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  • Timothy Brown avatar

    Faith On Trial

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Jan 30, 2010
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     | 6,393 views

    Our faith will be tested. The question is can we stand up to the test?

    Text: Acts 5:27-32 Title: Faith on Trial Introduction: (play Perry Mason track) Raymond Burr (the eponymous attorney Perry Mason), Barbara Hale (Perry’s very capable private and proper secretary Della Street), William Hopper (Perry’s detective of choice Paul Drake), Connie Cezon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Speaks About His Mission Series

    Contributed by Paul Shafit on Dec 1, 2009
     | 2,969 views

    Jesus reveals Himself in numerous ways

    Do you know anyone who talks about people behind their backs? Have you ever been guilty of snickering about what another person does, but quietly, so the person won’t hear? As Jesus’ friends returned from the village with provisions they saw Him talking to a strangely dressed woman. It was obvious, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    'babylon Is Fallen, Is Fallen...'

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009
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    The judgment of the Whore is revealed/detailed

    Revelation 18 Title: “Babylon is fallen, is fallen” (Isaiah 21:9; Jeremiah 51:8; Revelation 14:8) Theme: The Judgment of the Great Whore Text: “And after these things… (Revelation 18:1) I. John Saw and Heard a Mighty Angel (v.1-3) A. He came down from heaven B. Having great power ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Christ Of Peter

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 27, 2010
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    The Christ of Peter is also our Christ today.

    THE CHRIST OF PETER 1st Peter 2:21For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23Who, when he was reviled, reviled not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Death – Carrying Your Cross (Spiritual Formation Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010
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     | 4,500 views

    Know the true meaning of death (Spiritually) by carrying our own cross

    Death – Carrying your Cross John 12:20 – 26 1. Cross Bearing is a Act of Choice – Death on the Seed of our Priorities A. First of all, Jesus tells us that "taking up our cross" is something that we do by choice B. Jesus calls us, & challenges us, but it is our decision C. I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Eating With Dirty Hands

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 28, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,424 views

    There is a huge difference between being and saying we are a disciple of Christ Jesus.

    Mark 7: 1 – 8, 14 – 15, 21 – 23 / Eating With Dirty Hands Intro: I would like everyone to look at your hands for a moment. Think for a moment about where those hands have been today. Are they clean? How do you know if they are clean or not? They might be covered with germs! --- Just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Hope For The Church

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 28, 2013
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    Were there only 3 periods of miracles?

    The Hope for the Church Judges 6.13 Truth vs. Experience Problem #1: There can be no valid Christian doctrine without experience Problem #2: The Scriptures themselves validate personal encounters with Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. * Eph.2.1 * Phil. 3.10 Problem #3: Evangelical tradition ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One False Step…. Series

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 8, 2012
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    Many are led into false ways by one false step of a good man! If you are the leader of a church, youth leader, parent or in any position of authority, watch out, you need to be a good example.

    One false step…. Judges 8:21” Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us: for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took away the ornaments that were on their camels' necks.” Many are led into false ways by one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Fresh Start

    Contributed by James Lee on Oct 17, 2012
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     | 9,474 views

    This message was preached 5 years @ Elim Bible Church, a "start-over" Church. I am thrilled to say is still moving foward, after nearly closing her doors.

    A Fresh Start Ph.3: 13-14 Have you ever felt like you just needed a fresh start…a do-over? Sometimes we are given an opportunity for a fresh start but how we handle the fresh start will determine how we finish. Let’s look at three things that I believe will help us when we find that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bitterness Of Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 18, 2012
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    Smyrna was a Church that was under great persecution and uses this ti encourage us to endure sufferings.

    The Bitterness of Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 The Church of Ephesus represents the end of the apostolic age and was indicted for losing their love they once had for our Lord. Reference: Rev. 2:7 Tree of life Genesis 2:9 in the mist of the garden Then: Genesis 3:22-24 Guarded by the Cherubims as man ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warriors Of The King

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012
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     | 5,549 views

    Three characteristics of David's men 1. Commitment 2. Competent 3. Courageous

    • In what ways, if any, do you view yourself as being in a spiritual "battle"? • Of all that you have done in your past Christian life, what things required the most courage from you? ‎David has been anointed king at Hebron!" Three characteristics of his men 1. Commitment V. 38 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Apostasy

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 1, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,492 views

    We must not abandon following Jesus; He leads to life.

    Apostasy April 28, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not abandon following Jesus; He leads to life. Focus Passage: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Supplemental Passage: But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will come. For men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Praying Family Or A Dysfunctional One? Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 18, 2013
     | 3,831 views

    Does your family work, learn and pray together, or as disconnected individuals?

    Monday of 7th Week in Course 20 May 20213 Gaudium et Spes The incident in today’s Gospel may be regarded as symbolic of what has come to be called a dysfunctional family. Here the son appears to be suffering from a diabolically caused autism or seizure disorder, and the father is seen as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    New Finances Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,131 views

    A sermon unpacking Exodus 16.

    Myths About Finances Exodus 16:2-3 In the desert the whole community grumbled against Moses and Aaron. 3 The Israelites said to them, “If only we had died by the LORD’s hand in Egypt! There we sat around pots of meat and ate all the food we wanted, but you have brought us out into this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Should Churches Do Business?

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013
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     | 10,284 views

    A church should be an active, contributing member of its community, rather than a closed-off mini-community that keeps to itself and this can extend to becoming involved in business or in the business community.

    Churches in business Luke 19:13 - So he called ten of his servants, delivered to them ten minas, and said to them, “Do business till I come.” God always intended for the priesthood to reinvest a portion of the tithe, with the expectation of a return. It was part of His plan to show ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic