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  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    10 Warnings To Church Leaders - Be Careful About Yourself

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 23, 2014
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    WE MUST WATCH OVER OUR OWN LIFE AND DOCTRINE SO WE CAN SAVE OURSELVES AND THOSE WHO HEAR US.

    10 WARNINGS TO CHURCH LEADERS - BE CAREFUL ABOUT YOURSELF 1. WE MUST WATCH OVER OUR OWN LIFE AND DOCTRINE SO WE CAN SAVE OURSELVES AND THOSE WHO HEAR US. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES *************************** 1 TIMOTHY 4:16 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "Study"

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 2, 2014
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    "Study" is an INDIVIDUAL matter for every believer; for our OWN GOOD: That we may be APPROVED of God; that we may be workmen that NEED NOT be ashamed; that we may learn to RIGHTLY DIVIDE the word of truth.

    "STUDY" 2Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. The last epistle of Paul, 2nd Timothy, before being beheaded. His parting words. What would ours be? Of course they are important. He reminded Timothy (and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Has Favourites Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 14, 2014
     | 4,655 views

    Christianity is unique in our belief that God has become one of us. and Mary waste one favoured by God to bring this miracle to birth.

    The Incarnation’ as we call it, God becoming a human being, is the fundamental belief that sets us apart from Judaism and all other religious followings. It really is where the rubber hits the road in terms of the Christian faith. We Christians are the only people on this earth who believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Amorality In America

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 16, 2015
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    Amorality is an absence of, indifference towards, or disregard for morality. No absolutes, especially Biblical Absolutes

    Amorality in America Amorality is an absence of, indifference towards, or disregard for morality. No absolutes, especially Biblical Absolutes. Those that accuse others of being Homophobic Bigots are in fact Moralophobic Bigots themselves. Moral vs Amoral Phobic Bigotry, where do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    God's Will To Heal

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 17, 2015
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    3 John 1:2 (KJV) 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.

    BIBLE PROOF THAT IT IS ALWAYS GOD'S WILL TO HEAL There are many reasons we can give from Scripture to prove that bodily healing is always the will of God for all men in every age. The following proofs are a few that are backed by many Scriptures to prove it is always God's will to heal: (1) ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    What Is In Your Hand? (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 21, 2015
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     | 6,029 views

    Can you see the situation more clearly from God's vantage point? Do you need to take courageous action in the face of insults and fearful circumstances? Do you trust that God will give you victory? Remember, God's opinion is the only one that matters.

    Opening illustration: In July 1947, the British Navy was confronted by a defiant but unarmed ship of Jewish refugees - Holocaust survivors - who were intent on emigrating to colonial Palestine. As Robert Mackey explains on the New York Times' Lede Blog, the Brits responded to the incursion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Dealing With Divine Disappointment

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015
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     | 8,453 views

    I’d like to give a few perspectives that will help us deal with divine disappointment. When we are less than thrilled about how or when God is working (or seemingly not working), what are we to think and do? Let’s take a look.

    Dealing with Divine Disappointment Luke 7:18-23 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" 20 When the men had come to Him, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hear The Word And Keep It

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 14, 2015
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     | 7,444 views

    To show that GOD blesses us more when we hear and obey/practice GOD'S WORDS in our life.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you blessed with GOD's WORDS? Yes. James 1:25 James 1:25 But he who looks carefully into the faultless law, the [law] of liberty, and is faithful to it and perseveres in looking into it, being not a heedless listener who forgets but an active doer [who obeys], he shall be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing Firm Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
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    2 Peter 2 deals with false teachers who's destiny is destruction, who's actions are depraved, and who's words are deceitful.

    Standing Firm (2 Peter 2) CHCC – November 16, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever known someone who was pulled into some sort of pseudo-Christian Cult? Most of us have, and we know how completely deceived … even brainwashed … people can be. It is a frightening fact that many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moses Sprinkled The Blood

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2014
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    To show that we have CHRIST's blood sprinkled on us, not only that we have GOD, the FATHER's approval and the HOLY SPIRIT's consecration.

    I. EXORDIUM: Is JESUS's blood sprinkled on you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we have CHRIST's blood sprinkled on us, not only that we have GOD, the FATHER's approval and the HOLY SPIRIT's consecration. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:21 (Amplified Bible) 9:21 And in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Christ Abolish Sin By The Sacrifice Of Himself

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 5, 2014
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    To show that CHRIST abolished sin in His body and our completion of salvation is in the rapture.

    I. EXORDIUM: Did CHRIST totally abolished sin? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST abolished sin in His body and our completion of salvation is in the rapture. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:26 (Amplified Bible) 9:26 For then would He often have had to suffer [over ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Understanding God

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014
     | 8,709 views

    Understanding and looking at the character of God and what we can expect from God as well as what He expects out of us.

    Understanding God Selective Scriptures Introduction- This morning I want to look at trying to understand God. Looking at understanding the character of God What God wants from us and what we can expect from God. One of the early church leaders Augustine was once accosted by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    That's Not Fair!

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014
     | 8,107 views

    Some people want more from God and some don't. You will never experience more of God if you don't put yourself in a position to know more of God.

    That’s not Fair! Matthew 20:1-16 Introduction- This week at District Assembly was amazing! I linked the minister’s choir to my Facebook page because it was so good. Platform full of ministers and you could sense God’s anointing as they sang. I think of all the great ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How To Know That Your Faith Is Real Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014
     | 7,777 views

    James warns us against False Faith and Faithless Works.

    Sermon Notes May 4, 2014 How to Know that Your Faith is Real James 2:14-26 There is a tremendous difference between something that is REAL and something that is FAKE. When our children were young one of their favorite gifts for their mom was a bottle of knock-off perfume. Perhaps you remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Hear, O Israel

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,973 views

    We have heard the "shema" of "Hear O Israel many times. Jesus quoted it several times. But what does it mean?

    Hear, O Israel Deuteronomy 6:4-16 Introduction The “Shema” or “Hear O Israel, the LORD our God is one LORD” is recited in every synagogue service as the central truth of the Jewish religion. The Jewish faith is defined in its belief in monotheism, and this verse is used to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible