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  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    Justice For All Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012
     | 6,192 views

    "What Jesus really meant", standing up for truth over tradition.

    We are back and speaking out on our favorite subject "What Jesus really meant", standing up for truth over tradition. Our last truth was dealing with HIERARCHY and the opposite of hierarchy is equality, and Jesus was a radical egalitarian. The early church reflected this value, as we can see from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Study On Revelation 10 Series

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 24, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,330 views

    An easy-to-read and easy-to-understand study on Revelation 10.

    In VERSE 1, we read, “1 Then, I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, surrounded by a cloud, with a rainbow over his head. His face was like the sun, his legs were like fiery pillars …” The word ‘angel’ in this verse is from the Greek word ...read more

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    He Came By Night Series

    Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Sep 30, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,745 views

    Jesus explains the new birth to the one who came by night.

    He Came by Night John 3: 1/8 Nicodemus, whose name means conqueror of the people, was a Pharisee and a “ruler of the Jews,” he was also a member of the Sanhedrin. He came to Jesus by night and was taught the doctrine of the New Birth there in Jerusalem. This meeting was supposed to ...read more

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    The Seven Dispensations Of God

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Oct 10, 2012
     | 12,599 views

    A plan in which the Gospel, that provides salvation for the lost world is the stewardship of the gospel, a sacred trust, it is our responsibility.

    “The Seven Dispensations of God” Prelude Scripture That in the dispensation of the fullness of the times He might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven and which are on earth--in Him. Ephesians 1:10 Prayer Introduction Dispensation means the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are We Just Followers Of Christ? Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,395 views

    Jesus is looking for true disciples!

    Open your Bibles to Luke Chapter 14… We noted at the beginning of Luke 14 the calling of Jesus Christ. We are to follow Him by knowing our own calling, then to go, do what God tells us, and tell people about the Gospel; Know-Go-Do-Tell! Jesus then warned people of selfish pride. And last week, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 15: How To Slay Your Giants: Joshua 15

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,931 views

    Principles to Slay Giants

    Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 15: How To Slay Your Giants: Joshua 15 October 28, 2012 A. WHAT ARE GIANTS LIKE? 1. Caleb wanted to conquer the land of giants. On his 85th birthday he asked for victory. “So now give me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vote For Change

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Nov 7, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,511 views

    Our Nation Needs Change but only the right change will do!

    “VOTE FOR CHANGE!” Folk, one of the most important elections in our collective life times is this Tuesday. Knowing you I know that each and every single one of you will vote if you have not already. My wife and I did the 2nd day Early Voting was available. I believe in the American ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good, Better And The Best!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 5, 2012
     | 4,666 views

    When it comes to yielding "fruits" for the Lord, not to settle for good or better output but to give the very best to Him, who gave His all for us!!!

    Good, Better And The Best Whenever, we have read the parable of the ‘Sower & the Seed’, I am sure we had always patted ourselves on the back saying that ‘I am a GOOD soil’ never giving thought to the fact that the good Lord wants His children to be ‘the BEST ...read more

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    Against His Own Self-Interest Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 7, 2012
     | 3,063 views

    God loved us so much that He acted against His own best self-interest, by becoming human. In doing this, He exactly contradicted the secular world's view of leadership and government.

    Epiphany 2012 Against His Own Self-Interest Spirit of the Liturgy One of the insights that Pope Benedict has shared with us over the past few years continually comes to mind when I read the Gospels. It is like a unifying theme of the Scriptures. God loves us so much that he does things for us ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In The Midst Of Your Struggle Don't Forget Who You Are

    Contributed by Garvin Alfter on Jan 9, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 17,248 views

    When Jonah was in the depths of despair, he remembered who he was. That saved him from his dilemma.

    In The Midst of Your Struggle (Don't Forget Who You Are)   Jonah 1:7-9 & Jonah 2:1-7   Jonah found himself in a situation that many people today find themselves in. They have at some point in the past heard the voice of the Lord calling them, instructing them, and leading them. But through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Top Ten American Idols Series

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Mar 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,243 views

    Do Americans worship idols? Isaiah 40:18-28 provides a powerful message against idol worship, the thinking that goes along with it, what causes it, and the solution.

    Top 10 American Idols Isaiah 40:18-28 18 To whom, then, will you compare God? 19 How can you compare anything like Him to an idol that is formed by a craftsman, overlaid with melted down gold, and decorated with chains of melted down silver? 20 If people are too poor to make such a contribution, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • JS Collins avatar

    Built On The Rock Series

    Contributed by Js Collins on Mar 14, 2012
     | 8,481 views

    We are the temple of the Holy Ghost.A building that houses the body soul and spirit. How you build your temple is how good it stands. Built on the rock

    Built on the Rock Series on value messages for the believer Luke 6:46-49 Mt 7:21-27 46. And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? 47. Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: 48. He is like a man which built an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Communion Revisited

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 13, 2012
     | 8,257 views

    A doctrinal examination of the Lord's Supper.

    A. It is said Jesus and some of his followers must have been Southern since they used the word Supper instead of Dinner when referring to the Lord’s Supper. B. There has been a great deal of misunderstanding about the Lord’s Supper or Communion throughout church history with several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Innkeeper's Bad Press Not Necessarily Deserved

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,492 views

    Innkeeper's Bad Press Not Necessarily Deserved

    As the opening act of the Greatest Story Ever Told, each character mentioned in the Christmas narrative has had a number of literary traditions and homiletical assumptions added that may or may not be directly traceable to the text of the Holy Bible. One of these is none other than the Innkeeper. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Let's Just Give Up"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,870 views

    With all the troubles in the world today the thing we need to do is just give up. Not our faith but the things that cause the problems in the first place.

    Was there ever a point in your life you just wanted to give up? Maybe finances got too much or it was just too tough to keep your marriage together. Maybe keeping your children in line got too difficult or every time you turned around something was going wrong, the car keeps breaking down or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ