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  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Are You Religious? (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 16, 2017
     | 5,715 views

    In the beginning of James 1:27, James highlights that part of pure religion in the eyes of God is looking after orphans and widows in their distress. Let's take a look at why this would be an indicator of being truly religious.

    ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? (part two) Recap: James 1:26, "If anyone considers himself religious and yet does not keep a tight rein on his tongue, he deceives himself and his religion is worthless." We looked at chapter three and realized why James highlighted the tongue-because it's the hardest to tame. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faithfulness Of God, Even If You Falter

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 23, 2016
     | 9,921 views

    We look at when God is faithful, why He’s faithful, and hear of an amazing example of God’s faithfulness even when it looked like He’d failed.

    THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD, EVEN IF YOU FALTER 2 Tim. 2:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BIRTHDAY PRESENT 1. It was Saturday morning and Philip remembered that it was his wife Victoria's birthday. So he went downstairs, gave her a kiss on the cheek, and said, Happy Birthday, darling!" 2. "Thank you," ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Advent 1 2016 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 28, 2016
     | 5,252 views

    Advent is waiting with faith. How has waiting for the Messiah looked in the past? How does it look to us now? What gift can we bring to the Lord in this time of Advent? Is He waiting for you?

    Matthew 1:1-17 (please look this up in your Bible) Where is the first hint of a Messiah found it the Bible? Right after the first sin is committed and the Lord is pronouncing judgment on the serpent: Genesis 3:15 NIV “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God's Plan Of Salvation Found In Creation

    Contributed by Shane Pierce on Oct 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,854 views

    When we look at the first 3 verses of the Bible we see how God created everything that we now see. If you look at verses 2 & 3 God's plan for salavtion is revealed.

    • Scripture- John 1:1-5 (KJV) In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. And the light ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Desiring The Wilderness

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 16, 2017
    based on 6 ratings
     | 12,039 views

    A sermon looking at the topic of having the courage to leave the wilderness and move into the promises of God. This message looks at the areas of compromise, contentment, and God's purpose verses His promise, and stepping out by faith and risking it all.

    Desiring the Wilderness Joshua 1:10-18 This week I was looking at the topic of courage and I read God’s word to Joshua as the Israelites were preparing to cross over the Jordan River to enter and possess the Promised Land. When I think about this I see our own journey of faith, our journey to ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Renewed, Refreshed, And Revived

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 41,403 views

    This sermon looks at what it is going to take to become renewed, refreshed, and revived in our soul and spirit. We look at our need to find rest in Jesus, be renewed in our minds, and find godly fellowship

    Renewed, Refreshed, and Revived A customer wrote a letter of complaint to a company he had bought a knife from. He said that as he used his new knife it had gotten dull, and he had expected that it would last a long time. The company responded, “It will. Sharpen it and try it again.” No matter ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Illusions Of Modern Society And The Gospel

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 2,571 views

    Let's look at the illusions and presuppositions within the culture around us, and ourselves. Then we'll look at the cultural progression, media movements, and the gospel's power to transform cultures.

    "If we as Christians do not speak out as authoritarian governments grow from within or come from outside, eventually we or our children will be the enemy of society and the state. No truly authoritarian government can tolerate those who have a real absolute by which to judge its arbitrary ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How Can I Give You Up, O My Son? There Is No Other Way (Easter Message) Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,820 views

    This message looks at the compassion and judgement of God at the cross. How could the Father surrender up the Son to earth's rejection, and then lay our sins upon Him? We will look at that in this Easter message.

    HOW CAN I GIVE YOU UP, O MY SON? THERE IS NO OTHER WAY (Easter Message) This is a message with an Easter application, one that tries to explore the great difficulty of the Father in heaven giving up the Son to the cross. PART 1 – THE APPLICATION TO ISRAEL {{1Timothy 3:16 “By common confession ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living In The Kingdom 21 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 8, 2022
     | 2,371 views

    This is part two of my message on Matthew 7:13-14 which looks at what Jesus said about entering the narrow gate. In this messahe we look at what it takes to enter that narrow gate.

    Living in the Kingdom 21 Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14; 15:18-19; Romans 6:1-7; 12-18 This is part two of the message I started last week. If you recall from last Sunday, Matthew 7:13-14 says, “Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is broad that leads to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Awesome Vs. Foolish Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 20, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,281 views

    Faith can appear to look foolish, and foolishness can appear to look like faith. It is what God has to say about the situation that determines if it is faith or foolish. So, I better be listening to God.

    INTRODUCTION In the Book of Hebrews, in the chapter that people refer to as the heroes of faith chapter, there is an interesting verse, if you take the time to sit down and dwell upon it. It is verse 29 and it says: Hebrews 11:29 (NKJV) 29 By faith they (referring to the Israelites) passed through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are Competent Leaders?

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2014
     | 6,988 views

    To show the qualities and characteristics of an able or competent leader. In the T-A-G-S acronymn namely: Talents - Abilities - Gifts - Skills , never look for any of these T.A.G.S. but look for the A as Able.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you an able or competent leader? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the qualities and characteristics of an able or competent leader. In the T-A-G-S acronymn namely: Talents - Abilities - Gifts - Skills , never look for any of these T.A.G.S. but look for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sermon On The Mount (Part 21) Series

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 17, 2020
     | 4,658 views

    Today, as we look at Matthew 7:15-20, we see Jesus warning us to look out for false prophets and teachers. He tells us we will know them by the fruit they produce.

    THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 21) Matthew 7:15-20 1) Watch out! Matt. 7:15-20, “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection Sunday: He Is Risen!

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 3,202 views

    As I journeyed to see family this last week I drove through the great woods of Wisconsin. And I looked at the trees along the road, and they looked like bundled up cord wood ready for the fire.

    As I journeyed to see family this last week I drove through the great woods of Wisconsin. And I looked at the trees along the road, and they looked like bundled up cord wood ready for the fire. Always right around this time of year, the trees look so dead. All their leaves have fallen off, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Broken (Part One)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 14, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,698 views

    In looking at the events leading up to the crucifixion we find that there were some things that were broken. Let's look into some of these and see what we can take away from them.

    BROKEN (part one) In looking at the events leading up to the crucifixion we find that there were some things that were broken. Let's look into some of these and see what we can take away from them. 1) The broken jar. Mark 14:3-9, "While he was in Bethany, reclining at the table in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rising To The Next Level

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 30, 2023
     | 6,326 views

    This sermon looks at how little things can keep us from moving to a higher level in life and in God. It looks at Achan and his actions at Jericho. Selfishness and greed will hurt those we love.

    Rising To The Next Level---At Bridge City Church. Joshua 6:15-7:1 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Text Read Joshua 6:1-5 What if I told you that a baby by the name Jaleth in Lowand, which is an island off the coast of Norway in the Norwegian Sea, started talking two days after he was born, was walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed