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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    You Are What You Eat Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 6, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 43,249 views

    Daniel and his friends were strangers in a strange land and were surrounded by paganism. How did they deal with standing up for God in that setting, and how can we stand up for God in an increasingly offensive world?

    I read the true story about a wife who liked to make sure she had meals ready to cook. She made “freezer meals” ahead of time and carefully noted what they were in large clear letters. There was "Meatloaf", "Pot Roast", "Steak and Vegetables”, "Chicken and Dumplings" or "Beef Pot Pie." But whenever ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon On The Mount: Be Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,729 views

    Sermon on the Mount Be Attitudes

    Note: This is a message from the sermon on the mount from many years ago. Not sure if it is original but I thought it was worth posting. Title: The Progress of a Christian Theme: Text: Matthew 5:1-12 1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,752 views

    We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

    “The BeAtitudes” 9/24/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Matt 5:1-12 “1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Proclamation To Liberation

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 30, 2020
     | 2,341 views

    If the Gospel is proclaimed, people will ultimately be liberated. However, what we need to see is that there is a process...

    Last time we left off with Peter and the other disciples preaching the Gospel. Acts 4:13 says, “Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.” Peter and John had been ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Suffering Is Good

    Contributed by Myron Loss on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,575 views

    The purpose is to help change our errant thing about how suffering is to be avoided at all cost.

    Suffering is Good God had one Son without sin; He has no sons without suffering. St. Augustine Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul And His Final Days

    Contributed by Chuck Booher on May 2, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,047 views

    We need to be people who endure hard times by reading God’s Word, sharing Christ and being faithful to the end.

    Come to Paul: one of the most amazing men who ever lived! • I want you to know who Paul is and then you will understand him and what he is telling you. • He wrote 13 Books of the New Testament so you need to get where he is coming from. • At the end of his life he passionately ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Last Days

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 19, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,977 views

    This is an outline that gives an exposition of 2 Timothy 3 with respect to the "last days" before the coming of the Lord.

    The Last Days TEXT: II Timothy 3 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The concept of progressive evolution is not Biblical. Through the ages man’s wickedness has led him on a downward path. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Last Days

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 13 ratings
     | 10,068 views

    This is a sermon that calls attention to the last "perilous days" upon the earth before the return of the Lord.

    The Last Days TEXT: II Timothy 3 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The concept of progressive evolution is not Biblical. Through the ages man’s wickedness has led him on a downward path. In these last days the proliferation of man’s wickedness and defiance against God will demand that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rev'd Up Pt 13 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 20, 2018
     | 6,111 views

    Revelation chapters 12 and 13 reveal the cosmic spiritual battle which has been raging through time, it’s the war between God the Father and Satan the Dragon, the scene here portrayed is a behind the scenes glimpse of the spiritual powers influencing worl

    Series Rev’d Up - Part 13 Thesis: Revelation chapters 12 and 13 reveal the cosmic spiritual battle which has been raging through time, it’s the war between God the Father and Satan the Dragon, the scene here portrayed is a behind the scenes glimpse of the spiritual powers influencing world ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade! Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 29,022 views

    Life is not always fair, what do we do as Christians when that truth rears its ugly head?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • WE have learned a lot from the book of 1 Peter concerning how we are to conduct ourselves in this world. • Now, if we follow Peter’s instructions, everything in life will be smooth sailing for us, right? • If you do what is right, if you spend your time doing what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Shrinking Violets

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,519 views

    How to avoid spiritual defection and to end well in the Christian life.

    Hebrews 10:32-39 Shiloh Bible Church No Shrinking Violet Introduction Jo Frost is a British nanny. And she stars in a reality TV show called Supernanny. Basically, she enters a home where the children are out of control and the parents don’t have a clue. And then she teaches the parents how ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Hall avatar

    Faithfulness That Brings Great Rewards Series

    Contributed by Mark Hall on Jul 17, 2023
     | 4,683 views

    God promises great rewards for those who are faithful to Him. I give my permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God.

    FAITHFULNESS THAT BRINGS GREAT REWARD Please open your Bible to Matthew 25 and Luke 16 as we continue our series on eternal rewards with today’s message, “Faithfulness that Brings Great Reward.” This is the first of two sermons on faithfulness. In today’s message I want you to see the eternal ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Preparing For The Cross

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Apr 11, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    God took the vilest, ugliest, most sinful thing and by His love, transformed it into something that we would wear around our necks, or place in a our sanctuaries. Is there something in your life that He could do the same to?

    Tell your neighbor, "There is a message in the cross and you need to know what it is!" Then look at your other neighbor and ask, "What is the message of the cross?" Chris was explaining basic Christian theology to Jen when they were quit a bit younger. He said, “You see Jen, it was Jesus’ job to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Smyrna Series

    Contributed by John Mccurry on Nov 28, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,749 views

    Smyrna

    Friday, February 24, 2006 The Seven Churches Smyrna Rev 2. 8 – 11 The Church of Smyrna; This as reference to the Church age of 100 A.D. to a little over 300 A.D., which was also the time of great persecution in the Church. 1000’s if not millions were killed for there faith in Christ. The City ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sermon On The Mount: The Be Attitudes Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011
     | 5,524 views

    Messages from the Sermon on the Mount of the Be Attitudes

    The Be Attitudes Theme: To show the true attitude of a Christian Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Introduction Tonight I want to talk to you about “The Be Attitudes”. It is called this because I believe it is the way our attitudes as Christians should be. These verses of scripture challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God