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  • Joel Gilbert avatar

    A Tale Of Two Kinds Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 3, 2024
     | 3,119 views

    James focuses on the leaders of the church as he calls into question the source of wisdom - essentially noting that wisdom from God is drastically different than wisdom of the world.

    There are decisions that all of us make on a daily basis. Some of those are minor and relatively inconsequential, others are major and potentially life altering. Some impact only us (or so we think), where others reap ramifications on our families, church, workplaces, school, community, and more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judas: A Disillusioned Disciple Series

    Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Mar 25, 2025
     | 514 views

    Today I want us to look at a day in the life of Judas, the disciple who betrayed Jesus and sold Him out to the religious leaders.

    Series: A Day in the Life Of… Judas: A Disillusioned Disciple I’m beginning a new series leading up to Easter. My intentions are to go back 2,000 years, using Scripture as our guide and history and logic. As helpful assistants I want to determine what life was like for some of the key players ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Leadership Pain Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2025
     | 219 views

    Leadership pain is the school of personal growth and ministry growth – you will enroll in it when you start leading!

    Topic: My topic today is Leadership pain – I knew we would have a lot of young people going into the ministry and the number 1 lesson I feel you need to hear is on this subject! My message is based out of three books today – I highly encourage you to read all three of these books to prepare for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Quit Making Excuses Series

    Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 114 ratings
     | 47,880 views

    One thing that I’m convinced of, is that I haven’t arrived yet. I haven’t accomplished all that God has for me; And you haven’t either. The fact that we’re still alive means God has more for us.

    1. God has more for your life Phil 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (NIV) (Paul said, I’m not there yet but I’m pressing forward because God has more for me) ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When He Shall Appear

    Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 24, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,576 views

    The coming of Christ has long been antisipated by believers

    1. What do you look forward to?(anticipate) 2. Life seems to be made up of one event after another that we look forward to 3. Some of us look forward to: • The weekend • Eating out • The workweek • Vacation • School • Christmas • Summer break • Retirement • Graduation • Grandchildren 4. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Good News About Jesus Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,820 views

    If you owned a bookstore and everything in it was classified as fiction or nonfiction, where would you put the Bible, in fiction or nonfiction? That is a fundamental decision everybody must make.

    INTRODUCTION Open your hearts and open your minds for the next 25 minutes to receive this truth. Romans 1:1-6. “Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle and set apart for the gospel of God.” Now, we’re going to be talking about the gospel. “The gospel he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revisit Your Ministry

    Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013
     | 9,617 views

    Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

    Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 11, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,551 views

    We show "The Grace of Giving" when: 1) Giving Is Proportionate (2 Cor. 8:3a), 2) Giving Is Sacrificial (2 Cor. 8:3b), 3) Giving Is Voluntary (2 Cor. 8:3c), 4) Giving Is a Privilege, Not an Obligation (2 Cor. 8:4), 5) Giving Is an Act of Worship (2 Cor. 8:

    U.S. Republican lawmakers are “playing with fire” by contemplating even a brief debt default as a means to force deeper government spending cuts, an adviser to China’s central bank said this week. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Kangaroo Court Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 11, 2017
     | 6,528 views

    A study of the Gospel of John 18: 28 – 40

    John 18: 28 – 40 Kangaroo Court 28 Then they led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Praetorium, and it was early morning. But they themselves did not go into the Praetorium, lest they should be defiled, but that they might eat the Passover. 29 Pilate then went out to them and said, “What accusation do ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Our Savior & Healer

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 3, 2025
     | 336 views

    Based on Jeremiah 17:14 - Challenges hearers to consider the need to cry out to God for healing in every area, for salvation, & for revival.

    “OUR HEALER & SAVIOR” Jeremiah 17:14 FBCF – 8/3/25 Jon Daniels (Lauren Milner) INTRO – When you think of the name “Jeremiah”, who comes to mind? (pics) - David Jeremiah – Shadow Mtn Community Church, CA - Jeremiah Smith – WR Ohio State – highest-rated WR in high school recruiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Verbal Bloodshed!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 12, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,446 views

    Our words are very powerful; with them we can bless or cruse. Through the word of men the process of Christ death begun, and of course He willingly endured the cross!

    Verbal Bloodshed Matthew 26:59-61 9 Now the chief priests, the elders, and all the council sought false testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, 60 but found none. Even though many false witnesses came forward, they found none. But at last two false witnesses came forward ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Authentic Love In Action Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jun 4, 2001
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,873 views

    Three dimensions of authentic love, seen in love for God, love for our church, and love for our community.

    One of the stranger enigmas of modern history is the 18th century French thinker Rousseau (Johnson 1-27). Rousseau’s ideas were immensely influential in 18th century Europe. Rousseau believed he loved the entire human race with a unique and special kind of love. Yet Rousseau’s life was a complete ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Understanding People's Unresponsiveness Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 16, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    A surprise, a realization, an encouragement and a reality check for understanding why more people don’t respond to the Christian message.

    After I became a Christian, I wanted to find a way to share the good news of Christ with my non-Christian friends and family members. I was convinced that if I could find just the right approach, just the right technique, all of my unbelieving friends would come to faith in Christ. At first I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    What On Earth Am I Here For? Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,188 views

    If you ask, “Is there a purpose for me?” then I might ask you, “Is your heart beating?” See, if your heart is still beating, then God has a purpose for you.

    To live the American Dream? To be happy? To be successful? To rock and roll? To express yourself? A Yale philosophy student who didn’t even want to take a stab at answering the question? We have some work to do here in NE Ohio! Want to find out how to find our purpose? I did a search in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Listening

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,613 views

    Is your life running so fast that you cannot hear God? His angels appeared to announce the birth of Christ but who was "listening?"

    Are You Listening? The Christmas Season is closing in. We have do lists, shopping lists, and invitations to parties, as well as church and school Christmas presentations. It seems that when we need the most to slow down to appreciate the season, we are too busy to do so. In fact, I sometimes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist