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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    1st Peter Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 6, 2022
     | 1,631 views

    There IS a Villain in the story....

    February 05, 2022 The 1st recorded letter Peter wrote {written before 64 AD} was to believers in the Northern Provinces of Asia in what is now Turkey {Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia}. There are many “Favorite” things to choose from in this letter: • A promised inheritance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    In Christ, I Am...overcoming Evil Series

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Aug 17, 2018
     | 5,973 views

    Evil is real and powerful, but the power of God is greater. The armor of God, with illustrations.

    IN CHRIST, I AM…OVERCOMING EVIL—Ephesians 6:10-20 Sometimes we are surprised at the evil in our world. A nice person, a good neighbor, goes ballistic and shoots someone. A respectable public figure has hidden sins exposed. A person we love and thought we knew shows a dark side. Evil touches so ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Liberating Truth

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2019
     | 5,104 views

    "The truth shall make you free." Grounding ourselves in the reality that we are captive to sin is the only truth that will turn our eyes to the one and only source of salvation, Christ Jesus. His grace comes to us free and undeserved.

    October 27, 2019 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson John 8:31-36 Liberating Truth Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today is Reformation Sunday. This religious holiday has a very specific Lutheran flavor. You won’t find it ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lord, I Miss My Church

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Apr 27, 2020
     | 7,196 views

    Why being a participating member of a local church is important for every believer.

    LORD, I MISS MY CHURCH! Mt 16:18 Jesus had been talking to His disciples and He asked them who they thought He was. Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Living God. And Jesus answered them.... Mt 16:18 I say to you that you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build My church; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Side Are You On?

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 13, 2020
     | 6,530 views

    The world tries to divide us. We are told to chose sides. Political, ideal ology, teams, etc. Yet God tells us to follow Him. This is what this messasge is about.

    Title: Whose side are you own? Theme: To show that the devil tries to divide the church and His people. We must be on the LORDs side. Opening Prayer then read the scriptures. Joshua 5:13-15 And it came to pass, In a manner of time, after all the events of the previous chapters had taken place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Parables Of The Kingdom – The First - The Sower Or Rather The Soil – Part 5 Of 7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 1, 2025
     | 162 views

    This time we see the fertile, good soil as the Sower broadcast his seed. This is what everyone wants. Also we see the obligations of sowers, the care of the seed, and how this relates to the gospel. We must never handle the bible deceitfully.

    PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE FIRST - THE SOWER OR RATHER THE SOIL – Part 5 of 7 So far we have covered the first three soils in the Parable of the Sower and in this message we come to the last one. The outcome here is what everyone wants to happen in preaching the gospel, but experience and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of The Tongue

    Contributed by Dasol Kang on Jun 8, 2025
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     | 554 views

    Control Your Tongue, Before It Controls You

    The power of the tongue! Lives have been both lifted and ruined by the tongue. Nations and civilizations have risen and fallen to the tongue. Goodness and mercy have streamed like a gentle river from our speech, but so has a cesspool of filth. The tiny tongue wields a mighty power in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Forgotten God: Will Work For Change Series

    Contributed by Dana Chau on Jun 28, 2025
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     | 250 views

    Who is the Holy Spirit? What if you knew the role that He has in our living a godly life? Get ready to learn about the amazing changes that the Holy Spirit works in our lives!

    Forgotten God: Will Work for Change Romans 8:1-17 Pastor Steve began the series, Forgotten God, three Sundays ago. He pointed out that the Holy Spirit is not an impersonal force but a Person. That the Holy Spirit is God, just as our Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ are God. All three are the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hard Questions, Simple Answers

    Contributed by Robby And Donna Flint on Feb 8, 2023
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     | 2,891 views

    Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians, God responds to Moses. In both situations, God provided simple answers to what could have been hard questions.

    Well election day is finally over, you may or may not have liked the outcome of the presidential or legislature elections and you may or may not have liked the outcome of the constitutional amendments, but I think this is a good time for us to reflect on our obligations as citizens…and specifically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    His Presence Or Presents

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024
     | 411 views

    Have we thought of bonding with God, getting intimate with Him and desiring His Presence more than anything else in life? God’s presence with us is one of His greatest presents to us.

    Opening illustration: Oswald Chambers once wrote: “It is not God’s promises we need, it is [God] Himself.” At Christmastime we often say, “God’s presence is more important than presents.” But the amount of time and effort we spend on shopping for gifts may indicate otherwise. In certain parts of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 141 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 92:1-6, Joshua 24:14-25, Galatians 6:11-18, Matthew 6:24-34. A). THANKS AND PRAISE. Psalm 92:1-6. The designation “for the sabbath day” is both unique, and interesting. The sabbath was instituted in the first instance as a commemoration of Creation (cf. Exodus 20:11), but also in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    The Big Game Of Eternal Life

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,098 views

    To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance.

    The Big Game of life? Thesis: To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance. Video Clip from Illustrate: Clip on David Carr NFL quarterback for Houston Texans. David Carr was the first pick in the 2002 draft. He immediately became the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robert Fox avatar

    Knowing God's Will - Choosing Wisely

    Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 4, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,059 views

    How do you know God’s will for your life? How does God talk to us today? Student ministry PowerPoint format.

    The following material is taken from a PowerPoint presentation originally presented to a Junior/Senior high ministry. If you would like the original PowerPoint, drop me an email at robert.fox@alltel.com 1In the past God spoke to our forefathers through the prophets at many times and in various ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Redeemed! Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 19, 2013
     | 7,399 views

    The message is a study of the transformation brought through salvation.

    “I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,703 views

    Paul instructs the elder in broad strokes to exert himself to excel. In these instructions is a pattern for all who pursue the Master if they will honour Him.

    “Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.” [1] Six commands are issued in the final statements of this vital missive to a young theologue. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist