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  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    People Pleaser Or God Pleaser? Series

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 17, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,307 views

    If we please God then we must do that which pleases Him. We just cannot hold onto anything of our choosing and say, “this is to please God” OR “such & such thing pleases God.” We’ll check out Enoch’s testimony to see how he pleased God.

    Opening illustration: While I was doing the Rapture series a number of years ago, one evening on not finding me in the house, my wife thought I was raptured. She had a panic attack … Let read Hebrews 11: 5 – 6 and see what was the second testimony of Enoch that raptured him. Introduction: Implied ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gratitude In The Shade Of The Cross!

    Contributed by Bledar Valca on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,310 views

    A new look at the story of 10 lepers

    GRATITUDE IN THE SHADE OF THE CROSS! Luke 17:11-19 Few years ago, we had Carl Mitchell of Harding University come to Albania and do series of lectures on family life and issues. Other then the lectures he gave we asked him to preach for us on Sunday. I vividly remember that as he was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christmas Series

    Contributed by Rajkumar Pulla on Dec 8, 2009
    based on 11 ratings
     | 33,695 views

    Christmas means

    The recent discovery of an ossuary (bone box) in Jerusalem that contained the phrase “James, son of Joseph, brother of Jesus” has rekindled the controversy as to whether Mary had children other than Jesus. Catholicism claims she did not. What does the actual evidence reveal? A few months ago, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    He Is Alive!! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,448 views

    How often does God take us to a place in our walk with Him where we are confused and don't understand? How often do we then find ourselves remembering what God has told us and the understanding begins to flow?

    1But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they went to the tomb, taking the spices they had prepared. First day of the week – Sunday… this is why Christians observe worship of Christ on Sundays instead of what is traditionally believed to be the Sabbath which is Saturday. As ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is All We Need

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 3, 2014
     | 9,610 views

    A heart-driven focus on God is able to get us through all kinds of life issues.

    1. [Attitude is important! As his parents watched from the patio, a little boy played baseball by himself in the back yard. Of course this amounted to tossing a ball into the air and attempting to hit it with his bat. As he did so he proclaimed to no one in particular, "I'm the greatest hitter in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Conduct Of A Follower Of Christ -- Real Christian Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015
     | 5,209 views

    dealing with the thought of working out our salvation.

    THE CONDUCT OF A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REAL CHRISTIAN LIFE PHILIPPIANS 2:12-16 SO THEN, MY BELOVED, JUST AS YOU HAVE ALWAYS OBEYED, NOT AS IN MY PRESENCE ONLY, BUT NOW MUCH MORE IN MY ABSENCE, WORK OUT YOUR SALVATION WITH FEAR AND TREMBLING; 13  FOR IT IS GOD WHO IS AT WORK IN YOU, BOTH TO WILL AND TO ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Could Peter Evangelize The Family Of Malchus

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Jul 23, 2015
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     | 5,667 views

    Could Peter Evangelize the Family of Malchus

    Could Peter Evangelize the Family of Malchus John 18:10 (KJV) 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest's servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant's name was Malchus. You pull up to a traffic light and there is a young man with tattoos all over, pink hair, ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "I Will Not Believe" Series

    Contributed by Tim May on Apr 13, 2015
     | 5,570 views

    When Thomas says, “I will not believe what he is really saying is I want to believe I just have a different set of criteria than the one you are offering me.

    INTRODUCTION: Nobody likes to be perceived as being naive or gullible. - My experince at RAF Greenham Common - Having sailors stand the Mail Buoy Watch - Sending my brother to get a can of dehydrated water. When Thomas says, “I will not believe what he is really saying is I want to believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Shaking Things Up Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 22, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,111 views

    Salt is a symbol of permanence as well as a reminder of purity, preservation, health and even destruction. These are things that we are called to be and do as followers of the Leader.

    1. Chick-Fil-A Mission Several months ago Chick-fil-A's founder, Truett Cathy, made people upset when he claimed: "I think we are inviting God's judgment on our nation when we shake our fist at him and say, 'We know better than you as to what constitutes a marriage.'" And said that his company was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For Jesus’ Love 12 Leadership Traits

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 22, 2017
     | 2,891 views

    Let go and let God, push and pull, volley and lead us to run our race to fulfill God’s purpose to see and own our purpose in our lives, our gift.

    FOR JESUS’ LOVE 12 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 22, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    Hints Of God

    Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Feb 15, 2021
     | 1,220 views

    Here are six hints of God's existence when taken together are very powerful

    Hints of God Psalm 25 1 Peter 3:15 Good morning, Church. I would encourage you to grab a pen or pencil, a piece of paper because I am a going to give you a list of six things that may come in handy in the days ahead. Our Psalm this morning is Psalm 25. Even with a casual reading of this Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Human Sacrifices, And Getting Out Of Ruts.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 14, 2021
     | 1,637 views

    Perhaps one of the greatest messages preached at Crane Eater Community Church. Paul is asking us to make is not a "Sin Offering", but a "Thank Offering.”

    Human Sacrifices, And Getting Out Of Ruts. Romans 12:1-2NKJV Today, we get to talk about human sacrifices! This should be fun! Any volunteers? In Alaska there are only two seasons: Winter and July. When the weather gets warm in the summer, the snow melts and the dirt roads become muddy. Cars ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bid Him Come And Die Series

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 6, 2021
     | 1,920 views

    Following Jesus is an all or nothing proposal, and far too many so-called "believers" are riding the fence, playing a game, or trying to look devout when their character shows otherwise. Either follow and obey Him, or be honest in your unbelief and leave.

    In today's social set-up, especially here in America, the prevailing philosophy seems to be, "I want it, and I want it NOW!" Young people are crying out for this at a pace that is bordering on the ridiculous, petty, and unrealistic. I do not see even the slightest awareness in most ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Perfect Gift For Christmas Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Dec 12, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,817 views

    I want to tell you about a Christmas gift that will never disappoint. I can go so far as to say it is the perfect gift. Do I have your attention?

    Introduction In 1989, a movie was released by the name of “Christmas Vacation”. In this movie, a guy named Clark was expecting a big Christmas bonus from his boss. He had plans for the money to buy a pool for his family. When he opened the boss’ Christmas envelope presented to him, instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Not So Prodigal Son

    Contributed by David Roth on Mar 19, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,945 views

    Lent 4 (c) God's grace delivers us not only from the outwards sins of immorality, but from the inward sins of the heart.

    Luke 15:11-32 “The Not so Prodigal Son” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The Not so Prodigal Son” Today we hear Jesus telling a parable. He is at a big banquet at ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran