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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Bad Shepherds

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 12, 2019
     | 4,922 views

    A study in the book of Jeremiah 23: 1 – 40

    Jeremiah 23: 1 – 40 Bad shepherds 1 “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of My pasture!” says the LORD. 2 Therefore thus says the LORD God of Israel against the shepherds who feed My people: “You have scattered My flock, driven them away, and not attended to them. Behold, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Striving For The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 1, 2004
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     | 13,688 views

    Break the stronghold of your mind and strive to have the mind of Christ.

    “Striving for the Mind of Christ” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Introduction: A stronghold is a mind set that is impregnated with hopelessness that causes a person to accept as unchangeable something in their lives even though they know it goes contrary to the will of God. The devil ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Greg Brown avatar

    Submission To Authorities (1 Peter 2:13-25) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 14,668 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:13-25

    Submission to Authorities Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. For it is God’s will that by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2010
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     | 9,582 views

    Comfort for those who pursue God is real; however, it is not comfort as we seek in the world.

    Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. Contemporary Christians seem often to exhibit a flaccid faith. They believe the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Devil?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 28, 2019
     | 6,911 views

    This sermon is about the Devil/Satan/Lucifer - along with the sermon are some extra handouts that give his identity, his strategy and ways to defeat Satan

    Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11; John 8:44; 1 Peter 5:8-9 Subject: Satan – His Tactics and How to Defeat Him INTRO: Grace and peace today in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! A few months ago on Interstate Highway 24 (I – 24) between exit 11 and exit 24 (between Clarksville and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When The Deliverer Comes Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002
    based on 135 ratings
     | 27,567 views

    The demon possessed man is a reminder of the dilemma that is faced by every human that has not come under the influence of the saving power of Jesus Christ.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 by Dr. John R. Hamby When the Deliverer Comes! Luke 8: 26-39 The disciples had just come through a life-threatening experience on the Sea of Galilee. A terrible storm had almost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    War And The Bible 1

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 18, 2003
    based on 214 ratings
     | 5,480 views

    Messages regarding war taught at the time of Desert Storm but applicable to the present conflict.

    Chico Alliance Church WAR AND THE BIBLE INTRODUCTION Will God appear in response to our summons and intervene in what is taking place in the Middle East? There is much confused and emotional debate concerning this international crisis. There are those violently opposing violence. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Battle Gear Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 16, 2004
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     | 5,028 views

    Week three in a four week series on the essentials for conquerors.

    29, February 2004 Dakota Community Church The Essentials The Essential Characteristics of Conquerors WEEK THREE: BATTLE GEAR Introduction: We have been talking about defeating the giants in our lives this year. We looked at the necessity of courage and at the importance of competence in defeating ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Are You A Sheep Of The Shepherd

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,894 views

    A Good Shepherd Sunday sermon on how Jesus never lets us out of his hands as his sheep. Also, Jesus describes what it means to be a sheep.

    May 2, 2004 John 10:22-30 22 Then came the Feast of Dedication at Jerusalem. It was winter, 23 and Jesus was in the temple area walking in Solomon’s Colonnade. 24 The Jews gathered around him, saying, “How long will you keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly.” 25 ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Is Jesus The Only Way To Heaven?

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004
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     | 6,986 views

    The Passion of Christ

    The Passion of Christ John 14:6 How do you get to Columbus? Depending on whom you ask you could get very different directions! While some may tell you to get in your car and drive south on interstate 71 someone else may suggest you take the scenic route on state highway 3. Then someone else may ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hope And Healing For The Hurting Family Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 101 ratings
     | 24,811 views

    Looking at the healing of Jairus’ daughter and the bleeding worman.

    Hope and Healing for the Hurting Family – Luke 8:40-56 Gladstone Baptist Church – 29/8/04 There was once a man driving along the road and he was involved in an accident with another car towing a horse float. A few months later he tried to claim damages for his injuries, but the insurance company ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    National Prayers Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,463 views

    The Apostle Paul is being led of the Holy Spirit to take the Body of Christ to the high level of intercession for those they love and for those in authority. The truths found in this portion of Scripture guide the children of God to a very effective form

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Timothy 2: 1-4 Title: National Prayers Theme: Praying for Our President and America Series: National Day of Prayer Listen as I read 1 Timothy 2:1-4, “I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone -- for kings and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The Middle East Crisis: Land For Peace? (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 9, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    Look at the promises that God made to the Arab peoples. Continuation of the Middle East Crisis series.

    Today we are going to continue our study on the Mideast with part 2 of “The Middle East Crisis: Land for Peace?”. I’m constantly surprised and even disgusted by the news reports I see from major news networks presenting heavily biased, anti-Israeli accounts of what is occurring between Israel and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Hal Seed avatar

    Prince Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 18,545 views

    This is the fourth in a Christmas series designed to spotlight Jesus as the hope and comfort needed during a scary, post 911 Christmas season.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Wild Beasts Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,574 views

    Part 3 of a series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. Daniel’s vision of the four wild beasts.

    The Prophecies of Daniel Part 3: The Four Wild Beasts This morning we have reached part three of our teaching series on the prophecies found in the book of Daniel. The book of Daniel is sometimes called the Apocalypse of the Old Testament because the prophecies it contains parallel the prophecies ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist