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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 24, 2021
     | 2,370 views

    A unanimous apostolic plan that went awry, Jewish rumors, gentile riots, and an apostle getting a ride on Roman soldiers. The purpose of the Christian life is not to avoid problems; indeed, God can sometimes use our problems to further His plans.

    A Good Plan That Went Awry – Or Did It? (Acts 21:17-40) 1. The invention of Post-it notes is interesting. What seemed like a failure was turned to a great success: In 1968, scientist Spencer Silver at the 3M company created a very weak adhesive that would peel off when removed from any surface. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Love Without Hypocrisy.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 2, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,839 views

    Agape love in action.

    LOVE WITHOUT HYPOCRISY. Romans 12:9-16b. In Greek, the first clause of Romans 12:9 has no verb, so could literally be rendered “love without hypocrisy” or “love unfeigned”. So far in Romans, ‘agape’ has spoken of the love of God toward us (cf. Romans 5:5; Romans 5:8; Romans 8:35; Romans 8:39). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,417 views

    To show that patience is a mark of the Spirit-Filled life.

    -Tonight, we are continuing our series on the fruit of the Spirit as found in Galatians 5:22-23 -We have looked at joy and peace -Tonight we are going to look at patience -We have chosen literal fruits to symbolize the Spiritual Fruit -Joy was symbolized by the lemon -The kiwi symbolized the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hollow Places And Gushing Rivers

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,208 views

    The passion behind the cry of Jesus that if any thirst, let them come unto him and drink.

    Hollow places and Gushing Rivers Text: John 7:37-39 / John 17:3-that you might know me A. Background of this setting: 1. The feast of Tabernacles- was a solemn, yet joyful procession each day from the temple to the Gihon Spring- the spring which fed the reservoir we know as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    "End Of Times" What I Believe And Why. Part 5 "The Millennium" Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 26, 2011
     | 4,852 views

    What is the Millennium?

    So far we have look at the Rapture, Tribulation, Great Tribulation, Armageddon and Christ Return and also answered some questions. Now we are going to look at The Millennium. What is it? What is the purpose? Who will be there? To me, the Millennium is a very exciting time to even think about to say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing The Word More Clearly In Worship Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 22, 2015
     | 4,497 views

    Four insights on receiving more from the Word in worship.

    WHY DID THEY PUBLICLY READ THE SCRIPTURE? Because most of the church could not read. - 1 Timothy 4:13. - Why does Paul command for the Word to be read in worship? During that era (and the majority of the eras since), most of the church was illiterate, as was most of the population in general. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian And Fasting Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 26, 2019
     | 2,352 views

    Perhaps, the most misunderstood and most misapplied teaching in the Bible is the teaching of fasting.

    The Christian and Fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Perhaps, the most misunderstood and most misapplied teaching in the Bible is the teaching of fasting. Down through the ages, it has been a method of displaying something on the outside that was supposed to be prevalent on the inside. It supposedly used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Words Which Your Eyes Have Seen.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 20, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,579 views

    A whole life commitment.

    THE WORDS WHICH YOUR EYES HAVE SEEN. Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Deuteronomy 4:6-9. The Greek title of this book, ‘Deuteronomy’ is translated as ‘the second giving of the law’. Israel has had a great history with their God, being ‘brought forth out of the furnace of Egypt to be unto HIM a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Babylon- Isaiah's Prophesied Destruction Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 27, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,734 views

    This is the 4th Sermon in the Series "Biblical Cities- Babylon".

    Series: Biblical Cities- Babylon [#4] BABYLON- ISAIAH’S PROPHESIED DESTRUCTION Psalm 137:1 Introduction: We are continuing in our study of Babylon. The city is the 2nd on the list of most mentions. Babylon is mentioned 286 times in the Bible. It means “the gate of god(s). Psalm 137:1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Unity Of The Father And The Son.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 17, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,748 views

    There is a voluntarily subordination of the incarnate Son to the Father, but the Father and the Son are working in harmony and unity to a common end.

    THE UNITY OF THE FATHER AND THE SON. John 5:16-30. UNCARING HYPOCRISY (John 5:16). The Jewish leadership persecuted Jesus, “and sought to slay Him, because He had done these things on the sabbath day.” JESUS AND THE FATHER ARE ONE (John 5:17). “My Father worketh hitherto, and I work,” answered ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Refuge Is The Lord.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 26, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 840 views

    Abiding in the Presence of God.

    OUR REFUGE IS THE LORD. Psalm 91:1-12. The opening verse of this Psalm seems to state the obvious: “those who take their shelter under the Most High are sheltered by the shadow of the Almighty” (PSALM 91:1). Yet there is a reason for this turn of speech: even those who are deemed ‘the people of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stamp Collection Series

    Contributed by Chris Schmitz on Aug 4, 2004
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,669 views

    2nd sermon in a series i am preaching on TItus. this is an expository sermon w/outline, notes, and illustrations on Titus ch.2

    Titus 2 Expository sermon “Ashland A/G: A Stamp Collection” Introduction: last week I talked about unfinished work needing to be done and we talked about who Titus was and what he was up against. He was a Greek who was brought up in heathenism. He most likely was saved in the preaching and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,289 views

    In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

    Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Rust Proofing The Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 3,409 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    August 17& 18, 2002 2 Timothy 2:14-19 Rust Proofing the Fellowship The devil has many tactics. He may seek to destroy the truth by patronizing Christianity and Christians. He may try to do so by popularity -- by diverting the attention of Christians away from why they are sent into the world. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transforming Wall Street

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 4, 2010
     | 2,108 views

    God is just as concerned for Wall Street ... and the "Wall Street" of every community ... as He is for the street that runs in front of the church.

    Imagine a father offering these words of advice to his new college graduate, who is seeking a job: I want you to know it's a jungle out there. College has been a cake-walk. From now on, you'll be in the real world. The language is money. And it talks loudly. The goal is to get as much as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist