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  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Torah-Torah-Torah

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jun 27, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    Israel’s "Shema" is not only an exhortation for Jews to make God’s teaching an integral part of their lives, but it serves as a good reminder for Christians to internalize the Word as opposed to merely using it for "adornment."

    I think I lasted three practices with the freshman high school basketball team. What good is a 4’ 10” guard with limited vertical leap, so-so jump shot skills, and only a slightly above-average ability to steal the ball? But I well remember those three practices. We would change into gym clothes ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Credible Christian Woman Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 21, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,364 views

    The Credible Christian woman will be found if she nurtures her inner being, if she is being herself, if she is being satisfied with the occupation in which she is engaged and if she will be present to others.

    (By Di Appleby) ’For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven’. I think women know a lot about seasons. It’s tied up with our biology – we keep on experiencing changes. When we first menstruate, we come to realise that we are part of a sisterhood that shares a ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Time To Hear Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
     | 5,484 views

    Jesus is saying, “I, the lamp, have come with the light of the gospel. Don’t cover me and my message over as many of you are doing. Let the lamp shine openly. The reason that you hide my light is that you really prefer something else which is less than

    Introduction We are back to the parables this morning. In contrast to our extended metaphor of the sower and his soil conditions, we now come to a collection of short images and sayings. Remember how I said that usually it is the context that makes the parable’s meaning clear? The peculiar ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Heart Under Attack Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 11, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,002 views

    Jesus described the heart of a person who was receptive to the Gospel. Part 1 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ Series.

    Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series Heart Under Attack (1 of 5) Luke 8.15 October 10, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (The "HEART" acronym that is being used for this series is taken from Chris Schofield, Praying Your Friends to Christ (Alpharetta, Ga.: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Strong In The Grace Of Christ Jesus"

    Contributed by Stephen Becker on Oct 9, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,670 views

    Remaining strong in the Grace of Christ Jesus, even despite persecution.

    Have you ever thought about what you would write to somebody if you knew it would be your last letter ever to them? Especially if you were writing to a family member or a close friend…somebody you care for but knew that you would never see again? I’ve heard of parents who, when finding out that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Avoiding Imposters Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,245 views

    How can we spot a religious impostor? What does God think of shallow religion?

    Avoiding Imposters II Timothy 3:5-9 Purpose: To describe what false teachers look like. Aim: I want the listener to be alert to false teaching and turn away from it. INTRODUCTION: Sunflowers are fascinating. These large flowers actually follow the sun from sunrise to sunset. I remember seeing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing For The One True Faith

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,504 views

    Today I want to talk for a little while about what we find here in Jude 1-4 to do with contending for the faith.

    Jude 1-4 STANDING FOR THE ONE TRUE FAITH Today I want to talk for a little while about what we find here in Jude 1-4 to do with contending for the faith. Listen as I read today’s text found in JUDE 1-4 1Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James,** to them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whatever Is ....

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,645 views

    The road to transformation involves the choice of what we put into our minds and what we choose to think about.

    Whatever is… Phil 4:8-9, Feb 27, 2011 Intro: For most of us, the word “meditation” conjures up a mental picture of someone in baggy pants, sitting on the floor with their legs wrapped up like a pretzel, arms comfortably outstretched, middle finger and thumb together, saying ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A Catalyst For Change

    Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008
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     | 25,982 views

    To become a change-agent, we must first experience change through the Word, which changes the way we relate with each other and with God.

    Have you ever dreamt of helping others? Have you ever felt you could do something to make a change in another person’s life? The Bible says we can become a catalyst for change. Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Husbands

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,410 views

    Healthy marriages aren’t just possible, they are guaranteed if we’ll but walk close to God, applying his marriage principles; this message is an encouragement to husbands to be the men God has called us to be.

    Husbands MPM Men’s Retreat May, 2008 “If your spouse is an idiot, you’re a double idiot for marrying them.” - Gary Chapman This talk is for everyone... You young men...take notes now, set yourself up for success. You single men...rejoice in your gifting now (1 Cor.7:7), prepare for what God has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David C. Seabolt avatar

    Significance Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by David C. Seabolt on Apr 7, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,313 views

    This sermon gives three things taht are significant about the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It shows that in order to live, you must first die, death is not the end and what happens after death matters.

    Significance of the Resurrection Mark 16:1-16 Today is the day that we celebrate an event that happened over 2000 years ago. Friday evening started the Israelites Passover. Passover was a reminder to the nation of Israel of their great deliverance from the bondage of Egypt. God worked a miracle in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In The Middle Of Failure Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 14, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 17,726 views

    When you are faced with great failure, remember that Jesus loves you and wants you even more! (I WANT TO THANK MINISTRY PASS FOR THEIR SERVICE THAT HELPS ME PUT THE MESSAGES TOGETHER. www.ministrypass.com

    Faith in the Middle of Failure Jeffery Anselmi / General Proclaim- The Gospel Has Come / Salvation; Failure / Acts 16:25–34 INTRODUCTION • Sometimes things don’t go as planned. • Imagine that you are serving God and you seem to be doing a good job of it, then something bad happens to you. • No ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    First Corinthians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019
     | 4,839 views

    Living Life with a Purpose

    Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fleece To Change?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 8, 2015
     | 3,898 views

    Do we need to change our hitching post? Change can be good. I know when you will change, when it gets too painful to stay the same...

    FLEECE TO CHANGE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. 1 CHANGE YOUR HITCHING POST? A cowboy lived in the west. This cowboy was known throughout the whole area as a wild man. He was a heavy drinker and party man. One Sunday he attended church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,588 views

    Prayer is the most powerful weapon for combat against our corrupt, secular world. We can't survive without prayer. The best way to honour God is to pay attention and be careful how we live our lives.

    A priest, a minister and a guru were discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely the best way to pray," the priest said. "No," the minister said, "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven." "You're both ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican