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  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Seven Demons That Attack The Church, Part 1

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 4, 2011
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    A look at seven demons that cause problems in church.

    Seven Demons that Attack the Church, Part 1 I The Spirit of Religion 'But I have this against you, that you have left your first love.5 'Therefore remember from where you have fallen, and repent and do the deeds you did at first; or else I am coming to you and will remove your lampstand out of its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whose Voice Will You Listen Too

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 24, 2012
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     | 11,722 views

    Among the melee of voices calling for our attention, which one will you listen to?

    Jesus – a man with authority I would like to focus on one verse this morning from our Gospel reading 22 The people were amazed at his teaching, because he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Interestingly, there is no record of what Jesus said at that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Celebration Of The Wedding Of The Lamb Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 6, 2011
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    The New Mass gives us an opportunity to show to the world the earthly celebration of the heavenly banquet--the wedding of the Lamb and His Bride.

    33rd Sunday in Course 13 November 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Stewart the Steward was patting himself on the back. His boss, a hard man without an ounce of patience or forgiveness, was returning today from a long business trip, during which he had bought and sold several companies. In the course ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Wisdoms Work: Maturity Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 22, 2012
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    Paul gives a roadmap to maturity. God's desire and goal that is revealed throughout the New Testament is maturity. Maturity is likeness to Jesus Christ. We as the church need to ask is wisdom working are we becoming more like Jesus.

    Intro: What signs are the Corinthians showing? Division, arrogance, an extreme focus on what they can do? They are immature believers. Paul desires that they will grow and mature. God also wants us to grow and mature and the way that happens is God’s wisdom and the working of His Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Elijah Factor Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2014
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    The substitution of John for Elijah teaches us much about God’s ways and his dealings with mankind.

    The Elijah Factor (Mark 9:9-13, Malachi 4:5-6) 1. The world has been going through a chaotic time. Islamic terrorists have been cruelly killing anyone unlike them. 2. Scotland almost voted for independence but decided to stay with the UK. 3. Vladamir Putin talks about starting World War III; ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets?

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014
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    God's infinity; our limitation

    Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 8: Why Does God Keep Secrets? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE KEEP SECRETS? 1. To surprise. 2. To shield us from disappointments. 3. To keep us from danger. 4. Because we are not ready. 5. To keep us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bridegroom Comes

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 6, 2013
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    The Baptism of the Lord should be seen as the coming of Jesus, the Bridegroom of the Church.

    Baptism of the Lord 13 January 2012 The Bridegroom Comes Today’s feast, the Baptism of Jesus, is the midpoint of a two-week festival called Epiphany, or “manifestation.” It begins with the Feast of the Three Kings, and their gifts of gold, incense and myrrh to Mary and Jesus. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    In With The New

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 24, 2013
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    Annual message for New Year's vision casting

    In with the New Matthew 9:16-17 January 6, 2013 Morning Message 24 Hour Time Period in North America 11,350 babies will be born and 6663 people will die 6,110 couples will get married and 3110 will get divorced 87 will die in suicides, 36 will die from AIDS, 49 will die in murders and 43 alcohol ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014
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     | 4,106 views

    Faith is critical, but it was not enough in the life of Mary, and it is not enough in our own life. What is needed is the obedience of faith.

    Fourth Sunday in Advent 2014 My most intense memory of today’s Gospel–which unlike the rest of this year is taken from the writings of St. Luke–is of singing it at a Mass celebrated where the angel appeared to Mary. It was in Nazareth, in 2005, with a pilgrimage group. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Matrix

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 30, 2014
     | 3,879 views

    My question for you today is… are you dis-satisfied with YOUR current level of spirituality, are YOU ready to move forward and have a deeper spirituality, a closer relationship to God?

    The Matrix Two weeks ago we discussed how these Israelites had praised God and that praise led to a bigger awareness of God and His Holiness, purity and worthiness That led to a greater awareness of their own sinfulness and unworthiness That led them to confess their sins And that led them to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Encountering Jesus

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 29, 2015
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     | 7,921 views

    Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. What exactly is the best way for each of us to encounter Jesus? We are each unique individuals, and each of us is drawn to Jesus by different ways

    Oh the riches of this world True joy I have not found The pull of your might The chase of my wants My flesh cannot contend With the spirit man within Though we acknowledge that God is in control, we will never find peace until we spend time alone with Him. Mosquito Coast--(Harrison Ford ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I Reject. . .i Believe: An Easter Homily Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 29, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,853 views

    The promises we make in baptism are challenges to be soaked with Christ.

    Easter Sunday 2013 “I Reject. . .I Believe” In my ministry of deacon, about five times a year I have the privilege of welcoming young children into the Church through the sacrament of Baptism. The rite of Baptism of Infants is pretty straightforward, involving the reading of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Angels And Shepherds

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 7, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 16,171 views

    No person is an 'untouchable' to God: and the things revealed that first Christmas are such that 'angels desire to look into...'

    ANGELS AND SHEPHERDS. Luke 2:8-20. To be a shepherd was not necessarily considered to be one of the higher occupations in the Judean province. This is surprising, since some of Israel's great leaders had been shepherds. Abraham had his flocks, as had Isaac. Jacob kept the flocks of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014
     | 5,122 views

    Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

    1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hopeless Prayer

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 19, 2019
     | 4,184 views

    Three keys to prayer in hopeless times

    A. Opening illustration: JD Greear being woken up in the middle of the night for an emergency, “Prayer is our most formidable weapon, but the one in which we are the least skilled, the most averse to its use.” E. M. Bounds B. Background to passage: Jesus is still ministering around Galilee, and in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist