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  • Ed Wood avatar

    If Jesus Lived Today—would You Know Him?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,925 views

    Would Jesus fit in to our changed world? A message that examines this topic.

    IF JESUS LIVED TODAY—WOULD YOU KNOW HIM? John 1:10 INTRO: As we just read in the Bible, Jesus was in the world and the world knew Him not. The question is, if Jesus were living in our world today, would we know Him? or would we be as the people in His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go Against The Flow Series

    Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010
     | 20,723 views

    Living for Christ instead of living like the world.

    Series: It’s Backwards Go Against the Flow Matthew 7:13-23 Residents of a small Australian town have been left speechless after fish began falling from the sky. Hundreds of spangled perch bombarded the 650 residents of Lajamanu, shocking local Christine Balmer, who was walking home when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Obedience Of Obed-Edom

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 18, 2016
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     | 50,990 views

    Obedience and faith are essential to our Christian lives and witness before others. There is great benefit in following the Lord, and as we do, we have the potential to make an impact on the lives of others.

    The Obedience of Obed-edom 2 Samuel 6: 10-12 Our text today records an event that transpired while David sought to move the ark of God back to Jerusalem, and place it within the Tabernacle. Many years earlier the ark had been captured by the Philistines in battle, but they were unwilling to keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Salt And Light - Making A Difference

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jun 8, 2019
     | 9,514 views

    Jesus calls us to be change agents in a progressively deteriorating world that is inclined to the state of sin.

    Salt and light - Making a difference Introduction: A Peanuts cartoon showed Peppermint Patty talking to Charlie Brown in which she said, "Guess what, Chuck? The first day of school, and I got sent to the principal’s office. It was your fault, Chuck." Charlie Brown responds, "My ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    How To Position Yourself For Divine Increase

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 26, 2025
     | 420 views

    Divine increase is not automatic. God blesses those who align themselves with His principles, obey His Word, and walk in faith. Just as a farmer prepares the soil before planting, we must position ourselves rightly for God to pour out His increase upon us.

    HOW TO POSITION YOURSELF FOR DIVINE INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 115:14 Supporting Texts: Genesis 26:12-14, 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Deuteronomy 1:11, Proverbs 3:9-10, Isaiah 54:2-3 INTRODUCTION: Divine increase is the supernatural multiplication of blessings, resources, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    When God Gives You Influence Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 22,082 views

    In this message, we will see that God gives people influence so we can come to know Him better. In knowing Him, we’ll be able to better handle both the well-being and the calamity that comes our way as people of influence.

    “Why did God make me? Why am I here? Why do I have the influence that I have?” I’m betting that you have wrestled with these questions. For most of you in this room, God has given you some measure of influence. You may be a teacher, a coach, a mom, a dad, a boss, an officer in a club, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of God's Love

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,105 views

    Satan tries to diminish the influence of God’s love by distracting or intimidating us.

    The Power of God’s Love Written By Rev. Dalyn Helbling “The Love Of God” Rom. 8:35-39, I John 3:1 April 1, 2001 Romans 8:35-39 NIV 35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36 As it is written: ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Negative And Positive Ways Of Selecting Elders

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 24, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,735 views

    You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or manager of an organization, but you will be called on to lead others.

    Negative and Positive Ways of Selecting Elders (1 Timothy 3:1-3:6) Illustration: Be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity. –1 Timothy 4:12 Bible In One Year: Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30 You are a leader. Yes, you! You may not be the president or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unveiling Of The Gospel - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Dec 15, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,936 views

    Many believe that Romans is a compicated book. It is more like Christianity 101. This is a series of messages to "Unveil The Gospel Of Christ."

    A) The Plan Of The Gospel 1:1-17 (v1) I. THE PLAN OF GOD IS TO USE ORDINARY MEN TO BE A KEY INSTRUMENT IN THE GOSPEL 1. Each one of us are set apart for specific purpose in the kingdom of Christ. 2. Matt. 28:19 is a personal charge to every believer to become a proclaimer. (v2) II. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Will You Do In The End?

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 32 ratings
     | 5,408 views

    We are undoubtedly living in the end times, but the question is, as Christians, what are we going to do about it?

    It is obvious by looking at the world today that we are definitely living in the end times. People are talking about it, making movies, and writing books all about the last days. We see prophesies being fulfilled that Jesus and the prophets said would come to pass. But, as the coming of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    Portrait Of A Fractured Family Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,283 views

    A study of David’s mistakes that allow today’s Dads to be a positive influence on their children.

    PORTRAIT OF A FRACTURED FAMILY 2 SAMUEL 12:11-12 & 1 CORINTHIANS 16:13-14 INTRODUCTION: A honeymoon couple made a long awaited trip to Washington, DC and stayed in the infamous Watergate Hotel, where secret tapes were recorded during the Nixon Presidency. Once in the room the concerned bride ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Will Christians Go Through The Tribulation Period? (Vi) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 10, 2021
     | 3,977 views

    Mid-tribulation position (Prewrath) is analyzed in light of Scripture and Scholarship. Strengths and weaknesses of this eschatology are examined.

    Will Christians go through the tribulation period? That is the question we are engaging in this study. The futurist camp which we are a part of entertains three possible answers: pretribulationists believe the rapture of the church will occur before the tribulation period begins. ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dr John Singarayar SVD avatar

    A Rotten Apple Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,050 views

    A Rotten Apple

    A Rotten Apple Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “A rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel” is a proverb, we have all heard one time or the other. The dictionary defines it as follows: It only takes one bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    How To Make Friends And Influence People Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 26, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,353 views

    "How To Make Friends And Influence People" has been in print for over 70 yrs. It's popular because it addresses how to make friends. But Colossians tells us God's fool-proof way to make friends

    OPEN: I read the true story of a woman who’d just given birth and had brought her newborn to the office to the child off to her fellow office workers. Everyone gathered around, ohhhing and ahhhing and totally enthralled with the baby. In the meantime, her 7-yr. old son had gotten bored and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Big If

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 208 ratings
     | 5,216 views

    If certain things are in our lives then some positive action should take place.

    INTRO.- The word “if” is a big, little word. It’s a little word, but can carry a big meaning. ILL.- After visiting with my 1962 classmate, Larry Roberts from Doniphan, MO, I thought, “If only I had worked for General Motors like he did, I could be retired now.” I think most of us have said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ