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  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    The Church

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 13, 2024
     | 2,260 views

    The Church will go through many changes in Mark Jesus says the Temple will tumble and other issues will happen such deceivers will come, persecution will come, wars will happen, nation will rise against nation, earthquakes, famine and these are beginning of birth pains.

    Mark 13:1-8 The Church The church Jesus says its future is Remarkable, but yet it will be challenging • The Church needs to watch, out Deceivers will come Watch out that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in my name, claiming, `I am he,' and will deceive many. • The Church will go ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Justice And Injustice In Court - On Trial – But What Is The Verdict? Part 1 Of 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 28, 2022
     | 1,947 views

    Governments and the people who elect them can not carry out justice because they all are seriously flawed. Therefore individually, nationally and internationally, injustice is everywhere. Those persecuted, oppressed, neglected, deprived and downtrodden are crying out for justice.

    JUSTICE AND INJUSTICE IN COURT - ON TRIAL – BUT WHAT IS THE VERDICT? PART 1 OF 2 INJUSTICE FOR CHRISTIANS A disgraceful thing is happening in Australia. In New South Wales, football is god. The football code is Rugby League. One football club, Manly Sea Eagles, made a decision to make its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Would A Free Man Go Back Into Bondage?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 9, 2016
     | 7,700 views

    "To tamper with the gospel is to trouble the church... Indeed the church's greatest troublemakers (now as then) are not those outside who oppose, ridicule and persecute it, but those inside who try to change the gospel... Conversely, the only way to....

    Why Would A Free Man Go back into Bondage? Pt.4 Galatians 1:1-10NASB In the 1980s Hollywood created what became a authentic, film genre in which a bulked-up, heavily armed one-man fighting machine broke into prison camp's and rescued hostages, POWs, or kidnapped victims. Names like Sylvester ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    An Outline Of Acts 8:1-25

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 4, 2021
     | 3,668 views

    The first section of Acts 8 describes briefly the persecution against the Church after Stephen's death and the results of Philip's ministry to a city in Samaria. This outline covers some of what he did there.

    Introduction: Acts 8 contains two events in the life of Philip, most likely another one of the original seven men called deacons. This first section relates how believers were “scattered abroad” after the death of Stephen (see Acts 7) and how Philip went to two very different places. Prologue: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    28 The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 6:11-13 - Message 28 – Paul Extends Himself To The Limits And Another Expose´ Of Those Who Were False Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 11, 2025
     | 305 views

    What was the large letter formation Paul used? Why did he use that? DO NOT compromise the faith or deny the faith because you are afraid of persecution. In Galatia they were abandoning the faith to avoid trouble. Very special note for younger Christians.

    28 THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 6:11-13 - Message 28 – PAUL EXTENDS HIMSELF TO THE LIMITS AND ANOTHER EXPOSE´ OF THOSE WHO WERE FALSE As we near the end of this heartfelt letter to the Galatian churches, Paul touches on a personal matter that raises much speculation, and he delivers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Cedric Portis avatar

    Mock Or Repent, What Is Your Reaction To Jesus Today?

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003
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     | 5,901 views

    The way I see it is that you have two choices when you come into the knowledge of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, you will either mock or repent.

    Mock or Repent, What is your reaction to Jesus Today? Minister Cedric A. Portis 4/20/03 Luke 23:35 And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. Luke 23:36 And the soldiers also mocked ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Overcoming Fear And Opposition Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 14, 2011
     | 5,105 views

    What are you afraid of? God directs us in how to face and overcome fear and opposition to the gospel by tools of faith that Philippians reveals to us.

    Jenny and I were listening to public radio in the car recently and the guest being interviewed was Steven King. Does everyone know who he is? I have never read his books but he has written about 49 and has a new one that is just out about the assassination of Kennedy entitled 11/22/63. His ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 10 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 27, 2019
     | 4,285 views

    This is Part 10 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus as he delivered what is familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” In this part we examine Jesus teachings about an eye for an eye, loving our neighbor, and being perfect.

    Part 10 - Eye for eye, loving neighbor and hating enemy, being perfect Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 10 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Payne avatar

    Make America Godly Again

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Feb 26, 2025
     | 758 views

    MAGA (MAKE AMERICA GODLY AGAIN) BUT…True greatness does not come from political power, wealth, or military might but from a nation’s spiritual health —its devotion to God, righteousness, and truth.

    Key Scripture Passages: 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 sin, and will heal their land." INTRODUCTION: Robert F. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark Strauss avatar

    The Book Of Acts, Part 9- A Few Good Men; Seven Servants Made A Difference Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 7,188 views

    When we pick up our study of the Early Church in Acts 6, it is thriving and growing. They are having unprecedented success. •External persecution has only made the Church stronger. •We learned at the end of chapter five that after being beaten for thei

    A Few Good Men Seven Servants Who Made a Difference Acts 6:1-7 One of the great classics of Western literature is Edward Gibbon’s The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. It races the history of the decline of the Roman Empire over a thousand year period, from the second century to the final ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    "The Cutting Edge"

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 21, 2001
    based on 215 ratings
     | 24,463 views

    The 10th Sunday after Pentecost Jesus bringing division into the world

    Luke 12:49-56 "The Cutting Edge" by Rev Tim Zingale I would like to tell you this morning about a family, a typical family, a family similar to many of the families we have in the church. A family with a father, mother and several children. They could be your family, they could the my family. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Derek Geldart avatar

    A Gift For The Dogs?

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Dec 3, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,857 views

    Jesus gave the dogs an amazing gift at Christmas, to learn what that gift was please read this sermon!

    A Gift for the Dogs Matthew 15:21-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Merry Christmas! O how this phrase rolls off our tongues this time of year! Just hearing the word “Christmas” can instill in our mind wonderful thoughts of turkey, ham, potato, dressing, cranberry, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JERRY GATSON avatar

    A Blessed Attitude - A Brief Look Into The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Apr 16, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 23,918 views

    The Beatitudes teach us that being blessed is not based on recieving blessing. Being blessed is a matter of having a blessed attitude.

    A BLESSED ATTITUDE ”A Brief Look into the Beatitudes” TEXT - Matthew 5:1-12 The principles Jesus is teaching in the text are commonly referred to as the “Beatitudes” because the word “blessed” at the beginning of each verse is translated from the Latin word “Beati” and because this should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Did The Tribulation Just Begin?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 2, 2020
     | 6,156 views

    In these times of lockdown, some have begun to imagine that the Great Tribulation just began. Rather than focusing on such idle speculation, the Word of God would encourage us to shine brightly in difficult times to turn many to righteousness.

    “Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘There is peace and security,’ then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard McNair avatar

    The Lord Of The Rings Series

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,334 views

    Here is the secret to the mystery of Christianity.

    The Lord of the Rings written by JRR Tolken, is one of the world greatest tales written to symbolize the struggle against sin and the spiritual forces of the devil. JRR Tolken was a believer who led CS Lewis to the Lord. The story of The Lord of the Rings centers around a ring created by the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist