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  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Responsibility-What God Expects

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,314 views

    God gives his children gifts and talents to use as we await death or his Second Coming.

    Responsibility-What God Expects Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. Show entitled “Millionaire” that was once on. 1. Each week a wealthy man looked for someone to give one million dollars to. 2. Some recipients were wise and frugal and some were foolish and wasteful. B. Regis’ show ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Accuracy Proved Through Jacob’s Prophecies Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 27, 2013
     | 7,879 views

    By studying Genesis 49 we will be reminded that we can TRUST the Bible even when modern culture rejects it.

    Genesis 49 Can you trust the Bible? When we say “yes - I believe the Bible,” I think that what many of us are saying is that we believe the STORIES, the MIRACLES, the TRUTHFULNESS of the Bible. We do not doubt the content of the Bible, but do we FOLLOW the Bible? Do we believe it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will God Forgive?

    Contributed by Harold Kouwenberg on Aug 3, 2013
     | 4,927 views

    Psalm 51 gives us an insight to the deeply personal confession of David and a glimpse of the grace God affords sinners like us. The emphasis isn't on judgement, it is on confession, repentance and grace. Our response is worship, thansgiving and testimony.

    "WILL GOD FORGIVE?" Psalm 51: 1-19 Matthew 7: 1-5 "NEVER! I'll never in a million years forgive that man! After what he's done to me, he can just forget about ever talking to me again! That's one thing I can never do. I just can't forgive what he has done." ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by Wayne Major on Apr 1, 2015
     | 6,775 views

    Response to the popular theory of "blood moons" as a signal of significant end-times events about to happen.

    This message is in response to a very popular teaching making the rounds recently, concerning various prophecies in general and this passage in Joel specifically, connecting them with recent astronomical events. If you are familiar with the teaching, you probably already know I am referring to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The "Grace" Question

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 24, 2015
     | 2,335 views

    Many church leaders say all we have to do is invite Jesus into our heart and we can do anything we like with the rest of our life without any concern of where we will spend eternity!.

    The "GRACE" Question If we ask Jesus to come into our heart are we saved not matter what we do with the rest of our life? Will we see the open arms of Jesus if he comes back while we are molesting a 5 year old? Will the angels bid us upward as we lift a cigarette from the seared flesh of an ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Six Words That Make A Big Difference! Series

    Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,836 views

    Peter writes here about six things that are relevant in the Body of Christ.

    Six Words that Make a Big Difference March 13, 2016 (1Peter 3:8-12) Command Baptist Church ILLUSTRATION on DIVISION – Could we agree this evening that we are living in a very disruptive and divided world? I think we can agree on that. Any thinking person can see that there is much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    With Heart And Mind Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
     | 6,371 views

    An examination of how commitment is a proper response to Christ's work on our behalf.

    With Heart and Mind Romans 12:1-2 What would be the proper response to the discovery that God, the Creator against Whom the crown of his creation—humankind—had rebelled, the Holy One who had declared that all such rebels should endure eternal death, the Righteous Judge who had the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cup Of Salvation

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
     | 8,685 views

    What causes the psalmist to break out in his expression of love? The salvation of the Lord. Close to death, the Lord delivered him.

    Psalm 116:1-19 The Cup of Salvation 4/20/00 Introduction Some of you may have picked up in the order of service that we are going through the six psalms of ascent sung by pilgrims making their way to Jerusalem for the Passover. As would have been traditional, Jesus and his disciples most likely ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Birth Of A Mother

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 4, 2016
    based on 48 ratings
     | 14,146 views

    Something miraculous happens when a woman gives birth to her first child. For in a way there are really two births. The first is the birth of the child. The second is the birth of the mother. It is a miraculous gift of creation. (4 other illustrations)

    A Mother's Poem: "Some may climb Mt Everest, ... in search of thrills galore, But I scale peaks that rival it, ... just past the laundry door: Slopes of socks and underwear, ... sheer cliffs of shirts and pants. Oh, yes, I live in mortal fear; ... of a laundry avalanche" We have come together ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Looking The Other Way Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 7,221 views

    We cannot look the other way when the innocent are suffering.

    WHY IS LIFE SACRED? Today, in the wake of the anniversary of the landmark decision of Roe V. Wade, which legalized abortion in America, we join with millions upon millions of followers of Christ to observe Sanctity of Life Sunday which is a day set aside to stand up for our biblical convictions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do I Believe About Humanity? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 13, 2016
     | 3,168 views

    What do I believe about humanity? How does God view the human race? Is it about love or condemnation?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have examined a variety of issues in our What Do I Believe Series. • One of the issues we covered was the fact that God created the heavens and the earth, along with everything in the universe, including mankind. • Today we are going to focus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stand Firm In The Faith Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 17, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 26,168 views

    What are some reasons that many fail to stand firm?

    HoHum: Archibald Naismith says that at the Battle of Waterloo, when the fight became its worst, an officer galloped up to the Commander, the Duke of Wellington and said, "My Captain says we are being destroyed, we need reinforcements quickly." The Duke said simply, "Tell him to stand." The officer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Need For Spiritual Discernment Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,372 views

    Man is designed to be a spiritual being. He will worship something, even if it's a false god. The truth has been diluted and compromised by many, and we live among many who are confused. There is an urgent need for spiritual discernment in our day.

    The Need for Spiritual Discernment 1 John 4: 1-6 I am sure we’ve all been warned about believing everything we hear. The same caution should be applied for what we see as well. It is foolish to believe everything we are told and much of what we see. Lies and deception were used to tempt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Zeal Without Knowledge

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016
     | 8,673 views

    To differentiate zeal without knowledge to a zeal based on GOD's WORDS.

    I. EXORDIUM: II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: III. OBJECTIVES: IV. TEXT: Romans 10:2 (King James Version) For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. Romans 10:2 (Amplified Bible) I bear them witness that they have a [certain] zeal and enthusiasm for God, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rewards And Treasures Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,940 views

    Treasure God, not temporary things! We’ve already talked about prayer in this chapter. Well, fasting goes along with prayer and is an investment that brings spiritual dividends. Let’s look at some thoughts on hunger, reward, and treasure.

    Rewards and Treasures Matthew 6:19-21 19 "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God