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    Kingdom Sex Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2019
     | 3,632 views

    To overcome a porn addiction and lust, Jesus says: Don’t look with the deliberate intention of fantasizing sex. And if you can’t keep from looking, take drastic action to avoid the trap of lust. But above all, depend on Christ to purify your heart.

    On a December Sunday afternoon in northeastern Pennsylvania several years ago (2005), Pedro Sainvil sent two of his two children, ages 8 and 9, outside to play in the snow. Several minutes later, they rushed back into the house screaming, “Dad! Dad! There's a bear under the house!” Sure ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Kingdom Marriage Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2019
     | 4,501 views

    If you want to make your marriage work, don’t look at other women (or men); don’t look for loopholes; instead, look to the Lord! Depend on Him to do what you can’t do on your own.

    Terry Kenne from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, talked about her daughter planning a small family wedding at their church. When Terry and her husband arrived early on the day of the wedding to make sure everything was ready, they noticed a banner from the missions conference was still behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Kingdom Integrity Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 11, 2019
     | 5,529 views

    How do you live in a culture that regards truth as relative? Jesus says, “Don’t swear. Just speak the truth.” But in order to do that, you must submit to Him!

    On the first day of school in a Peanuts comic strip, the teacher asks her class to write an essay about returning to school after summer vacation. Linus writes, “No one can deny the joys of a summer vacation with its days of warmth and freedom. It must be admitted however that the true joy lies in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Committed Compromising Champion Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 18, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,402 views

    If you want to save yourself and lead others to safety, commit yourself totally to the Lord, and don’t compromise on that commitment. But if you have, cry out to the Lord, who can still save you and use you for His glory.

    In her book, Unthinkable, Amanda Ripley investigated why some people survive disasters and others don't. She examined fires, floods, hurricanes, and airplane crashes. She interviewed dozens of survivors and discovered three phases on the journey from danger to safety: denial, deliberation and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Don't Do Your Own Thing! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 25, 2020
     | 10,239 views

    In these dark and foggy times, submit to God’s authority first in your home, then in the household of God, then in the community at large.

    There is an old story about a captain on a ship, who looked into the dark night and saw faint lights in the distance. Immediately he told his signalman to send a message: “Alter your course 10 degrees south.” Promptly a return message was received: “Alter your course 10 degrees north.” The captain ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Small Problem Big Problem! Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,708 views

    In these dark and crazy days, turn from the little sins before they become big problems; turn to the Lord; and trust Him to work out His plan.

    In late January this year (2020), the San Miguel Sherrif’s department in Colorado issued a confusing tweet on their Twitter account: “Large boulder the size of a small boulder is completely blocking east-bound lane Highway 145 at Silverpick Rd. Please use caution and watch for emergency vehicles ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Come Home Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,534 views

    Count the cost and make the commitment to come home to the Lord to find victory in the place of defeat.

    Gary Smalley tells the story of two moose hunters in northern Canada, who shot an unusually large moose. The two hunters had a problem, however. They couldn't pack this trophy animal out of the woods; it was just too big for their packhorses. But they had a solution. Using a cell phone, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Stuff Happens Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 16, 2020
     | 7,556 views

    In your time of need, trust God for direction, protection, and provision.

    After a night out with friends, David Brown, an Englishman, woke up with a series of random numbers in his head. After trying to figure what those numbers meant, he sent a text message using those numbers. In the message, he asked, “Did I meet you last night?” The recipient was a confused Michelle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith And Family Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2020
     | 6,240 views

    In these days of confusion, listen to your family and to the Lord most of all.

    There is an old fable that tells the story of an old man who was traveling with a boy and a donkey. As they walked through a village, the man was leading the donkey and the boy was walking behind. The villagers said the old man was a fool for not riding, so the old man climbed up on the animal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Romance Of Redemption Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2020
     | 5,112 views

    Humble yourself before the Lord and find recognition, resources, and best of all, a close, personal relationship with your Redeemer.

    Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The governor said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Know That You Know Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 16, 2019
     | 9,707 views

    If you want to know that you know the Lord, then listen to the Lord, live like the Lord, and love like the Lord.

    I want to give you a little quiz just to see how much you know. If you have a pen and paper, you can write down your answers if you want. Here are the questions: a. How long did the Hundred Years War last? b. Which country makes Panama hats? c. From which animal do we get catgut? d. In which ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Love God Hates Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,358 views

    Accept God’s love, and don’t love the world, which only wants to turn you to stone.

    A group of children were once asked, “What does ‘love’ mean?” Here are some sample answers: Rebekah, 8, said, “When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails anymore. So my grandfather does it for her all the time—even when his hands got arthritis, too. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Last Hour Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,998 views

    In your times of distress, stay away from false teachers and stay close to God.

    A little over a year ago (February 2018), Bruce Grubb, a farmer in Scotland, placed a frantic call to the police. He had seen a loose tiger on his property on his way to check on his pregnant cows. “I got the fright of my life,” he said, adding later: “I was worried it was going to eat all my cows ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Children Of God Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 6, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,059 views

    You are a loved child of God in the process of becoming like Christ. Please, believe it and live it! It’s the only way you can overcome the sin in your life and become all that God wants you to be.

    Charlie Chaplin was a huge movie star in the silent-picture era. He was so popular that several Charlie Chaplin look-alike contests sprung up all around the country. Contestants attempted to imitate Chaplin dressed as the “tramp” character he made popular in his films. Even the young up-and-coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    An Oasis Of Love

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 13, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,335 views

    If you want to create an oasis of love in a hostile world, don’t hate like Cain. Instead, love like Christ – give yourself with concrete compassion.

    For a little while on a Wednesday afternoon two years ago (July 2017), customers at an ATM in Corpus Christi, Texas, got a curious extra with their cash. Along with a receipt detailing their transaction, they got a little hand-written note. A contractor had been installing a new lock on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free