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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    I Believe The Bible Is Reliable Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,938 views

    An apologetic of the reliability of the Bible

    Call Me Crazy – I Believe the Bible 11/1/15 Various Text Sunday AM Have you ever done anything crazy? I mean just ridiculous – even ludicrous! Like jump from a perfectly good airplane or go bungee jumping. One of the craziest things I ever did (and lived to tell about it) was lean out over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Caricature Or Reality (Part 1)

    Contributed by John Telgren on Feb 23, 2017
     | 5,524 views

    In order to pray, worship and serve God effectively, we need to understand who he is. This begins with an understanding that he is first of all holy. Only when we get a handle on his holiness can everything else fall into place.

    Do you know what a caricature is? You see them all the time when you pick up a newspaper. You often have political cartoons where the details are not true life representations. Prominent features are often exaggerated and non-prominent features are diminished or eliminated altogether. If you go to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Road To A Double Anointing

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 2, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 28,416 views

    Elijah & Elisha visited 4 places: Gilgal, Bethel, Jericho and the Jordan. Each one is highly significant in Israel’s history and I believe they are symbolic of key growth stages in Christ. Elisha had to complete each stage to gain the double anointing!

    THE ROAD TO A DOUBLE ANOINTING 2 Kings 2:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. JOKE 1: A Sunday school teacher was teaching on the story of Elijah the Prophet and the false prophets of Baal. She explained how Elijah built the altar, put wood upon it, cut the steer in pieces and laid it upon the altar. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God Is The Creator Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 2, 2012
    based on 77 ratings
     | 20,980 views

    Why are words of Genesis 1:1 the first verse in our Bible? And what can these words mean to us who trust in God for our hope and our salvation?

    (We opened with a youtube video featuring David Attenborough reciting the words to the famous Louis Armstrong song: “It’s a Wonderful World” for a BBC nature program commercial. It beautifully illustrates the splendor of God’s creation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIEA5sX7W9Q). We do indeed live ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Death, Be Not Proud Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 7,743 views

    Death is a terrible curse, but death will not have the last word. For death will die and what awaits those who are in Christ is glory.

    Introduction The first funeral I presided over was for Mitch Mitchell. He died in his seventies of cancer. He died with his loving wife and family around him. The sanctuary was full for his funeral, even though he had not held important jobs and positions. He was simply a well-loved man. Soon ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    You Need A Long ‘exposure’ To Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,037 views

    Think camera shutter speeds: the longer they're open, the more light gets in. Corollary: the longer your 'exposure' to Jesus, the more concrete His Image will be on the photographic film of your soul. The 3 disciples who viewed the Transfiguration needed

    YOU NEED A LONG ‘EXPOSURE’ TO JESUS Lk. 9:28-36 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two friends ran into each other. One was so down and miserable that the other said, "What's wrong, brother?" 2. "I'll tell you what's wrong. Three weeks ago my uncle died and left me $40,000. Then two weeks ago ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Jesus Is Better Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,246 views

    Jesus is better than OT prophets/angels

    Hebrews 1 - Jesus is Better! - 9/16/12 (Start with clip of “Ronnie) This morning, we want to talk about NOT being like Ronnie. Because sadly, in every church, there are many Ronnies in the pew who have NEVER made the decision to grow spiritually. Instead, they come and want the pastor to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Twelve Ordinary Men - James, Simon, Judas Not Iscariot Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,500 views

    This is a study of James, Simon, Judas not Iscariot based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

    Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Description: This is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    My Spirit Will Not Always Strive

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2014
     | 8,407 views

    We're looking at how the enemy tries to separate us from God, the barriers God has set up to keep us from sinning, and how far God will go before He says, “That’s enough!”

    MY SPIRIT WILL NOT ALWAYS STRIVE Gen. 6:3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I got to visit Chi Alphans last Wed. & Thurs. nights and invite them to church. They were very appreciative of our support and love toward them. 2. I was talking to a college student the other day who’s paying her way ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Evil One

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 17, 2013
     | 4,401 views

    Many do not believe in the devil any more. Many choose not to believe. What does the Bible have to say about him and the destruction he wishes to bring to each of our souls?

    This week a friend of mine posted a video on facebook that showed the results of four teens texting while driving. Three of them died and the last one will never be the same again; mentally or physically. Did they know of the dangers of texting while driving? Did they just ignore the danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When You Feel Like Your Faith Has Been Shortchanged

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 5, 2014
     | 15,584 views

    Sometimes circumstances seem to contradict the fact that God is watching over our lives and guiding its events for our good. How can you respond to the forces of doubt that gather to smother the flame of your faith? Learn from a lady who had 2 crises.

    WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE YOUR FAITH HAS BEEN SHORTCHANGED 2 Kgs. 4:8-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A district attorney in a rural court appeared before the judge with accusations against the prisoner. "Your Honor, I intend to show that this man is guilty of bigotry." 2. "Why do you say that?" the judge ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    A Thankful Pastor: Part2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,599 views

    The desire of my heart is to see you transformed into the image of Jesus.

    A Thankful Pastor: Part 2 Text: Phil. 1:7-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: A pastor thought God gave Him an idea, and he presented it in the monthly elders meeting. After giving his most impassioned plea and really "selling" the idea to the elder board, the board voted and voted down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Temptation Is Only A Question - Your Response Is The Answer

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 21, 2014
    based on 78 ratings
     | 35,474 views

    When we meet the allurements of sin do not test God, trust God. Trust God and His word! Let God rather than your feelings lead you. Trust God not your Feelings Temptation is Only a Question, your response is the answer. Updated February 2023.

    For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four (4) Scripture read just before the message. The Scriptures for this day are: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7; Psalm 32; Romans 5:12-19 and Mathew 4:1-11 Desserts have often been called ... a "seduction" ... or a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Resurrection And The Life Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Mar 20, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,392 views

    We celebrate the most shocking event in human history, an event that was dramatized in the theatrical release, The Son of God.

    If you were to ask people, “What is the most important day of the year for Christians?” what response would you get? Probably most would respond, “Christmas.” It certainly looks that way, not only in our culture, but in our churches. And I don’t want to take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Great Thou Art

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 17, 2013
     | 18,330 views

    With the exception of Amazing Grace, no song is more universally loved worldwide than How Great Thou Art. Interestingly, the great hymn follows similar themes as Psalm 145:1-9. This sermons examines how truly great God is from this great psalm.

    How Great Thou Art Chuck Sligh November 17, 2013 TEXT: Psalm 145:1-9 – “I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever. 2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever. 3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist