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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Taking Sides

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 6, 2023
     | 1,579 views

    In the battle between good and evil, God and Ba’al, the only safe place to be is squarely behind God.

    Everybody loves a contest. Why else are people going to see the Buccaneers play the Vikings next Sunday? From Project Runway to the Kentucky Derby, from Jeopardy to the World Cup, we enjoy seeing experts duke it out. And we like seeing underdogs win, too. People still remember the “Miracle on Ice” ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Laying The Foundations Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 27, 2022
     | 3,365 views

    Teaching on the 5-fold ministry gifts

    Laying the Foundations CCCAG, April 24, 2022 Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-14 There was a man who knew nothing about cars. He brought his car to the mechanic because it was shaking. It was a busy day in the garage, so he was told to sit in the waiting room until one of the mechanics was available. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Where Should We As A Nation Put Our Trust?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022
     | 1,561 views

    When a man is lost in the desert, he may experience a mirage. That is, he may look out over the sands, and in the distance see what appears to be a lake, shimmering in the sun.

    His goal is to get to the lake and obtain water to satisfy his thirst. As he travels toward the “lake”, the lake seems to maintain it’s distance, or at some point just disappears. IT WAS A MIRAGE! Such an experience only brings disappointment and tragedy to the individual who believes the mirage is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serve Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 2, 2021
     | 4,987 views

    We strengthen our relationships when we help and serve the other person. Serving goes along with a way to love others.

    Building better relationships, building stronger relationships, building more sincere relationships—that’s what we have been learning from God’s Word for the past few weeks. God has taught the roles of LOVE, ENCOURAGEMENT, and FORGIVENESS and the parts each plays to build authentic relationships. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gates Must Be Opened Series

    Contributed by James Dina on Jan 11, 2022
     | 13,824 views

    If these gates remain shut, it will limit our service to God and hinder our destiny fulfilment; but when these gates are opened, we will have exponential church growth, improvement in our church finances and abundant blessings.

    THE GATES MUST BE OPENED “When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him” (Acts 12:10) We shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Messiah

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 29, 2024
     | 1,300 views

    The resurrection gives power to the claims of Christ.

    Messiah Jeffery Anselmi / General Core 52 / God's Power / Psalm 110:1 Psalm 110:1 shows us how great Jesus is! INTRODUCTION • We want to welcome you to FCC today! • Today is a special day because we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus. • Jesus would have been another case of false hope and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Concerning The Unmarried Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2019
     | 4,714 views

    In this passage, Paul addresses an issue in detail that he had touched on earlier in 1 Corinthians 7.8-9. The issue was, “Does a Christian have to get married, and how about the unmarried women in the church who are not getting any younger” (see I Co 7.36).

    December 19, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #6: Questions Concerning Marriage, 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.40 Lesson 6.4: Concerning the Unmarried Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.25-35 1 Cor 7.25-35 (KJV) 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is Wise And Understanding Among You? Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 7, 2013
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     | 8,675 views

    “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13)

    “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”(James 3:13) "Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Get In The Game: Preview Of Coming Attractions At Bethany Series

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 28, 2002
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,011 views

    This is a "preview" of the National Campaign of the 40 Days of Purpose, a spiritual growth campaign in which Bethany Church will participate.

    (PowerPoint presentation available--email author) Slide 1 GET IN THE GAME: Preview of Coming Attractions at Bethany Slide 2 What are the best things about the arrival of fall? Its crisp air, brisk breezes, and dipping temperatures? Its radiant colors and ravishing smells? The picture on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The First Church And Our Church Series

    Contributed by Jon Earls on Apr 6, 2013
     | 6,730 views

    First in a series of sermons on the first half of the book of Acts

    I would like for you all to turn with me to Acts 29… Of course there is no Acts 29! Before we look at the beginning of Acts I want to look at the last two verses of Acts – chapter 28:30-31: 30 Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him, 31 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Foundation Eight: Intimacy In Marriage Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015
     | 9,351 views

    A study on intimacy in marriage

    Foundation Eight: Intimacy in Marriage How should couples develop intimacy in marriage? Marriage should be the most intimate relationship anybody experiences in life. It should be more intimate than a friendship, a mother-daughter relationship, a father-son relationship, a boyfriend-girlfriend ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Will Pray For My Church Leaders Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 10, 2015
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     | 14,917 views

    Church leaders need prayer.

    Series: I Am a Church Member (based on and adapted from Thom Rainer’s book by the same name) “I Will Pray for My Church Leaders” Exodus 17:1-7: Open When we are finished this morning, we will be 2/3rdsof the way through our congregational book study and the messages on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Marriage Matters Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 6, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,922 views

    Because God designed marriage, we must do marriage His way.

    A pastor visited a fourth-grade Sunday School class and asked the young disciples this question, “What does God say about marriage?” Immediately one boy raised his hand and replied, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do!” I enjoy hearing what kids say about love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Path Of Least Resistance

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 11, 2023
     | 4,275 views

    This message is about walking with God and doing His will even when things are extremely difficult. It is human nature to choose the path of least resistance, but as a child of God, we can't in our service to Him.

    The Path of Least Resistance Scripture: Second Timothy 1:1-7; 4:2-4; First Samuel 15:1-3; 24 The title of my message this morning is “The Path of Least Resistance.” The path of least resistance is “the physical or symbolic pathway that provides the least resistance to forward motion by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Righteous Indignation?

    Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 22, 2022
     | 1,581 views

    Part VI in a series on the book of Jonah

    As we begin looking toward our mission conference next month, I want to share some thoughts with you from the book of Jonah – a prophet who tried to escape from warning a savage nation to repent, because he actually wanted God to judge them! So he boarded a ship heading the other way, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist