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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Examining Your Spiritual Vision Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021
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     | 8,387 views

    A sermon examining the importance of being focused on Christ and Christ alone.

    EXAMINING YOUR SPIRITUAL VISION Mark 8:22-26 I suffer from extremely poor eyesight. I recently had a physical and the nurse asked me to read the last line that I could see on the chart. My response was “what chart?” Without glasses or contact lenses I would not be able to tell you who was sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Climate Change

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Sep 15, 2023
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    As a child, our parents disciplined us from time to time as we needed correction. It often was not well taken by us, but over time we began to understand why we. Sometimes the discipline was more severe than before. God has disciplined mankind likewise. And, He still does.

    As a child, our parents disciplined us from time to time as we needed correction. It often was not well taken by us, but over time we began to understand why we were. Sometimes the discipline was more severe than before. If we did not learn our lesson, it got more and more harsh. Soon we learned to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Turning Toward PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024
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     | 548 views

    This sermon encourages us to live a Kingdom life, focusing on Christ as our faith, doctrine, law, and hope, and recommitting to Kingdom values.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is once again a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, not because of any merit of my own, but because of the grace that has been so lavishly poured out upon us by our loving Heavenly Father. It's a grace that calls us together, not as strangers or ...read more

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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Dealing With Doctrinal Deviation

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 29, 2010
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    God charges the church with the responsibility to avoid those who cause division and create obstacles. It is the responsibility of the entire assembly, and not that of the elders alone.

    “I appeal to you, brothers, to watch out for those who cause divisions and create obstacles contrary to the doctrine that you have been taught; avoid them. For such persons do not serve our Lord Christ, but their own appetites, and by smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naïve.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Promise Of Liberty-5 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2016
     | 2,631 views

    5 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

    The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-V—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Freedom? The Fourth of July was coming up, & the nursery school teacher took the opportunity to tell her class about patriotism. "We live in a great country," she said. "One of the things we should be happy is that, in this country, we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Book Of Jude: It Is Written For Our Times!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Jul 17, 2018
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    The Book of Jude: how prophetic! All contained in it should be urgently shared with all so it is understood from where we have come and to where we are headed. Here is a a commentary on each verse to relate it to our current times.

    Book of Jude: Written for Our Times! Kelly Durant 2. This is a breakdown study of Jude and why focus on it? Because it is very relevant to our present times. Please keep your Bibles open to follow along and take notes. This book has references to the book of Enock, an extra canonical book ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Death In The Pot

    Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Aug 23, 2002
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     | 49,621 views

    Man today is trying to give humanistic answers to spiritual problems to solve the emptiness of the soul, but it cannot be done.... The answer may often sound right, look right, and even be politically correct, but we realize that apart from Jesus Chris

    "Death In The Pot" 2 Kings 4:38-41 Someone has observed that we live in a “cut-flower civilization” today. We speak of justice, morals, peace, and ethics, but do not establish a rooted foundation in God. Therefore there is little left to sustain a purposeful life. Things can look good on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pulling Up Weeds

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002
    based on 210 ratings
     | 34,708 views

    How to discover make-believers in the church, and make-believing attitudes in ourselves.

    Nobody likes weeds. Weeds are the bane of our existence. We do nothing, and weeds come up. We spray like crazy, and weeds come back. There’s one weed in particular that I dislike more than any other. I don’t know what they are called – but I have my own name for them: “Explode-a-weeds.” I’m sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Tooting Your Own Horn Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 26, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,792 views

    Are actions without the right attitude and motives pleasing to God?

    INTRODUCTION • In a small college town a tavern frequented by students ran the following ad in the campus paper during the days before Parents Weekend: "Bring Your Parents for Lunch Saturday. We’ll Pretend We Don’t Know You!" The ad was soon challenged by the college chaplain, who posted a revised ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Day Of Preparation

    Contributed by Peter Mclewin on Mar 13, 2002
    based on 81 ratings
     | 6,222 views

    A monologue: Bar Timaeus follows Jesus to Jersualem; in the foreground he offers his first lamb, in the backgound Jesus is crucified.

    The Day of Preparation (A monologue) I dreaded the announcement of the new moon. Depression gripped me. I could not face the beginning of another year of feasts and fasts excluded from the spiritual life of Israel. But what was a blind man to do? I did what I did every day. My son led me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Treachery After The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 2, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,540 views

    In this passage the Word of God shows us truth concerning the treachery of those things that are going to take place immediately after the Lord Jesus Christ comes for the Church. The Thessalonians were being told that the day of the Lord had already come

    James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. INTRODUCTION In this passage the Word of God shows us truth concerning the treachery of those things that are going to take place immediately after ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "God Don't Want No Dirty House"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 63,009 views

    In the passage on Jesus cleansing the Temple, we see that there may be some things in our lives that Jesus needs to clean out before we can worship Him.

    “God Don’t Want No Dirty House” John 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the ministry of Jesus. After Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding in Cana, He traveled with His Disciples and family to Capernaum … about 15 miles away – 2:12 After spending a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    Love Without Walls

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,457 views

    Let us be a people of increasing commitment to sharing the love of God with one another and sharing the love of Christ without walls.

    Love Without Walls, Romans 12:9-21 Introduction An escaped prisoner in the Civil War wandered for many days and nights, seeking the Union lines. At last, in the dusk of the early twilight, he came to a camp which he supposed belonged to the Confederates. Before he knew it he was surrounded by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Jesus Loves Me Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2008
    based on 76 ratings
     | 54,743 views

    This simple children’s song carries a more intriguing message than many of us know. What is the key to its power?

    OPEN: Years ago, a large Atlanta church was televising the service where they had asked a retired 92 year minister preach from its pulpit. There was a warm welcome as he was introduced and, as the applause quieted down, the old man rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Dare You! Series

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 26, 2007
     | 2,791 views

    • Belief is both subjective and objective. It’s subjective when you believe it. It’s objective when someone else doesn’t, and . . .their objective is your silence.

    Let’s imagine dialogue between Abraham and God. “Abraham, this is God speaking. I want you to leave everything and go to the land I will show you.” “Where’s that?” “If I told you, you wouldn’t believe me.” “Try me.” “It’s 1500 miles from here in a place called Canaan.” “Never heard of it.” “I know, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed