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  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Where Does This Salvation Place Me? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 5, 2023
     | 1,029 views

    What is the position that this salvation puts me in?

    WHERE DOES THIS SALVATION PLACE ME? I have peace with God. - Romans 5:1-2. - Pieces of this passage: a. We talked in the last sermon about being justified by faith. - v. 1a. b. Where that salvation places me is that I now have peace with God. - v. 1b. c. Jesus made that happen. - v. 1c. d. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Becoming A More Spiritual Person Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Nov 19, 2001
    based on 81 ratings
     | 14,738 views

    Two warnings and two positive prescriptions to becoming more spiritual.

    Sixty years ago social scientists were predicting the demise of religion in western culture. The reasoning went something like this: The more discoveries science makes, the higher the level of education among people, and the more secularized our society becomes, the less people will be concerned ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lifted Up

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,462 views

    Jesus Christ stated as recorded in John 12:32, that if He were lifted up He would draw all peoples to Himself. In John 3, we see the Lord giving Nicodemus an Old Testament picture of this truth calling for the focus of our faith to be fixed on Calvary.

    Lifted Up John 3:14-18 Paul in speaking to the Corinthian church declares that his sole focus is upon Jesus Christ and His work on the cross. Jesus Christ stated as recorded in John 12:32, that if He were lifted up He would draw all peoples to Himself. In John 3, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Upscale Tchotchkes - Jesus Overcomes Evil Powers Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 3, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    The church of Ephesus overcomes the occult by focusing on Jesus. We overcome in the same way.

    Here in America when we are dissatisfied, we express our dissatisfaction in a variety of ways. If we feel that receive poor service at a restaurant, we might not leave a tip; If we feel the city is not clearing the streets fast enough, some folks write a letter to the editor; If politics is driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Glorious Work Of The Messiah

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 11, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,009 views

    Rather than focus on some wierd predtion we focus our spiritual telescope on the work of Jesus

    The Glorious Work of the Messiah by Gerald Van Horn Daniel 9:24 “Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon the Holy City, to finish the transgression, and to make an end to sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Undivided Christ Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 3, 2022
     | 2,342 views

    To keep the divisiveness in the world from infecting the church, take your focus off the messenger and focus on the message.

    A young rabbi found a serious problem in his new congregation. During the Friday service, half the congregation stood for the prayers and half remained seated, and each side shouted at the other, insisting that theirs was the true tradition. Nothing the rabbi said or did helped to solve the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Others Can’t Do It, But God Can!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 26 ratings
     | 20,395 views

    The more you seek His word and what He has promised you, the more you will be blessed! Tune out the negative and focus on Gods positive word in and over your life and hold on, because He will exceed every expectation you place before Him,

    Others can’t but God can! Romans 3:3 NKJ 3. For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect? Gods faithfulness, is not based on our faithfulness, or on the faithfulness of those who are around us. TBS.(the bible says) no matter what, He remains ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hebrews-Part 2 -- " Drift Proofing Your Life" Series

    Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jul 16, 2016
     | 10,183 views

    Part 2 of our Hebrews series

    Hebrews “Encouragement for a life of faith” Part 2 “Drift proofing your life” Hebrews 2:1 Today we are going to continue our study of the book of Hebrews Last week in our sermon and this week in our bible study We took a serious look at why Christianity is better At ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2020 Vision For The New Year

    Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,759 views

    New Year is a good time to refocus ourselves. In this new year's sermon, I suggest seven priorities for the new year that will give us 20/20 vision.

    Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is 2020!! And today is the first Sunday of 2020! 1. It is hard to believe we are beginning the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year. 3. The holidays are over, the family and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Philemon - Part One Of Two

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,165 views

    Our position in heaven should always override our place in life.

    Today, we jump into the book of Philemon. A personal letter from Paul to a house church leader and his family. It's a one page wonder that is perfect for the time like this where people have once again been made aware of inequality, injustice and racism. A time when many run to the scriptures ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    No Matter What Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 11, 2002
    based on 154 ratings
     | 39,035 views

    God’s people keep praying (no matter what).

    NO MATTER WHAT Daniel 6:10 S: Prayer—Persistence Th: Live a Prayer Life (Prayer: A Passion for His Presence) Pr: GOD’S PEOPLE KEEP PRAYING (NO MATTER WHAT). ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: Since the example of Daniel demonstrates a determination to pray no matter what the circumstances, we will find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Snowmen

    Contributed by John Beehler on Jan 22, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,561 views

    Focus on the runway and you won’t melt

    Spiritual Snowmen As we begin this passage of scripture, the Jews have just returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. Unlike our county jail up in LaPorte with its jail ministry that provides Bibles to the prisoners, the Jews were not allowed to practice their religion or even read ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Final Instructions -- True Riches Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,438 views

    FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY

    BIG IDEA: FOCUS ON WHAT IS REALLY VALUABLE IN LIGHT OF ETERNITY Balances the warnings in vs. 6-10 so that those who are already rich don’t feel necessarily condemned, but can view these riches from the proper perspective as God’s blessing to them to be used for His glory. I. (:17-19) FINAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Dream Analyzed

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 1, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,345 views

    Focus upon the dream of Nebuchadnezzar

    Daniel Chapter 2-The Dream & Interpretation I. The Dream Told (v.31-35) A. It Was a Dream of A Gigantic & Terrible Image/Statue of a Man [Colossus] (v.31) B. It Was A Statue w/4 Parts (v.32,33) 1. Gold Head 2. Silver Breast & Arms 3. Brass Belly & Thighs 4. Iron Legs & Feet C. It Was A ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Importance Of Love

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Mar 3, 2010
     | 1,542 views

    The greatest thing to focus on is love.

    The Importance of Love Well in case you are unaware today is Valentine’s Day. The origin of the day is uncertain as there are several stories of how this day came into existence, but the origin is not really that important. We do realize that it is big business for greeting card companies, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational