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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Trying Is Not Enough For Spiritual Growth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 17, 2015
     | 6,013 views

    Paul commands us to do more than try - we are to train.

    WHAT DOES A VICTORIOUS CHRISTIAN LIFE LOOK LIKE? Christlikeness. - 1 Timothy 4:7a. - The goal of the Christian life is for us to literally become like Christ, not just claim allegiance to Him. - The mention of “godless myths and old wives’ tales” earlier in v. 7 is telling. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whole Lot Of Shaking Goin’ On!

    Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Dec 14, 2016
     | 5,642 views

    God's ways are hard to understand at times.

    Introduction: Pastor Owen Bourgaize relates this personal anecdote: Sometimes His ways are hard to understand at the time, I can offer a personal example: Teenage children can be quite a trial, even a pain! 25 years ago my son was! He was keen on old vehicles that he intended to renovate. Against ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advent Spiritual Joy, Even Ecstasy: Gaudete Sunday

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 12, 2017
     | 4,945 views

    St. Augustine used a famous expression--the "joy of truth," gaudium de veritate. 

    Advent 3B A professor was asked by one of his students, “What is the meaning of life?" The usual laughter followed, but the professor said "I will answer your question." Taking his wallet out of his hip pocket, he fished around in a leather wallet and brought out a very small round mirror, ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Chris Smith on Dec 12, 2017
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     | 4,233 views

    Many of you have been through rejection, abuse, torment, hurt & pain. You are not living in the trap of the incident you are living in the trap of the big three; Offense, Bitterness and Unforgiveness. How do i deal with each one of these in my life?

    Dead Man Walking Matthew 18: 21-22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. The 3 biggest enemies of the soul of mankind are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unlikely Messengers

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017
     | 4,181 views

    Regular everyday people are called to proclaim the Good News of Great Joy. We are the Shepherds of our day and age. We are the lowly messengers delivering the greatest news the world has ever heard.

    Unlikely Messengers Luke 2:8-20 The Advent telling draws us back each year by its poignant beauty revealing ever deeper things. We see our Heavenly Father illuminating the knowledge of the Wise men using a star. Allowing them to identify the place where Jesus the Messiah would be born. Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Image Of God And The Value Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 17, 2017
     | 5,052 views

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016 Emil Brunner said that “the most powerful of all spiritual forces is man's view of himself, the way in which he understands his nature and his destiny; indeed it is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Image Of God And The Value Of Human Life Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 24, 2017
     | 8,785 views

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016

    Creation, Sin, and More Sin The Image of God and the Value of Human Life Gen 1:26-28 David Taylor December 17, 2016 Emil Brunner said that “the most powerful of all spiritual forces is man's view of himself, the way in which he understands his nature and his destiny; indeed it is the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Jehovahistic Names Of Jesus Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018
     | 4,855 views

    Jehovahistic Names of Jesus

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The eight-fold “I Am’s” were most impressive and unique to the early church. Found only in John. 2. “I Am” identified with the name Jehovah who is the LORD. The name Jehovah comes from a derivative of the first person, “I Am that I Am.” He is the self-existing One (Ex. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jtv: The Court And The Judge #4 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,798 views

    Jesus actions forever changed the penalty portion of our time of judgment.

    God’s TV station would mimic other shows, they would underpin a key scripture to help teach real truth to a culture that has been taught to doubt, question and render a verdict based on individual feelings, experiences and secular teachings. It’s from this seat of judgment, we tune into one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Divine Appointments, Part 6 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014
     | 3,616 views

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6

    Open Doors Divine Appointments, part 6 John 4:3-26 November 3, 2013 The biblical idea for intentional living is walking in wisdom. The psalmist prayed, 'teach us to number our days that we may get a heart of wisdom.' Or as we saw last few weeks by Paul, walk in wisdom toward those who do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Names Of God--The Father: Lesson 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014
     | 1,236 views

    How the New Testament uses the name Father.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. Father – the first person of the Trinity. (Equal in nature, separate in Person, submissive in duty). 2. The name Father not emphasized in Old Testament, but seen by symbols and embryonic references. 3. Reflected in earthly. In our “spiritual family,” a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Women

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,351 views

    Can you understand the women in your life?

    My son has always been a pretty sharp lad. At five, we were trading friendly barbs at each other like “Your feet stink” and such. I shot what I thought was a pretty cool one at him and he comes back with “The only thing holding you together is the Lord.” I thought that pretty well grasped the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Hosea On The Divided Hear Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 21, 2014
     | 6,602 views

    The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11

    The Gospel According to Hosea Hosea on The Divided Heart, part 11 Hosea chapter 10 David Taylor We are in the back half of our summer series, The Gospel According to Hosea, looking at God's faithful love toward an unfaithful people. I want to recap where we have been to give you and overview. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Christian As A Catalyst In A Post-Modern World

    Contributed by Rev. Moses Assniyi on Mar 27, 2012
     | 7,783 views

    Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through work and participation in the community. You have all it takes to stand in the fast changing society and the world today as a catalyst.

    EPHESIANS 2:10; 1TIMOTHY 4 Introduction Introduce the sermon on Israel journey to the land of Canaan God intension and desires for them toward their neighboring villages. Following Christ goes far beyond private spirituality. It also involves a believer’s public life particularly through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Taylor avatar

    Believing, Belonging, And Contributing Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014
     | 4,341 views

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing

    Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) with todays message, Believing, Belonging, and Contributing. We have had a significant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational