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  • Tarran Dookie avatar

    The Tree Of Knowledge And The Tree Of Life

    Contributed by Tarran Dookie on Jan 6, 2025
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    God did not forbid Adam and Eve to eat the fruit from the tree of life in the garden. However, once they ate of the forbidden tree of knowledge of good and evil they were driven out of the garden and cherubims and a flaming sword were placed to keep the way of the tree of life. Why was this done?

    THE TREE OF KNOWLEDGE AND THE TREE OF LIFE (by brother Tarran Dookie) THE COMMAND AND THE CONSEQUENCES Gen 2:8-9 And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed. And out of the ground made the LORD God to grow every tree that is pleasant to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perils Of Pride

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,633 views

    The danger of pride in our life

    “Perils of Pride” Ezekiel 28 Intro: Who are our heroes? Whether it be John Wayne or Billy Graham or zzzzz, normally they are ones who have distinguished themselves by doing great things. But there is often a temptation to those who excel. It is called pride. Now I’m sure that no one here ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Hope In The Lord And Renew Your Strength

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 16,432 views

    In a cynical age it a great assurance to know that we can spread the message that by hoping in God we can renew our strength. Too many people give in to the prevailing winds of cynical, skepticism and nay-saying but this command carries a promise of hope,

    Hope in God and Renew Your Strength (Isa 40:27-31) In a cynical age it a great assurance to know that we can spread the message that by hoping in God we can renew our strength. Too many people give in to the prevailing winds of cynical, skepticism and nay-saying but this command carries a promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 29,533 views

    We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What To Say

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
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    What to say to the discouraged.

    The letter came in the mail last week along with a magazine, 2 or 3 bills, and an advertisement circular from Radio Shack. Noticing the return address on the envelope was from a close friend, I put the other mail aside and tore into the envelope, settling back to enjoy what I expected to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The War We Wage

    Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 26, 2004
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,520 views

    God said we should also be on the offensive.

    The War We Wage Eph 6:10-17 Introduction: Our nation has known many wars, but Vietnam was an especially frustrating campaignrn. Think jungle terrain made the enemy hard to find, and guerrilla warfare made him hard to fight. Many Vietnamese who peacefully worked the rice paddles by day put on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Praying Large/ Living Large

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
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    Prayer changes circumstances. The 4 part prayer of Jabez.

    Praying Large/Living Large 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction- This morning I want to introduce you to Jabez. A person who probably was skipped over more than he was read in the Bible until Bruce Wilkerson wrote a book called “The prayer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

    Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,541 views

    Crushing the criticism that divides the family

    Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God's Treasure -The Gift Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Alan Tison on Mar 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,375 views

    A sermon on the unique gift of the Holy Spirt in the life of the believer

    Children have a way of controlling our life do they not – I heard about a young boy who received a harmonica for Christmas from his uncle. After the first of the year he saw his uncle for the first time since receiving the harmonica. With a large smile he said, “Thanks for the harmonica you gave me ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There's Always A Critic Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jul 10, 2007
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     | 3,125 views

    A message from an expository series from the book of Galatians.

    From comment cards to online customer service surveys our culture encourages us to be critical of everything from food to services. I know, it comes in the package with freedom. It’s a first amendment thing. Recently Time Magazine featured an article entitled “When Everyone’s a Critic.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fall On Your Knees Before The Lord!

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 10, 2013
     | 5,830 views

    Fall On Your Knees Before the Lord! (It’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.)

    Did you hear about the row Forbes magazine caused? Its latest issue included a list of the wealthiest people in the world. 26th on the list is Saudi prince Alwaleed and he’s not happy with this ranking. Forbes valued him at a paltry $20 billion prompting Alwaleed to claim that if the magazine ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Mother

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 8, 2016
     | 7,987 views

    A woman of fhe faith lifted up Christ Jesus for the saving of souls.

    MOTHER by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 8, 2016) “Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Veterans Of Spiritual Wars Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 5, 2015
     | 9,151 views

    Playing on the theme of Veterans Day next week, we will use the idea that we are spiritual warriors and will be "Veterans of Spiritual Wars" as our predecessors in the faith.

    1. I come from a long line of US Veterans and Patriots -- War of Independence; War Between the States; WWII; Korea -- people who cared about the great experiment called, "America" -- My Grandmother was named America 2. Origin of Veterans Day On May 13, 1938 the 11th of November of each year became ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sermon: When God Puts You On Hold!

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 24, 2025
     | 1,357 views

    Can anyone relate? Have you ever been excited about what is in your heart, but at the same time felt boxed in, trapped, on hold, or on a plateau in life? Welcome to the crowd! A plan of action for dealing with delays.

    Sermon: When God Puts You on Hold! Scripture: Acts 1:4-8, “Once when he (Jesus) was eating with them, he commanded them, “Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before. John baptized with water, but in just a few days you will be baptized with the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In Remembrance (2022 Version) Maundy Thursday

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 12, 2022
     | 1,456 views

    We strive to live out all that Jesus taught us about being His disciples. Our legacy involves living out what we believe in our thanksgiving, holiness and harmony.

    IN REMEMBRANCE (2022 version) Maundy Thursday Text: I Corinthians 11:23-26 1 Corinthians 11:23-26  For I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you, that the Lord Jesus on the night when he was betrayed took a loaf of bread,  (24)  and when he had given thanks, he ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist