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  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    How Can We Do This?

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,117 views

    Giving all to Christ Jesus.

    HOW CAN WE DO THIS? 7 things we must do for the cause of Christ. 1. We must suffer PERSECUTION. Matt. 5: 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To The Church In Smyrna Series

    Contributed by Johnny Small on Apr 3, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 21,965 views

    How does the Church in Smyrna compare to our Church? 2nd in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    To the Church in Smyrna In this series on the seven churches of revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Today we will look at the 2nd church of revelation, the church in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer -- Going Beyond Rub A Dub Dub Thanks For The Grub Series

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 23,204 views

    Surely prayer has to be more then the trite prayers that we pray before a meal doesnt it?

    Act 4:23-31 Prayer – Going Beyond “Rub a dub dub, thanks for the Grub” Introduction A. God is great God is good let us thank him for our food Amen B. Lord bless this bunch as they munch there lunch C. Rub a dub dub, thanks for the Grub D. (Find some more “cute” prayers) E. Is that all prayer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Wayfaring Strangers Part 4, " Gloom , Despair And Agony On Me" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Mar 2, 2018
     | 4,653 views

    Part 4 of our verse by verse study of 1 Peter

    Wayfaring Strangers A study of 1 Peter Part 4 “Gloom, despair and agony on me” I know I may be dating myself when I used the words Gloom, despair and agony on me But many of you recognize this term from the television show Hee Haw (Show youtube clip of Hee Haw) This is funny But it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan Hamilton-Messer avatar

    Letters To The Seven Churches - No. 2 Smyrna

    Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Jun 22, 2014
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    It's a letter full of sufferings but also a letter full of comforts and consolations as well.

    Letter to Smyrna Revelation 2:8-11 We heard last week that John the Apostle was commanded by Jesus in a vision to write seven letters to seven Churches. We looked at the first letter which John wrote to the Church in Ephesus. This was a warning letter telling them that they had started ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sermon # 18 A Good Conscience Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 20, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,668 views

    How do we live with a good conscience? The life of the Apostle Paul will teach us how to do this. Read on to understand what we should hold on to and what we should let go of.

    We read in Acts 23:1, “And looking intently at the council, Paul said, "Brothers, I have lived my life before God in all good conscience up to this day."(ESV) As the apostle Paul stood on trial before the council of religious leaders, he bravely testified that he had lived his life ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Cross-Contamination (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 8, 2020
     | 3,353 views

    This is part two of two of my series on our need to cross-contaminate. Not with germs, bacteria or a virus...but with the gospel.

    CROSS CONTAMINATION (part two) Cross-contamination is the process by which bacteria or other microorganisms are unintentionally transferred from one substance or object to another, with harmful effect. This term has come up often since the pandemic started. Normally we would do our best to avoid ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Do-Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,983 views

    Today, we will look at the next four Beatitudes which describe what a Christian should do, we’ll call them “The Do-Attitudes.”

    The Jesus Code: Part 2 “Do-Attitudes” Sunday, September 21, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:7-12 Introduction: Headline: Man soars three miles above Los Angeles in a lawn chair "aircraft" The incredible flight of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old Vietnam veteran and North Hollywood truck ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hedges Of Protection

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 27, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 19,515 views

    Was Satan telling the truth or lying when he accused God of surrounding Job with a protective hedge? If Job had one, do we? What is it? What kind of protection does it give, in view of illness. accidents, temptation, enemies, and loss that befall us?

    HEDGES OF PROTECTION Note: I have developed a set of slides on PowerPoint 10. If anyone is interested in having the pptx file I will send it to you by Email. Send your request to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject Hedges of Protection Slides and I will send them directly, along with a file ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grace

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 14, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,612 views

    We must be content with who we are and the situation that we are placed in, for the Grace of God will sustain us. Not putting your trust in man but in Gods Grace.

    Grace What is Grace? (1.) Of form or person. (2.) Favor, kindness, friendship. (3.) God’s forgiving mercy. (4.) The gospel as distinguished from the law. (5.) Gifts freely bestowed by God; as miracles, prophecy, tongues. (6.) Christian virtues. (7.) The glory hereafter to be revealed. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephen Todd avatar

    Joy In Suffering Series

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,296 views

    In this message we see the Biblical truth about suffering.

    Philippians 1:27-30 Sunday, February 10, 2002 It was June 1995. It was a typical day in the Todd household. Marlene and David were up and off to work and school respectively. I was in the shower and Melissa was paddling in the water in the kitchen sink to keep her occupied so I could finish my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction To 1 Peter Series

    Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Nov 24, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,978 views

    This sermon introduces a series of sermons in 1 Peter, by talking about the author, date, recipients, etc. of 1 Peter.

    1 Peter Introduction Title: This letter has always been identified with the Apostle Peter (1:1) and is considered the first inspired letter he wrote. 1 Peter 5:12 indicates that Peter used Silvanus (Silas) as a secretary/amanuensis. Peter dictated and Silas wrote. Author: 1:1, claims to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Behind The Scenes Of History

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 5, 2013
     | 2,697 views

    Behind the scenes of history, there is great evil. But there is also great good.

    Today we are looking behind the scenes of history, and behind the scenes of your life today… : (Slide 5) “Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because his time is ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Larry Wolfe avatar

    Early Church Fathers Quotations Concerning The End Times

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,128 views

    A Compilation of the Church Fathers concerning the end times

    EARLY CHURCH FATHERS QUOTATIONS CONCERNING THE END TIMES Robert Van Kampen on pp. 22-24 in his book ’The Sign’ says this concerning the Early Church Fathers: "Great church fathers such as Clement of Rome, Barnabas, Justin Martyr, the Pastor of Hermas, Irenaeus, Hippolytus, Melito of Sardis, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hypocrisy In Different Forms

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,147 views

    What mask are you hiding behind?

    Hypocrisy is an inconsistency. Hypocrisy is the discrepancy between what appears and what is. Between the way things seem and the way they are. The Pharisees appeared to be righteous on the outside, but in reality they were wicked. Hypocrisy is a deliberate deception. Hypocrisy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist