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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Give Charity Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 18, 2009
     | 6,470 views

    Love is 1)Enriching 2) Edifying &3)Enduring.

    It’s a rare thing these days to get a letter. I’m not talking about the junk mail of solicitations, or bills, nor the hundreds of emails we get but a genuine hand written letter from someone we care about. There is a warmth and personal touch that we get in no other medium. 1 Corinthians 13 is one ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Prophetic Utterances Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2021
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     | 6,251 views

    Christians are listening to prophecies on the Internet and must be taught how to test those messages. This teaching instructs Christians on how to operate in the prophetic and how to evaluate prophetic ministry so that we receive the benefits and avoid the pitfalls associated with it.

    Our subject today is prophetic utterances. How do we benefit from prophecies given in the Body of Christ, and how do we avoid the pitfalls that people often fall into in the exercise and application of this gift? The gift of prophecy is a powerful tool in the church today. But powerful tools must ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Believe Better Than We Behave Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,108 views

    Confronting the normal tendency to promote our own interests,even while surrendering to the reign of God’s Spirit, goes a long way toward promoting unity within the congregation.

    JAMES 4:1–3 WE BELIEVE BETTER THAN WE BEHAVE “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you? Is it not this, that your passions are at war within you? You desire and do not have, so you murder. You covet and cannot obtain, so you fight and quarrel. You do not have, because you do not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Women And Christianity Pt. 2

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 24, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,762 views

    In this concluding article of this title series, I want to focus on the ministries that are prohibited and the ministries that women can and should pursue.

    In my previous article on this topic, I focused on how Christianity elevated the status and opportunities of women. I wrote about how Christian women, in the New Testament, have had (and, thus, still have) opportunities to labor for the Lord’s Church. However, I did mention in passing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Perkins avatar

    What Kind Of Peace Did Christ Bring? Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 21, 2025
     | 624 views

    What does the messianic title “Prince of Peace” tell us about Jesus? What kind(s) of peace did he come to bring? This sermon examines five answers: (a) Peace among nations, (b) Peace between people, (c) Peace among believers, (d) Peace in our hearts, (e) Peace with God.

    During the season of Advent, we celebrate the coming of Jesus Christ, the Savior whose arrival was anticipated for centuries by Israel, and whose coming was foretold in the Scriptures. There are many passages in the Old Testament which look forward to Christ, and this morning, I’d like for us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Colossians Chapter 4 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 23, 2022
     | 2,242 views

    A detailed study on each verse in the book of Colossians.

    Colossians Chapter 4 v. 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. v. 1 Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. A. Masters, give unto your servants: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Speak Clearly Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,059 views

    This sermon deals with two of the spiritual gifts and contrasts their usefulness within the context of the worship service

    November 24, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 “Speak clearly” INTRODUCTION Getting the right message to the right person is necessary in order for the right communication to happen. There was a man who lived in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wild Thing - James 3:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 12, 2002
    based on 115 ratings
     | 52,939 views

    James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off them are fruitful Godly words.

    Wild Thing ¡V The Uncontrolled Words of the Tongue ¡V James 3:1-12 Thesis: James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we need to control our tongues and make sure the words that come off it are fruitful Godly words. The warning he throws at us is the uncontrolled tongue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Honest Is Your Faith

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,119 views

    Many Christians Live With Psuedo-Faith ... Pretending Their Faith Is Something That Its Not!

    Last Sunday, I was truly blessed. Some of you know, that I was battling with high blood pressure during Sunday School and Church. I had a headache. My vision was a little blurred. And, I felt all-around lousy. Up until last Sunday, I had denied having high blood pressure. · I know high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Twelve Men Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,384 views

    This nineteenth chapter, and the first seven verses, are one of the most familiar passages in the whole book, but unfortunately it is also one of the most constantly misinterpreted passages. It needs careful consideration.

    June 14, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.3.a: The Twelve Men (1-7) Acts 19:1-7 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detrimental Competition-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2017
     | 4,767 views

    3 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-III—John 3:22-36 A DETRIMENTAL SPIRIT Attention: Humility in competition seems somewhat rare. A person who undoes their own success thru their prideful attitude! A little ‘healthy’ competition is always welcome! Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justified Fools For Christ-8 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 13, 2015
     | 5,305 views

    8 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

    JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VIII—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: True Love The bride was escorted down the aisle & when she reached the altar, the groom was standing there with his golf bag & clubs at his side. She whispers: "What are your golf clubs doing here?" He looked her ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George Barton avatar

    Fasting As Taught By Jesus

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,183 views

    CLARIFIES WHAT JESUS TAUGHT ABOUT FASTING

    FASTING AS TAUGHT BY JESUS Study the following four points concerning fasting, and the texts which illustrate them. 1. Jewish people, including John the Baptist and Jesus, and Gentiles, strongly influenced by Jewish traditions, practiced fasting in New Testament times. (Mat 4:1 NIV) Then Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence

    Contributed by James Groce on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 106 ratings
     | 9,467 views

    Government presents the case that rebellion could possibly exist. Rebellion indisputably declares that government does exist!

    Pastoral Authority Not Pastoral Acquiescence Elder James Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, Florida Text: Romans 13:1-7 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. Whosoever therefore resisteth the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Fear Which Terminates In The Second Death. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 30, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,974 views

    This Sermon is #20 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XX. The Fear which terminates in the Second Death. Revelation xxi.8. "The fearful--shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone; which is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational