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  • Paul Robinson avatar

    Life Without God

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 22, 2023
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    While the people of the world live without God every day, what would it be like for a Christian to live without God? Solomon gives us the answer from the book of Ecclesiastes.

    I was blessed to grow up in a Christian home. I can’t imagine what life would be like without God. But there was a man in history who chose to live his life without God. He was the wisest man who ever lived, yet he did the most foolish thing in the world. Solomon. What would life be like without ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God Never Tempts Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 27, 2023
     | 2,159 views

    Practical Living from James - Part 2

    God Never Tempts James 1:12-18 May 28, 2023 Have you heard the folk story of Jose Rivera? Jose Rivera was a bandit in southern Texas in the late 1800's. He stole money and jewelry, and the people hired a Texas ranger to track him down, arrest him and return what he stole. Rivera fled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tempted

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 2, 2022
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    We are often easily lead astray by temptation from the devil.

    Tempted – Luke 4: 1 - 13 Intro: Jan wanted a new dress to wear to church on Easter Sunday. She encouraged her husband, Craig, to go shopping with her at the mall. As Jan was looking over the selection of dresses, Craig’s eyes were drawn to a beautiful, shapely young lady walking by him in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Three Tests, One Answer

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 7, 2022
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    A sermon for the first Sunday in Lent, Year C

    March 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 4:1-13 Three Tests, One Answer Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. One of the iconic scenes in the movie "City Slickers" involves Jack Palance’s character, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    We Ought To Pray For Our Children Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 1, 2023
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     | 2,191 views

    As parents and ones who love that child, we ought to pray daily for him or her.

    We Ought to be Praying for our Children Introduction In the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 11, Jesus says about John the Baptist “among those born of women there has not risen one greater than John the Baptist.” Wow, what a compliment from Jesus to John the Baptist. Now think about John the Baptist’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Root Sins

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 26, 2021
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     | 3,573 views

    Both Eve and Jesus were tempted just as we are. They were tempted by Satan, who used the three root sins.

    There are many sins, but they all come from three “root sins”…three heart problems. All that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 1John 2:16 Three Root Sins —the lust of the flesh —the lust of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Experience God Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 28, 2022
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    1) The Tempter (Genesis 3:1a), 2) The Target (Genesis 3:1b-3), 3) The Tactic (Genesis 3:4-5), and finally 4) The Tragedy (Genesis 1:6-9).

    Genesis 3:1-9. [3:1] Now the serpent was more crafty than any other beast of the field that the LORD God had made. He said to the woman, "Did God actually say, 'You shall not eat of any tree in the garden'?" [2] And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat of the fruit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Do I Bear The Marks?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 21, 2022
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    The world is loaded with temptations. We are faced every day with both inconspicuous social tensions and open propaganda. We are continually bombarded with worldly enticements. How much do the interests of this world truly have influence on us?

    Paul wrote this letter to the Christians in Galatia. Its purpose was to discredit the Judaizers, the individuals who instructed that the Gentile adherents should comply with the Jewish law to be saved, and to call all Christians to believe and have faith in Christ and the freedom that he brings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Do Not Love The Evil Of This World Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 28, 2022
     | 1,099 views

    In this passage of scripture, John was writing unto all believers to urge them to obey Jesus and love all Believers

    In this passage of scripture, John was writing unto all believers to urge them to obey Jesus and love all Believers. In verses 12-14: 1. As Christians have their curious states, so they have unconventional obligations 2. There is obedience and statutes basic to all, and shared love and scorn of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Promised Land Wilderness.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 19, 2023
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     | 2,541 views

    A profound message that helped many! Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days.

    The Promised Land Wilderness. Isaiah 35:1-10NKJV Sounds like an oxymoron doesn’t it? But it’s not. The wilderness is part of Gods plan. The Israelites wandered for 40 years in a wilderness to get to the promised land. They should have entered in 12-14 days. One can only imagine their relief ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jack Martin avatar

    Ladies Please Help Us With Modesty

    Contributed by Jack Martin on Dec 5, 2023
     | 672 views

    Men by design are stimulated by sight but left outside of God's purpose they lust.

    TITLE: “MODESTY LADIES WE NEED YOUR HELP!” In a few moments, I am going to show a video that I think will serve us best if we understand the heart of what it’s saying, and also what I will be attempting to convey to all of us this morning.. First off, it is important to know we were designed by ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 25, 2015
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    We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life.

    Willing Spirit; Weak Flesh March 22, 2015 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must pray for and rely on God’s strength to get us through life. Focus Passage: Matthew 26:36-42 Supplemental Passage: Therefore I am well content with weaknesses, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shane Brooks avatar

    Testings

    Contributed by Shane Brooks on Aug 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,878 views

    Faith is a muscle. Without resistance it can’t get stronger.

    Hebrews 11:8-12 THERE WILL BE TIME WHEN WE ARE TESTED James writes 1:2- Count it joy when you are tested,- knowing the trying that the trying of your faith produces perseverence. Like going to a gym The only way to build faith- Is resistance- IS A TEST You’re faith needs to be tested---- So you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Patrick Williams avatar

    I Lose Nothing! Series

    Contributed by Patrick Williams on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,965 views

    Those who are truly called cannot resist the grace of God.

    John 6:35-40 BBBC #426 12/3/00 (Words:3,650) That...I Should Lose Nothing! Somerset Maugham was considered the most famous author during the 1930s. To his credit were such works as Of Human Bondage which became an instant classic. But now the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Spiritual Warfare Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 21, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,210 views

    God strengthens us to participate in his plan in the face of resistance.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Isn't it so easy to live for Jesus? Are you not glad that we live in a world that embraces Biblical truth, that encourages righteousness? • Are you not glad that we the media, Hollywood, as well as politicians doing all they can to promote Biblical values? ? • Wait, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ