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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Copy Cat Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 27, 2014
     | 4,973 views

    A study of the book of Revelation chapter 13 verses 1 through 18

    Revelation 13: 1 – 18 Copy Cat 1 Then I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and on his horns ten crowns, and on his heads a blasphemous name. 2 Now the beast which I saw was like a leopard, his feet were like the feet ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Living With Higher Priorities Series

    Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 4, 2014
     | 7,818 views

    Paul shared rules for godly living with the Corinthians that relate well for us today as well.

    Introduction: 1. According to an Associated Press report from May 17, 2001 student led prayer was going to be allowed at the Washington Community High School graduation in 2001 until the ACLU & senior valedictorian, Natasha Appenheimer, filed a law suit against the district. They won an injunction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Got The Koran And How We Got The Bible Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Aug 14, 2015
     | 3,818 views

    Text transmission is a critical part of our faith. We must be assured we have heard from God. Here is a comparison of the two processes that brought forth the 2 Holy Books of our faiths.

    Lesson 9, Which Comes First? Is it a full-blown religion, or a Book, that comes first from God? Strange question, perhaps, but important, I think. Possible answer one: In Israel, it was the religion. That is, the encounter. For many hundreds of years, there was no full book in Israel. But the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rules For Engagement Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 2, 2015
     | 7,346 views

    The Story Chapter 5.

    Rules For Engagement New Commands and a New Covenant The Story – Chapter 5 Video Bumper… Maple Grove… WELCOME to chapter 5 of The Story, ‘New Commands And A New Covenant…’ A conversation I am calling ‘Rules For Engagement.” AND LISTEN – if ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Election In The Epistles And Revelation Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Nov 17, 2015
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     | 5,154 views

    There is no question about the teachings of Paul the apostle in regard to election. Peter, John and the rest are all in agreement. He does what He wills!

    Romans Romans is the heartland of Sovereignty teaching. Here are the Bible's most troubling verses on the subject, at least for those who are still in the other camp. Many have heard these verses. Most have come up with an interpretation that allows them to move on un-touched. But I suggest that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unexplainable Joy Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 6, 2015
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     | 13,838 views

    1) Attitude (Luke 1:46–48a), 2) Object (Luke 1:46b, 47b), and 3) Motive of Joyful Worship (Luke 1:48b-55).

    It is always a delight to hear of an unknown story related to a familiar event. Paul Harvey made a living of this with his "Rest of the Story" programs. The Rest of the Story was a Monday-through-Friday radio program originally hosted by Paul Harvey. Beginning as a part of his newscasts during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Difference The Gospel Makes

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014
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     | 27,149 views

    Jesus, in one of is illustrative messages, reveals to His disciples the uniqueness of the gospel

    What would you do if you had a blind man behind the wheel of your car and he kept wrecking your car? Here he goes into the ditch. There he goes into the other lane. And again he collides with inanimate objects. And yet again, he goes through the stop sign. What would you do? Would you say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Rescued Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014
     | 5,364 views

    Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

    I Am Rescued Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) January 26, 2014 - Brad Bailey Intro My mother-in-law...has become immersed in the whole process of rescuing dogs. She works night and day to identify dogs in shelters and then to find owners before they face another fate. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Easter Questions You Must Answer Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,540 views

    Mary Magdalene was one of the eyewitnesses of the resurrection. She was the last one at the cross and the first one at the tomb. She had to answer three Easter questions that day, and these are the same three questions that each of us must answer today.

    INTRODUCTION There’s something exciting about a countdown. As a boy growing up in LA, lower Alabama, I can remember my family crowded around a small black-and-white television set as the camera was focused on a launch pad in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The year was 1962 and Astronaut John Glenn ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mystery Of Israel’s Survival Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014
     | 4,786 views

    What is their secret? Why have they outlasted EVERY one of their enemies? Overcame every adversity?

    Giant Mysteries Series “The Mystery of Israel’s Survival” (Based upon Ron Philip’s book, Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) June 1, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In 1896, Mark Twain moved to Austria and witnessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Freedom In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 9, 2014
     | 7,876 views

    1) The Principle (1 Corinthians 8:1–3); 2) The Reality: (1 Corinthians 8:4-7) and (3) The Liberty: (1 Corinthians 8:8-13).

    One of the key elements in the celebration of Remembrance Day is the acknowledgement of the achievements wrought through conflict. In fighting tyranny and oppression, veterans protected freedom. Without this sacrifice, dictators would have forced their twisted ideology upon us while eliminating the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    A Study Of The Book Of Revelation, 2: The Things Which John Saw Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jun 11, 2015
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     | 5,514 views

    John's final book begins with glorious encounters in the heavenlies. God's outline of the book was,1. The things you have seen, 2. the things which are, and 3. and the things which shall be. This is part one of the outline, and most important!

    1. The things which John saw. (1:1-20) Address of origin (1: 1-2). John receives this document from an angel. Even when Jesus appears to be speaking, the angel is delivering the message. Knowing just this one fact will make much of the reading in the beginning and especially at the very end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Russell (Rusty) Pruitt avatar

    One Night With Jesus Part Ii Series

    Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Jan 16, 2016
     | 7,259 views

    It is incredible what can be learned in just one night with Jesus. A preacher I know once said, "It' doesn't matter what happens to a Christian, what matters is how we react to what happens. Everything the Lord allows is a teaching experience.

    ONE NIGHT WITH JESUS PART II TEXT: MARK 14:22-33 Introduction: Let’s review what we’ve already learned. He sent and He went: vss 22, 23. He knew of the coming storm, but He sent them out into it. He, the Alpha and Omega – He knows the end from the beginning and all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Conformed Or Transformed? Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 7,983 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS CONFORMED OR TRANSFORMED? Numbers 14:26-45 ***This message tagteam preached with Doug (layperson in our church) -Louis Zamperini was a WW2 pilot who flew a B-24 bomber. -Because of a mechanical failure his plane crashed over the ocean in enemy territory. -He and a co-pilot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Have You Done For Me Lately Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 10,510 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY? NUMBERS 20 ***This message tagteam preached with Billy (layperson in our church) INTRODUCTION - VERSE 1 (ERIK) -Everyone has funny things that gets said in their house with no one else around. -For years one of our family jokes came from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ