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  • Richard White avatar

    Living Water Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,063 views

    Many go through life spiritually dehydrated. Rituals, creeds and the like do not fill us. Only Jesus can give us this fulfillment when we learn to worship in Spirit and in Truth.

    Living Water John 4:4-26 Recently one of the major denominations met in Columbus to debate, of all things, whether or not Jesus Christ is the one true Savior of the world. Is he the universal Savior or might there be several? What about the other world religions and their claims? Some people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unchanging Faith In A Changing World

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,821 views

    If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world.

    Unchanging Faith in a Changing World I Peter 3:13-17 If the Apostles were living today I believe they would see all the advancement in technology as more ways to get the good news of the gospel out to the world. Researchers tell us that over 50% of Americans own cell phones, 70% own personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Calling Of Levi Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 2, 2021
     | 3,036 views

    Who did Christ come to save: sinners or the righteous?

    Introduction Human beings are inherently religious. We were created by God to worship Him. He wired us that way. When sin entered into man, our worship became inherently corrupt. In our post-modern world, the common idea is that God is high on a mountain and that if a man can climb that mountain, ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Preparations For Withstanding The Trials And Temptations Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 7, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,862 views

    We have looked at how we are all affected by the trials and temptations of life. Now we look at preparing ourselves to be able to withstand those tribulations.

    For the past few Sundays we have admitted that we all have trials and tribulations and temptations in our lives. We have seen how the trials strengthen us and make us more like Jesus. But James doesn’t just give explanations and facts about all these mishaps in our lives, he ends chapter one with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly High - Acts Part 7 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,086 views

    God uses ordinary even notorious people to do his work for the Kingdom of God. Paul the religious terrorist meets Grace and changes into the Preacher of grace and mercy.

    “Fly High” - Acts part 7 On the lighter side of life: Picture from Jennifer Opening Illustration: Religion has produced more terrorists than non-religion. Just take a look at the Middle East and also at The Crusades. Also take a look at this article RELIGIOUS TERRORISM Tragically, all major ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What About The Future?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 14,205 views

    Predicting four things that the future holds for us & for our families.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. An article appeared in an Arizona newspaper more than 40 years ago entitled, "Make A Date With The Millennium." It pointed out that the year 2000 was approaching, & that many who were reading that article in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Anger - Right & Wrong

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 136 ratings
     | 13,470 views

    We have always pictured Jesus as the tender Lamb of God - the One who is always loving & compassionate. It is hard for us to imagine Him as one who is angry.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. There is no need for me to tell you that during the past few months our nation has been embroiled in bitter controversy. We have heard terrible allegations & angry words, & experienced the frustration of trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blessed Assurance

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 24, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 7,881 views

    Many Christians are sure but sometimes they are not very sure about their salvation. Lets consider the cause, the cost, and the cure for doubting one’s salvation.

    ‘BLESSED ASSURANCE’ 2 Timothy 1:12 For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. God wants every one of His children to sing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Baptism

    Contributed by Thomas Cogan on Jan 6, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 10,533 views

    In Baptism God claims us as His children and receive the power and promise of the Holy Spirit for daily living.

    The story is told that near Rome, Italy, a mechanic started the propeller of a plane and accidentally turned on the fuel. The engines fired. To his amazement the plane ran along the ground, rose smoothly into the air, and went through what appeared to be a series of complicated maneuvers. It looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sins Atoned; Heaven Gained

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    Salvation is found, not by pursuit, but by surrender.

    The ninth chapter of Romans is a perfect chapter from which to preach the Sovereignty of God. Paul has just finished his treatise on justification and grace and the security of the believer in Christ, there in chapter eight, and now we see him slump into sadness over the plight of his own, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    It's Just A Matter Of Life

    Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 10,560 views

    Words of encouragement for lifes darkest hours. A look at Jeremiah in the pit.

    It’s Just A Matter Of Life Text: Jeremiah 38: 1-13 Commentary on Text Situation of Jerusalem Message of Jeremiah Opposition to Jeremiah Weakness of the king Imprisonment Lesson #1: We all face trials in life. Lesson #2: During our trials we discover the worst life has to ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Jesus On Prayer Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,592 views

    Jesus gives us the model for a great prayer life in the model prayer

    INTRODUCTION • It is bound to happen sometime, it usually happens when we get into trouble. We are not sure where to turn for help; we feel helpless, powerless and lost. • What do we do? • According to a 1993 study by the Barna Research group: Most people who pray offer their prayers several ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    Getting Ready For The Harvest

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 8,463 views

    I talk about the reality of a great harvest of lost people coming to Christ--but it will take some effort on our part.

    Getting Ready for the Harvest August 10, 2002 As we approach our two-year anniversary I couldn’t help but praise God for what he has been doing here at NCC. I looked back through our records and was reminded about how lives have been touched here. Did you know since September 2000 to now we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Law Keeping - The Real Story Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 10, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 5,004 views

    The trouble wit hlaw keeping is that we’re unable to do it. The good thing about the law is that it drives us back to dependence on the grace of God in Jesu Christ

    Here’s what happens to people from time to time. They realise they have a problem with a particular sin or sins, so they decide to do something about it. They read something like Romans 6, that we read last week and they decide that from now on they’ll be slaves of righteousness. Whenever they feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Beating The Spiritual Blahs

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Jul 13, 2002
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,126 views

    Everyone faces times of spiritual difficulty and disillusionment. When we do, we need to realize that God is always faithful and will stay with us through even the toughest times.

    A couple of weeks ago my wife Pam and I had the chance to travel with the Jr. High/High School bands to NKU for a band festival. After the morning festival, the entire group went to Kings Island to spend the rest of the day. Now band festivals are okay, but for us, the big draw of the trip was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ