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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Love Letter

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 18, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    3rd week series on loving God and loving others. Love covers everything, and we are commanded to love.

    Text: Revelation 2: 1-7NLT The Love Letter E. Stanley Johns Once wrote: In all our growth, we must grow in love. Unless we are growing in love we are not growing at all. “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Ephesus. This is the message from the one who holds the seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Getting To Know God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Oct 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,522 views

    This sermon focuses on how Paul revealed God's heart and desire at Athens

    INTRODUCTION * To know God biblically means to know him as the Bible reveals him, not as we imagine him or as someone portrays him * The importance of knowing God biblically: Proverbs 9:10 = knowing God helps us understand life better than if we do not know him biblically * The paradox of knowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praised For Ransoming People Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Apr 2, 2015
     | 3,827 views

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 8 Revelation 5:1-14

    The Throne and The Lamb, part 8 Praised for Ransoming People Revelation 5:1-14 November 30, 2014 We are in the middle of a series on Revelation chapters four and five, “The Throne & The Lamb.” If you remember I have said that chapter four sets the stage for the drama that is played ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Avoiding A Shipwreck Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 26, 2015
     | 5,923 views

    We must avoid shipwrecking our faith at all costs! You must maintain the right course; do not assume the ship will steer itself!

    Avoiding a Shipwreck (I Timothy 1:18-20) 1. The Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia capsized and sank after striking an underwater obstruction off … Tuscany, on 13 January 2012, with the loss of 32 lives. Costa Concordia… is one of the largest ships ever to be abandoned… ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bryan Beverly avatar

    "Do I Have High Class Status But Low Class Values?"

    Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Sep 20, 2014
     | 5,215 views

    The text takes a sociological view of the parable of the good Samaritan to better understand Christ's definition of a neighbor.

    25Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” 27He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Sent My Apostles With A Great Commission Lesson 10 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,021 views

    How the Great Commission was carried out

    Note: The Bible by Jesus will be used throughout this lesson unless otherwise noted after each Bible reference. A. I Gave the Great Commission Five Different Times In Separate Locations. 1. The lack of learning readiness by My disciples. They were spiritually blinded and had tunnel vision about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Makes You Happy? What Makes You Not Happy? Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 1, 2018
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     | 6,203 views

    Those living in the Last Days will have to swim against the current in order to live a life that leads to joy and fulfillment.

    Revelation 14 TRANSLATION v. 13 and I heard a voice from heaven saying “write, Blessed (O! how happy) are the dead in the Lord who die from now on Yes, says the Spirit, in order that they will rest from their labors, and their works follow them. v. 14 and I looked and Look, a white cloud, and on ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Forgiven Sinners In The Hands Of A Gracious God Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 21, 2019
     | 4,044 views

    As followers of Jesus Christ, we can never be completely pure in this life as He was pure. Just as we need showers, baths, or washings, so we need to address the stain of sin on an ongoing basis!

    Forgiven Sinners in the Hands of A Gracious God (I John 1:5-10) 1. President Harry Truman snuck into church one Sunday, and a reporter met him after church. The reporter asked Truman what the sermon was about. 2. “Sin,” the President answered succinctly. 3. “And what did the pastor say about ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Missing Sheep And The Misplaced Silver

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 21, 2022
     | 1,317 views

    Are some Christians like missing sheep and misplaced silver? If so, what should we do?

    In verses 1 - 2: Why were the Pharisees bothered and irate that Jesus related with these individuals? The strict religious leaders were consistently mindful to remain “Clean” as per the Old Testament Law. Truth be told, they went well past the Law in their aversion of specific individuals and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Punishing Rod Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 27, 2022
     | 903 views

    When we merit correction or discipline, how can we or why do we grumble and complain about what type of "ROD" that God utilizes on us?

    Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:20 Now the prophet asks a second question. How can God allow such a godless nation to be allowed to bring judgment upon His children? Granted Judah has been wicked, but how can God use another wicked nation to punish them? Although this is hard to understand, Habakkuk waits on ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If I Could Buy Every American Christian A Gift Bag Of Books And Dvds It Would Include

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021
     | 1,020 views

    Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday.

    Christmas gifts are fun to exchange during the holiday season. We often do it at work or with friends. Most often we'll exchange gifts with family around the holiday. I was thinking about what I might give to American Christians to help them live out the truth of the scriptures and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Relying On God Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jan 11, 2022
     | 2,915 views

    Blessed are the poor in spirit - God is pleased when we rely on Him.

    Relying on God lanny smith Reboot / Dependence; Pride / Matthew 5:3   • Old saying that “God helps those who help themselves.” Attrib. to Ben Franklin but actually from an earlier source from the 1600. • In fact, different cultures across 100’s of years have had similar sayings. From Buddhism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Faithful- Hit The Target Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,273 views

    This is the 218th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 2 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#218] FAITHFUL- HIT THE TARGET 2 Timothy 2:1-13 Introduction: In the headline of the 2004 Washington Post, it said “Matt Emmons of the United States shoots at wrong target, finishes eighth”. Matthew Emmons was an elite athlete- He had been on the University of Alaska Rifle Team ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Moore avatar

    The Dragon’s War And The Saints’ Victory

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Sep 10, 2025
     | 174 views

    Revelation 12 is a vision of cosmic conflict—Christ ascends victorious, Satan is cast down, and the Church finds herself the target of the Dragon’s wrath.

    Revelation 12 paints a picture of cosmic war. We see the glory of the ascended Christ, the defeat of Satan, and the protection of God’s people. Yet in the midst of this vision comes a sobering truth: the Dragon, enraged, turns his wrath upon the Church. This is not merely an ancient vision; it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Persecution And Renewal: Why Opposition To The Church Could Signal Revival

    Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 22, 2025
     | 289 views

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom.

    Recent years have witnessed a troubling rise in the persecution of Christians across the globe. In some countries, believers face brutal oppression — imprisonment, physical violence, even martyrdom. Even in Western societies that pride themselves on tolerance and pluralism, there is an escalating ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican