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  • David Radcliff avatar

    Religion Without God

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Apr 2, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,199 views

    Christianity is a relationship not a religion.

    RELIGION WITHOUT GOD II Timothy 3:1-5 I. WITHOUT CHRIST 1. Formality II Timothy 3:5. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof A skeleton has a form of man, but is dead! 2. Faithless Luke 18:8. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Easter Celebration The Pascal Of Our Lord Jesus?

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Apr 11, 2020
     | 2,482 views

    We celebrate Easter year in and year out, but is it the same feast of Passover fulfilled by our Lord Jesus Christ

    Well, let see what the Bible says to us. Today multitudes, and nations in the Christian world are celebrating either the Easter or the Pascal feast depending on what denomination you belong. At the same time, the Bible makes it clear that Easter is after the Feast of the unleavened bread, Just as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You Cannot Out Give God Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 2, 2015
     | 9,805 views

    A study of the book of 1 Samuel 1: 1 – 28

    1 Samuel 1: 1 – 28 You Cannot Out Give God 1 Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    A Good Gift Gone Bad Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,858 views

    Lust craves to use people for our "needs" and desires. It is the exact opposite of the love and focus on the needs of others that Jesus calls us to.

    II Samuel 11:1-5, Matthew 5:27-30 “A Good Gift Gone Bad” (Lust) INTRODUCTION We live in a society that panders to lust. Everywhere we look—billboards, magazines, movies and television—we view provocative pictures. The goal of modern clothing fashion is to be alluring. The idea of turning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Does It Matter How Long We Live?”

    Contributed by Donovan Myers on Aug 24, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 9,137 views

    Death is often perceived as the enemy, but could there be another perspective?

    Psalm 90 is the oldest psalm and was written by Moses. It was written during a very bleak time in Hebrew history. Moses was commissioned by God to lead the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage. After the miraculous escape through the Red Sea, Moses leads them toward the Promised Land, a land flowing ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    High Strung

    Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,688 views

    Had any conflict at your house this week? Be honest. Maybe it was one of those he-said-she-said things. First came the noise of quarreling, then even worse—the deafening silence. So much of the pain in life flows from relational conflict. We think i

    Had any conflict at your house this week? Be honest. Maybe it was one of those he-said-she-said things. First came the noise of quarreling, then even worse—the deafening silence. So much of the pain in life flows from relational conflict. We think it’ll go away if we just sweep it under the rug ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A New Definition Of Vision

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    God is slowly dismantling "stereotype" churches and establishing "prototype" churches

    A New Definition of “Vision” - Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint (NIV) If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves (Message) When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild (NLT) God is slowly dismantling “stereotype” ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    God's Will

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 10, 2015
     | 4,669 views

    GOD'S WILL

    Jonah 1:1-17 GOD'S WILL 1. HIS CALL v.1-3 I. IT'S COMING . . Now the word of the LORD came unto Jonah ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Unto You.

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,034 views

    Christmas

    Luke 2 v 8 - 20 I. Unto You... A Personal Gift A. The Identity Of The Personal Saviour Christ the Lord B. The Individuality Of The Personal Saviour. "unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God’s Bloody Plan Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 18, 2019
     | 2,255 views

    A look at the striking price of the plan that God has.

    - Open: - We all love the Christmas season. The lights of the tree, the warm gathering with family, the birth of the Savior. - There is a part of the Christmas story that we don’t like, though. It doesn’t fit with our warm light, soft focus Christmas. - Matthew 2:13-18 tells us of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Take Up Your Cross Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,145 views

    What does it look like to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Jesus?

    [IMAGE] Philippine Passion Play - practice of literally crucifying people (voluntarily). The practice began in 1962 after a popular play about Jesus’ death. One man, Ruben Enaje, (as of 2019) had been hung on a cross 33 times. Many men and women have voluntarily submitted to temporary crucifixion ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    On Lying To The Holy Ghost Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025
     | 315 views

    On Lying to the Holy Ghost

    Acts 5:1-16 On Lying to the Holy Ghost Intro - God Has - A Place for His Church - Not our place, but His place for us. A Purpose for His Church - To Witness, To Work, To Watch, To Wait. A Promise for His Church - Matthew 16:18 upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Turn Away From Anger

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 4, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 223 views

    Anger is a natural emotion with all men, but it can be supernaturally managed through the help and strength of the Holy Spirit

    Turn Away from Anger Study Text: Ephesians 4:26–27 Introduction: - Anger is one of the most common emotions in human life. - Everyone has felt it, but the Bible warns us that uncontrolled anger leads to destruction, broken relationships, and sin. - God calls us to turn away from anger, not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Paul The Apostle Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025
     | 63 views

    Paul the Apostle

    Galatians 1 v 1 - 10 Paul the Apostle His Position - 1 Paul, an apostle, Acts 1: - NOT By His Direct - Presence - 21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us Persistence - all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us Preparation - 22 Beginning from the baptism ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Spurring Each Other On Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,749 views

    This sermon concludes the series on the "one another" passages. We can spur one another on by our presence, example and words.

    A. I want to begin by sharing some actual excuse notes sent by parents. They were collected by the University of Texas and include the original spellings. 1. “My son is under a doctor’s care and should not take P.E. today. Please execute him.” 2. “Dear School: Please ekscuse John being absent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ