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  • John Bright avatar

    "Ready Or Not… Here I Come!" Series

    Contributed by John Bright on Dec 8, 2023
     | 1,885 views

    This sermon was preached on the first Sunday of Advent Teaching sheet at the end of the text

    “Ready or Not… Here I Come!" Mark 13:32-37 First Sunday of Advent Mark 13:32-37 “32 “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34 It’s like a man going away: He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Acknowledge The Problem Series

    Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 31, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,924 views

    This is the first message in the series "From The Problem To The Solution". The very first thing we have to do in order to get to a solution is to acknowledge the problem. 1-)Admit There's A Problem, 2-)Access The Reason, 3-)Accept The Solution.

    From The Problem to the Solution #1 - ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM 2 Corinthians 2:14 (KJV) "Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ…" This morning, we begin a series of messages, that I've entitled "From the Problem to the Solution" Now, first of all, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The First-Born Over All Creation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 21, 2018
     | 7,937 views

    The chief religions of Paul’s time included Gnosticism, stressing gnosis as essential to salvation, viewing matter as evil, and combining ideas derived from mythology, ancient Greek philosophy, ancient religions, and, eventually, Christianity.

    5/7/18 Tom Lowe Lesson IIA2: THE FIRST-BORN OVER ALL CREATION (Colossians 1:15b-17) • Numbers in brackets [a], correspond to “Special Notes” following each verse. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:15b-17 (NIV) (Text) 15b the firstborn over all creation. 16 For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Request Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Jan 6, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,405 views

    The importance of acquiring and using wisdom

    The Greatest Request James 1:5-8 Introduction What is wisdom? It is knowledge with God’s assistance. You can have knowledge without wisdom, you can say great proverbs with out wisdom. Wisdom is what allows you to act on your beliefs and in what manner you act is based on your wisdom from God. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Messianic Age Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,434 views

    Zephaniah begins his closing oracle by declaring the future worldwide conversion of the Gentile nations & then he communicates God’s promise to restore His chosen people.

    ZEPHANIAH 3: 9-20 [IN THAT DAY SERIES] THE MESSIANIC AGE [Psalm 67; Zechariah 14:8–9] Following the prophetic custom, Zephaniah concludes his book with a message of hope (e.g., Hos 14:1–9; Joel 3:18–21; Amos 9:11–15). These verses mark the end of the prophet’s long list of indictments and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Influence Of The Father

    Contributed by Paul Etterling on Jun 18, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 15,289 views

    A word of encouragement to men to be the Father and Grandfather that molds a childs life by pu=ouring wisdom into the child.

    Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 3 For I was my father’s son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother. 4 He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    6 Ways To Bring Personal Growth

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 13, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,599 views

    Growing in Christ is what it’s all about!Remember we have someone greater than Solomon to learn from!

    Personal Growth Text: Proverbs 1: 5 5.A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, The famous football coach John Wooden once said, “What counts, is what you learn after you know it all.” Teddy Roosevelt said, “There’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 8, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 68,210 views

    Part 3 of the series - The Church of the New Testament. This part addresses the question, "What is the Church." There are many conceptual variations on what the church is and what its principal purpose is. But what did Jesus intend to build?

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paul Before Agrippa Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 29, 2017
     | 17,178 views

    He explains why he was particularly pleased to be able to state his case to King Agrippa. Of all the high officials residing in the country, nobody knew better than the king the history, principals, and passions that motivated the Jewish people.

    July 31, 2016 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.F.5: Paul Before Agrippa (Acts 26:1-32) Commentary 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Moyer avatar

    Four Things A Loving God Wants Us To Know About Death And Dying

    Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 50,593 views

    Death is a gate. All of us have to pass through it. It may be expected or unexpected. But if you trust Christ, that gate will be wide enough for two - you and your Savior. And the One who has led you all through life will not desert you then.

    Ted Springer, a former professional baseball umpire once made the comment, "Life is a lot like a baseball game. It has its start and its excitement, its lively and its dull moments, and it has its finish. Sometimes a game is called off unexpectedly because of a sudden storm. Sometimes it lasts the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 202 ratings
     | 20,021 views

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

    How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Raising Generation Alpha: A Sacred Responsibility

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 12, 2025
     | 394 views

    This sermon is about not just about parenting, but about stewardship of the future. We live in an age where the children among us—Generation Alpha—are growing up in a world unlike anything we ever knew. And yet the call of God remains the same across all generations

    Beloved, today I invite you into a timely and important conversation—one not just about parenting, but about stewardship of the future. We live in an age where the children among us—Generation Alpha—are growing up in a world unlike anything we ever knew. They are the first generation fully immersed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James Parker avatar

    The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jun 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,145 views

    Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against

    Last week we began a new series on Ephesians chapter 6. We talked a little bit about the fact that as christians we are in a battle, and if we are in a battle we should act as soldiers. Last week we read Ephesians 6:10-18, which speaks of the battle and the tools that God has given the christian to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Our Call To Grow

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 9,192 views

    We are called to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord, Jesus Christ. But how many of us do not do that because it requires us to read, study, pray, and even live our lives according to His principals, and not our own.

    Man’s law says that to be ignorant of the law is no excuse for not following it. And we are held accountable for being lawful citizens. But in reality, you cannot be expected to know more than that which you are taught. For example, I have never been taught how to use a jackhammer. And since ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Practice Temperance In All Things

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 67 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits.

    1. The Holy Spirit gives us the self-control to practice a self-restraint so that we are able to exhibit moderation in all our relationships, ministries and personal habits. Paul wrote, "The fruit of the Spirit is...self-control." (Gal. 5:23) Ask the Lord to give you an increasing ability to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational