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  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Dating, Relationships, Marriage And Sex

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 1, 2009
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     | 22,956 views

    The Biblical keys necessary to successfully navigate the dating scene, glorifying God and finding the mate God created you to live your life with.

    GODLY RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE OPPOSITE SEX - “God thought up and created two sexes. It is his idea.” – Dean Sherman. The Kingdom of God is based on relationships (and almost every problem on the planet arises out of bad relationships). Relationships are top priority to God (Mat. 22:37-39). Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
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     | 4,142 views

    Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?

    1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Deception

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jun 14, 2004
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    The Bible speaks of planting or sowing discord like a farmer planting seeds. Deceit is the catalyst by which discord is sown or planted in the church.

    I. Introduction Read Genesis 29 (Psalm 101:7) No one who practices deceit will dwell in my house; no one who speaks falsely will stand in my presence. That’s a very heavy penalty for something that is usually said without thinking! Most deceit has its origin in thoughtlessness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Rebellion - The Faith Killer Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2005
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     | 6,102 views

    Many of us are exposed to the gospel, but as the Israelites had a choice to go into the Promised Land, we have a choice whether to believe God when He says salvation is through Jesus Christ. Do you have a hard or soft heart to the Lord?

    I grew up in the 60’s when rebellion against authority was turned into an art form. Rebellion says: I don’t like someone taking authority over me. I don’t want you telling me what’s wrong with me, and I certainly don’t want you telling me what to do because what I think is the most important thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Jude 1-24 Proclaiming And Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 20, 2011
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    All the way from Eden even until our present time the devil has been constantly busy trying to cast doubt on God’s forever settled Word. There have always been spiritual trouble makers among believers and Jude will point some of these out.

    JUDE 1-24 PROCLAIMING AND CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH 8-20-11 Today Lord willing I am going to talk for a few minutes on the satanic forces that are trying to tear down the truth of the Word of God, and trying too cause us to wonder about our salvation. All the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Father's Day 2014

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014
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    Values are not taught to our children, they are caught by them. How can father's share good morals with their children?

    Father’s Day Message June 15, 2014 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Several years ago researchers did an experiment to see how much time middle-class father’s spent playing/interacting with their small children. 1 First, they asked the father’s to estimate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joshua ~ #2 Camped At Swollen Jordan River Series

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015
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     | 4,079 views

    the two Israeli spies that Joshua had sent into Jericho had returned and reported to Joshua everything that they had witnessed.

    SS~ #18~ JOSHUA ~ #2 camped at Jordan ~ 10-12-14 Joshua 3: -- pt 1 Today we'll continue in our study of Heb.11: -- "the hall of the faithful" chapter. Listen as I read our text verses. 　　Heb.11: 30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Full Grown Christian

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 30, 2015
     | 5,832 views

    The life of a faithful Christian is characterized by a constant growth process. When one becomes a Christian they begin a lifelong journey of service to God. This lesson examines this great truth and brings to light what our obligations are in this.

    The Full Grown Christian Ephesians 4:13 "Till we all attain unto the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a full-grown man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:" (ASV) The life of a faithful Christian is characterized by a constant growth ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    “excuses And Mighty Hands” Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 27, 2013
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     | 5,139 views

    Israel had many excuses for not responding to God's Word; People today are not much different, but the Gospel of Grace and the Hands of God are still extended TODAY.

    “Excuses and Mighty Hands” Romans 10:16-21 All of us attempt to justify our actions at one time or another with excuses. I worked in retail management for 20 years and heard some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pt. 4 Terminating The Termites Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jun 10, 2013
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     | 7,005 views

    Satan has unleashed the power & resources of hell on the family & he knows that disruptions of the home yields three devastating results.

    Rebuilding Broken Families Pt. 4 February 24, 2013 Terminating the Termites A In Odin, they were tearing down an old, majestic house I rode by hundreds of times while I was growing up. 1 I knew one of the guys tearing it down & I struck up a conversation. Why? a Termites. The outside looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Healthy Jealousy" Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 17, 2013
     | 5,428 views

    The word, "Christian", sometimes carries a bad connotation in our society; Would someone be "jealous" of your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ?

    “A Healthy Jealousy” Romans 11:11-14 Last week we looked at Romans 11:9-10, which is Paul quoting from Psalm 69: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Woes To The Pharisees And Lawyers - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2014
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     | 7,389 views

    Jesus pronounces woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers and warns us of the danger of spiritual hypocrisy.

    Scripture Last week I started a two-part message about Jesus’ pronouncement of woes upon the Pharisees and lawyers. Last week we looked at the setting of Jesus’ rebuke and the statements of rebuke to the Pharisees. This week I would like to conclude the message by looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The 12 Apostles: Philip

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 22, 2015
     | 7,143 views

    Looking at the 3rd apostle, chronologically.His unique call, witnessing to a skeptic, asked to feed 5,000, introduced Greeks to Christ, asked to see the Father & more Philip had unique challenges & opportunities. So do we!

    THE 12 APOSTLES: PHILIP INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: CLIMB THE WALLS 1. “Oh, I sure m happy to see you,” the little boy said to his Grandmother on his mother’s side when she came to visit. 2. “Maybe now Daddy will do the trick he’s been promising us.” 3. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Fathers Wanted, No Experience Necessary

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 12, 2014
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     | 13,126 views

    In this sermon we see the importance of fathers and why we should be thankful for them.

    Father’s Wanted, No Experience Necessary 1 Timothy 5:8, Ephesians 6:4, 1 Corinthians 11:1 Intro. Have you ever noticed that Mothers Day is the second most attended church service of the year. Second only to Easter. Have you noticed that father’s day is usually no more attended than a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Four Freedoms Found In Christ

    Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015
     | 7,023 views

    Franklin Roosevelt once gave a speech outlining "four freedoms" that he believed would make the world a better place. 60 plus years later, those freedoms have become twisted.

    JANUARY OF 1941, 11 MONTHS BEFORE THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GAVE A STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH. IT BECAME KNOWN AS “THE FOUR FREEDOMS” SPEECH. ROOSEVELT SAID; IN THE FUTURE DAYS, WHICH WE SEEK TO MAKE SECURE, WE LOOK FORWARD TO A WORLD FOUNDED UPON FOUR ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ