Are there certain steps I must take? Are there some specific criteria for me to work out my own salvation? These are all good questions.

    Phil 2:12-13: Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. 13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure. One day I was at the gym, and this man ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The True And False Way To Heaven

    Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 191 ratings
     | 17,977 views

    Millions of people will find disappointment on that final day because they trusted in their own works rather than Christ for salvation.

    Warnings are very important. If your smoke detector goes off, it’s giving you a warning. If the lights on the dash of your car, or truck comes on, it’s a warning that something needs to be given attention. Sometimes those lights don’t mean a thing. You may have driven a car for years and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist