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  • Nate Barbour avatar

    The Man In The Mirror

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003
    based on 89 ratings
     | 42,097 views

    Get to know the "real" you as you look into the mirror to find your true identity.

    The Man in the Mirror An Accurate Reflection of the Real You 5/7/03 I. Introduction A man was looking for a job and he noticed that there was an opening at the local zoo. He inquired about the job and discovered that the zoo had a very unusual position that they wanted to fill. Apparently their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who Is Jesus Really? Series

    Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013
     | 5,552 views

    This series is designed to maximize the ability of the listener to understand and defend the identity of Christ as outlined in the Bible.

    Let’s turn to John 1. My middle brother, I have 2, my middle brother was a professional boxer a long time ago. He is now a personal trainer and he trains people by teaching them how to box. Boxing is probably 1 of the most physical, demanding sports around. When you watch people boxing, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Testimony Of Simeon Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,505 views

    In this lesson we learn that the testimony of Simeon will show us the true identity and mission of Jesus.

    Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Luke described the birth of Jesus, which took place in a stable in Bethlehem. Then he told us about the shepherds visiting Jesus on the night of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Who Is Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 19, 2014
     | 5,304 views

    The Story of Jesus' entry to Jerusalem reveals His true identity, and thus reveals the Father

    • When the Apostle Paul went to Mars Hill in Acts 17 to preach his famous sermon about the unknown God, he made an interesting and extremely accurate statement. Act 17:26-27 And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thorn In Paul's Side

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on Jun 28, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,737 views

    Points out clues from the scripture that point directly to the identity of the thorn in Paul's side

    Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh There has been much speculation over the centuries about just what Paul meant by his thorn in the flesh. Many have said it was some kind of sin which he just could not get behind him and others have said his thorn in the flesh was the persecution that followed him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism: Our Deep Keel

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 13, 2020
     | 2,526 views

    Baptism is our core identity. It affirms God's abiding love for us.

    January 12, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 3:13-17 Baptism: Our Deep Keel Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus’ baptism. As he came out of the Jordan River, a voice from ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: What Spider-Man Can Teach Us About God Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,221 views

    Spider-Man - this iconic superhero teaches us profound lessons about power, responsibility, and our relationship with God. By examining Spider-Man's story, we can gain deeper insights into our Christian walk and how we are called to live out our faith.

    With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility: What Spider-Man Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we’re diving into an unexpected source for our spiritual growth: Spider-Man. This iconic superhero teaches us profound lessons about power, responsibility, and our relationship with God. By ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Scheming Without A Schematic Series

    Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 17, 2025
     | 198 views

    When human design collapses, God’s blueprint restores; the Divine Draftsman rebuilds lives and cultures through grace, purpose, and renewed imagination.

    (Finding the Blueprint Again) --- 1. The Great Design Problem We live in a world obsessed with building things—apps, ideologies, identities, futures. Every headline feels like a pitch deck: Here’s how to fix the world. Our confidence is architectural; we assume that with enough data, diversity, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Showcase Of Grace

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 23, 2016
     | 4,989 views

    God's grace is given to us to be displayed like a masterpiece.

    I want to share a story with you of a man who discovered grace, not only from God but also from man. It has been stated that grace is “ getting the absolute best when deserving the absolute worst.” The word for grace in the Greek meant unmerited favor. So you football pros can play a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Help Me God, I'm Discouraged Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 27, 2022
     | 3,973 views

    The Devil has done his work of discouragement for a long time. If you feel discouraged, you are not alone. God's children do get discouraged. But what did Jesus mean when he said that we can have “life more abundantly,” “life to the full?”

    Alba 8-18-13 (Revised 10-23-2022) HELP ME GOD, I'M DISCOURAGED John 10:10 I don’t know if this story about Abraham Lincoln is true or not, but the story is told that Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough looking man drew a revolver and pushed it in his face. "Abe" figured ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Called Us Brethren

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 15, 2013
     | 5,335 views

    To show that we are in the family of GOD and JESUS calls us His brothers.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you one of JESUS's brother? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are in the family of GOD and JESUS calls us His brothers. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:11 (Amplified Bible) 2:11 For both He Who sanctifies [making men holy] and those who are sanctified ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Given For The Life Fo The World Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,054 views

    He was given - for a purpose...

    Given, for the Life of the World 1 Kings 19:4-8 Eph 4:30-5:2 John 6:41-51 Aug 27 P12 † In Jesus’ Name † For you, there is grace, and mercy and peace, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction – a need for more…. A very famous Russian pastor, two months before he would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    On Christian Giving

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 25, 2018
     | 7,574 views

    What is the purpose for giving?

    On Christian Giving 2 Corinthians 8:7-15 One major themes of Paul’s second epistle to the Corinthian church, at least the second of which we have record and assuming that it is one letter and not several, deals with the topic of giving. The Old Testament prescribed several tithes that the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Adopted Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014
     | 7,374 views

    Part 3 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

    INTRODUCTION: Early one summer morning a baby was born to a 15 year old drug addict, a young girl who was woefully unprepared to be a parent. She tried to walk the line that runs between being a teen and an adult, but the teenager in her won out, because she was still just that, a teenager. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Self-Esteem Or God Esteem - Lesson 4 - How To Find Your True Image In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,730 views

    A. Personal Identity B. Indwelling Of Jesus C. Jesus Is Our Life D. Putting On Jesus E. Walking In The Spirit F. Identifying The Old Man (sin-nature) G. Setting Your Mind And looking To Jesus H. We are Dead! I. Beginning In The Mind J. Positive Thinking – Right Or Wrong? K. Rejoice In The Lord

    The Christian life begins with a recognition of who we are in Jesus. Speak the following confession out loud so that you can hear yourself declaring what God has said is true. You are not declaring these things to make them happen. God says that they have already happened! This is God's answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational