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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    It’s Time To Stop Pretending Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 3, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,057 views

    We are more like the Pharisees than we would like to admit - hiding our true selves from others and from God and blaming external things for the consequences of our own behavior. But Jesus offers real hope if we will open up to Him in relationship.

    The act of projection involves blaming things outside of yourself for your problems. The act of denying personal responsibility means it is the fault of your spouse, your boss, the government, the weather, or even that tool you were using. The Pharisees were masters at projection, and as it turns ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Books Of Judgment!

    Contributed by Mark N. Posey on May 5, 2015
     | 4,270 views

    Daniel Webster once said, "The greatest thought that has ever entered my mind is that one day I will have to stand before a holy God and give an account of my life." Webster spoke of the Judgment Day. On that day certain books will be opened and consulted

    SERMON: Books of Judgment! TEXT: Revelation 20:11-15 1. Book of Deeds—2 Cor. 5:10–21. 2. Book of Life—Rev. 3:5; Phil. 4:3. 3. Book of God—John 12:48. Con: Everyone will face Jesus as Lord & Judge & they will all receive a just sentence for their sins (Rom. 14:12). ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptism Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
     | 3,529 views

    if you believe in the resurrection and its power for our lives then you have to be open to the fact that fundamental change can happen in people’s lives. But “How?” As followers of Christ, we’re called to be people who center themselves on the resurrectio

    Baptized Romans 6:1-7, 11-14; John 3:1-8 Do you believe people can change? Do you believe that people can become fundamentally different people? If we’re honest, the majority of us are practicing cynics.
We don’t think people can really change. Our skepticism is captured in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Benefits Of Fasting, With Prayer Series

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,295 views

    Are you a woman who prays? If your answer is yes, praise God, but if you are not or you feel in your heart that you do not pray/talk to the Lord as much as you should, my prayer is after this series, you will be fired up to open that communication line wi

    There is a saying "Prayer is the Key, it is the Master Key" meaning it is the key that unlocks or opens up the door to your blessings, breakthrough, etc. Today we will be looking at the benefits of integrating fasting with prayer. And so, this is a message that will be beneficial not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ask, Seek, Knock

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,762 views

    Ask and you will receive, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened. Does this mean Jesus is our genie in a bottle? Can I ask for anything I want and Jesus will just give it to me? There's much to understand about what Jesus said here.

    ASK, SEEK, KNOCK Matt. 7:7-12 1) Ask, Seek, Knock (7-8). Here we see three different words three different meanings. I think this illustrates a process; like a chain of events if you will. As the Fourfold gospel commentary puts it, “Asking is a simple use of voice, seeking is a motion of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hearing The Voice Of God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 18, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,661 views

    From the very beginning of creation to the narratives of ancient Israel, God's voice has echoed through history, calling His people into relationship and purpose. Let us open our hearts and minds to the truth revealed in Scripture and be transformed by the voice of our Creator.

    Hearing the Voice of God Introduction: Today, we embark on a journey to explore the profound theme of hearing the voice of God. From the very beginning of creation to the narratives of ancient Israel, God's voice has echoed through history, calling His people into relationship and purpose. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The Blind Can See Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2018
     | 14,777 views

    Our world is filled with blind people. Granted, all are not physically blind, but many have never had their eyes opened spiritually. Jesus alone can touch our blindness and give sight. We must come by faith unto Him if we desire to see.

    How the Blind Can See Mark 10: 46-52 It has been said, “There is no one so blind as he who will not see”. Our world is filled with blind people. Now, I’m not talking necessarily about physical blindness. There are many who see perfectly physically but live in absolute blindness to the Lord. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    And The Creatures Say—come.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 18, 2021
     | 1,918 views

    This chapter typifies the dramatic, heavily symbolic description of end-times events for which Revelation is famous. Series from Revelation, Verse by verse teaching. John sees a series of visions corresponding to Jesus opening the first six seals of the scroll He received in chapter 5.

    And The Creatures Say—Come. Revelation 6:1-17ESV We learn from chapter 5, that Jesus is the Lamb and He alone has the moral and legal right to open the scroll that He took from God's right hand (Revelation 5:5–7). Further, He alone is worthy to open the seven seals that kept the scroll ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mystery Journey

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 21, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,606 views

    Life’s journey is a mystery. We meet a stranger. He opens the Scriptures to our understanding. He can be a mystery until we break bread. Who’s the stranger? What’s the mystery? Let’s find out in Luke 24:13-35.

    Mystery Journey Life’s journey is a mystery. We meet a stranger. He opens the Scriptures to our understanding. He can be a mystery until we break bread. Who’s the stranger? What’s the mystery? Let’s find out in Luke 24:13-35. Luke 24:13 says, “Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    I Want To Read My Bible. Where Do I Start?

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,830 views

    Many "mature" Christians have never read their Bible except for passages for Sunday School or other lessons. I was one of them. When I opened my Bible and began reading the Bible for myself, that is when God started revealing himself to me.

    JOHN Most Bible scholars would recommend the Gospel of John as the first book a new Christian should read. -- John records the seven “I am” statements of Jesus. 1. I am the bread of life. John 6:35,48,51 2. I am the light of the world. John 8:12 3. I am the door of the sheep. John 10:7,9 4. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acquaint Thyself With The Lord

    Contributed by Cletus Blamo on Jan 30, 2017
     | 4,843 views

    This is my focus, at the early beginning of this year the Lord open up my eyes to see an error done by many, "keep doing the same thing over and over and want a different result-ignorance. So he gives me these sermon to change their orientation n approach

    Theme: Acquaint thyself with the Lord Text: Job 22:21; Isa 48:17 The word aquaintance means to know or get familiar with something or somebody. Phil 3:10..Paul illustrates how vital knowledge of the Lord is to a believer. Knowledge is power but detrimental in the hands or mind of the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Daniel’s Amazing Thankfulness

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 19, 2022
     | 3,528 views

    When Daniel learned that his enemies had published a decree specifically designed to make him break the law by giving thanks to his God in prayer, he went home, opened his window toward Jerusalem, and in the sight of his foes, gave thanks to God!

    DANIEL’S AMAZING THANKFULNESS DANIEL 6:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During his years in the White House, President Harry Truman began an unusual Thanksgiving tradition. Every year since, United States presidents have used the Wednesday before Thanksgiving to pardon a turkey. A preselected bird is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Avoiding The Syndrome Brought On By The Pandemic

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 25, 2021
     | 5,395 views

    Trouble came upon Elijah suddenly and unexpectedly, when he promised to himself peace and prosperity, because He had obeyed God. But Trouble came. Elijah runs until he is completely exhausted. Exhaustion opens the door of discouragement. The pandemic did all the above!

    Avoiding the Syndrome Brought on by the Pandemic Introduction: A fifty-five-year-old woman threw herself from her fourteenth-floor apartment to the ground below. Minutes before her death, she saw a workman washing the windows of a nearby building. She greeted him and smiled, and he smiled and said ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Helmet Of Salvation: We Are Not Good Enough Series

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,418 views

    When we encounter the completely true thought that “we are not good enough” our society and our need for self-esteem creep up and we take our helmet of salvation off because we are disillusioned with God and we open ourselves up for temptation and doubt.

    THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Helmet of Salvation: We Are Not Good Enough Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Start with the End in Mind This morning I want to share with you where we will end up in our time looking at God’s Word and then I want to rewind and get us there. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    "A Commitment-Filled Heart”

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,831 views

    The sad reality is that most of the world lives by phrase, “I want to keep my options open.” But nothing great in life happens without making commitments. Commitments give our lives direction and purpose. In this message we’ll look at the four “P’s” of commitment.

    A Christian’s Heart “A Commitment-Filled Heart” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW-fue8NBYM With all the volatility going on in today’s market, with all the ups and downs and wild swings that dominate the headlines, not to mention the soaring inflation rate; many ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare