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  • Joseph Smith avatar

    We The People, Breaking Bondages Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 15, 2010
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     | 9,573 views

    God does not want merely personal religion; He desires our investment in breaking the bondages that imprison others. America post-Vietnam is strikingly similar to Judah post-Exile. Neither can afford to retreat into comfortable religion.

    A great nation had been humiliated by something they had never supposed could happen. Because they saw themselves as the people of God, chosen by him for a special role in the world's history, they had imagined themselves invulnerable. God would never desert his people, they believed. God would not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seeing God In 3d Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 16, 2012
     | 5,180 views

    God clearly reveals Himself. We as those called to seek Him with all our hearts need to look for His clear revelation not our own personal opinion as to how He is revealed. Our biblical heart is made up of our intellect, emotions, and our will. We were

    Intro: One of the greatest things about the Bible is that it never argues God. It clearly communicates and reveals the God of History. This God who is revealed in the Bible is bigger, more intelligent, more powerful, and definitely a lot better than we are. Augustine of Hippo said in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Gifts Unmystified Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,537 views

    Spiritual gifts are demonstrated when God chooses to supernaturally use someone outside of their personality type.

    (Gotquestions.org) When people speak of spiritual gifts, the focus is often on questions like, “Do you know what your spiritual gift is?” or “Have you taken this spiritual gifts survey?” While the knowledge of one's gifting can be beneficial, we often lose sight of God's ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Reason To Be Thankful

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,117 views

    From Paul’s opening words to Colossi discover one great reason to be thankful.

    One Reason to Be Thankful Colossians 1:3-6 THINGS I’M THANKFUL FOR "... .the mess to clean after a party because it means I have been surrounded by friends. .the taxes I pay because it means that I’m employed. .the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means I have enough to eat. .my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Automatic Door Openers

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010
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     | 6,314 views

    For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

    We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praise The Lord Series

    Contributed by Richelle Smith on Jul 27, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,280 views

    Encouragement of a closer walk in Christ

    There is nothing more refreshing and invigorating than taking a plunge into the realm of praise and worship, lifting up the name of Jesus. When you love someone, you should tell them. That's a part of praise. When you love someone, you want to be close to them. It shows you value them. When you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ignorance Is Bliss -- Not!

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 14, 2009
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     | 7,035 views

    First Baptist Church of Gaithersburg, MD: We avoid too much information because we know we will have to respond. Some escape into private piety; some escape from knowing themselves. But true bliss comes from knowing how to invest in Kingdom concerns.

    You can buy it anywhere in Pennsylvania Dutch country – a banner, an apron, a towel, anything really – and it proclaims, in pidgin German, “Ve get too soon oldt und too late schmart”. Your preacher this morning is a walking example of that ancient truth. Too soon oldt und too late schmart. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Vs. Tradition

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009
     | 3,381 views

    Political Activism vs. Personal Witnessng

    Tradition: The Christian can change the world through Political Activism Truth: The Christian can change the world through Personal Witnessing Although both of the above statements appear to be true, the Truth as found in Scripture is definitely on the side of Personal Witnessing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Now Condition

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 7, 2013
     | 4,598 views

    Once we are saved we have laid down the old and and put on a new person. The sermon shares how are now condition is different from its formal condition.

    Our Now Condition 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 WE are saved redeemed, forgiven, justified, fixed for entrance into the kingdom, Reconciled, the old account is settled, God is content with are now condition. If we have accepted Jesus we have what I call a Now Condition: 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Omnipotence Of God Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013
     | 8,782 views

    A sermon on Psalm 139:13-24 on God's omnipotence (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pg. 102- 106; Also from Sermon Central's Matthew Kratz at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?ContributorID=&SermonID=124757)

    HoHum: I have a very good friend who recently shared with me that on one occasion she, out of sincere concern over sin and desire to be what God wanted her to be, she prayed, "God, show me the sin in my life. Show me what I really am." She said that in a couple of weeks she began to pray, "Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Grade Yourself

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Dec 28, 2016
     | 5,001 views

    In this sermon I focus on 5 questions that we can ask ourselves to help evaluate how we are doing in our Christian walk.

    Grade Yourself 5 Questions Lakewood | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 10-30-2016 Scripture Reading: Romans 12:3-8 NIV I. Am I a Good Christian Example? A. Character Matters 1. Conduct is the outward expression of the character that we carry. - Matthew 7:5 B. We are called to shine… brightly for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    “a House Of Sacrifice” Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 20, 2015
     | 4,887 views

    God’s Presence is found at the place of sacrifice. a Those who are willing to give it all, offer it all, release it all have been blessed to receive ALL of God. b It is this kind of Christian who has allowed God full access to themselves that will make in these last days.

    Manifest Presence Series “A House of Sacrifice” Pt. 1 (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) March 18, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A 2 Chronicles 7:11-12 (NASB) 11 Thus Solomon finished the house of the LORD and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Life Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,894 views

    Everything is transformed in our lives because of the cross of Christ. The old life is dead and gone. We are now living a new life.

    Colossians 3:1-11 “New Life” INTRODUCTION The tale of “The Ugly Duckling” begins, when a mother duck's eggs hatch. One of the little birds is perceived by the other birds and animals on the farm as a homely little creature and suffers much verbal and physical abuse ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Will The Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013
     | 4,070 views

    It is a terrible mistake to separate the Work of the Holy Spirit from the Person and work of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture

    Will the Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? I John 4:1-6 Introduction We have seen that sound doctrine and sound love are both essential to the Christian faith and must be held together and not against each other. Living in love and living the truth of the gospel are what gives us assurance that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    Know God In The Beginning

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Sep 20, 2019
     | 4,511 views

    What do you know about God in the beginning?

    “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. And God said, ‘Let there be light,’ and there was light. God saw that the light was good, and he separated ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist