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  • Roshelle Brenneise avatar

    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on May 26, 2021
     | 3,393 views

    As Christians, we are engaged in daily spiritual warfare. Heaven has not left us to fend off attacks under our own power, but has provided powerful spiritual resources for Life in the Combat Zone - The Armor of God

    June 20, 2020 With the Belt of Truth holding everything together – the Breastplate of Righteousness protecting our hearts – and the Shoes of Gospel Peace laced up, let’s move to the 4th piece of combat gear – The Shield of Faith. Why is Faith found in the position of “The Shield”? 2 types of ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Decrease Your Love For Sin Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,502 views

    While no official persecution of Christianity currently exits, there are signs that Christianity is becoming increasingly unpopular.

    Jeff Lasater was 14 when he took his own life last month (October 20, 2008). A student in Las Angeles’ Acton High School, Lasater had been the target of boys throwing chili on him in the school lunch line. While others pulled his pants down. It was reported that the young man was the target of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing To Trust In The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 7, 2020
     | 6,305 views

    The fourth and final step of the lament is choosing to trust in the Lord. This step is critical and it is a decision. It is not a one time decision, but one we must continue to make. The good news is that God will help us to keep trusting Him.

    A. I like the story told about the great Christian reformer, Martin Luther, who once spent three days in a black depression over something that had gone wrong. 1. On the third day his wife came downstairs dressed in her funeral clothes. 2. Martin Luther asked her, “Who died?” 3. His wife replied, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 29, 2020
     | 1,127 views

    6 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

    MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT--VI— 1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: Painting any part of a house requires either a very steady hand or a massive amount of preparatory work. We had our house in Wesley Chapel, FL(New River Township) spray painted/It took the crew an entire day to prep our house. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After The But, Believe

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2019
     | 3,189 views

    Jesus said we needed to believe, but what is it we need to believe?

    With one word everything changes, I love you. . . but, You’re healthy. . . but, I would. . . but It’s only a small word, it only has three letters however that one word is the hinge that swings a statement in another direction. For example, Jeffrey Fry wrote “Integrity is not everything, but it ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    After The But, Believe

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2019
     | 2,285 views

    Everybody believes something but what are the essentials we are to believe about Jesus?

    After the But, Believe With one word everything changes, I love you. . . but, I would. . . but, You’re healthy. . . but. It’s only a small word, it only has three letters however that one word is the hinge that swings a statement in another direction. For example, Jeffrey Fry wrote “Integrity ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    By His Stripes-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 14, 2019
     | 2,516 views

    3 of ? The prophet Isaiah declared a future time when God’s Servant would provide the remedy for sin. Jesus is God’s remedy for sin. By His stripes I receive the Servant's...

    BY HIS STRIPES-III—Isaiah 52:13—53:1-12 OR: God’s Remedy For Sin Attention: A ‘savant’ is “a person affected with a developmental disorder(such as autism or intellectual disability) who exhibits exceptional skill or brilliance in some limited field (such as mathematics or music).” *Kim ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Judas Missed-9

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 22, 2019
     | 1,933 views

    9 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

    WHAT JUDAS MISSED-IX—John 13:31–14:11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Mrs. Bernice was an Atlanta Braves FAN bar none! She knew the players, where they were from, what they had done, their averages, their skill-sets, years playing, their relative worth to the team, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of Kingdom People

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 12, 2022
     | 2,415 views

    This is from a series on the Sermon on the Mount

    Title: “The Character of Kingdom People” Type: Expository Script: Mt. 7:7-23 Where: GNBC 3-15-09/ rw 2-13-22 Intro: I have recently been reading Jon Meacham’s American Lion, a biography of Andrew Jackson, our nation’s 7th president. Many have remarked upon the president, however, his character ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Is Spirituality? (3 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 2,031 views

    Most of us at times have looked at someone we thought was attractive physically, and thought we certainly would like to look like them if we could.

    Sometimes this is the motivation for some to: (1) DIET EACH DAY Illus: Much has been said about diets, such as: • It's something most of us do religiously: We eat what we want to eat, drink a diet coke and pray we don't gain weight • Someone else said that the problem with curbing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Nailing Down Your Need For The Cross

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 12, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,013 views

    Today, we’re going to the cross and take notice. We we’re going to hear what Jesus said about the cross as He foretold His death. In His words of we understand why Calvary was so necessary. From Jesus’ lips, what does He tell us that that cross does for you and me?

    If you were to Google the phrase: “The day that changed the world” what do you think would come up? Here’s a few book titles with the that contains the phrase “Changed the world “in their title. Here are a few examples: a) Gunpowder: The History of the Explosive that Changed the World. b) Cod: The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living In The Kingdom 19 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 28, 2022
     | 2,482 views

    In this message we will examine what Jesus said about asking and receiving. He was not talking about a formula to always get what we want, but about our relationship with God.

    Living in the Kingdom 19 Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12; First John 5:14-15; James 1:5-7 This morning in the continuation of my series “Living in the Kingdom,” we will be examining what Jesus said about asking and receiving. As we read these verses I want to remind you that Jesus was teaching a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Remember Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,219 views

    Don’t ever forget to remember what God has done for you.

    On Monday, our nation marked Memorial Day. This day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was established so we never forget the ultimate sacrifice men and women in the military made for us. Monuments, memorials, and even parades are designed to help us remember not to ever forget. I came across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Radical Conversion Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 6, 2022
     | 2,832 views

    This sermon focuses on the conversion of Saul and the common theme between his conversion and all subsequent conversions to Christ.

    We are continuing the series called The Story: God’s story as told through the people, places, and events of the Bible. Today, we are going to talk about a conversion. A radical conversion that is found in the ninth chapter of Acts. It is a conversion of a guy named Saul that eventually would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Owens avatar

    The Priority Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jul 18, 2022
     | 5,290 views

    Paul began chapter 2 with a command to all people to make prayer a priority and to do so by praying for everyone with all kinds of prayer. Then in verse 8, he gave a specific command to the men to lead the congregation by lifting up holy hands in prayer.

    Introduction: A. I want to begin today with a wonderful story that the late Peter Marshall, who was the chaplain of the U.S. Senate, used to love to tell, called: “The Keeper of the Spring.” 1. Once there was a quiet forest dweller who lived high above an Austrian village along the eastern slopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ