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  • Antonio Silveira avatar

    12 Christians With No Inheritance

    Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Nov 23, 2009
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     | 4,566 views

    After the death of Sarah Abraham took Keturah as his wife. Isaac received the promise and the inheritance of Abraham. From this wife Abraham had 6 children and 7 grand children. We will try to understand that the meanings of their names represent sins o

    Galatians 3:9,29 - We are spiritual descendants of Abraham After the death of Sarah Abraham took Keturah as his wife. Isaac received the promise and the inheritance of Abraham. From this wife Abraham had 6 children and 7 grand children. The meanings of their names represent sins of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit: Gentleness Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Dec 1, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,238 views

    How does the Spirit grow gentleness in us?

    The Fruit of the Spirit: Gentleness November 22, 2009 Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. What is Gentleness? Praütes Mild and gentle friendliness “Meekness” – gets a bad rap because it ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    No Reason To Run Out Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 22, 2010
    based on 15 ratings
     | 10,291 views

    Nothing is more embarrassing or dangerous than believers running out of fuel on the Holy Spirit.

    No Reason to Run Out Acts 4:23-31 Introduction Have you ever run out of gas? It can be embarrassing. It can be inconvenient. Your driving down the road on a mission to get somewhere, then your car starts to stutter and stall, and then just gives out. You pull over to the side of the road, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In The Lord Always Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,256 views

    Joy in the Lord is to be understood, received, and experienced and we are to do this always!

    What’s the opposite of joy?? The opposite of joy is misery. Which do you prefer, to rejoice or to be miserable? What does God want for us? Christians are commanded to rejoice! Philippians 4:4 tells us, Rejoice in the Lord always and again I say Rejoice! Does this mean Christians are to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Our Main Calling Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 1, 2013
     | 4,909 views

    We are to do good, why, and how can we?

    We continue to learn from the first letter of the Apostle Peter. Through Peter, by the power of the Holy Spirit, God speaks to all Christians including us and those who will follow us. We have the Word of God which is eternal but instructing to impact daily life! So far we have noted that in spite ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Would You Ask Jesus To Leave?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 23, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,850 views

    When we cling to and refuse to forsake sin, habits, and less than admirable behavior, we are asking Jesus to leave us. Jesus wants to "cast out" those behaviors in our life if we'll let him.

    If you are familiar with “The Andy Griffith” show, you may remember the loveable character named Otis. He was well known around town as being “the town drunk.” He was harmless and seemed to be more of a town mascot. However, this was not the case in our story in Luke. ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Is There A Time To Withdraw?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
     | 4,003 views

    Jesus was faced with consistent resistance to His proclamation and revelation. Is there ever a time to withdraw?

    Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Unforgiveable Sin

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,519 views

    Here is a very controversial passage dealing with the unforgiveable sin. What is it, and can a believer commit it?

    Passage: Matthew 12:15-21 Intro: Anyone familiar with war knows that soldiers talk about tactics and logistics. 1. there is not a lot of question about the purpose of war: It is to defeat the enemy. 2. and in order to do that, we put aside attitudes of compassion and kindness, and replace ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Get In The Zone Series

    Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,169 views

    A sermon about how to live in the shadow of God, i.e. "the Zone"

    INTRO: We've been talking about being in the zone. To Dwell -- to exist in a given plan, to reside Psalms 91 says there is a place that will cause us to have God's shadow on us. -I call that the ZONE -We've been using football as our metaphor -And since today is Superbowl ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    James 1:19-27 Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Rev. Craig James on Apr 19, 2018
     | 15,543 views

    We look at the letter of James and his challenge to put our faith into action.

    Context James – written probably by Jesus Brother who was Head of Church in Jerusalem. James is writting before AD50 when Jerusalem Council was held. He is writing to the scattered Jewish Christians … they were being persecuted by both Gentiles and Jews. James is helping them to know the truth ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Praying Through Persecution Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 13, 2019
     | 4,553 views

    Your suffering guarantees your present faith and your future fate.

    A. 1 PETER 4:12-19 “Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy. If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confessing Jesus

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,567 views

    Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples?

    Do we stand for what is right or do we let the world bully us into silence about our faith? Are we courageous disciples? Let’s examine confessing Jesus in the midst of opposition in Matthew 10:24-39. “A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master. It is enough for a disciple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    The Bottom Line: Steal, Kill, Destroy

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 7, 2021
     | 3,255 views

    We need to understand WHO THE ENEMY REALLY IS... his 3 demonic goals.

    THE BOTTOM LINE… STEAL, KILL & DESTROY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Your are only young once --- BUT SEEMS YOU CAN BE IMMATURE FOREVER… SO WHAT DO YOU THINK, MY FRIEND? KNOW YOUR ENEMY… KNOW HIS TACTICS… BE PREPARED… John 10:8 All that ever came before me are thieves and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David Taylor avatar

    Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel:

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 3,335 views

    Introduction to Galatians

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Introduction and Overview Galatians 1:1-5 Introduction to Galatians Galatians is unique among Paul’s epistles. His normal greeting is abrupt, with no prayer or thanksgiving for the evidences of grace, or some other prayer (see Eph 1; Col 1; and Phil ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Watch Out! You're Drifitng Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2016
     | 7,612 views

    This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger. This is a warning to believers to not drift.

    Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#3] WATCH OUT! YOU’RE DRIFTING Hebrews 2:1-4 Introduction: As my kids are starting their lives apart from home, I remember some of our vacations. I remember going to the ocean a few years ago and I remember that they had a system of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist