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  • Jack Perkins, D.Min., LADC, CSAC, CCLC avatar

    Excelling In Goodness And Mercy Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021
     | 2,402 views

    In the pursuit for godliness they will discover there are some negative characteristics that will block their ascendancy to excellency. Yet, disciples also learn lessons about how to experience a life characterized by goodness, mercy, grace, and joy

    A major part of learning how to do something is learning the "do nots." To illustrate: One of my first lessons related to learning how to be a locomotive engineer involved learning certain things that I must not do—such as going to sleep. While pulling a train, you do not reach down ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Follow My Example Series

    Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 19, 2021
     | 2,007 views

    Jesus invites us into a fellowship with all of humanity. In this family there is no room for prejudice. We understand the value of grace in our lives when we busy ourselves with extending grace and fellowship to all people, having a philanthropic spirit.

    In the early years of my ministry Christianity was too often measured by church attendance and how well you excelled at Bible trivia. Don’t get me wrong, as observed through these messages, a key part of discipleship must focus on the study of Scripture. We will not fair well as Christians in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Aneel Aranha avatar

    Grace And Will: Reconciling The Twins Series

    Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Aug 24, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,692 views

    It is grace—God’s greatest gift to man—that brought salvation to us. So how does free will factor in salvation if God is doing it all?

    Was Judas predestined to betray Jesus? When Jesus was praying with his apostles shortly before his Passion, he said, “I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled” (John 17:12). If he was destined to betray Jesus, then did ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Regret, The Gift Nobody Wants Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,947 views

    God has given us the ability to feel regret so it will lead us to repent and trust God to make something beautiful and useful out of our lives.

    A. One day, Lou Gehrig, the famous New York Yankee first basemen came to the plate with two outs in the 9th inning and the potentially winning runs on 2nd and 3rd bases. 1. The count against Gehrig went to full count – 3 balls and 2 strikes. 2. The pitcher wound up and let the ball go with all he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Renewal Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 21, 2021
     | 3,129 views

    The second step to embrace for church renewal is understanding that each of us are a piece of the puzzle to the Great Commission and to fulfilling Jesus’ mission.

    Series: Church Renewed Thesis: For revival and renewal to happen in us, or in the church and in this world will require us to tap into the teachings of the Word which ignite revival. Scripture: Romans 12:1-8: Living Sacrifices 1Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Maze avatar

    How Do I Support Others In A Time Of Need? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021
     | 3,140 views

    Today, I want to speak to you on this topic, “How Do I Support Others in a Time of Need.” What can you do to do support your friends and loved-ones during their time of need. You can pray, really pray for your friends, family, and church family when they are down.

    Today, we begin a short study on the first half of the New Testament book of Colossians. Having introduced this book a few weeks before Easter, we’ll explore the first part of the book and get back to the second half of the book later this year. I love it when something has me “charged up!” When ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    James - A Faith That Works (2021) Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2021
     | 5,899 views

    In this introductory sermon for a series on the Book of James, we explore two questions: who is the author and who are the recipients. The sermon also drives home the point that we must be doers of the Word of God and not hearers only.

    Introduction: A. One day, a couple of weeks before Christmas in the mid1980s, I was driving on the back roads of Arkansas from El Dorado, Arkansas to Memphis, TN. 1. I was on my way to take my graduate class finals and I was running late. 2. I set the cruise control about 8 miles over the speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4th Sunday After Pentecost. June 16th, 2024. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 6, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,053 views

    Year B, Proper 6.

    1 Samuel 15:34-35, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 20:1-9, Ezekiel 17:22-24, Psalm 92:1-4, Psalm 92:12-15, 2 Corinthians 5:6-17, Mark 4:26-34. (A) ANOINTING A MAN AFTER THE HEART OF GOD. 1 Samuel 15:34-35; 1 Samuel 16:1-13. Israel had demanded a king, just so that they could be like the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Jesus' Credentials Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 10, 2021
     | 2,537 views

    Jesus’ identity is shown as we research Jesus’ family tree. And Jesus’ identity is shown as we see Him fend off Satan’s attacks - the very attacks that were driven to distort Jesus’ special identity.

    We continue a series entitled, The Man Who Won’t Go Away, this morning. Normally when someone dies, their impact on the world immediately begins to recede. Over the past few days, Baltimore Oriole manager, Earl Weaver died. As did advice columnist “Dear Abby.” If someone’s legacy will outlast their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Kingdom Is The Lord’s

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 13, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,105 views

    To our cry, “How long O Lord?” comes the message of Obadiah, that God is in control and that He is working out His will and purpose through it all, or what He says through Obadiah at the very end of this letter, “The kingdom shall be the Lord's.” (Obadiah 1:21)

    The Kingdom is the Lord’s Book of Obadiah Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScnGFMIzeVY As Christians we’ll have enemies, and our spiritual maturity can be measured by the kind of enemies we have. What we need to make sure of, however, is that our enemies are the same as God’s enemies, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Mary - A Christmas Story Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021
     | 4,739 views

    While Mary has enjoyed high status throughout the centuries, she was the subject of gossip in her day. Mary’s scandal is this: she was an unwed pregnant teenager and all the tongues were wagging were in her small, conservative town of Nazareth.

    Just a few more days to Christmas… are you ready? We conclude a short Christmas series designed to make room in your heart to worship Jesus, entitled The Mothers of Jesus. For the last several weeks, we’ve been examining the four mothers of Jesus, the several women who served as Jesus’ distant ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Pike avatar

    Love Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 19, 2021
     | 4,947 views

    We often think of love as some syrupy, sweet, tingly, sentimental, ooey, gooey feeling. Biblical or divine love, however, is a self-sacrificing, caring commitment that shows itself in seeking the highest good for the one being loved.

    According to the musical wisdom of John, Paul, George, and Ringo ... otherwise known as "The Beatles" to us older folks … “All you need is love, love … love is all you need.” Well … that and food … and shelter … and air … and sleep … Love is literally in the air. You hear that word ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Trials Of Too Much Or Too Little Money Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 21, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,541 views

    In James 1:9-12, James helps us understand that in order for us to persevere in our trials with joy, we must adopt God’s eternal perspective on poverty and wealth.

    Allow me to start with two stories to get us thinking about perspectives on having too much or too little money. 1. I read about an exclusive school in Hollywood that was attended by children of movie stars, producers, and directors. a. One day, the children were asked to write a composition on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Happy New Year - A Year For Spiritual Growth

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 22, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,502 views

    Some people think God’s grace should cause you to relax your morals. Instead, the Bible says we should increase our effort … we should turn up our intensity because of God’s grace.

    In just a few weeks the calendar will turn to 2020 – can you believe that? Can you believe we are about to see 2020? Our nation will elect or reelect a president next year. 2019 has been a big year for the stock market and for technology. Already the news channels are telling us about famous people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Seven Churches Of Revelation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 30, 2022
     | 4,468 views

    The seven churches mentioned in the Revelation were physical churches with definite locations. So the letters that John writes to these churches were delivered to the cities/churches, he mentioned.

    tom lowe 1/30/2022 The Seven Churches of Revelation The seven churches mentioned in the Revelation were physical churches with definite locations. So the letters that John writes to these churches were delivered to the cities/churches, he mentioned. These letters may have less to do with seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist