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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Peter Confesses Jesus As The Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 20, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,147 views

    In this lesson we learn the significance of confessing Jesus as the Christ.

    Scripture For the past 20 months we have been studying the life of Jesus as it has been recorded in the Gospel of Luke. Recently we invited friends and guests to our Easter Service by asking the question, “Why did Easter change history?” Today’s text is especially appropriate ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God As A Father

    Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 18, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,637 views

    God sent Jesus to show them the father heart of God. God wants to relate us as a personal father, eternal father, and Abba father. Would you come and meet your Father?

    God as A Father “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be call the children of God! Therefore, the world does not know us, because it did not know Him.”– 1 John 3:1 A small boy said, "Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day, only you don’t spend as much on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Vital Ministry Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 17, 2018
     | 2,874 views

    Message 48 in our exposition of Romans. This message continues the discussion of message 47 exploring the signs of vital ministry.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Vital Signs of a Healthy Ministry” Part Two Romans 15:13-33 Review Paul closes his letter with some personal matters which can be approached in a few different ways. I have chosen to deal with this section by focusing on the insights it provides ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Agape Love

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 3,501 views

    Have you ever wondered why God is so good to lost people when they do not reciprocate in their feelings toward Him?

    Illus: Perhaps the answer can be illustrated by the story of the little girl who went to her mother to show her some fruit her friend gave her. The mother said, “Your friend has been very kind.” “Yes,” said the child, “She gave me more; but I gave some away.” When her mother asked who she gave ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Taught Them Many Parables… (The Thief And The Servants) # 19

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
     | 2,081 views

    As we look at the coming of the Lord as a thief in the night, the emphasis is on the element of surprise.

    For example, a thief does not call the home that he plans to enter and say, “About one O’clock this evening I plan to arrive.” When he enters a home, he wants the element of surprise to be on his side.And the Bible tells us in Matthew 24:36, “But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Man Of Lawlessness Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 5, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,640 views

    Continuing the series on the current events in Israel and how they align with bible prophecy, Pastor John shows how the man of lawlessness (antichrist) will rise.

    Man of Lawlessness CCCAG, November 5th, 2023 Scripture: 2 Thess 2:5-12 Introduction Over the last few weeks we have gone over the current events overseas from a biblical and prophetic standpoint. I mentioned a few weeks ago that I had planned to teach on the kingdom of darkness, demons, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Satan The Opportunist" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 12,617 views

    Satan specializes in crimes of opportunity. We’re supposed to deprive him of opportunities! (#20 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

    “Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. The more than a century of feuding between the McCoys of ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    David Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,869 views

    David’s anointing

    I Samuel 161-13 David In 1809 a little French man called Napoleon was marching through Austria and for a while it looked like all the world would fall under his command. Yet only historians and military buffs could tell you the battles that were won by Napoleon in 1809. Yet in 1809 many thousands ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Being Fruitful Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 8, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 16,510 views

    Nature teaches us that if you are going to be fruitful, you have to: 1. Have your roots in good soil. 2. Have a healthy trunk and branches. 3. Have fertilization.

    A wealthy businessman, who was well known for being ruthless and unethical, told Mark Twain that before he died, he wanted to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. He said that when he got there he wanted to climb to the top of Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments, and there read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Maintain Your Priorities Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005
    based on 124 ratings
     | 30,016 views

    Our priorities are defined by where we focus our eyes and our hearts and by what he hold on to as most dear. Christ-followers should set their priorities on the eternal and not the temporary.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:19-24 TITLE: “MAINTAIN YOUR PRIORITIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Could Be Thankful - 'if ...'

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 16, 2005
    based on 72 ratings
     | 11,095 views

    A 2-step formula to help us realize an attitude of gratitude.

    The Pilgrims didn’t have too much of anything, did they? They had no transportation, they had no indoor plumbing, and they didn’t even have nice homes. Yet they saw reasons to give thanks to God for the many blessings they did have. What were some of the blessings He gave to the Pilgrims? ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Overflow Of The Heart

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 148 ratings
     | 41,329 views

    Message discussing how our mouth reflects what’s in our heart.

    The Overflow of the Heart Matthew 12:33-37 May 7, 2006 Introduction Let me tell you a story about something that happened a number of years ago while I worked at Pizza Hut in Brookings: One night we were very busy at the restaurant, and our supply truck came late, right in the middle of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Simple Request For A Drink Of Water

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Sep 10, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,676 views

    This is the 3rd in a series of 5 sermons of people who encountered Christ personally & how their lives were changed. The woman at the well invites us to meet Jesus at the struggles in our life and rise above our troubles.

    It all started with a simple request for a drink of water. It is noon, the hottest part of the day. Jesus has been traveling with the disciples. He’s on his way from Jerusalem, traveling North to the area of Galilee. The journey takes them through the countryside of an area called ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Ezra

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 24,982 views

    Ezra was a devoted student of God’s word and as a result he became a teacher of God’s truth which restored a nation to a right relationship with God

    EZRA Theme: Ezra was a devoted student of God’s word and as a result he became a teacher of God’s truth which restored a nation to a right relationship with God. Introduction: The return to Jerusalem was made possible by Cyrus’ decree. The Prophecies by Isaiah 44: 28-45:3 and Jeremiah 29:10 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ruth: Quitting Is Not An Option Series

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,744 views

    This part 1 of a series on the life of Ruth. The theme is how God providentially moves in the lives of those who commit to Him.

    RUTH: QUITTING IS NOT AN OPTION Ruth 1:1-22 By Pastor Ralph Juthman INTRODUCTION: Illustration- Ladies/Men Answer this Question, what is the title of your favotite movie, TV show or book ( other than the Bible). There are obvious differences. Personally, I like movies/tv shows and books that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal