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  • Cole Phillips avatar

    A Time For War

    Contributed by Cole Phillips on Mar 18, 2003
    based on 213 ratings
     | 21,037 views

    There is a time for everything under the sun, even war. When is the right time for war? What does God think about war? How should we fight a war? And how should a Christian respond?

    Since September 11, 2001, America has been at war. We didn’t choose to be in this war, but we were violently awakened to the reality that we are under attack, and there are those in our world today who would destroy us if they have the opportunity. Today, we are facing a war with Iraq, and many ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ephesus' Operations Order (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 18, 2021
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    To establish that the Christian must prepare to be “fit-to-fight.” Paul gives the saints at Ephesus their operations order to engage the forces of evil successfully. It outlines the enemy situation, rules of engagement, and equipment safeties (protections).

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Enemy Situation 2. The Engagement Strategies 3. The Equipment Safeties Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Ephesus’ Operations Order.” This lesson will deal with the saint’s need to understand the enemy situation in this fight; the battle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Leslie Trombly avatar

    God And Racism

    Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 11, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
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    What God has to say about Racism

    As young girl growing up, I lived in an adopted household. My mother was a Blackfoot indian and my father was white anglo-saxon. His ancestory went back thru the lines to Abraham Lincoln and so on. My mothers went back thru the Nez Perce Tribe and Chief Joesph..so my grandmother told me. I lived in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Strong In The Lord" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,260 views

    Paul calls us to stand in the Lord’s strength; but we’re not just observers either (#14 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Finally be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.” Paul’s letter to the Ephesians is clearly divided into three main subjects. The divisions are so distinct, that most commentators ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Our Commander

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 9, 2019
     | 2,799 views

    A study in Psalm 46: 1 – 11

    Psalm 46: 1 – 11 Our Commander To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Day The World Changed Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on May 17, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,464 views

    THE CHURCH OF OUR LORD WAS NEVER AN AFTERTHOUGHT. IT WAS PURPOSED BY GOD BEFORE THE WORLD WAS CREATED. THE CHURCH IS COMPOSED OF GOD’S PEOPLE.

    The Church: The Day The World Changed Text: Acts, Chapter 2 This morning, I’d like to continue our series on the Lord’s Church. Some think the Church was an institution that kind of showed in history and developed over time in the ways that man decided it should. Nothing could be further from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Your Kingdom Come Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
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    Fifth in a series on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Your Kingdom Come Matthew 6:9-13 Have you ever seen a TV show or a movie where a couple are on a date and they’re seated at this nice restaurant? Maybe it’s a French restaurant, and the menu, naturally, is printed in French. The woman orders first and she just happens to be fluent in French, so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Advent Candle Lighting Litanies, 2021

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 20, 2021
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    The litanies for lighting the first four candles of Advent are based upon the text of Romans 5:1-8 in which the theme of hope, peace, joy, and love all appear,

    Week 1 Narrator 1: Happy New Year’s! Narrator 2: It’s not New Years. It’s a month away. Narrator 1: No it’s really New Years Day on the Christian Calendar. The first week of Advent begins the New Christian year. Narrator 2: What is Advent? I hear it has something to do with Christmas. Narrator ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Tares Among Wheat Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 16, 2024
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    How do we as citizens of God's Kingdom exist in this fallen world?

    Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org If you've ever traveled abroad, especially to a country ruled by Islam, you understand how different the atmosphere truly is. Even in moderate countries like Morocco, it is clear that Islam is the prevailing ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    I Saw The Lord

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
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    Now the relevance of this passage of Scripture is this: THE LORD STILL REVEALS HIMSELF IN ROUGH TIMES. And certainly, the infant days of this Twenty-First Century are ROUGH TIMES!

    “And I turned to see the voice that spake with me. And being turned, I saw …” During the ruthless reign and rule of the Roman Emperor Domitian (the last year of his reign in the year A.D. 95) something momentous and marvelous happened: the Risen Christ pulled back the veil of mystery which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Limping Through Life With You In Mind

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 19, 2014
     | 5,272 views

    Jesus tells us to make decisions and choices with an eye toward how it will impact others in your life – spouse, children, family, neighbors, fellow church members, co-workers, people in the community.

    Walkin’ with Jesus: Limping through Life with You in Mind Scripture Text: Mark 9.42-50 INTRODUCTION He’s talking about living in relationship with others!.. That’s-what Jesus is talking-about in this passage… Now, there’s a-whole-lot going-on here ~ ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Walking With Jesus

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Mar 29, 2016
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    A narrative sermon for Easter Sunday - The Road to Emmaus

    Resurrection Sunday – 2016 Title; “Walking together” “He walks with me and he talks with me…” Text: Luke 24:13ff Subject; why did Jesus come along side the 2 disciples on the road to Emmaus? Complement: to comfort and encourage them in their grief – by showing them he is alive! “ Doubt and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Gaston avatar

    The Magnetic Power Of Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 26, 2022
     | 2,997 views

    Jesus Christ attracts all humans to Himself because of His unparalleled love shown at the Cross, because He's the Gift of God, because He's the Desire of the Nations, because He alone possesses Eternal Life, and because He's the Treasure of Heaven.

    THE MAGNETIC POWER OF JESUS Jn. 12:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR Here’s Exercises you don’t have to move a muscle for: 1. Beating around the bush; Jumping to conclusions; 2. Climbing the walls; Swallowing your pride; 3. Passing the buck. Throwing your weight around; 4. Dragging your ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Lee avatar

    Sent Into The World

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 76 views

    40 days after the resurrection is the ascension. But as Jesus is ascending into heaven he is sending those left behind out into the world to make disciples and to transform the world. To discover unexpected joy in serving and giving.

    Sent Into the World 13 “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dave McFadden avatar

    "Why Should I Give?” Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 3, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,253 views

    Why should I give to the support of God’s work through my local church?

    Over the last several weeks we have been taking a “Dragnet” approach to the subject of giving to God’s work. We have considered what the Bible tells us about the way God works. We have seen that Scripture teaches that God is at work in our world today to accomplish His purposes through His people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist