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  • John Williams III avatar

    Loving Our Enemies (February 20, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 11, 2022
     | 2,047 views

    Is it harder to turn the other cheek, to offer something else when someone has taken something from us, to be generous, to be merciful and to go the extra mile?

    LOVING OUR ENEMIES Text: Luke 6: 26-38 Luk 6:27-38  "But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,  (28)  bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.  (29)  If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Acts Of The Apostles (14 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,992 views

    Many in America today, seem to be confused as to why, when we incarcerate law breakers, and send them through a rehabilitation program, they go back to doing the same crimes again, after they are released.

    Well, the problem is that we are trying to fix the wrong thing. Illus: If you had trouble with the carburetor on your car, and you took it to be fixed, and the mechanic worked on the transmission, you would find, when you drove the car from the garage, that you still had the same trouble as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts Of The Apostles (11 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,502 views

    Chapters 6 and 7, told us how God used the great deacon, Stephen, and how he gave his life for the gospel.

    Now we are going to study about how that affected the church. When some people who belong to church die, it does not have much of an impact on God's work, because they did not love the Lord, or His church. But when a man like Stephen dies, it leaves a vacuum for some time. Look at verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Love's Sake Pt. 1 And 2 Series

    Contributed by Kevin Broyhill on Oct 4, 2024
     | 820 views

    In today's world, so many are left feeling empty and unfulfilled by the shallow versions of love society offers. In contrast, the book of Philemon introduces us to a different kind of love—agape love, a divine and selfless love that transforms hearts and relationships, offering true fulfillment.

    For Love’s Sake! Philemon 4-9 Introduction: v.9 – Underline 3 words: “For Love’s Sake!” Illust: Psychologists claim that the three greatest needs of a human being are… 1) The need to be wanted. 2) The need to be needed. 3) The need to be loved. ? Live in a world that is obsessed with this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Resurrection Of Jesus - The Basis Of Christianity

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 12, 2024
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     | 1,220 views

    Christianity is grounded in the Resurrection of Jesus, and yet many Christians have never taken the time to look at the available evidence on the subject.

    When a person professes to be Born-Again, they should be able to defend the foundational facts of Christianity. “We are even found to be misrepresenting God, because we testified about God that he raised Christ, whom he did not raise if it is true that the dead are not raised. For if the dead are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Showing Mercy Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 20, 2024
     | 1,226 views

    A study of the Beatitudes. Jesus begins His sermon on the mount answering the question: "What will it take to make you happy?" His answer, however, is far different from the way most people will answer. In fact, his answers appear to bring sorrow, not happiness.

    PURSUIT OF HAPPYNESS: SHOWING MERCY A. Mercy is a quality that is so needed today. COMMENT: We live in a WORLD where it’s so easy to become CALLUSED and INDIFFERENT. We are bombarded daily with news of TRAGEDIES, VIOLENCE, and SUFFERING PEOPLE. Living SANELY in such a WORLD often necessitates ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Out Of The Depths I Cried

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 28, 2020
     | 11,214 views

    Discouragement is part of life. Discouragement comes most often when you do right things but experience poor results. You work hard, but you don't make progress. You have expectations and goals and they don’t come to pass. You seek change and yet nothing changes.

    “Out of the Depths I cried” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. When we think of Depth we think of the distance from the top or surface to the bottom of something. It is used to specify the distance below the top or surface of something to which someone or something percolates or at which ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    What We Could Expect From God

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 17, 2018
     | 9,514 views

    Even if terrifying trial would happen to us, as Christians, there are good things that we could expect from our Good God!

    “Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Favor Follows Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,663 views

    Throughout the scriptures we see pictures of how the faithful few took God’s words seriously and lived accordingly. They lived out their beliefs and in turn god brought about the manifestation of the things which were promised to them.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Did you know that favor follows after faithfulness? It’s an odd concept but it carries with it a crucial truth which has the potential to radically change our lives. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Serving God Requires Courage

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 5, 2021
     | 3,521 views

    As we look at the life of Elijah, I think we will see a resemblance of what he went through and what we go through today as we serve our Savior.

    If you've been with us for the past 7 weeks then you know that we took a journey to visit the seven churches that Jesus wrote letters to in the Book of Revelation. We found that those messages still apply to our individual lives and our churches today. Now we're going to change gears for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Cameron Conway avatar

    Jealousy Follows Favor Series

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 26, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,155 views

    No matter what God has called you to be you’ll notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just follow but it hunts and runs after it because others see something in you they either want, need or used to have.

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com No matter what God has called you to be it in ministry, business, government, education etc., you will notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 8 – Destruction Of The Temple, Wall And Gates Of Jerusalem, The Whole Jewish Ceremonies Gone - Chapter 2:6-9 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 18, 2025
     | 408 views

    The LORD is blamed for the destruction of Judah and the Temple and the wall and gates, but it was brought about by the people’s gross s in. Today's verses see destruction God allowed in His permissive will. So much sin today is “allowed” by God in this age of grace, but a reckoning to come.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 8 – DESTRUCTION OF THE TEMPLE, WALL AND GATES OF JERUSALEM, THE WHOLE JEWISH CEREMONIES GONE - CHAPTER 2:6-9 Jeremiah laments the overthrow of his nation by Babylon’s ruthless army and all around him is destruction. The people had been warned over and over to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Finding The Love Of Your Life Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 764 views

    Life is about what you love. Jesus said that we should love God with all our heart, soul, and mind. The Book of Titus challenges us to discover, "Who or what is really the love of your life."

    Life is about what you love. In the last 300 years the way people see life and the definition of a “successful life” has changed. It has moved from morality to money; from God to goals, from Christ to culture. This is not new; this same setting was the type of culture Paul was addressing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready For Anything. Called, Prepared And Sent - Matthew 10.1-23 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 23, 2025
     | 526 views

    JESUS Calls and Empowers HIS disciples and sends them out as HIS Apostles with HIS Power and Authority. Called, Chosen, Commissioned and Preparation for Rejection, Opposition and Persecution.

    2025.03.30. Sermon Notes. READY FOR ANYTHING. MATTHEW 10.1-23 CALLED, PREPARED and SENT William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: JESUS Calls and Empowers HIS disciples and sends them out as HIS Apostles with HIS Power and Authority. Called, Chosen, Commissioned and Preparation for Rejection, Opposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Known Secret Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025
     | 917 views

    Ephesians 3

    KNOWN SECRET (EPHESIANS 3) My mother was called home to the Lord last Wednesday (June 5, 2024). A month before, on Tuesday, May 2, 2024, my 88-year old mother, who was paralyzed and lost her memory for one a half years from Covid, was rushed to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with pneumonia. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible