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  • James May avatar

    Promise Keepers

    Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,810 views

    Let’s not be rash in making promises, or make them for the wrong reason. But, when we make promises, we must fulfill our vows.

    PROMISE KEEPERS By Pastor Jim May It is ever good to break a promise? We all know that people have the “right” to "change their minds" from time to time. It is understandable that circumstances can arise after a promise is made that can make following through on commitments impossible. But, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Hays avatar

    The Way Of The World/The Way Of The Cross

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Feb 29, 2004
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,888 views

    Paul wraps up his letter to the church in Galatia by reemphasizing our dependence upon Christ and the sufficiency of the cross.

    The Way of The World/The Way of The Cross Galatians 6:11-18 I am so glad you are with us today as we finish this study of Paul’s powerful letter to the Galatians. Won’t you open your Bible to Galatians 6:11-18 and let’s read together. 11See what large letters I use as I write to you with my own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Judge Not That You Be Not Judged

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
    based on 441 ratings
     | 130,877 views

    Jesus’ words condemn a certain type of judgment, but there are limits to our tolerance.

    Introduction: A few years ago, a congregation of the Lord’s church in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news media. One of the shows to give the lawsuit coverage was Phil Donahue and on that show, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judge Not Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 6,663 views

    Because God alone does the judging, I am freed up to encourage others in their spiritual journey.

    August 2, 2001 If You Only Knew the Father – Part 2 INTRODUCTION ILLUS – At the start of the 20th Century, the world’s most distinguished astronomer was a man named Sir Percival Lowell. He had a particular fascination with the planet Mars – largely because he was sure through his telescope, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Unmasking Your Master Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 83 ratings
     | 5,458 views

    When we embrace this Scripture we will say, "I will live a life of undivided loyalty to Jesus Christ."

    July 22, 2001 The Treasure Chest – Part 4 INTRODUCTION Life is full of conflicting requirements…. A high school girl wants to be accepted by her chosen peer group. But their requirements for total acceptance involve wearing certain kinds of clothes, such as tops that expose a bare midriff. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    The Love Of God Displayed In The Cross

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
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    God’s love is supremely exhibited in the cross of Christ.

    The cross of Christ – by which we mean his suffering, and death, and resurrection – is a topic packed with significance. Without the cross, there would be no Christianity. No forgiveness of sins, no eternal life, no hope for the future, no power for this present life. The cross is more than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Walking In The Shepherd's Footprints"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 6, 2009
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    So specific is our call to follow Christ as a sheep follows the shepherd, we’re even told to walk in His footprints.

    “For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Spoiling Satan's Kingdom

    Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,632 views

    Are we spending too much time holding the fort? I believe it’s time to take offensive measures for the advancement of God’s Kingdom and take back what the Devil has stolen from us.

    Spoiling Satan’s Kindgom Luke 11: 14-20 Preach tonight about Spoiling Satan’s Kingdom 1 Kings 18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. This was a promise. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    You Are Worth More Than A Harley

    Contributed by Michael Jackson on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
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    Easter message. The price Christ paid for our salvation; our worth due to that price.

    YOU ARE WORTH MORE THAN A HARLEY The following story comes from Ron Mehl’s excellent book, Meeting God At a Dead End. Bob loved garage sales. He was just getting ready to leave his last one for the day when he saw something that caught his eye. It was partially hidden underneath a tablecloth and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 20, 2008
    based on 27 ratings
     | 18,308 views

    What does the story of the good Samraitan teach us and how should we respond to it

    Tell Me a Story The Good Samaritan I want you to imagine for a moment, that you are single woman, living in the city. By day you work as a check out girl at a local grocery store and to try and make ends meet you are also working at an all night diner waitressing during the night shift. Life is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Freedom's Restoration Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 16, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 16,306 views

    If we as a church want to be known as a place of healing for broken people, we restore them spiritually, gently, humbly, and lovingly.

    Tell me: If you were caught for drunken driving, and the headlines in the Lyons News said, “So-and-so Arrested for Drunken Driving,” would you go to church the next Sunday? Most people would say, “No,” because they’d be too embarrassed to face their Christian friends. But why not go to church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    What Do You Do When God Says No? Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 5, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 21,363 views

    God often says "no" to his children. He said no to Paul; no to Moses regarding Miriam's leprosy and his entering the Promised land; no to Jesus in Gethsamane. He now says no to David. That is part of His Godly attributes as a Father.

    DAVID SERIES: A MAN AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART - PART 16: WHEN GOD SAYS NO, THEN WHAT? 2 SAMUEL 7: 1 After the king was settled in his palace and the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies around him, 2 he said to Nathan the prophet, ¡§Here I am, living in a house of cedar, while the Ark of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    When You Ask From God Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Sep 11, 2016
     | 7,902 views

    We had to be careful when we ask from God through praying making sure that it is in accordance to His will and He has promised to grant our prayers.

    We are continuing our study in the Book of 1 Samuel. We are now in chapter 8 - we are studying one chapter at a time. Every chapter has a spiritual application for all of us if we only know how to look for them. Today, we are going to talk about asking God in prayer. Do you know that one of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Some Serious Problems And Questions About "Calvinism" Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 6, 2015
     | 3,672 views

    Yes, there are some troublesome verses on this subject. Let me deal with those first, and in another segment I'll talk of the plain teaching of this doctrine from cover to cover in your Bible.

    2. SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS and QUESTIONS ABOUT UNIVERSALISM Why don't we do the hard part first, and then end with the pure statements of Scripture. Here are the questions that come immediately. And do I have all the answers? Please! 1. Why did God make a platypus? So you think I'm being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • David McClain avatar

    God’s High View Of Submission Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018
     | 6,469 views

    The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce by stating that only those willing to abandon everything for the sake of kingdom can accept it.

    OPENING SENTENCE: Many of you may not know the name Tim Keller but he is well known as a very successful pastor who built the largest church In New York City, an area considered very difficult to reach, and he did it without gimmicks or watering down the gospel. INTRODUCTION: To honor his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist