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  • Ron Tuit avatar

    The Father's Opened Gift

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 30, 2013
     | 4,303 views

    If you have experienced the Father's Love in Christ at Christmas, this is not the end of all things but the beginning of everything: If anyone is in Christ, he is a new Creation.

    The Father’s Opened Gift 2 Corinthians 5:11-17 We have been looking at some of the gifts of the Almighty God in sending Jesus, the Messiah, the one-and-only-one-of-a-kind “Son of God”, anointed to come to earth in the Flesh to demonstrate the lavish Love of God in Christ’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reaching For The Prize 1 Series

    Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023
     | 1,708 views

    I think Apostle Paul must have loved athletics and he uses it in his writings. The analogy is that of a runner who is running to win so that he might gain the prize.

    INTRODUCTION The theme here is reaching for the prize. I think Apostle Paul must have loved athletics and he uses it in his writings. The analogy is that of a runner who is running to win so that he might gain the prize. Paul is talking about Christian efforts toward growth. Many believers live a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tommy Davis avatar

    What Does It Mean To Be Called By God's Name Series

    Contributed by Tommy Davis on May 16, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 58,661 views

    First night (Monday) of a revival series focusing on 2 Chronicles 7:14.

    So if you have your Bible, please turn with me to: Text: 2 Chronicles 7:14 “If MY people which are called by MY name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek MY face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sins, and will heal their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does It Mean To Be A One-Woman Man?

    Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 14, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 17,341 views

    Engage yourself in this explanation and application of I Timothy 3:2 and 3:12 nnd come to grips with the phrase “...husband of one wife...”

    As we look at what is required to lead the church of God, today we examine a very interesting phrase. It is found in I Timothy 3:2 & 3:12, and it has sparked debate for many years. The phrase is this: “...husband of one wife...” Allow me today to take you mentally through the text first, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    Looking Back To Egypt

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Jul 2, 2024
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     | 1,427 views

    When the children of Israel were in captivity in Egypt, God raised up a leader, a deliverer, Moses to be the vessel He will use to finally bring his people out of bondage, out of slavery.

    When the children of Israel were in captivity in Egypt, God raised up a leader, a deliverer, Moses to be the vessel He will use to bring his people finally out of bondage, out of slavery. If you remember the story of Moses, he was born to a Hebrew family but raised as an Egyptian prince in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Kind Of Person Does God Accept And On What Basis Does He Do It?

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Mar 14, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,125 views

    The people God accepts are ungodly people who trust in Christ alone to save them.

    A man who was not raised in the United States enlisted in the U. S. Army. Being a foreigner he had a difficult time with the English language. One day the troop was preparing for inspection and the men realized that unless they helped him, he could flunk the inspection simply due to his struggles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    May I Be More Like Christ In The New Year

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Jan 3, 2017
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     | 6,284 views

    This is a New Year's message based on Philippians 3. Paul had looked back at his life in Judaism, and realized he still needed to be growing to become more like Christ.

    MAY I BE MORE LIKE CHRIST IN THE NEW YEAR! Philippians 3:2-14 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ January 01, 2016 Audio Link to this sermon: http://chirb.it/fsdJd1 INTRODUCTION: 1.) On this New Year’s Day we reflect on both the past and also the future. 2.) Because we have been given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Things The Devil Does Not Want You To Know Series

    Contributed by Aaron Gehlken on Jun 25, 2011
    based on 12 ratings
     | 15,248 views

    Launch our 2011 Annual Theme of "Holding Forth the Word." Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the King James Bible, which we hold to be God's perfect word in the English language.

    “Exciting to be part of the ground floor of what God is doing” - God called my family here 1.5 years ago - Not to be "just another church" o Christ centered in a day of man centered o God honoring worship in a day of religious entertainment o Bible teaching and preaching in a day of ear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2024
     | 689 views

    Easter Message

    How does the empty tomb affect me? Selected Scriptures Good morning everyone and glad that you have joined with us in worship today. There was a proper greeting that was giving by the early church after Jesus rose from the dead. They would say- He is Risen- He is risen indeed. It was like a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Transgender Behavior?

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 16, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,395 views

    This sermon looks at the biblical response to recent events in 2016 towards what is being called normal behavior as transgenderism.

    What Does the Bible Say About Transgender Behavior? Various Passages Intro This past week, in the FWISD – transgender bathrooms policy enacted No school board or parent input….0.03% of population 6th largest school district in Texas What’s wrong with that, if anything? Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014
     | 7,814 views

    A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

    What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    From This Moment On Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 21, 2014
    based on 24 ratings
     | 24,046 views

    A description of our new life in Christ

    From This Moment On Galatians 1:13-24 I wish there were some wonderful place called the Land of Beginning Again, Where all of our past mistakes and heartaches, And all of our poor selfish grief, Could be dropped like a shabby old coat at the door Never to be put on again” Source:(Louisa ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Does God Care What I Wear? Series

    Contributed by Kirtes Calvery on Sep 11, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,152 views

    Modesty is a way of thinking more than a way of dressing: a way of thinking about one’s identity, one’s loyalties, and one’s love for God and others.

    Does God Care What I Wear? Sept. 11, 2005 Key Text---Colossians 3:1-14 The Message 1 So if you’re serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. 2 Don’t shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    What Does God Expect Of His Pastors?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 26, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 25,946 views

    A look at God's complaints about Israel's shepherds and what that means for pastors today.

    OUTLINE: The Pastor Is God’s Representative, Right? There are a lot of Biblical references where God is displeased with pastors. - Jeremiah 3:15; Jeremiah 23:1-4; Ezekiel 34:1-31; Matthew 23:1-39. What A Good Shepherd Looks Like: 1. The focus is on the sheep, not the pastor. - Ezekiel ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Eddie Young avatar

    Who Am I And Why Am I Here <> Matt 14: 22-33

    Contributed by Eddie Young on Aug 24, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,556 views

    Going through YOUR storm

    Tornado chasers have a very interesting job. They go out and look for a tornados. And when they find one they begin to fall in love with it right away. Then, analyze it. And the bigger the tornado the more they like it. I have saw this on the weather channel and herd them say things like: “OH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist