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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Foundations Of The Faith: The Last Days

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. THE STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS IS IMPORTANT AS IT SPEAKS TO LIFE AT THE END OF THIS AGE, AND IT CAN GIVE US MORE INSIGHT INTO WHAT LIFE AFTER DEATH WILL BE LIKE.

    FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: THE LAST DAYS A VERY CONTROVERSIAL ISSUE IN CHRISTENDOM TODAY IS ESCATOLOGY OR A STUDY OF THE LAST DAYS. YOUR VIEW OF THE LAST DAYS CAN BE INFLUNCED BY A NUMBER OF ISSUES INCLUDING YOUR BELIEF ON SALVATION, YOUR VIEW OF THE CRUCIFIXION AND RESURRECTION OF CHRIST, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be An Oxymoron!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 26, 2016
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    A Casual Disciple of Christ? Jesus teaches us that such a disciple is no disciple.

    What do you call these word combinations? “A little pregnant; airline food; plastic silverware; unbiased opinion; fresh dried fruit.” They’re all oxy…morons—expressions that in their superficial, or literal meanings are self-contradictory or absurd. Can you be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Happiness Is An Oily Beard

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2022
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     | 6,569 views

    What does oil on Aaron's beard have to do with the unity of God's people?

    OPEN: When Abraham Lincoln was running for President in 1860, he received a letter from an 11-year-old girl that some believe helped get him elected President. The young girl urged him to grow a beard because she believed it would hide the homeliness of his face and improve his chances. Lincoln ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Doctrine Of The Immanency Of Christ's Return Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 7, 2023
     | 1,828 views

    What is the imminence of Christ's return and why is it important to the church today?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org This evening we are going to Revelation 22 and we are on the next to last study of this marvelous book. I am going to warn you, that tonight is not the complete study of verses 6-9, but just the examination of what ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Parable Of The 10 Virgins Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 19, 2024
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     | 2,941 views

    The Parable of the 10 Virgins; 5 Wise, 5 Foolish

    The Parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgins June 16, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD Matthew 25:1-13 For the last five days, we have spent the evenings here looking at the doctrines of Jesus' imminent return and the signs that are happening in the world ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Christians Think About The Future Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    Four key concepts about what Christians believe about the future for people investigating the Christian faith.

    People today are fascinated with the future. The future represents uncertainty, it’s something we can’t control or accurately prepare for, so we’re often anxious about the future, and many people try to find ways to get an edge on what tomorrow holds. This is what’s made psychic hotlines a $300 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Snare Of The South Wind

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
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     | 12,823 views

    If you have a Word from God, no matter how much the storm rages, God will let you prevail.

    Acts 27:13-20 KJV And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. [14] But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. [15] And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Out Of Africa Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 10, 2009
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     | 10,737 views

    Without the involvement of the ancient Africans, we would not have Christianity with us today, much less the nation of Israel. Without Africa - you and I, we would be toast.

    Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is retitled "The Road Less Traveled" on this page.) May our Lord Jesus empower you as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    To Be Righteous, You Must Be A Sinner Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 17, 2018
     | 6,996 views

    Jesus said the worst among us--the despised and most sinful--who are repentantly trust not on themselves or their goodness will get to heaven and those who trust in their own rightoeusness will not.

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Righteous, You Must Be a Sinner Luke 18:9-14 Well, I had another chance to share the Gospel this week. As a pastor, it's an occupational hazard! Actually, the opportunity came as a result of a benevolence call. It has become our policy at Risen King that ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    In Pursuit Of A Clear/Cleansed Conscience

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 6, 2011
     | 5,427 views

    The writer to the Hebrews encouraged his audience to pursue a radically transformed/cleansed conscience. People(with religious tendencies--everyone!) are in need of a radically transformed conscience. How can we pursue it? The pursuit of a clear consci

    In PURSUIT Of A CLEAR/Cleansed CONSCIENCE—Hebrews 9:1-14 Attention: A young boy called the pastor of a local church to ask the pastor to come by to pray for his mother who had been very ill with the flu. The pastor knew the family & was aware they were members of another church down the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part A Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 14, 2015
     | 6,515 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 9 verses 1 through 15

    Hebrews 9: 1 – 15 His Blood Cleanses Our Sins – Part A 1 Then indeed, even the first covenant had ordinances of divine service and the earthly sanctuary. 2 For a tabernacle was prepared: the first part, in which was the lamp stand, the table, and the showbread, which is called the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Oh Little Town Of ..... Series

    Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 30, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,069 views

    Luke 7:1-10 holds a surprise! What about that town of Capernaum? And, there's even more that will have to wait for another time. You might want to study some recent archaeological discoveries in Capernaum to augment what you find below. This sermon i

    Oh, Little Town of…. A cop pulls over a car full of nuns. The cop said, “Sister, this is a 65 mile-per-hour highway. Why are you going so slow? The speed limit is 65.” “Sir,” the sister replied, “I saw a lot of signs that read 22, not 65.” The cop ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming The Tither You Secretly Desire

    Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012
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     | 6,232 views

    Encouraging people to take the next step to tithing.

    Theme: Tithing Task: To help God’s people make this the year of their tithe. Title: Help for Becoming the Tither You Secretly Desire Time: November 12, 2006 I am so very excited to be able to preach today. I get to proclaim one of the most exciting activities in the Christian life. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You've Been Marked!

    Contributed by Je Layugan on Oct 17, 2023
     | 1,993 views

    God marked Cain for protection after Cain killed his brother Abel. The mark on Cain is a sign of a cursed spirit, yet at the same time a symbol of God’s mercy, an assurance for us that wherever we have been, whatever we have become, God still loves us, God still longs for us.

    There were these 2 brothers who asked their parents, “Why can’t we live in that beautiful garden with all kinds of animals and fruit-bearing trees?”. The mother replied, “Because when your dad and I were young, we were foolish and disobeyed its creator. We were expelled from that place created ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Is Audience Of My Worship - Pt 2

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Oct 22, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 5,405 views

    Recognizing the every moment of my worship is directed towards God changes every moment of my worship. When we read from the Pslams it is quite obvious that the object of their ’obsession’ was not themselves!

    God is the Audience of My Worship Gordon Dahl said, “Most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship.” William Temple, the renowned archbishop of Canterbury, defined worship as quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational