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  • Kraig Pullam avatar

    Possessing God's Promises

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 18, 2014
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     | 33,732 views

    The calling of Joshua gives clear instruction to those on the edge of greatness when going into unchartered territory

    Recently I came across an article that described the Cherokee Indian youth's rite of passage from boyhood to manhood? In this ritual the father leaves his son alone in a forest blindfolded. He is told to sit on a tree stump the whole night and to not remove the blindfold until the rays of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Delight To Do Thy Will, O My God Series

    Contributed by Viji Roberts on Jun 10, 2014
     | 12,184 views

    Lessons from the Messianic Psalms

    This is a Messianic Psalm – a Psalm of Incarnation. And I prefer to call it the Psalm of Obedience. Key Verse– [v 8]. “I delight to do Thy will O My God”. I believe this verse is key not just because of its Messianic content but also because of its Divine intent. There is ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Learning How To Walk A New Way Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010
     | 5,031 views

    What is the major task confronting the church? – teaching people to walk properly.

    Learning How To Walk A New Way” Ephesians 4:1-10 OPEN: Today we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of Ephesians. This morning we are going to be looking at chapter 4 and learning how to walk in a new and different way. Now I know we are not going to get very far ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Before Pilate Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 15, 2009
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     | 11,939 views

    Jesus appearance before Pilate

    Jesus before Pilate John 19:1-16 I saw some interesting tombstone inscriptions. • The first one was from a place called Tombstone Arizona. It says, “Here lies Lester Moore; four slugs from a .44, no Les, no more.” • Here’s one from Lincoln, Maine that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keys To A Healthy Spiritual Family Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 22, 2009
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     | 5,532 views

    We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families.

    7 Keys to a healthy spiritual Family part b Thesis: We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. Texts: Ephesians 5: 1-33; Ephesians 5:1-33 ( NIV ) Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Battle Dress Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 25, 2009
     | 6,920 views

    God’s armour is complete; his servant is fully protected and equipped to fulfil the mission to stand firm against the enemy.

    EPHESIANS 6:13-18 BATTLE DRESS “Take up the whole armour of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problem Of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 2, 2011
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     | 15,514 views

    Part 1 in the Emotionally Healthy Spirituality series, this message looks at signs of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, and examines these characteristics in the life of Saul in 1 Samuel 15.

    The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, prt. 1 Wildwind Community Church October 10, 2010 We all know that some things look great on the surface, but they're a disaster underneath. For example, in Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, the radar was picking up ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    That Sinking Feeling Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 10, 2011
     | 7,282 views

    Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

    In his article, "Ten Years Later", R.C. Sproul said: "A full decade has passed since America suffered the tragedy of 9/11. Ten years ago, I repeatedly heard the question raised: “Where was God in all of this? Where was God on 9/11 when the planes crashed into the twin towers in New York, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Developing And Maintaining Spiritual Disciplines - Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 5, 2020
     | 2,194 views

    Today, I'll be speaking on the topic of giving...

    The offering plate has been given a bad rap. If an offering plate could talk I wonder what it would say: * "Did you find that on the floor next to the bubble gum machine!" * "It's going to take hours to count all this change!" Perhaps the offering plate would say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Keep A Promise

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019
     | 2,624 views

    A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

    Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Keep Your Promise

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 21, 2019
     | 2,760 views

    A study in the book of Ezra 4: 1 – 24

    Ezra 4: 1 – 24 Make a promise, keep a promise 4 Now when the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin heard that the descendants of the captivity were building the temple of the LORD God of Israel, 2 they came to Zerubbabel and the heads of the fathers’ houses, and said to them, “Let us build with you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "chosen": The Elements Of Election Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 22, 2021
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     | 4,223 views

    The 1) Condition (1 Pt. 1:1a), 2) Nature (1 Pt. 1:1b), 3) Source (1 Pt. 1:2a), 4) Sphere (1 Pt. 1:2b), 5) Effect (1 Pt. 1:2c), 6) Security (1 Pt. 1:2d), and 7) The Advantages of Election (1 Pt. 1:2e).

    1 Peter 1:1–2. 1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who are elect exiles of the Dispersion in Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithynia, 2 according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Blessed Hope Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 29, 2021
     | 6,196 views

    1) The Source of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:3), 2) The Surety of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:4), and 3) The Salvation of our Blessed Hope (1 Peter 1:5).

    1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead 4 to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (V) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 3, 2021
     | 3,046 views

    Message examines weaknesses in the Pre-tribulation Rapture position. Previous message examined the strengths of that position. This series does not advocate for pre, mid, or post. Instead the series is an open pursuit of an answer to the question: Will Christians go through the Tribulation Period.

    Introduction Today we will resume our study of end times. We have been seeking the answer to one question: Will Christians go through the tribulation period? We have had four session on this subject. The first session focused on hermeneutics, the method we would use to interpret Scripture. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    True Love Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 12, 2021
     | 2,322 views

    1) The Foretelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:10-11a), 2) The Founding of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 1:11b-12a) 3) The Forthtelling of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12b), and 4) The Fathoming of Heavenly Love (1 Peter 12c).

    1 Peter 1:10-12 10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories.12 It ...read more

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    Denomination: Other