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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Don’t Worry… Be Happy!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 17, 2022
     | 3,356 views

    Life is great and wonderful, and very seldom do we hear about anyone who wants to depart from this wonderful life that God has blessed us with.

    Most of us enjoy the blessings of this life so immensely, we want to live as long as possible. Illus: An 80-year-old man went to a doctor for a check-up. After the examination, the doctor told him what he was hoping to hear. He said, "You're in terrific shape. There's nothing wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enemy Is Left As A Test Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2018
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     | 5,872 views

    Because Israel persisted in disobedience, God decided to allow the nations to remain in the land as the means to chastise His people, and to test Israel and to train succeeding generations for war.

    Chapter 11 Enemy Is Left as a Test [Judges 2.20–3.4] Scripture 20 And the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel; and he said, Because that this people hath transgressed my covenant which I commanded their fathers, and have not hearkened unto my voice; 21 I also will not henceforth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Castaway Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 8, 2018
     | 11,947 views

    The castaway theme, from Robinson Crusoe up to Tom Hanks in Cast Away, is an of enduring theme in our culture. Acts 28:1-10 is a real-life castaway story, except instead of pirates and treasure maps, it involves superstitious natives and venomous snakes.

    Castaway Acts Series Chuck Sligh July 8, 2018 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 28. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Stories of island castaways are a recurring theme for novels and movies. The idea ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love: A Worthy Overcoat Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018
     | 2,853 views

    Message 17 in our study of Colossians. This message explores the phrase "beyond all these things up on love.

    Chico Alliance Church “A Worthy Overcoat” Today we look at one more piece from the wardrobe and then finish off this wardrobe with a glorious overcoat. Wear Forgiveness (More complete notes available previously) A heart of forgiveness denies the inclination to extract payment from the debtor ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    They May Not Break Bones But Words Can Still Hurt. Series

    Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 23, 2018
     | 7,889 views

    Taming the tongue is vital to healthy communication in marriage.

    OPENING SENTENCE: I was surprised when I heard some time ago that scholar Ruth Tucker was divorcing her husband for domestic violence. INTRODUCTION: Most of you probably don’t know who Ruth Tucker is. She was a Ph.D. missions’ professor at Trinity Evangelical Seminary and is considered by many to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Signs Of The Times

    Contributed by David Welch on Aug 6, 2018
     | 5,454 views

    This message employs basic road signs applied to Biblical principles.

    Chico Alliance Church “Signs of the Times” INTRODUCTION We live in a world full of signs that warn of danger, point us in a specific direction or tell us what to do. Some provide instructions that assume we are complete idiots. How about the waring not to put a plastic bag over your head? Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    How Can A God Of Love Send People To Hell?

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 12, 2018
     | 2,980 views

    How Can a God of Love Send People to Hell? – Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

    SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). God of Love. • (2). God of Holiness. • (3). God of Justice. • (4). God of Forgiveness. SERMONBODY: Ill: • You probably know the old story of the primary school teacher, • Who saw one of her pupils drawing a picture with a crayon, • Unable to figure out what the picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Falling Away - 2

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 21, 2023
     | 1,451 views

    Our need to be part of a community of believers.

    Falling Away April 23, 2023 I really believe God has a sense of humor. I also believe God can be really sarcastic! If you read the Bible you will see some of His questions lead me to that conclusion. But I also believe that because God created me in His image and I’m that way. So, that’s my ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Imprisoned By The Big Three

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 24, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,726 views

    God can save us from all kinds of prisons.

    Imprisoned by the Big Three Prison is a reality in our culture and scripture. We know that some significant Bible characters experienced time in jail. • Joseph in Egypt • John the Baptist • Paul and Silas in Philippi • Jesus preached to the souls in prison (1 Peter 3:19) and identified with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How To Finish Well Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 8, 2021
     | 3,352 views

    Stories abound of folks who began well in the Christian faith, and in ministry, but failed to finish well. What does the Word of God say about how we can be motivated to follow Jesus faithfully to the end?

    I was listening to one of our secular news and talk radio stations one morning this past week. And there was an innocent joke, of all things, about our subject this morning. A married couple was having a debate about who should get out of bed in the mornings to brew the coffee. Finally, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    For Ye Have Robbed Me...

    Contributed by Eric Wright on Apr 24, 2022
     | 2,008 views

    There is no other time more important than now to make right decisions.

    There are two reasons that I am excited about being here today and that is to see you all and to also share a Word from the good book that has the ability to be life-changing. Life-changing in a sense that each person is properly equipped with what they need to make right decisions. There is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Remember Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 12, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 8,162 views

    Don’t ever forget to remember what God has done for you.

    On Monday, our nation marked Memorial Day. This day, formerly known as Decoration Day, was established so we never forget the ultimate sacrifice men and women in the military made for us. Monuments, memorials, and even parades are designed to help us remember not to ever forget. I came across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Two Pillars Of Godly Support: Belief And Love - 1john 3:23 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 5, 2022
     | 1,244 views

    Some Christians, when they are more established, very imperceptibly, lessen the trust in the Lord, and place it more in their own ability and decision-making. Not consciously, but bit by bit, they take back control of their own lives, and wonder why God seems absent. We look at belief and love.

    MESSAGE – THE TWO PILLARS OF GODLY SUPPORT: BELIEF AND LOVE - 1John 3:23 We will be looking at a verse in the first letter of John but just to place it into context we will look at 4 verses – {{1 John 3 v 21-24, but it is verse 23 that is our focus. 1John 3 v 21 “Beloved, if our heart does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Message 10 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12-14 – Church Leadership Positions And Practical Matters For Christians Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022
     | 1,716 views

    In church government there are 5 words translations use for the leadership positions, looked at briefly and then we consider a verse of great practical support. It covers busybodies, disorderly people, the fainthearted, helping the weak Christians, and patience in opposition.

    MESSAGE 10 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:12-14 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND PRACTICAL MATTERS FOR CHRISTIANS RESPECT YOUR SHEPHERDS We will continue with the studies in 1Thessalonians, and today we will look at the governing of a church and the shepherd role within the leadership. PART A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Compel Them To Come In

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 7, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,173 views

    The following sermon is going to review Jesus’ Parable of the Great Banquet in hope to spur your heart on to compel the lost to come in before it is too late!

    Compel them to Come In Luke 14:15-24 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 During our lives we will make many decisions that will not only affect our present but our future realities as well. While some decisions are routine and often trivial such as what to eat, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist