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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    The Conqueror Of Death Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 19, 2014
     | 6,412 views

    1) Why Death was Conquered (Acts 10:34-35), 2) Who Conquered Death (Acts 10:36-38) 3) How Death was Conquered (Acts 10:39-43).

    In our lives we tend to follow people of interest. We find particular people fascinating in their struggle over adversity, persistence in the face of opposition, and the accomplishments they achieved along the way. When they die, like many have in recent days, we consider their accomplishments, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 21, 2016
     | 6,909 views

    1) Assurance of being in the truth (vv. 19–20), 2) Give confidence that prayer will be answered (vv. 21–22), and 3) Assure the believer of union with Christ (vv. 23–24).

    Have you ever been praying and suddenly your conscience says something like this to you: “Look at you! Who do you think you are to come before God and ask anything from him! Why just this week you did things and said things that would disqualify you from ever receiving anything from God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Spirit–led Prayer (Col. 1:9–14) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
     | 7,588 views

    Exposition of Col. 1:9–14

    Spirit–led Prayer “For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Doomsday Shadow

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Nov 5, 2014
     | 4,540 views

    What is happening in Christendom today is not an aberration in the history of the church, nor is it irrelevant in respect to what will happen tomorrow. What we do today will have a major impact on the Christianity of our children and our grandchildren.

    DOOMSDAY SHADOW ILLUSTRATION As the pastor was summing up the messages and information portion of the morning service he remarked that all church leaders and administrative personnel needed to attend a meeting Thursday evening. It was imperative that they attend. When Thursday evening rolled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    One Day It Will All Be Set Rright/ Identity Check Part 13 Series

    Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 21, 2014
     | 7,134 views

    One Day It Will All Be Set Right

    Psalm 34:19 reads like this. "Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all." That's all of it. That's everything. I love that about God. As we get ready to close this book, there is one thing I can promise you, and it's this. You and I may suffer for a little ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of The Sword Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2011
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     | 4,905 views

    Exploring the relationship of church and state from the biblical model presented by Paul in his Letter to Roman Christians.

    “Rulers are not a cause of fear for good behaviour, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good and you will have praise from the same; for it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Original Prodigal Sons Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 26, 2011
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     | 9,293 views

    A study of chapter 30 verses 1 through 33

    Isaiah 30: 1 -33 The Original Prodigal Sons 1 “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the LORD, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, and who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; 2 Who walk to go down to Egypt, and have not asked My advice, to strengthen ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Evil As A Duty [1]

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 8, 2012
     | 8,293 views

    Morality is not what man wants it to be; morality is what God declares it to be.

    “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter! Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes, and shrewd in their own sight! Woe to those who are heroes at drinking wine, and valiant men in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Handling Church Issues

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2020
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     | 2,586 views

    A study in the book of 1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9

    1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 Handling church issues Greeting 1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why Belong?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2016
     | 4,682 views

    An apologia for belonging to your local congregaion.

    “Those who received his word were baptized, and there were added that day about three thousand souls… And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.” [1] In one of his sermons, Charles Spurgeon spoke of his intense desire to be a member of a local ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New & Living Way Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 17, 2014
     | 6,375 views

    1) Faith (Hebrews 10:19-22) 2) Hope (Hebrews 10:23), 3) Love (Hebrews 10:24–25)

    In 1976 Francis Schaeffer wrote a significant book titled How Should We Then Live? His purpose was to show how ideas as they have been embraced or discarded have shaped the rise and decline of Western culture. In his opening chapter he writes: “What [people] are in their thought world ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    We Want A King Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021
     | 3,668 views

    Long before the British royalty, the Bible tells the story of Israel’s royalty. Yet, many of us know so much less about Israel’s royal line than England’s royal line.

    On the birthday of “The King” Elvis Presley, I am grateful to have you join me for a study of royalty. Some people think that America may have never known “President” George Washington had he had a desire to be King George I. George Washington is our nation’s first military hero because he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The End Is Near Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 3, 2021
     | 5,519 views

    Since The End is Near we should be: 1) Self-Controlled (1 Peter 4:7), demonstrating 2) Sincere Love (1 Peter 4:8-9), and faithfully 3) Serving One-Another (1 Peter 4:10-11).

    1 Peter 4:7-11. 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers. 8 Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins. 9 Show hospitality to one another without grumbling. 10 As each has received a gift, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Restored Within Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 10, 2021
     | 4,516 views

    Restored Within Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 30, 2021

    Restored Within Series: When It’s Time to Move FORWARD Brad Bailey, May 30, 2021 Intro An added welcome to each of you gathering today... as well as those who may be engaging at a future time. Welcome as we continue our focus on how to rebuild our lives...and families...and our communal calling ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "who Do You Think You Are?" Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 15, 2021
     | 2,220 views

    Jesus criticized the Pharisees for their inability to discern the signs of the times (Matthew 16:3). The signs of our times seem to be indicating an increasing hostility toward Christianity, which has lost its place as the nation’s primary guiding ethic.

    You can run but you can’t hide. That’s certainly true today, amen? They not only know where you live and work, but probably know what kind of car you drive, when you take a shower, what’s your favorite flavor of ice cream or your favorite show on TV, what station you listen to in the car. They ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist