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  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Vision Of The Glorified Christ"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 22, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,112 views

    John, who had known Jesus well, falls down as dead at the sight of his glorified Lord. This should cause us awe and wonder.

    “I, John, your brother and fellow partaker in the tribulation and kingdom and perseverance which are in Jesus, was on the island called Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and I heard behind me a loud voice like the sound of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Ministry Of Thornes

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,525 views

    WHEN GOD ALLOWS OR CAUSES US TO GO THROUGH PAINFUL THINGS THAT ACTUALLY BENEFIT US MORE IN THE LONG RUN THAN THE GOOD THINGS.

    THE MINISTRY OF THORNS VS. THE MINISTRY OF THRONES *** The Gospel and the gift of God are structured so wonderfully that the very enemies and forces that are marshaled to fight against us actually help pave our way to success. *** Those forces can be used the same way an eagle uses the fierce ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why I Believe Christianity Is True

    Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008
     | 1,601 views

    We come from a Designer, which should cause us to consider what the point of life is; this can only be found in Jesus Christ.

    Where do we come from? 1. Random accident 2. Designer Who are we? 1. A collection of molecules 2. A significant creature with an eternal soul If 1 is true, what is purpose of life? 1a. Hedonism- “eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die!” O’D’s pleasure centres. 1b. Altruism (enlightened ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Let's Just Give Up"

    Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,853 views

    With all the troubles in the world today the thing we need to do is just give up. Not our faith but the things that cause the problems in the first place.

    Was there ever a point in your life you just wanted to give up? Maybe finances got too much or it was just too tough to keep your marriage together. Maybe keeping your children in line got too difficult or every time you turned around something was going wrong, the car keeps breaking down or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Strength For The Church

    Contributed by Js Collins on Jan 25, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,193 views

    Purpose; To give light, life and hope to Gods people during trying circumstances and to promote Spiritual revival in their hearts causing them to return to the Lord.

    Strength for the Church Zechariah 4:6-10 6. So he answered and said to me: "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts. 7. ‘Who are you, O Great Mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain! And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Pride, Lust And More Sin

    Contributed by James Kirkland on Apr 4, 2011
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     | 4,079 views

    The decisions we make in haste brings to the fore front, our pride, and ego that can and will cause sin to over power our better judgement.

    When we give our word, we are to stand-by it. James tells us that our Yes be yes and our No to be no. But what happens when we make a decision that turns out to be wrong? Do you continue in the wrong or do you change your mind? Many of our decisions would be different if we had slept on them over ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Stumbling Series

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Mar 8, 2012
    based on 41 ratings
     | 48,683 views

    Jesus uses a child to point to His spiritual kids and the importance of not causing them to stumble. To avoid stumbling we are to guard others and discipline ourselves.

    “Stumbling” Matthew: King and Kingdom FCC – March 4, 2012 Text: Matthew 18: 6-10 Introduction: Turn in your Bibles to Matthew 18. This chapter is one of four major sermons of Jesus in Matthew. Matthew 18 has been called by many the “Discipleship Discourse.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before It's Too Late Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 1, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,006 views

    The fifth and sixth trumpets should cause us to be grateful to God for our salvation and to develop a sense of urgency about sharing our faith with others.

    Two local pastors were fishing on the side of the road. They made a sign saying, "The end is near! Turn yourself around now before it's too late!" and showed it to each passing car. One driver who drove by didn't appreciate the sign and shouted at them, "Leave us alone, you religious nuts!" All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Balanced Unity

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 18, 2010
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     | 4,090 views

    We can celebrate our denominational differences without it causing division because Jesus was clear in his prayer that we are to be unified in spirit and purpose.

    AUTHOR, CHUCK SWINDOLL, WROTE THAT “UNION HAS AN AFFILIATION WITH OTHERS BUT NO COMMON BOND THAT MAKES THEM ONE IN HEART. UNIFORMITY HAS EVERYONE LOOKING AND THINKING ALIKE. UNANIMITY IS COMPLETE AGREEMENT ACROSS THE BOARD. UNITY, HOWEVER, REFERS TO A ONENESS OF HEART, A SIMILARITY OF PURPOSE, AND ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Overview Of Genesis 15: The Conflict

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 22, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,106 views

    A sermon discussing Abram and Sarai, their sin, and their obedience. It also details the root cause of the conflict in the Middle East today ... a conflict between distant relatives.

    On our trip through the book of GENESIS, we have covered the creation of the world on down to a man named Abram, who was called by God to go into an unknown area. The important thing to remember in Abram’s life is that he obeyed without hesitation. And because He obeyed, God made him the father ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Blessings Of Restoration Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 24, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,272 views

    The return of Messiah to earth causes the period of overhauling or restoration of all things which God has said would be restored (Acts 3:21).

    ZECHARIAH 14: 8-15 THE BLESSINGS OF RESTORATION The return of Messiah to earth causes the period of overhauling or restoration of all things which God has said would be restored (Acts 3:21). The grand finale of Christ's appearing is the establishment of His Kingdom over all the earth. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Turner avatar

    When Nagging Is Necessary Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on May 9, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,382 views

    She was a mom with a huge problem that being ignored, brushed off, or insulted would not cause her to cease from getting her answered prayer.

    Three children had become very prosperous and had accumulated vast amounts of money. They discussed what gifts they were going to give their elderly mother for Mother‘s Day. The first built a big house for his mother. The second had sent her a Mercedes with a driver. The third felt he out did the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Picture Of Pride Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 17, 2012
     | 8,933 views

    This sermon from Daniel chapter 4 deals with King Nebuchadnezzar's dream about a tall tree and his pride which caused the dream to be fulfilled.

    DANIEL 4, A Picture of Pride CHCC: October 7, 2012 INTRODUCTION: The last couple of weeks we’ve been learning about King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon from Daniel chapters 2 and 3. Now we’re finishing up the story of this King in Daniel chapter 4. King Nebuchadnezzar had developed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    Signs Of Being Spiritually Alive

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,505 views

    The church has been struck by an illness called ‘worldliness’ and the church appears to be dead. This has often caused the world to give the church up for dead.

    1. In the late 1800s, the city of Pikeville, Kentucky was shaken with an unknown disease, and the most tragic case of all was that of Octavia Smith Hatcher. After her infant son Jacob passed away in January 1891, Octavia went into a bedridden depression where she gradually became very ill and ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Jacob’s Deception Of Isaac

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 5, 2018
     | 15,396 views

    Rebekah disguised Jacob to deceive Isaac and seize the family fortune. 4 things caused the deception to work. These 4 are keys to deception, even today!

    JACOB’S DECEPTION OF ISAAC Gen. 27:14-30 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: When God Rocks Your Boat 1. In the late ’50s I was ­working construction, leveling the corner of a house that we had jacked about 4 inches above the ground. One of the jacks slipped and the house came down with a loud bang. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God