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  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Picture Of Abuse

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 9, 2012
     | 2,909 views

    Satan continues, once again, resorting to external methods to stop the church’s growth. The experience of Peter and John gives a clear picture of persecution. Wherever and whenever these things take place among believers, there will be persecution of on

    The early church was doing well. However, last time (Acts 5:1-11) we saw the introduction and the punishment of hypocrisy as it entered the church for the first time. We saw that it was Satan’s way of trying to stop the growth of the church. Well Satan continues in tonight’s passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Spiritual Inventory Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,969 views

    Growing, Self examination and th echallenge to move forward

    THE NEXT STEP: FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN Phil. 3:12-14 (P832) Jan. 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Philippians, as well as Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians were written by the Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome. He would spend 2 years stuck in this Roman dungeon. He wasn't ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confirming Our Commitment

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 6, 2018
     | 7,788 views

    A message delivered on Confirmation Sunday dealing with the challenge of our commitment, the cost of our commitment and the constancy of our commitment.

    Confirmation Sunday. We do it every year around this time of year. One would think as often as we do it we would have a better understanding of what it is, but as a pastor, I often get the question, “What is confirmation?” The word confirmation literally means “with firm-ness.” Confirmation means ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The World Hated Me First

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 3, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,897 views

    Why are Christians persecuted for proclaiming a message of redeeming love?

    The World Hated Me First John 15:18-25 This passage occurs in the middle of what is called Jesus’ farewell sermon to his disciples which begins proper after Judas goes off to betray Him. Jesus, even before the Last Supper worked to prepare them for what was about to happen. He told them that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The First Evangelists

    Contributed by John Quigley on Apr 6, 2016
     | 5,063 views

    The women to and from the tomb.

    Set the stage first: Read the verses: Just as the dawn was beginning to break, the women make their way to the tomb, there are soldiers supposed to be there guarding the tomb to make sure no one comes to steal the body. They expected that the stone would have to be rolled away so they could go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Fourth Word From The Cross: "Eloi, Eloi, Lema Sabachthani?" Series

    Contributed by Ravin Caldera on Apr 18, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 23,816 views

    This is a reflection on the forth word from the cross, which is a very difficult passage for exposition. These words give a deep expression of faith ("my God, my God"), universal cry for justice ("why") and, words of deep mystery ("have forsaken me").

    And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34). As Mark stated, about Jewish ninth hour or in our time three o'clock there was darkness over the whole land—out of darkness and despair ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Lazarus Is Dead, And I Am Glad

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 4, 2013
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     | 24,098 views

    Jesus wept at this scene...so how was He glad?

    Lazarus is Dead, and I am Glad John 11 PowerPoint, audio, and formatted text, including pt. 2 at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Lazarus.html Once upon a time a family lived in Bethany of Judea. They were not a typical family. They were siblings, 3 of them, 2 sisters and a brother. Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Henson avatar

    The Time Of The Signs: Revelation 13:16-18 Series

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,980 views

    Five Indicators we are in the Time of the Signs-the Last Days

    October 6 Revelation 13 16 He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, 17 so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. 18 This calls for ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Second Coming

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,860 views

    Jesus' answer to a two- or three-pronged question revisited.

    THE SECOND COMING. Matthew 24. I have been looking anew into Matthew 24, trying to view the passage without the prejudices of popular opinion. It has been quite a humbling exercise. There are aspects of every reasonable point of view about the second coming of Jesus which do bear scrutiny. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If Christ Is Not Risen

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 21, 2014
     | 5,886 views

    How important is the empty tomb to the Christian faith? If Jesus did not rise from the dead He is a complete fraud, and Christianity is of no value whatsoever to anyone.

    Dakota Community Church April 20, 2014 Easter Sunday 2014 1 Corinthians 15:12-19 12 Now if Christ is proclaimed as raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Majoring On The Majors Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 16, 2015
     | 4,389 views

    Although much of our time is spent on small points of ministry, we must never forget some of the big principles of church life.

    Majoring on the Majors (I Timothy 4:9-16) 1. Peter Roussakis is our resident Greek, so I dug up a Greek joke on the internet in honor of him. If you don’t like it, blame it on him. If you do like it, remember, I’m the one who found it. 2. 3 Greeks and 3 Turks are traveling by train ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "3 Stages Of Spirituality - Part 3" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 16, 2016
     | 5,239 views

    One who is mature in the faith will act as a spiritual parent to others.

    John speaks of 3 stages of spiritual development. Level 1 is spiritual childhood. The challenge here is seeking to walk with God. Next, is the level of spiritual adolescence. The challenge here is striving to work with God. Now, we come to the third stage mentioned by John. Stage 3: Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    A Fathers Day

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 21, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 64,441 views

    We honor fathers today and by faith trust that we will be all that we can be with the strength of Christ. We not only look at the Prodigal sons return but also the faith of the waiting father.

    A Father’s Day Luke 15:11-15:31 Introduction- Have you ever had broken or shattered dreams? Have you ever wanted the best for someone and they seem to be on a destructive path and not even desire your help? Have you ever been so entangled in a situation that you see no way out of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Not Good Works So That No One Can Boast

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 28, 2016
     | 3,479 views

    To show that GOD gives us a lot of His saving grace for us to be saved by it and not by our good works.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved by grace? Yes. all by grace and none of works. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD gives us a lot of His saving grace for us to be saved by it and not by our good works. IV. TEXT: Ephesians 2:9 (Amplified Bible) Not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Beyond Our Strength Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 16, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,964 views

    When you undergo afflictions, go over your convictions.

    JOSEPH BAYLY ONCE SAID, “Never doubt in the dark what you learned in the light.” But we do, don’t we? When we go through times of trial, we lose sight of what we believe. We have a tendency to see only the bad our afflictions. For example, when the heat’s on, we may assume ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed