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  • Tim Diack avatar

    Faith On The Frontlines Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 6,108 views

    We are told in God's word that anyone who seeks to follow Christ should expect persecution. In can come in different shapes and forms but the truth of it is that brothers and sisters around the world are suffering for their faith. What should we expect?

    Faith on the Frontlines - Acts 5:12-42 - November 13, 2011 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Hoa Lo prison was constructed by the French in the late 1800’s during the time when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. Translated, the name of the prison means, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A World Gone Wrong Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 20, 2023
     | 2,922 views

    In a world gone wrong, fear God and Praise Him even in the fire, and so find joy in life even when life is unpredictable, unfair, and unjust.

    Upon accepting an award, the late Jack Benny once remarked, “I really don't deserve this. But I have arthritis, and I don't deserve that either” (Haddon Robinson, www.PreachingToday.com). People often don’t get what they deserve. So how do you live in such a world? How do you live in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Abandonment: An Undivided Heart Series

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011
     | 6,907 views

    The basics of giving genuine thanks to God.

    “ABC’s of Thanksgiving,” Part-1, Psalms 119:1-8 Abandonment: An Undivided Heart Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. Exposition a. Background i. Author Unknown ii. Message Clear 1. Love for the Torah 2. Desire to live according to Torah b. Structure i. 22 Stanza Acrostic Poem, using Hebrew ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Tribute To Caesar Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2018
     | 9,759 views

    The Pharisees were a religious and political party in New Testament times. They were known for insisting that the law of God be observed, as the scribes interpreted it, and for their special commitment to keeping the laws of tithing and ritual purity.

    May 14, 2007 -Tuesday- Jerusalem Tribute to Caesar Matthew 22:15-22 (focal passage); Mark 12:13-17; Luke 20:20-26 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Gaston avatar

    When Jesus Came To Church

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017
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     | 31,501 views

    Mark records what happened when Jesus came to church. The normal order was interrupted, the people were amazed, the forces of evil were disturbed, and the oppressed were set free. The same thing should happen today when Jesus comes to Church!

    WHEN JESUS CAME TO CHURCH Mk. 1:21-28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FAITH BETTER THAN ATHEISM 1. I read about a rabbi who was sitting next to an atheist on an airplane. Every few minutes, one of the rabbi’s children or grandchildren would inquire about his needs for food, drink, or comfort. 2. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    Finding The Our Story In God’s Story

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 27, 2021
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     | 1,872 views

    The following sermon is going to refer to many biblical stories to help you locate your identity in the Biblical narrative of God’s word so that we might draw nearer, become more like, and yearn to personify Christ’s holiness!

    Finding the Our Story in God’s Story Online Sermon: https://www.mckeesfamily.com/sermons/ Who doesn’t like a really good story? If done well they masterfully invite us to “live” the life of others and often provoke a rainbow of intense feelings such as happiness, joy, exhilaration, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Of The Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,356 views

    the spiritual Kingdom Jesus is describing has to do with each of us – each of our spirits - and that is what Jesus wants to be King of.

    The King of The Kingdom John 18:33-37 Intro: Last week we began a new series, exploring the whole idea of the Kingdom of God. It is something Jesus talked a lot about, but a message that sometimes gets lost on us today. We don’t live in a “kingdom”, we live in a democracy. We have a queen, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pure Catholicism

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,419 views

    A tract for Catholics

    Hello, are you a Catholic? I mean are you a real Catholic? If you are, then we share in a blessed experience and believe in some wonderful truths! Let us review some of those truths. First of all, as Catholics we believe the Bible is the Word of God. Jesus testifies to its authority. "For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Soldiers For Christ (Memorial Day)

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 24, 2015
     | 5,590 views

    Jesus Christ in good faith chose the first 12 disciples---soldiers to run their course fighting the good fight in good warfare in which the standard of faith was questioned as little faith when so much more faith was needed in those days and today.

    SOLDIERS FOR CHRIST (Memorial Day) by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 24, 2015) “Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ” (II Timothy 2:3, King James Version (KJV) [Timothy exhorted to constancy]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    What Do You Believe, And Why? # 6

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 27, 2005
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,588 views

    This was another message in a series entitles, “What do you believe, and why?” and this message was based on Rev. 20 and Paul’s farewell to Ephesian elders in Acts 20.

    This is the 6th message in series, "What do you believe, and why?" > Paul’s farewell to Ephesian elders = [Acts 20.17-27] = Focus on v.27 - This series = The necessity of preaching "the whole counsel of God" How necessary! - 1st Message - 2 Timothy 3:16 All scripture [is] given by inspiration ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Better Late Than Never

    Contributed by Donald Sibley on Oct 21, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,580 views

    JESUS IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARABLES; TO BOTH TRANSFORM MENS LIVES FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, AND ALSO TO SET ADVERSARIES OF THE CHURCH, TO CONTEMPLATE THE ERRORS IN THEIR OWN THINKING; USES A PARABLE HERE TO TEACH, TO HUMILIATE, AND INSPIRE T

    BETTER LATE THAN NEVER MATT. 21:28-32 JESUS IN HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE POWER OF PARABLES; TO BOTH TRANSFORM MENS LIVES FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT, AND ALSO TO SET ADVERSARIES OF THE CHURCH, TO CONTEMPLATE THE ERRORS IN THEIR OWN THINKING; USES A PARABLE HERE TO TEACH, TO HUMILIATE, AND INSPIRE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark H. Stevens ThD avatar

    How God Heals Depression

    Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,775 views

    Yes People of Faith Get Depressed

    Depression has troubled people everywhere, in every age, and it will trouble us more in this 21st century. It is very important to understand this illness but professionals don’t always understand its complexity. Depression is not always the result of some sin or somebody’s mental ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Leach avatar

    When Bad Things Happen – God Is Not Allowing It

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,484 views

    I wish to submit to you that this teaching is doctrinal nonsense, and that there is no such thing as “God’s permissive will”.

    When bad things happen – God is not allowing it The Myth: There is a popular Church teaching that God has two wills, which are: 1. A perfect will – meaning what God actually wants; 2. A permissive will – meaning what God allows even if its not His perfect will; I wish to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • OLAYINKA ALAMU avatar

    Perfect Progress

    Contributed by Olayinka Alamu on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,828 views

    You must never get slack or give up on what God is doing in your life

    INTRODUCTION We are living in a time when the only way you will make a difference in this world is to stir up the gift and calling of God in our lives. Anything you have received from the Lord is good and is enough. You must never get slack or give up on what God is doing in your life. (Hebrews 6: ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    There Is One Baptism Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 6, 2025
     | 413 views

    The Apostle Paul was once a persecutor of Christians known as Saul of Tarsus. It was only during an encounter with the Risen Savior that he experienced a turnaround and began to tell everyone about Jesus. (Acts 22:6-16)

    There Is One Baptism Ephesians 4:4 Introduction The Apostle Paul was once a persecutor of Christians known as Saul of Tarsus. It was only during an encounter with the Risen Savior that he experienced a turnaround and began to tell everyone about Jesus. (Acts 22:6-16) In our series on Seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ