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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    What The Bible Teaches About Separation

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 25, 2022
     | 2,818 views

    The doctrine that is laid down in this passage of scripture is one you seldom hear preached about in our day.

    Look at verse 12, which tells us what Jesus did for His disciples while He was here. We read, “While I was with them in the world, I kept them in thy name: those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled.” Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Counterfeit Gods? Idolatry Thrives.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 2, 2023
     | 1,111 views

    There is a danger that we can bow down at the altars of idols and not realize the dangers involved. There is ONE TRUE GOD.

    COUNTERFEIT GODS? … SUBSTITUTE GOD’S? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) (This is a series of lessons.) COMFORT, EASY… I HAVE AN EASY BUTTON… There is a cry today coming from the heart of people: God is too hard and his rules are mean. Perhaps there is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Who Are The People Of God And How To Join Up

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2023
     | 766 views

    Here comes this hick-town Galilean carpenter and His gang to try to turn things upside down.

    Saturday of the 30th week in course 2023 Our first reading begins with a question about whether, “then,” God has rejected His people, the Jews of St. Paul’s day. But we must, to have any understanding of these words, look back at the previous chapter, which ends, “But of Israel he [God] says, ‘All ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Foolishness Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,221 views

    In this MSG we will look at some of the ways of Jesus that to the 'upside down' world looked foolish.

    The Foolishness Of Christ 24 “Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. 25 Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. 26 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Priorities Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 8, 2021
     | 5,614 views

    Our world is obsessed with being busy. It can be hard to slow down and take time to prioritize Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION • Busyness is not just about put in too many hours on the job. • Just as people struggle with overworking, so they can also struggle with staying busy when they are not working their “day job.” • There is a constant state of busyness between work and everything else that fills our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Hope That Is Alive Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 26, 2025
     | 399 views

    This sermon breaks down 1 Peter 1:3 to explain the powerful and secure hope Christians have.

    Introduction: The World's Hope Brothers and sisters, think for a moment about the word "hope." In our world, hope is often a fragile thing. We hope we get the job. We hope the medical tests come back negative. We hope our children make good choices. This is a hope based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Downward Mobility Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,974 views

    Part 9 in series Slowing Down, Dave talks about the four components of The Daily Office - stopping, centering, silence, and scripture.

    Downward Mobility Slowing Down, part 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 31, 2009 Upward mobility is the strongest pull of our culture. When you think of the American dream, what do you think of? I think about someone starting out poor who is able to start a business, and work ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Moving What Matters To The Middle Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
     | 3,573 views

    Part 8 in series Slowing Down, Dave continues examining what it means to restructure life so that God is at the center.

    Moving What Matters to the Middle Slowing Down, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2009 Tonight I want to talk to you about moving what matters to the middle. Remember two weeks ago we were talking about how you and I are, like Daniel in the Bible, stranded in Babylon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Bullet Proof Vest

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,138 views

    A message laying out the case for Jesus, using evidences allowed in courtrooms. Primarily aimed at seekers, but even mature Christians will gain from hearing this message. Inspired by Sean McDowell’s GODQUEST series.

    When you think of Jesus, what mental image or picture comes to mind? Do you see Him as this indescribable and unknowable figure who lives in the sky, or do you imagine Him as a very personal confidante that walks beside you wherever you go? We all have some mental image of Jesus. The trouble is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Game Is Over Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,919 views

    Ananias and Sapphira had a scheme for misleading the apostles and getting the admiration of their fellow believers. They sold some land, but they only brought a portion of the proceeds to lay at the apostle’s feet. They intended to keep the rest. Why di

    The Game is Over Acts 5:1-11 Introduction As children, many of us played a game called let’s pretend. My grand daughter and I still play the game. Last week, we pretended to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael DePhillips avatar

    A Soul Weighs In The Balance

    Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,464 views

    1875 William Booth preached a prophetic message on the greatest threat to modern Chrisitanity would be a watering down of the Gospel message. No conversion without Conviction!

    "Your soul weighs in the balance" Matthew 7:20-23 My greatest fear is that one day the Lord Jesus might tell me that during the ministry he entrusted me with, I had failed to proclaim a clear gospel message to someone of how they come to be saved. Ezekiel 33:6 "But if the watchman see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gbemisola Fafowora avatar

    The Name Of Jesus

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 4, 2020
     | 8,956 views

    Jesus' name is so powerful that it breaks down every barrier of the enemy. We are to trust in His name above any other name.

    Looking at the word of God with the help of the Holy Spirit. We find that there is no other name mentioned that has power other than the name of Jesus. The name of Jesus in the mouth of all the prophets, disciples and even in the life of ordinary people brought outstanding results into their ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    Be On Guard (Revised)

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2009
     | 11,805 views

    What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah gives us inspiration in keeping our guard up.

    Be On Guard Prairie Baptist Church – 12/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. Premise: What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Broyles avatar

    Be Anxious For Nothing

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,935 views

    If we can turn loose of the worry it will help us to take life as it comes and in so doing our anxiety levels will go down.

    The 95-year-old woman at the nursing home received a visitor one day. It was one of her fellow church members, someone who thought very highly of the elderly lady. “How are you feeling?” the visitor asked. “Oh,” said the lady, “I’m worried ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Released From Chains Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 26, 2019
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,450 views

    Jesus offers to give us "newness of life" - a rebirth and a 2nd chance put our lives right. How does that work, and what do I need to do to lay hold of that promise?

    OPEN: His name was Harry Houdini, one of the greatest escape artists of all time. He freed himself from handcuffs, chains, ropes, and straitjackets and even jails. He first attracted notice in vaudeville in the US and then, later, as "Harry Handcuff Houdini" on a tour of Europe where he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ