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  • Stephen Wright avatar

    So Near And Yet So Far Series

    Contributed by Stephen Wright on Nov 13, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,779 views

    Can true Christians sin so as to loose all hope of restoration?

    Introduction Hebrews 6:4-6 has given rise to much controversy and the opinion of commentators and of the Christian world is fiercely divided about its meaning. Some hold that the passage is not intended to describe true Christians, but only those who have come close to salvation and then fell back. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pride Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Nov 14, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 22,010 views

    Teh 4th message in a sermon series on the seven deadly sins.

    Virus: Hidden Infections of the Spiritual Life Pride – Lk. 18:9-14 Review: We’re halfway in a series on the (7) deadly sins entitled Virus. The obvious question is why (7) and why deadly? The list was created by theologians in the Middle Ages. They studied the Bible for attitudes and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Miracle Of Unity Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,494 views

    Unity, oneness, the church, purpose

    THE MIRACLE OF UNITY 1 Cor. 1-10 (p807) August 29, 2010 INTRODUCTION "I APPEAL TO YOU BROTHERS, IN TH ENAME OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST THAT ALL OF YOU AGREE WITH ONE ANOTHER SO THAT THERE BE NO DIVISIONS AMONG YOU AND THAT YOU MAY BE PERFECTLY UNITED IN MIND AND THOUGHT". "Do you believe in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How Jesus Instructed His Apostles Through The Empowering Spirit

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
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     | 9,776 views

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began.

    1. Jesus instructed His apostles through the Holy Spirit because He wanted them to continue the ministry that He began. Our Lord did not expect His disciples to invent their own agendas. Christ’s ministry showed people how to have a great influence through the demonstration of Godly characteristics ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Love

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,925 views

    1. The Holy Spirit uses His intelligence, emotions and will to help leaders love according to the guidelines given in I Corinthians 13:4-7.

    1. The Holy Spirit uses His intelligence, emotions and will to help leaders love according to the guidelines given in I Corinthians 13:4-7. Paul wrote, "Love is patient, kind, does not envy; it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Does God Do His Work?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 38 ratings
     | 5,770 views

    Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Alth

    1. Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Although God’s purposes may not be clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Success Makers

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,714 views

    unleashing the ability to help others succeed

    SUCCESS MAKERS (That’s who we are - Gen. 12:2) BISHOP DAVID IBELEME King makers are the people who "make, elect or decide" who the King will be. They exist in many political organizations and in many societies. Those who aspire for political success look to these people - they do everything not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Fredom From Infirmities

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    Keys to walking in deliverance and fulfilling one’s purpose

    FREEDOM FROM INFIRMITIES LK.13:10FF Infirmity = Asthenia (Greek) • It speaks of weaknesses. • Lacking strength (want of strength). • Inability to produce results. • Also translated as diseases. There is an evil spirit behind it – The spirit of Infirmity. The spirit of infirmity is the devil’s tool ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,749 views

    Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts-* Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’

    Contrasting Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Viewing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- 4th Sunday- Rejection At Nazareth: Be Not Crushed On Their Account !

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 29, 2022
     | 1,070 views

    “I appreciate your opinion and hope we’ll have your support in the next game.”

    The Scripture passage Jesus just read from the prophet Isaiah dates back 700 years. Then Jesus, a local boy, a carpenter from a family of modest means, announces, in effect, that he was the Messiah sent from God. This is Jesus’ first messianic declaration. He is the long-awaited Christ, who would ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Power Of His Resurrection

    Contributed by Ahmed Adebisi Otunba on Apr 7, 2019
     | 7,036 views

    That I may know His power of Resurrection

    Paul having done much being zealous in persecuting the church, obeying the law to letter without blemish still counted all as loss and rubbish. He became keen seeking to know Jesus, power of His resurrection and fellowship of His sufferings. Know of Jesus as a living King residing the right hand ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    This Man Should Not Be Alone

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
     | 613 views

    If you meet a man who is not in His presence, not working, who cannot cultivate and protect you and teach you the Word of God, is it good for that man to be alone?

    Do you read the first marriage in history found in the constitution of our nation: Section Genesis sub-section 2 article 15-18; 21-23? 1. V. 15a - First of all, it says God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden. The word Eden is not referring to a garden of trees even though there were ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Yes, He Is The One Who Is To Come

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2022
     | 1,165 views

    Our Lord is the most just of all judges

    Third Sunday in Advent 2022 Justice in Judgement–that’s what every one of us wants when we are in trouble, whether someone else imperiled us or we did it to ourselves. Actually, what we are likely to seek is an outcome favorable to our side, isn’t it? “Really, officer, is ten miles over the speed ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Joy In The Midst Of Heaviness Series

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 14, 2025
     | 190 views

    This sermon explains the Christian paradox of experiencing profound joy—rooted in our eternal salvation—while simultaneously enduring temporary and purposeful seasons of sorrow and trials.

    Introduction: A Heavenly Paradox To the world, joy and sorrow are opposites. They are like oil and water; they cannot mix. You are either happy, or you are sad. The presence of one means the absence of the other. The goal of modern life, it seems, is to construct a life so comfortable, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Learning How To Stop Stress Before It Starts Series

    Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,325 views

    Chip Ingram arms listeners with the biblical methods needed to overcome negative emotions before they become issues in our lives.

    I want you to write on the top of your notes, "AQ equals --" this is like algebra -- "AQ equals E," as in Edgar, "plus P," as in Peter, "0 -- times 0426." I wish I had a -- no, I’ll give that to again. Ready? AQ equals E plus P times 0426. AQ is your anger quotient. You know you have an IQ? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other