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  • Mark Gil Petallar avatar

    God's Judgment And Grace

    Contributed by Mark Gil Petallar on Oct 9, 2015
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     | 7,473 views

    This message focus on the intended meaning of the revelation of God's judgment and grace to David after committing adultery and murder. It focus also on the intended response to all audience including all of us after God's revelation of judgment and grace

    God's Judgment and Grace for David 2 Samuel 12 Introduction: The last sentence of chapter 11 tells us that God is displeased with what David had done. On the other hand chapter 12 reveals God's action towards the sin of David. If we can observe the text starts by telling us that God sends ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Worship God!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 28, 2020
     | 5,825 views

    A continuing look at what it means to worship God. Focus is on our heart and spirit. This will help lead us to better understand our purpose in life.

    First Baptist Church Worship God! March 1, 2020 A number of years ago, probably about 20 - 30 years ago, the church world entered what was affectionately called “WORSHIP WARS!” Worship wars really have to do with one aspect of worship, the music. That’s great news for me, because there are no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Grow Together With Others Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2015
     | 8,583 views

    Groups, Relationships, Involvement vs. Isolation

    I WILL – “I Will” Grow Together with Others Acts 2:46 (pg. 759) October 18, 2015 Introduction: About 15 years ago I was walking down the hallway at Fern Creek Christian Church on a Wednesday night and I ran into a guy I’d never met before...I’m not sure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Standard Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,749 views

    God teaches that internal righteousness is what produces external acts of righteousness.

    The Standard Matthew 5:1, 17,10 God teaches that internal righteousness is what produces external acts of righteousness. SLIDE #1 INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a new seven-week series entitled, “Sermon on the Mount: A Kingdom Upside Down.” • This series will encourage Christians to go beyond ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grade Yourself

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016
     | 5,031 views

    In this sermon I focus on 5 questions that we can ask ourselves to help evaluate how we are doing in our Christian walk.

    Grade Yourself 5 Questions Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-30-2016 Scripture Reading: Romans 12:3-8 NIV I. Am I a Good Christian Example? A. Character Matters 1. Conduct is the outward expression of the character that we carry. - Matthew 7:5 B. We are called to shine… brightly for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007
    based on 64 ratings
     | 36,227 views

    James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

    1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeeva Sam avatar

    From Saving And Managing To Redeeming Time

    Contributed by Jeeva Sam on Nov 15, 2000
    based on 306 ratings
     | 22,217 views

    We tend to focus on saving and managing time, but God calls us to redeem time.

    FROM SAVING AND MANAGING TO REDEEMING TIME In a lifetime the average North American will spend: Six months sitting at stoplights Eight months opening junk mail One year looking for misplaced objects 2 years unsuccessfully returning phone calls 5 years waiting in line 6 years eating 21 ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Hollinger avatar

    A Matter Of Degrees

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,666 views

    Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments.

    Title: A Matter of Degrees Text: Matt 7. 13 – 14 MP: Sin is simply anything that takes our focus off of God. Trust your instruments. SO: Mainly, I want to set up my “Seven Deadly Sins” series by explaining what sin is and why we must not choose it. ------------------------------------------- He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Todd Riley avatar

    When Is Jesus Coming Back

    Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 22, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,252 views

    An exposition of 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 with particular focus on the characteristics of the man of lawlessness

    When is Jesus coming back? 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 In 2000 a movie came out called “Left Behind”. This movie was based upon Tim LaHaye’s very popular, fictional series entitled “Left Behind”. For those of you that don’t know, Tim LaHaye writes fictional stories about the end times and the return ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Stoll avatar

    Mastering My Mouth: Part I Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,298 views

    First part of this message focus’ on words that wound (from Proverbs) and the need for a changed heart.

    We are continuing in our series through the book of Proverbs to seek God’s wisdom for everyday living. When I began going through Proverbs and categorizing different proverbs into various topics. The one topic which kept coming up again and again was the tongue or the mouth. There are more ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David King avatar

    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—1 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,393 views

    This series of teachings is to focus on the promises of God in the face of many challenges that stand on our ways.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—1. Josh. 1:1-9 Life is an unending wheel of events that spread through distinctive stages—Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Everyone passes through them. A day-old child is passing through the stage of a tomorrow spoken of by his yesterday even though he was in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    Thou Shall Not Steal!

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,186 views

    This study looks at stealing with a particular focus on modern ways in which people are guilty of this sin.

    Today, we are going to discuss a topic that is straight-forward. We are going to discuss a topic that all of us can understand. We are going to look at a sin that has been around since the Garden of Eden, that being stealing. Stealing is simply taking anything that does not belong to us. It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Rejoicing Always

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

    REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ewen Huffman avatar

    Knowing God

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 16, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,650 views

    A five minute Children’s talk for inclusion in a service with a focus on ’knowing God better’

    John and Sally- Knowing God Let me tell you a story about two children- John and Sally - sally was 11 - John was 12 - Not from the same family- but were good friends (most of the time!) As with all of us- what people thought of Sally mattered a lot to her - took great care about how she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 5 - Men Submit Unto Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,504 views

    Part 5 of our Home as God Intended series will focus on Men submitting to Christ.

    The Home as God Intended Part 5 – MEN: Submit unto Christ Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING Luke 18:9-14 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 9To some who were confident of their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church