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  • Robert Butler avatar

    Step Nine - Not Saying I'm Sorry? Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 8, 2020
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    Step 9 is making direct amends except when to do so would injure those or others. It’s also the place the writers tell us of the promises come true when one earnestly works the steps of recovery.

    I have been thinking about Step nine over the last few days. I really think the writers knew how much humility and courage it takes to do a 9th step amends and it’s the reason, they made sure the other steps of getting right with oneself and then God came before reconciling with others. Step 9 is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Thoughts For The Third Sunday Of Advent Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2016
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    I and you need to ask who Our Lord is in relationship to ourselves, and who we are in relationship to Him.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2016 In nomine Patris, . . . “Who are you?” “Just who do you think you are?” “Who in the world???” All of these questions strike at the fundamental awareness of our personal existence. All of these questions merit an answer, because what ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Refining Fire Of God

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 8, 2018
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    Is God refining you today?

    Sermon Malachi 3:1-4 Someone once said that if you take the text out of its context, you are left with a con. So what is the context of our reading from the book of Malachi. The book of Malachi is one of the Old Testament books known as a minor prophets. He lived around the same time as ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Slaves On Horseback

    Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 11, 2018
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     | 8,530 views

    God is in the business of turn lives around

    Today, the Lord gives me an opportunity to tell you the story of some people who began one way but ended another way. By the time you understand the stories, your spirit will be lifted and you will appreciate the fact that, when God turns the wheel around for a person, situations change for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Spiritual Dry Rot

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2018
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     | 7,038 views

    We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom.

    Dry Rot August 19, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom. Focus Passage: Luke 13:6-9 Supplemental Passage: Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elijah - To Give Directions Lesson 5 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 8, 2019
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    Elijah's encounter with God

    All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. INTRODUCTION: A DISCOURAGED ELIJAH NEEDS DIRECTION: 1 KINGS 19:1-16 1. Encouragement the great day in Elijah’s ministry, i.e., fire from heaven on Mt. Carmel, 450 Baal prophets killed, God breaks 3 ½ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Critical Grace Theory - Reflections On The Hyper-Grace Movement

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 11, 2017
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     | 6,110 views

    What does Hyper-Grace mean to those who walk In it?

    There is a growing faction in the church that believes there is a very dangerous and twisted teaching on the grace of God, called “Hyper-Grace,” which in their estimation, takes God’s grace too far and preaches a license to sin because they don’t believe in repentance and are actually against God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Should I Be Baptized? Series

    Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 4, 2016
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     | 7,685 views

    Is water baptism really necessary? If so, why?

    To be in the military, there must first be a mutual agreement. They recognize your potential and then you count the cost of serving them. This is followed by an oath of commitment and submission to the military in accordance with their established regulations. Following this process, if you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

    Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016
     | 13,906 views

    Great things come out of your obedience and faith

    Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    About The Structure Of The Home Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 17, 2016
     | 4,499 views

    A sermon defining the Biblical structure for the home.

    Series -- "Does It Matter What You Believe?" Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV "About the Structure of the Home" Matthew 19:4-6 Matthew 19:1 And it came to pass, that when Jesus had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Secrets To Unveiling The Supernatural

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 21, 2023
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    It takes faith, humility, and obedience to the word of the Lord to tap into the supernatural

    OASIS WORD DIGEST 21 September 2023 BIBLE PASSAGE: And when he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 (ESV) COLUMNIST: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah ©Oasis WordBank OASIS WORD FOR TODAY Peter was born into a fisherman’s family ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, And Rock & Roll Matter Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025
     | 373 views

    The phrase “Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll” has become synonymous with rebellion, excess, and indulgence, but where did this mindset originate? How did an entire industry become a playground for darkness?

    Modern Satanism (Part 2): Why Sex, Drugs, and Rock & Roll Matter April 27, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Corinthians 11:14-15 Introduction: The Power of Music and the Hidden Influence Music is not neutral. It was designed by God as a tool of worship, but like ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    "go And Sin No More" Series

    Contributed by Maurice Armstrong on Feb 27, 2025
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     | 917 views

    Is it possible to "Go and sin no more"? His example is that we "Follow In His Steps: Who did no sin...." (1Peter 2:21-22)

    “Go and Sin No More” “Go and Sin No More” What did Jesus mean when He said, “Go and sin no more”? (John 5:14, 8:11). I'm persuaded, “He said what He meant, and He meant exactly what He said.” There's no need to reason, to rationalize or to debate. Likewise, what did Jesus mean when He ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas Series

    Contributed by John Mcelwee on Nov 22, 2023
     | 1,876 views

    This was a video devotion that was on a web site during the first winter of COVID 19 with the United Christian Church (DoC) in mind. The phrase "mask up" near the end is in reference to wearing a mask because of COVID

    “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” It was beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Home Depot before Hallowe’en. That bothers some people more than it bothers me I figure even if the connection is tenuous that anything that gets people to thinking about Jesus is a good thing. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Sevenfold Spirit And The One Lord Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 29, 2026
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     | 184 views

    There are moments in Scripture where heaven is pulled back like a curtain and we are allowed to see reality as it truly is. Revelation chapter 4 is one of those moments. John is not speculating; he is worshipping. He is not explaining God away; he is beholding God in His fullness.

    The Sevenfold Spirit and the One Lord Introduction: One God, Undivided Glory There are moments in Scripture where heaven is pulled back like a curtain and we are allowed to see reality as it truly is. Revelation chapter 4 is one of those moments. John is not speculating; he is worshipping. He is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal