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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    The Real Power Of God’s Word Within Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 13, 2015
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    His Word pours light into our lives, onto our paths, into our understanding.

    Manifest Presence Series “The Real Power of God’s Word Within” (Inspired by Don Nori Sr.’s Manifest Presence: You Can Live Within The Veil) February 11, 2015 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Psalm 119:130 (NASB) 130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Liberty And Conflicts With Culture

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 13, 2015
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    A mature Christian knows the limits of his liberty in Christ and understands that love is the measure of that liberty.

    Message: In this chapter of the Bible we are introduced to Christian Liberty and the responsibility of properly exercising it. How does our liberty impact those around us in the church and our culture? When are we free to do as we please knowing that what we are doing is not a sin? Is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A New Way Of Thinking About Ourselves--And Others Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
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    A call for a realistic understanding of our need for grace and our dependence upon one another.

    A New Way of Thinking About Ourselves . . . and Others Romans 12:3-5 Well it’s been a stressful couple of months, getting ready for next Saturday’s wedding. Around our house we’ve been redecorating the guest room for out of town family members who are coming, refurbishing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Great Blueprint

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Apr 18, 2016
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    Understanding how God wants to season us with his word and create a blueprint for Christianity

    God’s Great Blueprint Seasoning from the Word Mark 9:33-34; 49-50: 33. And he came to Capernaum: and being in the house he asked them, What was it that all of you disputed among yourselves by the way? 34. But they held their peace: for by the way they had disputed among themselves, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Theology Of Wealth

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2015
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    The manner in which we handle the goods entrusted to us reveals our understanding of God.

    You must remember the LORD your God, for he is the one who gives ability to get wealth; if you do this he will confirm his covenant that he made by oath to your ancestors, even as he has to this day. [1], [2] Events leading me to commit my life to Christ included a singular experience. Whilst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Just Like Jesus And Mary Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 28, 2014
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    We need to understand what it means for the Word to become flesh, and dwell among us.

    Seventh Day in the Christmas Octave (December 31) Thirteen Days of Christmas Every so often you’ll find a columnist or author complaining or inferring that God has no sense of humor, or that the Church is too serious. Today’s readings, on this last day of the year, prove that to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Mixed Multitude

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 20, 2011
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    We must understand that God has to be the only God no other can be before him.

    The mixed multitude Exodus 12: 38And a mixed multitude went up also with them; and flocks, and herds, even very much cattle. Numbers 11: 4And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Diving For Pearls

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jul 25, 2011
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    Understanding what it means for us when Jesus compares the kingdom of heaven to fine pearls

    INTRO What lady doesn’t like pearls? I know mine does. A number of years ago, when Hallie was just a little tike, a Chinese man we knew gave Danielle a string of pearls as a gift. Okay — not what you’re thinking. We were considering bringing this man into our (former) ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Messiah's Promise Of Eternal Life Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 28, 2011
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     | 7,526 views

    As we understand the promise of eternal life we put ourselves in a position to receive it.

    The Messiah's Promise of Eternal Life Text: Matt. 22:23-33 Introduction 1. Illustration: Charles Spurgeon offers this warning: "If you haven’t looked at Christ on the cross, you’ll have to look at Him on the throne—with great trembling. The sacrificial death of Christ will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim White avatar

    Release From Stubbornness Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Apr 8, 2013
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    Three groups can help us understand our resistance to trusting in the Resurrection of Jesus.

    I read a story of a man who was on his way to the airport to catch a plane. He came to an intersection where his wife had told him he needed to turn left to get to the airport. It was a narrow little road and he was on a board road that also would let I see some of nature’s beauty. He decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fullness

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 17, 2012
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    A right fullness of the Holy Spirit leads others to Wonder, Understanding, Wisdom, Faith, Power

    Acts 2:4 (AV) 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, ….. WEARE TOLD that "Nature abhors a vacuum." Aristotle (ancient Greek philosopher and scientist, 384-322BC) first suggested that "nature abhors a vacuum" to explain why water pumps worked Apparent-. therefore, the opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Truth!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2012
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     | 3,157 views

    Daniel emphasized the words ‘we have failed to understand YOUR truth!’

    Your truth! Daniel 9:13 “all this disaster has come upon us; yet we have not made our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and understand Your truth.” Daniel emphasized the words ‘we have failed to understand your truth!’ What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Alvin Hathaway, Sr. avatar

    Give Yourself To God Series

    Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 20, 2011
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     | 10,288 views

    Man must understand to break the addiction to sin, he has to give himself to God.

    Sunday, July 20, 2008 “Give yourself to God” Text: Acts 3: 19 I pray that we are feeling ourselves getting stronger as we continue our spiritual therapy: Breaking our Addiction to Sin – 12 steps in nine Weeks. Sin is an act where you miss the mark of the high calling which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 30, 2011
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     | 13,503 views

    This sermon helps you understand what faith looks like operating in one's life.

    Faith Hebrews 11:1 Preached by: JB Hall Introduction: Efforts to explain faith often fall short because it is an intangible that cannot be experienced with the natural senses, or felt in your spirit. It is in essence, the heart’s work toward the promises of God, and toward the God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Casey Adams avatar

    The Magnetism Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018
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    This message helps hearers understand how attractive the draw is to Christ through his sacrifice.

    I. "AND IF I BE LIFTED UP FROM THE EARTH, WILL DRAW ALL MEN UNTO ME" A. A more unlikely prophecy than this was ever addressed to human ears: 1. When the words were spoken it might well seem that the ministry of Jesus had ended in failure 2. He had proclaimed His divine message, and it had fallen ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist