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  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Mirror Test Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 7, 2012
     | 5,923 views

    It's easy to judge others but can you honestly evaluate yourself?

    Show the video “A Servant’s Heart.” Did you find her annoying? I did. And often those we are trying to share the Gospel with find us annoying also, often because of our approach. Last week I taught on Romans 1: 18-32. We discovered what an evil people the Romans had become. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014
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     | 5,355 views

    Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?

    The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of redemption of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    When Silence Is Not Golden

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 3, 2014
     | 4,439 views

    Jesus urges Paul to keep preaching in Corinth. Likewise Jesus wants us to keep telling others about him.

    “Silence is golden.” The mother who has just managed to get her toddler to sleep will agree with that statement. For a few peaceful hours there will be no shouts of “Mommy look!” or “Mommy I’m hungry!” Silence is also golden for the weary traveller who has ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Amalek

    Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006
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    The Amalekites were despised by God who wanted to utterly destroy them. What did they represent, and why were they such an obstacle to the people of Israel? I believe that they were more than just another pagan nation, such as the Jebusites or Philistin

    AMALEK Exodus 17:14 Pastor Rex Deckard Calvary Apostolic Church Des Moines, Iowa I. Introduction The Amalekites were despised by God who wanted to utterly destroy them. What did they represent, and why were they such an obstacle to the people of Israel? I believe that they were more than just ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Advent 2 2016 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 9, 2016
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    The Incarnation took immense planning; a righteous virgin and a carpenter from an obscure town, a pagan emperor taking a census, a journey, a manger, the family lineage. All of these had to be in place and timed perfectly. We serve a great God! PTL!!

    Scripture Reading: Luke 2:1-7 Please find this passage in your Bibles. “O Little Town of Bethlehem” – sing the first verse A Cappella as the folks find the Scripture reading for the day. We love that little Christmas song, don’t we? Let’s go ahead and read from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    We Have Found The Messiah: An Exposition Of John 1:35-42

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 31, 2018
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    Do we find Him, or does He find us?

    We Have Found the Messiah: An Exposition of John 1:35-42 The previous passage was accented by John’s verbal testimony of the Christ when he calls out: “Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” John the Baptist not only used the sign of water baptism as a testimony, but also ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Worship Today Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jun 4, 2008
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    Worship today is internal rather than geographical. It is constant.

    Worship today John 4:19-24 The original worship must have been amazing. Eve and Adam, surrounded by the Garden of Eden, something between a botanical garden and an orchard. Discussions at dusk of keeping trees, naming animals, new things they tried, and gratitude for the bounty and beauty they ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Trapped In Idolatry Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 4, 2005
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     | 13,335 views

    Examining the idols in our lives, we see what keeps us from receiving God’s blessing

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 19:23-41 TITLE: “TRAPPED IN IDOLATRY” INTRODUCTION: A. The dictionary definition of “idol”: “an object of excessive devotion or admiration” --Fails to capture the biblical sense ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jack Martin avatar

    The Yokes On You

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Aug 2, 2014
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     | 25,572 views

    This is a message to both believer and non believer on how to break out of the yoke of bondage to sin. What God has provided to help us.

    The title for today’s message is “THE YOKES ON YOU.” I prefaced todays message on my Facebook page yesterday this way: Tomorrows message - “The Yokes on you." From its smallest an Ox is placed in a yoke, the purpose to control it, to harness its energy for the owners use. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 4 - Worshipping God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 18, 2005
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     | 3,562 views

    Part 4 - How does God want us to wrship Him and what does He expect from us as His people?

    FINDING PURPOSE Part 4 – Worshipping God SCRIPTURE READING † John 4:23, 24 “23Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • Johnny Small avatar

    To The Church Of Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 4, 2002
    based on 144 ratings
     | 30,875 views

    How does the Church in Pergamum compare to our Church? 3rd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church of Pergamum In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we have examined the Church in Ephesus and the Church in Smyrna. Today we will look at the Church in Pergamum and not only how our Church compares to it, but also how we as individual Christians compare to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Love Overcomes All

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,925 views

    Love overcomes the clamking gons of life; without love it is impossible to please God; faith is of vaule when backed by love; love is a matter of just doing it!

    SERMON: Love Overcomes All I Cor 13:1-13 February 15,2004 Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him and shouting insults at him. Finally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "God Don't Want No Dirty House"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Aug 21, 2003
    based on 168 ratings
     | 63,022 views

    In the passage on Jesus cleansing the Temple, we see that there may be some things in our lives that Jesus needs to clean out before we can worship Him.

    “God Don’t Want No Dirty House” John 2:13-22 INTRODUCTION: We continue in our series on great events in the ministry of Jesus. After Jesus performed His first miracle at the wedding in Cana, He traveled with His Disciples and family to Capernaum … about 15 miles away – 2:12 After spending a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Laughing In The Woods And Feilds.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 6, 2020
     | 1,704 views

    Notice in verse 8…That night, in a field near Bethlehem,… Many scholars believe that these could be the same fields where sacrificial flocks were kept for temple worship.

    Laughing In the Woods Luke 2:8-12TPT Luke 2:8-12TPT That night, in a field near Bethlehem, there were shepherds watching over their flocks. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared in radiant splendor before them, lighting up the field with the blazing glory of God, and the shepherds were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jonathan Spurlock avatar

    The Pharisee And The Publican (Tax-Collector)

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,353 views

    Jesus told a story (parable) about two men who went to the Temple to pray. One man was changed, but the other remained the same. Let's take a look:

    (Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription) Introduction: Some folks have become concerned about where they’re going when they die. I know of some who have asked, “Am I going to Hell when I die?” Today’s text, a story from Jesus about two people, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist