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  • Marc Bertrand avatar

    Jesus Does The Pharisees Dishes Series

    Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,224 views

    The burden of righteousness that God lays on us is not cumbersome, but freeing, for it opens the door to restoring us to the places God created us for.

    Introduction: I want to begin today by taking you back in time 2000 years ago to the common scene at the table of any Jewish Scribe or Pharisee. You will notice that here on the table are a few seemingly simple items, a jug of water and a small wash basin, but to the Pharisees, these items made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Should I Respond To Humanists Who Play Down The Role Of The Spiritual World?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,532 views

    Kindly teach people that Christ’s gospel is supernatural in origin, wisdom and truth. Paul wrote, "I want you to know brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I

    1. Kindly teach people that Christ’s gospel is supernatural in origin, wisdom and truth. Paul wrote, "I want you to know brothers, that the gospel I preached is not something that man made up. I did not receive it from any man, nor was I taught it; rather, I received it by revelation from Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 7 - Imagine How Many Trees Noah Cut Down To Make The Ark! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,811 views

    Don’t get sidetracked. Noah was saved from the coming judgment by coming into the ark. We can be saved from the coming judgment by coming to Christ and believing in Him. Come under His authority and trust Him today.

    Genesis 7 - Imagine how many trees Noah cut down to build the Ark. Methuselah, whose name we have seen means "When he dies, judgment" was on his deathbed. God’s grace in giving man time to repent was drawing to a close. In Genesis 7 the entire earth is flooded. This isn’t a local flood. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can You Fall Down So Far You Can't Get Up? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 3, 2014
    based on 76 ratings
     | 61,169 views

    Can you fall down so far you can't get up? Judas did. Are there people in the church today who are like Judas? Is it possible we could be like him? And if so, how would we avoid becoming like him in our lives?

    OPEN: A tourist was visiting a famous landmark on the ocean and he’d walked out on a pier to see the ocean better. But as he looked over the edge of the pier he was disturbed by how deep the water seemed to be. As he was thinking about how deep the water must be at this point, he noticed an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Going Down The Rabbit Hole Of Perceived Reality: What Is The Truth Beyond Tyranny And Consumerism?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
     | 1,125 views

    It began with a question... Why am I here? What is the truth behind this blue green ball flying through space? It felt like something new began when I started that question.

    It began with a question... Why am I here? What is the truth behind this blue green ball flying through space? It felt like something new began when I started that question. I broke free from the 9 to 5 life, from the television, the bars, the social media, and all of that, and came into a larger ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Power Of The "blood" In Times Of Global Locked Down: A Message For Holy Friday

    Contributed by Joel Tejedo on Apr 11, 2020
     | 5,660 views

    Just like the ancient Egyptian society during the time of Moses, the world is crumbling and is panicking because of the plaque that is spreading, killing and destroying thousands of lives in our times.

    “On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn of both people and animals, and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the Lord. 13 The blood will be a sign for you on the houses where you are, and when I see the blood, I will pass over you. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Do We Get Back Up When We Have Fallen Down?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 20, 2023
     | 1,590 views

    A person may slip and stumble during their spiritual walk, just like a person can trip and tumble during their physical walk. But what happens afterward?

    The genuine soul falls as an explorer may do, by faltering at some stone in his way. However, he gets up, and goes on his way with more consideration and speed. The writer might be utilizing the word “falls” not in the feeling of falling downward into transgression, yet in the feeling of being ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Call To Courage

    Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 143 ratings
     | 8,349 views

    Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

    CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fire Shut Up In My Bones

    Contributed by David Dailey on Jul 5, 2001
    based on 389 ratings
     | 86,091 views

    If you have cooled down spiritually. refire

    Jeremiah 20:9 Then I said, I will not make mention of Him nor speak any more in His name. But His Word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones and I was weary with forbearing and I could not stay. Jeremiah had become discouraged in verse 7 he said, Lord everyone mocketh me. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Travis avatar

    Jabez: A Man Who Believed In Prayer

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 14, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 6,765 views

    The way to the top begins down on your knees.

    JABEZ: A Man Who believed In Prayer (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Perseverance In Adversity Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,944 views

    Nehemiah persevered when the chips were down

    III: PERSEVERE IN ADVERSITY Neh. 2:10 & 19 & 20. Sanballat the Horite and Tobiah the Ammonite opposed him. Both non-Jews. Not part of the OT covenant. Jealousy and fear of the consequences. Nehemiah would become powerful. Note Nehemiah rebukes them, not by name calling but merely by ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Clint Shrum avatar

    Why We Need An Emmaus Road Expereince

    Contributed by Clint Shrum on Mar 17, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 66,773 views

    Lesson learned walking down Emmaus Road

    WHY WE NEED AN EMMAUS ROAD EXPERIENCE Luke 24:13-35 Intro: The Emmaus Road. Not much is told in the Bible about this route of travel. We know it was threescore furlongs from Jerusalem or about seven miles. The town of Emmaus actually got its name from the hot springs that was there. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Accentuating The Positive In A Negative World

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,674 views

    Words can build up or tear down

    Accentuating the Positive in a Negative World June 27, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Last week we learned God made us with needs that are met by others. 1 Made is His image/likeness a Praise, good & kind words b What’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Small Things

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 16, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,435 views

    Don't look down on small things

    Verse 7-Philip answered Him, “Two hundred denarii worth of bread is not sufficient for them, that every one of them may have a little.” Philip looked at the crowd and try to figure out how to solve the problem. He was trying to find a course out of the crisis! But when he looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude And Altitude

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 23, 2013
     | 4,723 views

    If Jesus is our model, the way up is down.

    Title: Attitude and Altitude Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Thesis: If Jesus is our model, the way up is down. Introduction On March 13 the Roman Catholic Church elected Pope Francis who is now Head of the Church and Sovereign of the Vatican City State. He became a priest in 1969 and made his way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational