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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Marriage From H E Double L Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 16, 2015
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     | 5,553 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 17 verses 1 through 18

    Revelation 17: 1 – 18 The Marriage From H E Double L 1 Then one of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and talked with me, saying to me, “Come, I will show you the judgment of the great harlot who sits on many waters, 2 with whom the kings of the earth committed fornication, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Greg Brown avatar

    The Priorities Of The Heavenly Citizen: Part Two (Col. 3:15–17) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015
     | 6,177 views

    Exposition of Col. 3:15–17

    The Priorities of the Heavenly Citizen: Part Two “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lost Tribes Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 5, 2022
     | 3,745 views

    In this exposition of Zechariah 10:5-12, God's promise to restore and reunite the northern 10 tribes with the southern 2 tribes is explored. Who are the Lost Tribes of Israel and how will they be restored to their homeland?

    Intro Our text last week was Zechariah 10:1-4. For context, we will begin by reading that passage. “Ask the LORD for rain in the springtime; it is the LORD who sends the thunderstorms. He gives showers of rain to all people, and plants of the field to everyone. 2 The idols speak deceitfully, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    13th Sunday After Pentecost. August 23rd, 2026. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 12, 2023
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     | 3,396 views

    Year A, Proper 16.

    Exodus 1:8-2:10, Psalm 124:1-8, Isaiah 51:1-6, Psalm 138:1-8, Romans 12:1-8, Matthew 16:13-20 A). AN ATTEMPTED GENOCIDE AND MOSES DRAWN OUT. Exodus 1:8-22, Exodus 2:1-10. 1. An Attempted Genocide (Exodus 1:8-22). When the children of Israel settled in Egypt, they numbered just seventy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Day Of Decison Or Hour Of Intent?

    Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 20, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 5,668 views

    WHAT WILL BECOME OF US? THIS IS OUR CRY, THIS IS ISRAELS CRY?

    First Baptist Church Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Pastor: Bro. Michael Blankenship Web Address:http:www.jfb.faithsite.com.default/asp Day of Decision or Hour of Intent Israel had wondered far away from its place of origin. As if a child lost in a store, she is drawn away by delights of the eye, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Our Talents

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 196 ratings
     | 30,821 views

    God has invested talent in each and everyone one of us. God looks our abilities and sees not just who we are, but who we can become and what we can accomplish for His glory.

    DEVELOPING OUR TALENTS Text: Matthew 25:14 - 30 I once heard the story about a young man who called over the phone to check up on the effectiveness of his work at his work. He called the lady he worked for posing as a young man who was looking for yard work. He asked her if it were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Motherhood Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 1, 2005
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     | 21,739 views

    Although God’s nature is revealed in the Scriptures in the masculine, He also has certain traits that we would describes feminine.

    THE MOTHERHOOD OF GOD Isa 66:12-13 12 For this is what the LORD says: "I will extend peace to her like a river, and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream; you will nurse and be carried on her arm and dandled on her knees. 13 As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How We Live

    Contributed by John Nadasi on Jul 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,148 views

    A funeral sermon for my father-in-law after an arduous week of settling an estate. Carpe Diem message inpired by the death of a loved one.

    It hardly seems real. This last week has been spent doing all the things Necessary to close an estate. Its been arduous to say the least. But, everything that has needed to happen has happened. Except for one thing. There has been little time to actually be able to sit back and grieve The ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ready Or Not Here I Come

    Contributed by Bobby Crabb on Aug 11, 2004
    based on 62 ratings
     | 10,841 views

    A message on the sure second coming of Jesus

    “Ready or Not Here “I” Come” Luke 12:32-40 Introduction An adult Sunday School class was studying sayings about “the end time” in the Gospels. Some were troubled and confused by Jesus’ use of symbols to describe the coming judgement: lamps lit, loins girded, wise and foolish maidens, a thief ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jul 22, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,622 views

    A look at Paul’s teaching regarding the Breaking of Bread/Communion and its effect on us as believers.

    THE LORD’S SUPPER - I CORINTHIANS 11:23-33 We are going to look at the scripture where Paul tells us about the Last Supper, and how we should keep it today. There are some important and helpful matters dealt with in these verses. Let us take them slowly, feed on them, and learn from them. 23 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Much Time Do You Have?

    Contributed by David Ward on Jan 20, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 8,044 views

    BIG IDEA: We make the best use of our time by discerning and doing the will of God.

    How Much Time Do You Have? Psalm 90 / Ephesians 5:15-17 INTRODUCTION: I’d like to ask you “How Much Time Do You Have?” (which is probably not what you’d like to hear a speaker ask at the start of a talk.) Do you realize that over the course of our lifetimes, each of us is expected to spend: ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Man: A King, A Warrior, A Mentor, A Friend

    Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 2, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,367 views

    IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH FOR GREATNESS.

    MAN: A KING; A WARRIOR; A MENTOR; A FRIEND. PSALMS 25:12 IN A WORLD OF COMPLACENCY, A WORLD WHERE MEN HAVE BECOME O.K. WITH THE ORDINARY; WHERE MEN FIND IT EASIER TO GIVE UP THAN STRIVE TO BECOME THE BEST THEY CAN BE; GOD IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN WHO AREN’T AFRAID TO STRIVE AND REACH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    Finding The Will Of God: The Weigh Station Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,968 views

    In Finding and walking in the will of God have you found there is a cost? It may cost you your job, popularity, cause you personal grief.

    Finding God’s will; The Weigh Station signpost (Decision Time) Illustration of the trips from Columbia and always concerned about the weigh station. Would I be able to go on or would I pull to the side. The weigh station sign reminds me to “Count the cost” In Finding and walking in the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Parnell avatar

    Wash Ye One Another Series

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 21, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,877 views

    Part 3 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. Jesus gave us a beautiful illustration of how each of us is to humbly minister to each other.

    WASH YE ONE ANOTHER John 13:2-17 INTRO. Luke 22 tells us of a conversation that took place at the table just moments before this event took place (Lk. 22:24-27). Jesus is preparing to go to Calvary and He knows that soon after that He will be going back to the Father. The problem is that His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings And Curses.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 3, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 9,033 views

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001

    Year C Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany February 11th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Title: ¡§Blessings and curses.¡¨ Jeremiah 17: 5-10 Even ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran