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  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    4 Hearts Of Stone And Handwashing Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Mar 14, 2020
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     | 8,310 views

    Written in Midst of Coronavirus epidemic: The Pharisees criticized Jesus for not washing his hands correctly. But they had unclean hearts. In this time, what does it mean to have a clean heart

    Mark 7:1-8 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV) 7 Some Pharisees and some teachers of the law came from Jerusalem and gathered around Jesus. 2 They saw that some of his followers ate food with hands that were not clean, meaning that they did not wash their hands in a special way. 3 The Pharisees and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 28, 2020
     | 1,478 views

    2 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself & the Church) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-II—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: In these days when God’s people are wisely keeping themselves FROM gathering together, for fear of spreading disease(Corona Virus-2(COVID-19))...& In lieu of such gathering for encouragement & strengthening of the church, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Psalms 1 And 13 - The Ups And Downs Of Life

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 1, 2019
     | 5,583 views

    One starts with "Blessed is the man" and the other starts with "How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever?" Is the second man blessed as well and if so, how can that be?

    Psalms 1 & 13 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Beware Of The Dogs In The Church Ph. 3: 1-3 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
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     | 9,670 views

    There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ways and that’s what I want to look at today. Parts are adapted from the "Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible

    This chapter is one that needs to be studied over and over. It includes the personal testimony and ambition of Paul. It also gives us some of the great principles that governed Paul's life. There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution: The Opening Salvoes

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
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     | 7,817 views

    Religious opposition to the Gospel!

    PERSECUTION: THE OPENING SALVOES. Acts 4:1-31; Acts 5:12-42. Soon after the early success of Pentecost, the fledgling New Testament church found herself facing persecution. This is not surprising, and quite in keeping with the pattern of the earlier ministry of Jesus. For example, Herod the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Picture Of Abuse

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2012
     | 2,872 views

    Satan continues, once again, resorting to external methods to stop the church’s growth. The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution. Wherever and whenever these things take place among believers, there will be persecution of on

    The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Spiritual Checkup Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,511 views

    AS WE CONTINUE IN OUR SERIES IN THE BOOK OF ACTS, WE ARE FIRMLY ENTRENCHED IN THE LIFE OF PHILIP. AS WE HAVE NOTED PREVIOUSLY THE ONSET OF THE MINISTRY OF PHILIP WAS THE PERSECUTION OF THE CHURCH. PERSECUTION TO THE EXTENT THAT GENTILE BELIEVERS WERE FO

    OUR SPIRITUAL CHECKUP PROPOSITION: INWARD EXAMINATION PROMOTES OUTWARD GODLY INTENTION Acts 8:9-25 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria. He boasted that he was someone great, 10 and all the people, both high and low, gave him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Clearly Seeing The Will Of God Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012
     | 5,414 views

    HE TEXT BEFORE US TODAY DEALS WITH THE RECOUNTING OF THE ACTIVITIES OF PETER WHILE HE WAS IN THE HOUSE OF CORNELIUS. WORD OF WHAT HAD HAPPENED HAD MADE IT ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM, AND HAD CAUSED A STIR AMONG THE MEMBERS. PETER NOW TAK

    CLEARLY SEEING THE WILL OF GOD ACTS 11:1-18 THE APOSTLES AND THE BROTHERS THROUGHOUT JUDEA HEARD THAT THE GENTILES ALSO HAD RECEIVED THE WORD OF GOD. 2 SO WHEN PETER WENT UP TO JERUSALEM, THE CIRCUMCISED BELIEVERS CRITICIZED HIM 3 AND SAID, "YOU WENT INTO THE HOUSE OF UNCIRCUMCISED MEN AND ATE WITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Things That Make God Smile

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,514 views

    The 5 things that make God smile are 1-When Satan falls like Lightening, 2-When the power of God flows through us, 3-When people receive salvation 4-As we live out Child Like Faith, 5-When we join with God in changing the world

    What are 5 things that make you smile? Few years ago SF Chronicle Asked what 5 things make you smile most among answers Choral music performed well, Awesome hugs, A massage A good tip, Dance that amazingly clicks, children laughing Realizing I love my job, Things that are meaty, fatty, & ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Winning S-H-O-T Towards Our Goal!

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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     | 4,632 views

    We are encouraged to set a GOAL. A goal that other people think you can’t. Create the guts to face your fear and every struggle that comes on your way. Have a STRONG CHARACTER! Always THINK POSITIVE! Don’t be affected from those DISCOURAGEMENTS. When we

    “SHOOTING is the MOST IMPORTANT fundamental OFFENSIVE SKILL in basketball. A team that SHOOTS WELL will always be in a ball game.” By: Coach Jerry Tarkanian If you want to be a SUPERB SHOOTER, you must have VERY GOOD basketball SHOOTING FORM and TECHNIQUE. SHOT Defined:  A STROKE in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Plan To Use Your Gifts.

    Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 28, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,800 views

    Psalm 139 David knew where he was with God, he knew the thoughts of his Creator were beyond his understanding. Lets engage with him and do his will using the Gifts he has given us to fulfill the plan he has for us.

    Plan to use your gifts. Use your gifts to engage in God’s plan for you. Psalm 139 is a great Psalm, penned by David as he had this revelation of the greatness of God the vastness of God’s abilities and the thoughts of God. King David produced this amazing piece of prose. A very personal prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    A Picture Of Abuse Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,411 views

    The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution.

    The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let The Lord Exalt You

    Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 31, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,191 views

    “Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great, for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble” Pr. 25:6-7.

    Theme: Let the Lord exalt you Text: Pr. 25:6-7; Heb. 13:1-8; Lk. 14:1-14 The first sin in the history of the universe was the result of pride. Pride believes in doing things one’s own way and it was pride that made Satan declare “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Darling avatar

    The Kingdom Like Malformed Mustard

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 27, 2009
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     | 3,035 views

    Like an unexpectedly huge mustard plant, the kingdom will grow and comfort, in unexpected ways.

    Like Malformed Mustard Mark 4:30-32 The kingdom of God is like a VW Beetle. It is one of the smallest cars you will ever see. It is not very comfortable or powerful. It is not very stylish or practical. It is very cheap and not impressive in any way. There is no status with owning one. And yet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Paul’s Argument For A Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

    Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jun 5, 2015
     | 9,665 views

    Paul makes the argument for a Pre-Tribulation Rapture by showing us the three events that must first take place. Paul shows us that the Rapture is one of those events.

    TITLE:THE NEXT THREE GREAT EVENTS THE LORD HAS PROPHESIED MUST COME TO PASS BEFORE THE TRIBULATION PERIOD BEGINS [PAUL’S ARGUMENT FOR THE PRE-TRIBULATION RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH] TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist