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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    I Choose The Bible As God’s Word

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018
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    THIS IS THE FOURTH IN A SERIES ON CHICES WE MUST MAKE CONCERNING GOD. WE MUST AFTER CHOOSING CHRIST TO BE LORD OF OUR LIVES ALSO CHOOSE TO ACCEPT THE BIBLE AS HIS TOTAL AND ONLY AUTHORITATIVE WORD TO US.

    I CHOOSE THE BIBLE AS GOD’S WORD MATTHEW 4:1-11 WE ARE CONTINUING A SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONAL CHOICES WE MAKE THAT HAVE ETERNAL CONSEQUENCES IN THE BALANCE. TODAY WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT THE FOUNDATIONAL CHOICE OF CHOOSING TO ACCEPT THE BIBLE, IN ITS TOTALITY AS THE INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. WE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Heart

    Contributed by Numeriano P. Galgo, Jr on Oct 17, 2017
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    We need a new heart and spirit to make lasting changes in our lives.

    A NEW HEART Ezekiel 36:26-27 (NIV) Overview of the message This message is about having a new heart and spirit. Year after year, we make different resolutions, and as our experiences would show us, we fail to keep them. Spiritually, what do we really need to be able to follow God’s will ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    My Deliverer Against Any Enemy Or Disease

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 16, 2020
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    If you are feeling like the wall of life has taken away your hope and joy, then keep reading for the key to scaling life’s most difficult walls is to be found and secured in faith in our Lord Jesus Christ

    My Deliverer Psalms 18:29, 2 Chronicles 32 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “With your help I can advance against a troop; with my God I can scale a wall” What our minds know as sweet doctrine our hearts have yet to be fully experienced. Even though we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Land Of Forever

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jun 18, 2019
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    A SERMON ABOUT OUR ETERNAL HOME.

    IN THE LAND OF FOREVER REVELATION 21:1-8 THIS IS THE LAST MESSAGE IN OUR SERIES ON THE END TIMES. OUR END TIMES CLOCK MAKES ITS FINAL CHANGE AND WE BEGIN IN A LAND WHERE TIME IS INSIGNIFICANT. OUR CLOCK NOW STANDS AT: THE APOSTLE JOHN IS CREDITED WITH WRITING AT LEAST FIVE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love Me More Than These?

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,665 views

    Even strong believers can often wander and fall away from the Lord.

    LOVE ME MORE THAN THESE? "15 So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?” He said to Him, “Yes, Lord; You know that I love You.” He said to him, “Feed My lambs.” 16 He said to him again a second time, “Simon, son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running The Race

    Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 23, 2016
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    It doesn't matter where you finish, just that you finish the race set before you

    RUNNING THE RACE Hebrews 12:1-4 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    New Year 2023

    Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Dec 31, 2022
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    Many people enter this year with pessimism and worry. God wants us to enter this year with an optimistic attitude, even though there will be many challenges that we will have to face this year.

    Happy New Year! Let's read Joshua 1:1-9. Many people enter this year with pessimism and worry. They see how the situation is still bad right now. They may also read or watch the news about the predictions for 2023, which are primarily pessimistic. For example, Bloomberg's Kristine Aquino ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Art Of War - Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2017
     | 5,190 views

    Security systems. Car alarms. But are you still vulnerable? Defenseless? Feel like you are under attack? Are you dressed for battle? Let's learn the "Art of War!"

    The Art of War Pt. 4 - Warfare Wardrobe 2 I. Introduction In January of 2006 an article was published in the USA Today. It said . . . "After Army and Marine Corps generals were summoned Wednesday to a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill, the brass emerged with vows to improve body armor for all ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    “are You As Faithful As An Elephant?” (Horton Hatches The Egg) Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013
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    This is the first message in a series that examines the parallels between well know Dr. Seuss stories and Biblical Truth.

    Introduction: This series is entitled “The Gospel by Dr. Seuss.” Who would have thought that weaved through out the pages of Dr. Seuss’ stories were nuggets of Biblical truth. As we go through this series we will draw parallels between Biblical truth and some of Dr. Seuss’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Vineyard Of The Lord

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 30, 2020
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     | 7,631 views

    I really appreciate a fine wine. A great winemaker is always concerned about his vineyard. Isaiah 5 God is the vineyard owner. He is deeply invested in the care of the children of Israel. Matthew, chapter 21, The Palm Sunday parade is over. Jesus has come looking for mercy and justice.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 5, 2020 Text: Isaiah 5:7 Redeemer The Vineyard of the Lord There are times I really appreciate a fine wine. A good Cab with a steak or a soft Merlot with pasta. Great wines are a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Recognizing The Enemy Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 2, 2019
     | 5,528 views

    Ephesians 6

    GEARING UP FOR WAR - Recognizing the Enemy September 4, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-12 Introduction: One of my favorite books is by C.S. Lewis and it’s called “The Screwtape Letters.” It’s a collection of letters as if written by a Senior Demon to one of his apprentices…who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "an Opinion Poll... What's The Buzz?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 22, 2020
     | 2,808 views

    Jesus reminds the disciples at Caesarea Philippi that the "Gates of Hell" will not prevail against the church and the confession of faith.

    In Jesus Holy Name August 23, 2020 Text: Matthew 16:15-16 Pentecost XII – Redeemer “An Opinion Poll…What’s the Buzz?” When Jesus and His disciples arrived at Caesarea Philippi He asked them a critical question about His identity, purpose and mission. It was an opinion poll. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Downwardly Mobile

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 16, 2023
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    The terms of our peace with God are humility and obedience, the very same humility and obedience that Jesus displayed in his entry into Jerusalem.

    How many of you have ridden horseback? Do you remember the first time you got on one? Most people feel either terrified or omnipotent - but both have to do with how far off the ground you are and how much power you are sitting on top of. Horses are big. And no matter how you feel, the person on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    "Yahweh Has Come To His Temple”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2023
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    Matthew 21 and the parable of the two sons, and tenants in the vineyard are really about "Yahweh" coming to His temple, His dwelling place. The Pharisees rejected His Messiahship and thus they ask: "By what authority...." Conclusion: Who do you say Jesus is?

    In Jesus Holy Name October 1, 2023 Text: Matthew 21:14-15 Redeemer “Yahweh Has Come to His Temple” Good Morning: Our message today based on the gospel lesson in Matthew 21 will make little ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Felix Was Alarmed (But He Wasn't Saved)

    Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 3, 2025
     | 237 views

    The Roman Governor Felix was alarmed when he heard Paul reason of righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment. But was he alarmed enough?

    In Acts 23, Paul had been taken into custody in Jerusalem. After a plot to kill him was uncovered, the Romans whisked him away to Caesarea by night for safe keeping until a hearing before the Roman Governor Felix. Felix was Marcus Antonius Felix, a Roman procurator (governor) of Judea from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ