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  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Post-Modernism Is Dead, Jesus Is Alive

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 1,695 views

    I could never accept the curious suggestion by modern philosophers that the meaning of life breaks down to my own personal preference.

    “These are exciting times. When I finished the Epilogue to Darwin on Trial in 1993, I compared evolutionary naturalism to a great battleship afloat on the Ocean of Reality. The ship's sides are heavily armored with philosophical and legal barriers to criticism, and its decks are stacked with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    What Burns You Up? Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,806 views

    We have a choice: we can either learn from the real Jesus of Scripture, or the Jesus we’d prefer to believe in.

    What Burns You Up? (John 2:13-22) Introduction 1. Imagine attending a church service in 50A.D.. The small congregation of Jewish believers has opened up the meeting for sharing, and one a man about 60 stands up to share…. 2. I came to believe in Yeshua last year, though I met him in the Temple ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Big Bounce - Pt. 1 - Unequal Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
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     | 7,644 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 1 - Unequal Text: 1 Samuel 4:11 The ark of God was captured; and the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, died. 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Big Bounce - Pt. 2 - Bump Basics! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 16, 2012
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     | 6,854 views

    We prefer the easy road. We try to avoid any obstacles. We must learn to handle “The Big Bounce!”

    “The Big Bounce” Pt. 2 - Bump Basics Text: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14 David consulted with all of his leaders, the commanders of thousands and of hundreds. Then David addressed the entire assembly of Israel, "If it seems right to you, and it is God's will, let's invite all our relatives ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hacer El Bien Series

    Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on May 19, 2019
     | 2,900 views

    Si es la voluntad de Dios, es preferible sufrir por hacer el bien que por hacer el mal.

    En una ocasión fui al otorrinolaringólogo para que me atendiera mi oído que a raíz de un catarro se me había quedado obstruido. Fui porque la verdad ya no aguantaba la sensación de tener el oído tapado, y fui para que aliviara mi sufrimiento. Todo iba muy bien ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Greg Powell avatar

    Modern-Day Legalism (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 23, 2020
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     | 4,845 views

    Legalism is potentially such a damaging, deceitful, and depressing way to view the Christian life.

    INTRO: I’ve tried to be very clear and practical at each point in this topic about what legalism is, what it does, and what it looks like. We spent the last message covering the statements a legalist might say, the specifics of legalism as far as the actual fundamental definitions of this way of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favour That Speaks In Difficult Times

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 6, 2025
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    Today’s message is a call to trust in God’s ability to cause His favour to distinguish, elevate, and provide for you—even in difficult times. You are not alone, and your hardship is not the end of your story. Favour will speak for you!

    FAVOUR THAT SPEAKS IN DIFFICULT TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 3:21 Supporting Texts: Psalm 102:13, Esther 2:15-17, Genesis 39:21, Daniel 1:9, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of adversity—moments when resources are scarce, doors are closed, and hope appears ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Focus On Jesus Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 29, 2015
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     | 7,991 views

    We easily get sidetracked from our walk with God in our traditions or preferences. The key to worship and a walk of faith is to focus on Jesus above ourselves.

    1. Pulpits A preacher described a special interest he had as a guest speaker to various congregations. "Whenever I preach in a church I haven't been to before, I am always anxious to stand behind the pulpit to get a feel for it. I want to stand there and look out at the still empty pews and imagine ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Why "once Saved Always Saved" Is Such A Dangerous False Doctrine

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021
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     | 2,969 views

    Why do we cling to error, even when the truth is so clear? Perhaps it is because we prefer a certain formula that we find comforting.

    Hebrews 3:12-14 "Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    One Man's Influence Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.

    And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Burnt Stones

    Contributed by Daniel Chua on Jun 1, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 10,103 views

    The Church is God’s preferred dwelling place on the earth. He’s building for Himself a glorious temple. What sort of building materials is He looking for?

    BURNT STONES And he spoke before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, "What are these feeble Jews doing? Will they fortify themselves? Will they offer sacrifices? Will they complete it in a day? Will they revive the stones from the heaps of rubbish--stones that are burned?" Nehemiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Whose Report Will You Believe--The Resurrection

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 9, 2021
     | 6,016 views

    We have a choice as to what report we will believe concerning the resurrection. Some times like Thomas, we prefer our logic over the testimony of others.

    Whose Report Will You Believe---The Resurrection 4/9/2021Jeremiah 38:14-23 John 20:19:31 When you get some news, what determines whether or not you are willing to believe it? How many of us have been hesitant because the news seemed to good to be true? How many of us have rejected it, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tyler Edwards avatar

    The Son Of Man Series

    Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,594 views

    Jesus had many titles but He preferred to refer to Himself as the Son of Man. In calling Himself this Jesus is actually giving us a clue as to the true nature of His identity.

    John 13:31-33 November 4, 2007 The Son of Man ‘Honorable’ ‘Excellent’ ‘Sir’ ‘Master’ ‘Gracious’ ‘Most Admirable’ ‘Liar’ ‘Thief’ ‘Wicked’ ‘Scum’ What do all these things have in common? They are all titles. A title serves many functions. A title is something that is given to distinguish one ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Ken Henson avatar

    Come To Jesus: Matthew 15:21-39

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 19, 2012
    based on 15 ratings
     | 21,278 views

    Many people come to Jesus for different reasons. From Matt.15:21-39 we can see that these individuals and the crowd come to Jesus with Persistence, with Preference and with Possessions.

    There are many people who come to Jesus for different reasons. We can see at least one principle from each of them from Matthew 15:21-39. They come to Jesus with: 1. Persistence 2. Preference 3. Possessions All of them have something in common – a need is brought to Jesus, and Jesus meets the ...read more

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  • Allan Quak avatar

    Hate Your Father And Mother Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on May 7, 2016
     | 7,630 views

    Jesus reminds us of the true cost of discipleship by calling us to give preference to Him above all else - including the willingness to hate those who are closest to us.

    Message Luke 14:25-35 “Hate Your Father and Mother” Today it is Mother’s Day. What are Mothers? They’re the soothing voice in the middle of the night when you have been woken by a scary dream. They are the welcoming embrace always ready to be given even when you have been really bad. Mothers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist