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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Talking To God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 294 ratings
     | 53,954 views

    Uses someone to act for God (on a microphone interacting with the speaker) for good effect.

    (Preacher) "Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES?" (voice off stage with booming bass and reverb) "(pause)Our Father who art in heaven..." "YES? WHAT DO YOU WANT JEFF?" "Who is this?" "WHO DO YOU THINK IT IS? "Well, not too many people I know sound like this!" "I SHOULD HOPE NOT" "Come on now, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Heathen Believers (The Magi) Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 28, 2020
     | 2,691 views

    Do some Christians disbelieve God? Let’s see how non-Christians can put some long-time believers to shame. Let’s look at the failure of many believers and the faith of novices in Matthew 2:1-12.

    Intro: Do some Christians disbelieve God? Goal: Let’s see how non-Christians can put some long-time believers to shame. Plan: Let’s look at the failure of many believers and the faith of novices in Matthew 2:1-12. The Herods Matthew 2:1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven Churches Of Revelation - Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Feb 19, 2024
     | 1,202 views

    In this lesson, we look at The Church at Pergamum

    NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When There Just Isn't Enough? Cold Stone Pots?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,198 views

    Sometimes our rituals and ceremonies can become cold stone pots.It is never enough. Then Jesus takes man’s efforts and rewards people with His presence!

    NOT ENOUGH, THERE JUST ISN’T ENOUGH --- COLD STONE WATER POTS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. We walk in some perilous times. Trust God! Nothing will catch Him by surprise. B. There are many laws of nature. What goes up, must come down. If you sow today, don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Show And Tell Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012
     | 5,573 views

    We are sent out to live the life of faith. Through caring conversations, devotions, service and rituals/traditions we remember our baptism in the home, congregation and larger world.

    Matthew 28:16-20 “Show and Tell” INTRODUCTION Our thoughts today center on the last verses in the gospel of Matthew, which are called, “The Great Commission.” These verses remind us that like our time, talents and treasures, the gift of the gospel—our new life ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Testing Of Pure And False Religion

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 6, 2023
     | 2,354 views

    We need to make sure we test our religion to see if it has value or not. The heart of pure religion is not in the garb, the traditions, the rituals but is based in Love in action.

    The Testing of Pure and False Religion By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Years ago I collected soda cans and turned them in for money at the recycling center. At the recycling center I would place all the cans I collect on a belt that went through the giant magnet and if the can was ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Go! And Be Healed Through Faith In Jesus - Luke 8:43–48 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 17, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 473 views

    True healing flows from faith in Jesus—not from rituals, not from religion, not from worldly remedies, but from a personal, life-transforming encounter with the Lord of all.

    Go! And Be Healed Through Faith in Jesus - Luke 8:43–48 Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we thank You for the healing power that flows from Jesus Christ. Open our hearts today to understand what true healing means. Let our faith be stirred, our burdens lifted, and our lives transformed as we place ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    All My Family Needs Is Church Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 33,081 views

    God asks us to build a Memorial to His Word... but is yours a memorial to a living God or a dead faith?

    OPEN: During the 1600’s there was an Emperor in India by the name of Shah Jahan (the 5th Emperor during the Mughal Dynasty) and he was believed to have been descended from Tamerlane and Genghis Khan Some time during his reign, a rebel group in the southern portion of India sought to reject his ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Testing, Trust, And Thanks Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Nov 4, 2024
     | 1,367 views

    This central part of Psalm 66 urges us to recognize God's presence in our lives in the midst of pain and prosperity and respond with personal piety.

    In the year 715 BC, Shalmanezer, the King of Assyria besieged the Northern Kingdom of Israel. For three years, his army starved the nation of Israel until finally they surrendered. In 712 BC, the northern Kingdom crumbled, Israelite citizens were marched off to a foreign land, and Assyria began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    False Faith/Counterfeit Christianity

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,832 views

    Simon the sorcerer is an illustration of Counterfeit Christianity or false faith. It begins with a false self perception, and foolish pride. Trying to show folks that the rituals we use in the church do not save, instead it is the life changing presence

    Intro: Online Encyclopedia, Wikipedia this to say about Counterfits “Today the finest counterfeit banknotes are claimed to be U.S. dollar bills produced in North Korea, which are used to finance the North Korean government, among other uses. The fake North Korean copies are called Superdollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    What A Tragedy!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 23, 2001
    based on 121 ratings
     | 11,799 views

    In 2 Kings there is an interesting story about a Syrian general, a Jewish prophet, & his assistant. It is about a pagan who finds God, & a Jew who finds that he hasn’t fooled God.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX ILL. The Gallup Poll organization took a survey a few years ago on the church habits of American people & came up with an interesting statistic. They reported that 6 out of every 10 people surveyed said that they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Donna Kazenske avatar

    Christmas - A Christian Holiday?

    Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 1, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 4,177 views

    People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth?

    By: Donna J. Kazenske People of all ages have celebrated Christmas throughout the centuries, but where did it originate? Are the roots of Christmas really as Christian as many believe or are they pagan? Is Christmas really the day of Christ’s birth? If Christmas is truly a Christian holiday, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Ills That Befall

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,547 views

    "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, sickness, and trials in light of who they are in Jesus Christ.

    The Ills that Befall September 3, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: "Christians differ from pagans not in the ills that befall them but in what they do with the ills that befall them." - St. Augustine. Christians should respond to tragedy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    Which Jesus Do You Follow? Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 4, 2025
     | 589 views

    There's only one true Jesus, but there are many false concepts of Jesus whom people follow. Do you follow a religious Jesus who requires rituals and works for salvation. Then, think again.

    As we mentioned in our bulletin this morning, we begin a new series of messages today entitled "Meet the Real Jesus?' And I'm going to begin this morning by asking each of you here, "Which Jesus do you follow?" Now, yes, I'm anticipating some questions or comments which ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Are You An Achan In The Camp?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,442 views

    Careful what you hoard or desire unless you are a hindrance to victory instead of part of the victory.

    Joshua 7:19 And Joshua said unto Achan, My son, give, I pray thee, glory to the LORD God of Israel, and make confession unto him; and tell me now what thou hast done; hide it not from me. 20 And Achan answered Joshua, and said, Indeed I have sinned against the LORD God of Israel, and thus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist