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  • Judith Hand avatar

    A Voice A Vision And A Visit

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Jan 14, 2015
     | 6,057 views

    Paul is commissioned to preach to the Gentiles

    Title: A VOICE, A VISION, and A VISIT Acts 11:1-18 and John 13:31-35 Peter was staying at the home of Simon the Tanner. This wasn’t a place that a Jew should have been staying. Simon dealt with dead animals and that made him unclean. But Peter was there anyway. (How many of you know that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    How To Overcome Provocation As Isaac Did

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 23, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,969 views

    How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did (Godliness is profitable for all things, even an antidote to over-reacting to provocations)

    How to Overcome Provocation as Isaac Did - Gen 26:1-35 Intro - How should we respond we were are bullied? As children we all encountered a bully and learned that it is better to avoid a fight and to overcome opposition with kindness, wisdom and friendliness. Illustration:On a wall near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Not Overcomplicate The Gospel's Message – Rom. 10:5-13

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 11,820 views

    How to Not Overcomplicate the Gospel’s Message – Rom. 10:5-13

    How to Not Overcomplicate the Gospel’s Message – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stop Making The New Birth Appear So Complicated

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,548 views

    Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is not really worth the e

    Avoid Overcomplicating the New Birth in Christ – Rom. 10:5-13 Why do you suppose that so many well meaning Christians overcomplicate the gospel with extraneous ideas, traditions and requirements? Millions of people have the mistaken notion that to become a Christian is so difficult that it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Satan Could Change History

    Contributed by Eric Smith on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 54 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    Eye opener to if satan had the opportunity to change history, what would some of the things be that he would tamper with?

    If Satan Could Change History Rev. Eric D. Smith Acts 2:1-4 1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Who Is Your Brother?

    Contributed by David Thrower on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,751 views

    Our Christian Brothers are often found in some unusual places. It should caution us about judging too quickly!

    In this day and age, when there is so much competition and our litigation-crazed society encourages more division than healing, it is often easy for us as Christians to forget that we are supposed to be "living icons" of Jesus Christ to those around us. We actually fight more among ourselves as ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Billions And Billions Served

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,083 views

    When we come to the Lord’s table, we need to bring several things with us.

    Billions and Billions Served 1 Cor. 10:14-22 June 4, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor I Introduction A Sermonspice video or signing of "How Beautiful" B Special occasions in our lives are marked by special meals 1 Birthdays, Thanksgiving, Easter, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Does God Allow Suffering?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,101 views

    Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it."

    Why Does God Allow Suffering? by Paul Fritz James 1:2-1:3 Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discovering Your Dream Series

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,074 views

    When God created you, he needed something done on earth that nobody else could do, so he designed you to do it better than anyone else.

    INTRO: Tommy Barnett, pastor of Phoenix First Assembly of God, tells a story about a lady in their city. He writes: Not long ago a woman in our city who was known as a "bag lady" died. Everybody thought she was flat broke, but when people retrieved her body at her home, they found trash cans full ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Understanding Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,120 views

    A message in an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

    “Understanding Freedom in Christ” Galatians 2:1-10 In our text Paul is continuing to craft his argument to call the Galatians back to the freedom of the Gospel. As we saw in the very first message Paul was greatly alarmed at how easily the Galatians had allowed themselves to be led back into ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Complete Unity Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 26, 2005
    based on 94 ratings
     | 14,528 views

    Our Lord is praying that, in the midst of a divisive, confrontational world, Christians might attain a unity of faith and purpose.

    “Complete Unity” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts From John 17, "Our Lord’s Prayer for His Disciples" (sermon series) John 17:20-23, “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in Me through that they may all be one, Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Accepting The Different Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Apr 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,341 views

    To accept one another, we are to concentrate on the essentials.

    Last Good Friday, nineteen men were crucified in San Pedro Cutud, Pampanga. This Easter crucifixion tradition is “an extreme form of penance”[1] or trying to cleanse oneself from sin. It is good that the Roman Catholic Church expressed disapproval to the practice. According to a priest, “The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Church Conflict Part Deux Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008
     | 3,707 views

    Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

    Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Walking Headlong Into Trouble Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,778 views

    What do you do when you know trouble is coming? Do you run the other way as fast as you can? Paul didn’t and his example helps us when we face difficulty or when those close to us face trials.

    Did trouble take Paul by surprise? It shouldn’t have. Back in Acts 9, right at his conversion, Jesus made it clear to then Saul what his future would be like. He told Ananias, who was sent to pray for Saul, “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before the Gentiles and kings ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Christian = Plain Brown Wrapper

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 15, 2006
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,465 views

    Choose your colors, just not plain brown.

    Christian = Plain Brown Wrapper I preach at a local rescue mission and I used most of this message there one night. I wanted to warn them because desperate people are very vulnerable to deception in the name of Christ. I have added some verses because I want to approach the same subject but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist