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  • Scott Turansky avatar

    Christian, You Are Heaven Bound, Meanwhile Make A Difference - Philippians 1: 20-26 Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022
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    The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really is found here in the Bible

    Well today we come to verse 20 in Philippians, verses 20-26 in our passage today. As we do, we're going to see Paul's secret ingredient. The main thing that helps Paul be emotionally, spiritually, and mentally healthy. If you're looking for those things in your life, the solution really ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 35. The Reclamation Of Straying Christians (James 5:19-20) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 3, 2021
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    It's always an anxious moment, especially for families and friends, when someone is reported missing in the wilderness.

    Lesson Text: James 5:19-20 (NKJV) 19Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, 20let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save [l]a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins. INTRODUCTION It's always an anxious moment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Control To Connection Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009
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     | 3,659 views

    What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God desires you to become His friend.

    Last week… One of the most important questions that we can consider in our lives is that of what kind of relationship we are having with God. If our lives are part of something intended… then nothing matters more than considering our relationship to the great Intender. .. that which transcends our ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lessons I Learned From My Dog

    Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 20, 2014
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    On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". This message shows how God used Sammy to teach us!

    Lessons I Learned From My Dog On June 28, 2010, we lost our good friend Sammy, our black Labrador Retriever. While no pet will ever take the place of human companionship, Sammy truly was the definition of "man's best friend". We will indeed miss him--we already do. I was thinking the night he ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    I Have A Friend Who Thinks That Once You're Saved You Can Live How You Want

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2003
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    Salavtion is awesome, salavation is in Christ and the bible teaches that we can loose it.

    I Have A Friend Who… Believes That Once You Are Saved You Can Do Whatever You Want… TODAY – we conclude our message series, I Have A Friend Who… The theme verse for this series is 1 Peter 3:15 “…always be ready to make a defense to everyone who asks you to give an account for the hope that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Picture Of God's Grace

    Contributed by John White on Dec 21, 2006
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    A beautiful figurative illustration of the grace of God shown through David’s Godly love for his friend, Jonathan.

    A Picture Of The Grace Of God 1 Samuel 18:1-4, - "And it came to pass, when he had made an end of speaking unto Saul, that the soul of Jonathan was knit with the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul. And Saul took him that day, and would let him go no more home to his father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    How To Be An Intentional Leader, Part 5 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 20, 2014
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    Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5

    Making Disciples; Making a Difference How to Be an Intentional Leader, part 5 John 20:21; 17:18 We started the series asking what is a win for the church? We saw that Jesus clearly defined the win for us as making disciples. But if we are going to make disciples then we need to know what a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Living On The Edge

    Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 28, 2014
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     | 8,270 views

    Christian Character is both built and brought out when your life is on the edge - Discover God's amazing provision for you and me in this journey....

    Living on the Edge: The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy - Martin Luther King Jr. If your true worth is to be assessed using your character as a yardstick; where do you stand? Who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006
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     | 4,390 views

    A poignant and humorous study of the way the Church must continually adapt and change in order to remain effective.

    1. Title: Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 22, 2006, last in a series on worship, leading up to our 10th anniversary the next week 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Strength Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 25, 2003
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     | 7,124 views

    Why is it so important to go to church and have christian friends? Beacuse of the strength we gain from them.

    This week is perhaps one of the most important topics that I’ve discussed so far, although it may not seem like that to most. It is the importance of church, more specifically the fellowship we gain from it. As it says in verse 9 of the reading, “Two are better than one…”, but how much better ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Bridle Your Tongue!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 6, 2015
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     | 10,171 views

    Friend, allow God to move on your behalf; silence should be the ‘treasure’ that we need to possess!

    Bridle your tongue! James 3:2”We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check.” We have a clear challenge for us in this scripture: “Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect!.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The 5 Finger Prayer

    Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 23, 2015
     | 3,988 views

    Do you ever have trouble thinking of something to say when you are talking to a friend? I do

    The Five-Finger Prayer Scripture: We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you. Colossians 1: 3 Do you ever have trouble thinking of something to say when you are talking to a friend? I do. I have a friend that I have lunch with nearly every week and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stripes Of The Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013
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    To show that CHRIST JESUS in His Love, treated us His friends after we have hurt Him.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you have wounds on your body? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST JESUS in His Love, treated us His friends after we have hurt Him. IV. TEXT: Zechariah 13:6 (Amplified Bible) And one shall say to him, What are these wounds on your breast or ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "No Second Chance"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,511 views

    Hell will be the place of no second chances for: (Seven points) Faith, Freedom, Fortune, Friends, Family, Forgiveness, or Forever.

    Title: “No Second Chance” Introduction: When the first immigrants came to America, they wept when they saw the Statue of Liberty. Certainly they had hopes that they had come to the “Land of Opportunity.” Hell is the place of “No” opportunity! No one will be given a second chance in Hell. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Half Hearted Service: Gradualism

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 10, 2025
     | 184 views

    Beware my friend there is a danger of slowly drifting off course. Where is your zeal and enthusiam for serving the Lord?

    HALF HEARTED SERVICE: GRADUAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I lived in Lee County, Virginia and we would travel 68 from our house through Cumberland Gap, Tennessee to Middlesboro, Ky. We traveled through the national park. Linda and I would see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God