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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022
     | 1,662 views

    Governments and the people who elect them can not carry out justice because they all are seriously flawed. Therefore individually, nationally and internationally, injustice is everywhere. Those persecuted, oppressed, neglected, deprived and downtrodden are crying out for justice.

    JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 1 OF 2 INJUSTICE FOR CHRISTIANS A disgraceful thing is happening in Australia. In New South Wales, football is god. The football code is Rugby League. One football club, Manly Sea Eagles, made a decision to make its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Could I Possibly Imitate God? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 9, 2020
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    Paul writes that we should imitate our Heavenly Father like children. How does a child imitate their parent, how can we "imitate God" and what difference can that make to our witness as Christians?

    I have a 2-year-old grandson who lives with me right now - along with is mom and dad - and he loves being with me. We watch cartoons together/ play together, and we work together. We mow grass (we showed a picture of him pushing a toy mower) and we wash the dishes (we showed a picture of him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus' Bff Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 26, 2020
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     | 15,712 views

    Jesus showed up 4 days late for Lazarus' funeral. Why? And what can that mean to us as Christians?

    Social Media (texting/twitter/etc.) has created a whole new set of terms. These terms are called “acronyms”, and they’re basically abbreviations of common phrases. For example “LOL” means (wait for the audience to respond) – that’s right “Laugh Out Loud.” LOL is simply shorthand for a term that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power That Empowers Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 6, 2021
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     | 9,757 views

    Jesus said the Spirit would convict the world of Sin, Righteousness, and the Coming Judgment. What does that mean, and what difference can it make to us?

    OPEN: A woman was taking her mother for a drive, and whenever she went over the speed limit… her mother would give her a hard time. Well. she dismissed her mother’s advice; but it wasn’t long before a State Trooper pulled her over and gave her a ticket. As the policeman was walking away, the woman ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Nuclear Family Under Attack Series

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011
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    Uses the analogy of nuclear fission to describe the attack on the family.

    The Nuclear Family under attack If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?” Ps. 11 REFLECTION: Our God is a God of intense and intentional design. When we tinker or actually violate those designs, the effect is often catastrophic. In Psalm 11, David asked the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Nation Under God (Updated - 2013)

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 10, 2002
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    We could mention many things going wrong in our country. But instead, let’s recall some of the things that have made her great & called down the blessings of God upon her.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, kANSAS, OK A. There are two verses of Scripture that I think are very important for us not only to hear, but to remember. The first one is Proverbs 14:34 - “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Asking Questions About Jesus?

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
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    Has evangelical Christianity become a "subculture" in today's world?

    ASKING QUESTIONS ABOUT JESUS? John 7:14-18, 25-36 Whenever the secular media try to do specials on religion in America, Evangelicals are usually characterized as being part of a “subculture.” That is, we are not considered to be part of mainstream America. We sort of live in our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let's Make A Connection

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 5, 2024
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     | 1,445 views

    Theme: Connecting With Others (Woman at the Well) The Apostle John reveals to us some ways that we can effectively and efficiently connect with people not only in the 1st Century but in the 21st Century.

    Scripture: John 4:1-26; James 1:9; Proverbs 18:13 Theme: Connecting With Others (Woman at the Well) The Apostle John reveals to us some ways that we can effectively and efficiently connect with people not only in the 1st Century but in the 21st Century. Beginning #1 – INTRO: You would have ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    If My People

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001
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    In this message we will see how the nation of Isreal and America have much in common - some good & some bad.

    "IF MY PEOPLE" I. A NATION UNDER GOD A. ISRAEL Solomon had just finished the 7 year building project of the Temple of God. A project that had over 160,000 workers, 3,300 foremen and used hundreds of tons of pure gold. And after the Temple was complete Solomon placed on the altar a burnt ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Wonder Our Eyes Wander

    Contributed by Michael Bates on Sep 5, 2023
     | 809 views

    Pornography is everywhere on TV, in the movies, and online. Adultery is now widely accepted. Sexual sinfulness is rampant. How can we resist sexual temptation and be victorious over sexual addiction? The answer...through the divine power of the Holy Spirit.

    The Bible says in 2 Samuel 11:1-5 CSB In the spring when kings march out to war, David sent Joab with his officers and all Israel. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah, but David remained in Jerusalem. One evening David got up from his bed and strolled around on the roof of the palace. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 44: A Complete Sermon Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 28, 2018
     | 4,718 views

    Learn elements of a complete sermon

    Lesson Goal Learn some elements of a complete sermon. Lesson Intro We have discussed many varieties of sermon types so far, but what makes for a complete sermon? Are there elements which make for a balanced approach to preaching? Lesson Plan This chapter introduces a number of counselors with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Sermon 2023

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Apr 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,387 views

    After responding to various theories that doubt the resurrection of Jesus Christ and showing the evidence of Jesus' resurrection, today we will discuss the impact of Jesus' resurrection on us.

    Jesus has risen! He is risen indeed! Let's read 1 Corinthians 15:1-8,19-23,51-58. In the past Easter services, I have responded to some theories that deny Jesus's resurrection, like the Fainting Theory, which states that actually, Jesus was not dead yet, but they thought he did; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Bedy avatar

    No Adultery Series

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 23, 2002
    based on 139 ratings
     | 11,106 views

    Marriage is a covenantal relationship, put together by God and adultery happens in the mind before it happens in the bed.

    God’s Top Ten Thou shall not commit adultery Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl October 2002 Exo 20:14 "You shall not commit adultery. I was told that Moses came down from the mountain with the two tablets and as the people gathered around him he said, “I have some good news and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is The Truth About Abortion?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,617 views

    For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. -Psalm 139:13

    For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Simon Says": Christian Series

    Contributed by Eduardo Quintana on Oct 20, 2009
     | 7,959 views

    Don’t let others interpret God’s word for you. Master it for yourself.

    Simon says: “Christianism” As a kid, I remember a very popular game. Simon Says. Usually played at school or parties, several of us would do whatever “Simon” told us to do, as long as it was preceded by the phrase: “Simon Says”. It seems to me that we have become a society of “Simon Says” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational