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  • Mark Jones avatar

    Make It Right

    Contributed by Mark Jones on Oct 3, 2011
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    EOLS: Jesus teaches us to address conflicts with our brother (sister) quickly and to follow four steps toward resolution. (sermon is preparation for Communion as written)

    Matthew 18:15-20 (15) "If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. (16) But if he does not listen, take one or two others along with you, that every charge may be established by the evidence of two or ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Responsible Christian Living

    Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 4, 2011
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     | 13,268 views

    “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” Phil. 4:8.

    Theme: Responsible Christian living Text: Ex. 32:1-14; Phil. 4:1-9; Matt. 22:1-14 Our priorities in life dictate our choices and our choices determine the outcome of our lives. Whether we arrive at the right destination or not depends on our choices that are often between alternatives that appear ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Help For Hungry Hearts

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 6, 2011
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    Help for seekers

    "Help for Hungry Hearts" Acts 8:26-40 Acts 8:26 "And the angel of the Lord spake unto Philip, saying, Arise, and go toward the south unto the way that goeth down from Jerusalem unto Gaza, which is desert. 27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Studies In Revelation Chapter 13 Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
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     | 4,859 views

    This is a study of chapter 13 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Beginning of the Age of the Antichrist Theme: Text: Revelation 13:1-18 Note: Sometimes in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Studies In Revelation Chapter 16 Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
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     | 3,965 views

    This is a study of chapter 16 in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: The Seven Vials Revealed Theme: God's judgment shown Text: Revelation 16 Moses said to the Israelites Deut ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Proverbs 7 - The Art Of Seduction Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 14, 2011
    based on 24 ratings
     | 23,429 views

    This is a study of Proverbs chapter seven.

    We will now look at Proverbs chapter seven: INVITATION TO LEARN WISDOM 1 My son, keep my words, And treasure my commands within you. 2 Keep my commands and live, And my law as the apple of your eye. 3 Bind them on your fingers; Write them on the tablet of your heart. 4 Say to wisdom, "You are my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Lifeline To God

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 4, 2012
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     | 13,614 views

    Our lifeline to God, the Bible, is that which is written Scripture, from Genesis through Revelation, and breathed by God as well as giving breath to us, adequate for all good works. But the key to understanding is the help of the Holy Spirit.

    Do you recall the story “Robinson Crusoe” written by Daniel DeFoe? It’s one of those first survival stories … a man shipwrecked, alone, homeless, on a deserted island. What did he need more than anything else? Rescue! But one of the key things that happens in this story is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Thirsting For God

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Oct 5, 2012
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     | 14,394 views

    All those loyal to God rejoice in and praise Him.We praise Him for those times when He steps in to guide us in resolving our struggles with the enemy of our souls

    THIRSTING FOR GOD TEXT: Psalm 63:1-8 (KJV) (A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah.) "O God, thou [art] my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is; To see thy power and thy glory, so [as] ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jewish Festivals - A Shadow Of Christ Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 8, 2012
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     | 7,955 views

    In this season of Jewish festivals (Sept 18th-October 7th 2012), when the Jews the World over would have celebrated three of their important festivals-Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkoth- to glean lessons from them, which are significant to Christians

    JEWISH FESTIVALS-A SHADOW OF CHRIST-PART 2 Before coming to the second group of Jewish festivals signifying those events in Christian history, which are yet to occur it is pertinent to ponder…if paramount events in Christian history, such as crucifixion of Christ, pouring ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Family: The Lord Makes & Satan Takes Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 16, 2012
     | 8,552 views

    God created three institutions: The Family; The Church; and The Government. Satan attempts to disrupt each of these. This lesson is a reminder of the importance of the Family.

    1. Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a man who backed his bright, shiny new Cadillac out of the driveway and headed for the freeway on his daily commute to work downtown. He was busily shaving himself as he drove--a normal operation for him. I suppose he had his radio on, and he was listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Cause God To Create Human? (1) Series

    Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012
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     | 5,587 views

    In the first place, God can OVERTHOW Satan whenever He wants. Since Satan is called, the ACCUSER, he is accusing God of INABILITY to perform a RIGHTEOUS and upright JUDGEMENT! So God CREATED Human in His own IMAGE. In other words, we HUMAN, have the ABILI

    "What is man that You should think of him, and the Son of man that You should care for him? For a little while you made him lower than the angels, and YOU CROWNED HIM with GLORY and HONOR. YOU GAVE HIM AUTHORITY OVER ALL THINGS [Subjection Under His Feet, KJV].” (Hebrews 2:6-8, NLT) Long ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Can God Himself Change Your Mind? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 13, 2012
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     | 8,591 views

    A turning point for the Church, as God uses two unlikely characters to accomplish His will, taking the Gospel to the Gentiles...breaking down the past barriers.

    Read Acts 10 (long text but needed for context) The question for today, the title of this message is….Can God Himself Change Your Mind? And on the end of that question we could add such things as…. Can God Himself Change Your Mind about what you believe to be true in the Bible? Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Thanksgiving 2012

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 19, 2012
     | 6,096 views

    General thanksgiving message.

    This coming Thursday is Thanksgiving! Do you ever wonder, when Thanksgiving Day is over if you ever remembered to be thankful? Or is it more like this video? (Forget Something? Video from Sermon Central) Let’s read some of the “leaves” on the Thanksgiving Tree (We have a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    He Is Very Near, Right At The Door

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 24, 2012
     | 5,386 views

    I. EXORDIUM: The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness IV. TEXT: Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In t

    I. EXORDIUM: The LORD JESUS CHRIST is soon to come. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof of the LORD JESUS CHRIST Coming and it's nearness IV. TEXT: Mark 13:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) In the same way, when you see all these things taking place, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Sheep And Goats

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 5, 2012
     | 10,448 views

    How can we help those around us? Do we see those who are hurting around us, or do we walk around them?

    Are you a Sheep or Goat? Matthew 25:31-46 August 26, 2012 I remember when I was in seminary I would have some classes in which the professor would tell us we would have a “take home final.” Whenever I heard those words I was filled with great joy. But there were students who were not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist