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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Illusions Of Modern Society And The Gospel

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 2,573 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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    A Post Dated Praise

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 22, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 32,664 views

    Note that at the time that these trumpets of Jubille began to sound that the walls were still standing. The shouts that went up were – A Post Dated Praise - this was a praise Him in advance attitude.

    TITLE: A POST DATED PRAISE SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 6:1-5 I am excited for my parents as they have entered the final stage of moving into their new home. They have picked out the flooring and lighting fixtures. The storm shelter I believe is now in place. There have been some bumps along the way, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Danger Of Suplementation Series

    Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 15, 2008
     | 2,600 views

    Adding anything to the Gosple makes it not the Gospel

    1. The Bible is Under constant Attack a. distort and destroy b. making it relevant to modern man NEWSWEEK MAGAZINE - Our Mutual Joy “Opponents of gay marriage often cite Scripture. But what the Bible teaches about love argues for the other side. - Lisa Miller We cannot look to the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 37,652 views

    This message looks at the unusual "fleece" request that Gideon makes and then considers whether we are allowed to make similar requests.

    Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign?: 1. This passage about Gideon’s fleece is a true story, but not an ironclad promise. - Judges 6:36-40. - God is under no obligation to answer “fleece” questions. - Not all Bible stories are directly applicable in the sense of being able to expect God to do the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Johnson avatar

    Whom Will You Serve In 2003

    Contributed by John Johnson on Jan 8, 2003
    based on 67 ratings
     | 19,252 views

    Just like Joshua had to make a decision for the future, you and I must make a decision to be fully committed to the upbuilding of God’s Kingdom.

    Whom will you serve in 2003 Joshua 24:14 You did it! You made it through another year. 2002 is history. 2003 is a mystery. The new year divides the past from the present, the old from the new. This is a new year, full of all sorts of possibilities and opportunities. 12 long ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shine Bright, Show His Glory SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,484 views

    God desires His children to ascend to greater heights in all aspects of life, demonstrating His purpose and glory. This radiant display serves to draw others towards the kingdom.

    God desires that His children rise to greater heights in all areas of life, displaying His purpose and glory to attract others to the kingdom. In Isaiah 60:1-5, we find four key elements: the proclamation to arise and shine, the provision for our rising and shining, the purpose behind our rising ...read more

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    A Church Of Impact

    Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 265 ratings
     | 20,420 views

    The world is making an impact on the Church, but is the Church making an impact in the Word?

    What has made an impact on you lately? Your family? Your neighbors? Your town? Your world? How many would say the Church has impacted their lives? Some might answer with the affirmative. But the greater question is not has the church impacted you, but ?Have you as the Church made an impact ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time To Decide

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,912 views

    There comes a time to make commitments -- are you ready to make one?

    In the Old Testament book of Proverbs, in chapter 30, there is a wonderful verse. The writer says in verse 18, "There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Part 3 - Family Birthmark Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 21, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,074 views

    The good choices members of God’s family make

    A dendrochronologist can look at a tree stump and tell us the life story of that tree. They can look at the rings and chart the tough years and the good growth years. Raising a family is not all that different from tending trees – it’s a lot of work, you don’t do it overnight, there are storms ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Inspiration This Day Series

    Contributed by Onaefe Edebi on May 2, 2014
     | 6,421 views

    'This Day' is a daily series on practical inspirational guide for living your best life with joy, peace and fulfilment.

    This Day: "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven" Have you ever felt like time is racing against you? And truly , time is an expert runner. He doesn't get tired at any lap and never slows down; not even for a split second. That's how we often are driven to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How God Makes A Way When There Seems To Be No Way - Phil. 2:13,14

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 530,297 views

    How God Makes a Way When There Seems to Be No Way - Phil. 2:13,14

    How God Makes a Way When There Seems to Be No Way We all have been in situations where we have wondered if there is a way out of our problem. Illustration: Abraham found himself in such a predicament when he took Isaac, his only son up to the mountain to sacrifice him before God. Yet, just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Can God Make A Rock So Big He Can't Lift It?

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 41 ratings
     | 5,543 views

    Essentially, the questioner is asking, “Is there any way that the God who can make all things can make a rock so big that the God who can lift all things cannot lift it?” Worded this way, the inconsistency and meaningless nature of the question is reveale

    Can God Make a Rock So Big He Can’t Lift It? by Alex McFarland I had just finished speaking at the Spirit West Coast festival and was enjoying the sunny California weather when I noticed a group of teens huddled together, whispering to one another. Curious, I watched while a boy of about 16 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Genesis 7 - Imagine How Many Trees Noah Cut Down To Make The Ark! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,943 views

    Don’t get sidetracked. Noah was saved from the coming judgment by coming into the ark. We can be saved from the coming judgment by coming to Christ and believing in Him. Come under His authority and trust Him today.

    Genesis 7 - Imagine how many trees Noah cut down to build the Ark. Methuselah, whose name we have seen means "When he dies, judgment" was on his deathbed. God’s grace in giving man time to repent was drawing to a close. In Genesis 7 the entire earth is flooded. This isn’t a local flood. This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,395 views

    A poignant and humorous study of the way the Church must continually adapt and change in order to remain effective.

    1. Title: Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 22, 2006, last in a series on worship, leading up to our 10th anniversary the next week 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Do You Do When You Can’t Make It Rain?

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,151 views

    We believe in God's Miracle Working Power. We spent more time waiting for the miracle than actually seeing it.

    What Do You Do When You Can’t Make it Rain? 1 Kings 17:1-7 And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God