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  • Perry Greene avatar

    Exercising A Dynamic Faith Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2012
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     | 6,212 views

    We have observed dead faith and demonic faith, both of which are useless to us. This lesson focuses in on dynamic faith which is essential. The lesson holds up Abraham and Rahab, two people at opposite ends of the spectrum as examples of proper faith.

    1. Some apparent dilemmas: • “Look before you leap” vs. “He who hesitates is lost.” • Proverbs 26.4-5: 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Glory In The Highest

    Contributed by Robert Dovenmuehle on Mar 25, 2013
     | 4,674 views

    The story of Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem as told by a businessman from Jerusalem who is thrust into the path of Jesus as He enters the city. A first person tale of Christ changing a life.

    Grace, mercy, and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ in unity with the Holy Spirit. Let me introduce myself. My name is Yusef bar Shimon. You can call me Joseph the son of Simon. I’m a businessman in Jerusalem and I make garments from wool and linen. I want to tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Old Gate Series

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 28, 2014
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     | 19,094 views

    The Old Gate brings us to the place where we must learn of the old ways of truth.

    “The Old Gate Message 3” The Spiritual Application of the Gates Notes taken from Pastor Jim May’s study; Notes from Thompson Chain Reference Bible; Tim LaHaye Prophecy Study Bible; Monte Brown’s personal translation (MB) Nehemiah 3:6 Monte T. Brown August 17, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heads Up, Hold On, Hide Out

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,086 views

    The church and the individual have mutual responsibility in finding a place for new believers.

    August 25, 2002 Morning Service Text: Mark 8:22-26 Subject: Receiving From God Title: Heads Up, Hold On, and Hide Out Do you like tee shirts? I used to have a large collection of tee shirts. Some of them were eye-catchers for the world to look at. One of them said, "I am not opinionated, I’m just ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Christian Courage Series

    Contributed by Duane Smith on Feb 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,011 views

    The purpose of this mesage is to show believers the qualities of Christian Courage and encourage believers to tell the gospel story with truth and courage.

    CHRISTIAN COURAGE* Acts 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: A. As I study a book of the Bible or a particular passage I do a lot of reading in commentaries. 1. Three of my favorites are The Pulpit Commentary, The Biblical Illustrator, and The Preacher’s Homiletic Commentary. 2. They each have their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's True Children

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,983 views

    Proposition: God disciplines everyone He accepts as His own children.

    God’s True Children Rev. Sean D. Lester October 12, 2003 Text: Hebrews 12: 4-11 Introduction: A. The heroes of the faith inspire me to want to follow Jesus Christ because I know that what these men and women did was good and that they proved that God is real and faithful. Something inside me ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Winning The War Series

    Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 29, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    We are in a battle. The church is an army, not a hospital, and we signed up for a battle-ship not a cruise liner. But how can we win in the battle of life and faith? This passage shows how.

    Winning the war Mk5:1-20 WBC 31/08/03pm I think we forget what a battle the Christian faith is! - join up for this luxury cruiser that will take us to heaven - find it’s a sleek battleship and - God isn’t particularly sympathetic when we say we don’t like the ‘heat of the day’… battle To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Witness Of Worship

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,581 views

    Worship is inspired, inevitable and an invitation.

    WITNESS OF WORSHIP A few years ago, the world watched as three gray whales became trapped by the ice off Point Barrow, Alaska. They were battered and bloody, gasping for breath at a hole in the ice. Their only hope was to be transported five miles past the ice pack to open sea. Rescuers began ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    You Are Barabbas

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 14, 2013
     | 11,115 views

    There are so many places within scripture where the gospel is foreshadowed. The account of Barabbas’ release is one such place.

    This morning I would like to spend a short amount of time studying about a man that we do not know too much about, but a man that for a small amount of time plays an important role in the darkness and injustice that happens the day our Lord was crucified. The man I am speaking of is Barabbas. There ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Greatest Change

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 6, 2022
     | 1,623 views

    Have you ever considered what variety there is among the members of the human race?

    For example, we notice, even in just one congregation, there are many... - Shapes - Sizes - Colors of hair - Colors of eyes - Shapes and sizes of noses - Shapes and sizes of ears - Shapes and sizes of mouths of people. Perhaps the time when we are most similar is when we are first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Change

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022
     | 1,842 views

    Have you ever considered what variety there is among the members of the human race?

    For example, we notice, even in just one congregation, there are many... - Shapes - Sizes - Colors of hair - Colors of eyes - Shapes and sizes of noses - Shapes and sizes of ears - Shapes and sizes of mouths of people. Perhaps the time when we are most similar is when we are first born. Illus: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dedication

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022
     | 6,392 views

    A message dealing with dedicating children versus baptism

    Dedication December 19th, 2021 CCCAG Scripture: Luke 2:22-40 Introduction After I got saved one of the biggest arguments I had with my family had to do with what we were going to do with our children when it came to spiritual matters. I have been raised in a house that was largely a twice a year ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Imitation - The Sincerest Form Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2025
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,328 views

    Ephesians tells me I should imitate God... but how can I do that, and what would it look like when I did?

    A city girl visited a farm one day and saw some farm animals out in the field. She asked the farmer: “Mister, why doesn’t that cow have any horns?” The farmer thought about that for a moment, and then he said “Well, cattle can do a powerful lot of damage with horns. Sometimes we keep ‘em trimmed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    It Is Finished

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2021
     | 2,357 views

    He is Risen! He has finished what the Father desired for our lives. Easter is more than a story, it is the greatest act of love and compassion ever shown to mankind by a loving God.

    It is finished Luke 24:1-8 Introduction- He is Risen! He has risen indeed! Amen. Happy resurrection day! Let’s Pray- Here we are on Easter Sunday- He has risen- He has risen indeed. That was the greeting of the early church so that they would not forget the resurrected and promised return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Most Powerful Event In History

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    A look at Easter through the eyes of Genesis and Revelation.

    Joyce Hollyday tells the story of a schoolteacher who was asked to work with children in a large city hospital. Another teacher, knowing that she had been assigned to the hospital, called and requested that she visit a child who had been in her class. The teacher took the boy’s name and room ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist