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  • Thomas Andrufski avatar

    Three Unholy Agents Against The Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Andrufski on Oct 7, 2020
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    There are three unholy agents that is against every Christian. That is the world, the flesh and the devil. I believe your flesh is the worse of the three. The reason is that it is simply attached to you and it is always so near.

    Three UNHOLY Agents Against the Christian 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Faithful Builders

    Contributed by Terry Hovey on Aug 1, 2025
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    One would think that with Paul and Apollos being their foundation layer and builders, the church in Corinth would be near perfect. But here we are, reading about how imperfect they were.

    Faithful Builders 1Cor 3:5-23 One of the things I love about Paul’s letters to the Corinthians is that we’re shown a church that was pretty messed up. Despite the fact that Paul had planted this church, and then at some later date Apollos came and built upon what Paul had started, they still got ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Evangelism 101

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 19, 2015
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    When we are nearing the end of our witnessing, we have to wait for signs of readiness and response. If that readiness indicates belief in the resurrection, the audience is ready to begin their new life in Christ.

    Have you ever wondered how you can share the Good News with the people you meet? If so, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40 is a good teaching manual. Philip was leading a revival in Samaria that was leading multitudes of people to Christ. God called Philip from ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Avilable Power Of God

    Contributed by Dan Grubbs on Oct 18, 2005
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     | 4,573 views

    The same power God demonstrated in the accounts of the Old Testament is available for each and every Christian today.

    I often think that because the historical accounts of God’s power in the Old Testament were so amazing, that we think things like that can’t happen today. Can you imagine watching the Red Sea part, or blowing trumpets causing a stone city to fall down or even witnessing time moving backwards? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honoring God's Name Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Oct 24, 2005
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     | 12,405 views

    This is the introductory sermon in a series on the names of God.

    Hello I Love Let Me Tell You My Name Psalm 145 Intro: Do you remember the struggle to name your children? Meg and I spent hours praying and considering the names we wanted for our children. We looked through name books, websites, and family trees. Did we want to use family names, Biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fundamental Conditions Of Blessing Series

    Contributed by Robert Robb on May 8, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 7,415 views

    Certain conditions that must be fulfilled by God’s people if they are to experience blessing

    Joshua 2 Study 2 Chapter 1 – Fundamental Conditions Of Blessing Introduction Last week as we began our studies of the book of Joshua we focused our thoughts particularly upon the way in which God for many years had been preparing Joshua for the work to which He was to call him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus Is Passing By!

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 20, 2016
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    Jesus is passing by. You are near to a miracle! It doesn’t happen every day. It’s a special, divine moment. Will you avail yourself of it?

    JESUS IS PASSING BY! Lk. 18:37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: LOOKS MAY NOT BE DECEIVING 1. For the first time in his life, Sam received a letter telling him he is being called for Jury Duty. On the appointed day, he joined many other prospective jurors in court for the official swearing in process. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Rise Of Lawlessness

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008
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     | 6,924 views

    Various reasons for the recent rioting have been offered; such as, multiculturalism, poverty, unemployment; but the Bible predicts that the spirit of lawlessness will undoubtedly increase as the closing stages of this dispensation draws near.

    State Police Commissioner Ken Moroney said this past week that the recent riots had destroyed the festive season for the residents of Sydney, Australia’s largest city. The disturbances were described as some of the worst outbreaks in their history. Fierce gangs numbering up to 5000 young white men ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Go!" Series

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 21, 2012
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    How’s the nerves? Jesus was sending his disciples out into the world to bring the good news. "The kingdom of heaven is near!" Resources were limited but Jesus had a plan!

    Mentoring 5 “Go!” Before Easter we were looking at a series on mentoring and we had discussed all sorts of stuff about apprentices, walking along side newer people to the faith, helping people to grow in the faith and the like. In the gospels we get read an account of Jesus sending out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Never Alone Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006
    based on 34 ratings
     | 15,698 views

    8th in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John." Looks at the promise of the Holy Spirit, includes a brief mention of the Pentecostal Doctrine of Tongues as initial evidence of Spirit Baptism.

    John 14:16-26 Awhile back my son had a saying that became famous in our house “I’m scared when I’m alone.” My wife and I even would Text message it to one another. In the passage we read today, Jesus was addressing disciples who were scared because they were about to be alone, but He promised to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship God Desires

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 27, 2022
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    We are all created in the image of God. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? It means every mortal that has ever been created by God has god-like attributes that can be found in their life.

    We all like some things. (1) WE ALL LIKE TO BE APPRECIATED We all like to be appreciated for WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE HAVE DONE! Illus: Thinking about being APPRECIATED FOR WHAT WE HAVE DONE, did you hear about the artist that asked the gallery owner if there had been any interest in his paintings ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship God Desires

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 26, 2022
     | 3,122 views

    We are all created in the image of God. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?

    It means every mortal that has ever been created by God has god-like attributes that can be found in their life. We all like some things. (1) WE ALL LIKE TO BE APPRECIATED We all like to be appreciated for WHO WE ARE and WHAT WE HAVE DONE! Illus: Thinking about being APPRECIATED FOR WHAT WE HAVE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Get In. Hang On. Don't Fall Off. Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006
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     | 7,614 views

    A sobering look at how God’s plan is to bring us home, clean us up, and keep us there

    1. Title: Get In. Hang On. Don’t Fall Off. 2. Text: Hebrews 10 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, September 3, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than the Best” 4. Type: textual 5. Objectives: For the people to understand the necessity of remaining faithful and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    God's Solid Foundation

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2013
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     | 4,973 views

    To show that GOD is our Firm and Solid foundation because GOD knows who are His and let's forsake sin.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you standing on firm or solid foundation? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our Firm and Solid foundation because GOD knows who are His and let's forsake sin. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:19 (Amplified Bible) But the firm foundation of (laid by) ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ricky Tuttle Thd avatar

    When God Speaks Series

    Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jun 2, 2023
     | 1,936 views

    When you pray, do you expect to hear from God?

    “When God Speaks” Genesis 26:1-6 When you pray, do you expect to hear from God? We often pray and when we do it is a time of request and asking God for blessings or direction. But do we ever expect to hear an answer? We should! Genesis 25:7-8 “And these are the days of the years of Abraham’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist