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  • Michael Welsh avatar

    Moving In A 5 Fold

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jun 28, 2022
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     | 2,394 views

    Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the developing, maturing, and the equipping of the saints. God thinks of the body of Christ when he gives out offices and functions in the church.

    Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) says 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you[a] all. – Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Commitment Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 16, 2024
     | 1,179 views

    Godly leaders will face opposition and discouragement. There will be times when it seems as if you and the Lord are the only ones who care about the task at hand. In those times, you must remember your calling and remain committed to the task.

    The Commitment of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 4: 14; 19; 22-23 “Conversion is a turning into the right road; the next thing is to walk in it. The daily going on in that road is as essential as the first starting if you would reach the desired end. To strike the first blow is not all the battle; to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Truth In The Midst Of Many Voices Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    Choosing to not seek God is still an active choice. There is no sense of spiritual neutrality.

    Intro – This morning I believe God wants us to engage our myth of neutrality. Now there are some things in life that may allow for some level of neutrality…. issues that make no claims upon our lives or the lives of anyone else. A country may choose to be neutral in response to two ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why You Can Trust The Bible Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 5, 2015
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     | 10,863 views

    If we believe the Scriptures are inspired, inerrant and authoritative, we must need, reed, feed, heed and seed the Bible.

    Why You Can Trust the Bible 2 Peter 1:16-21 Rev. Brian Bill May 2-3, 2015 Revelation Song Announce National Day of Prayer this Thursday and then pray for Nepal, Baltimore, and the Supreme Court. Communion Meditation On Tuesday and Wednesday I was up in Madison to speak to some young men who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dancing With Those Behind The Curtain

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jan 23, 2025
     | 227 views

    WHAT IF ONE REQUEST OF GOD COULD TOPPLE A WHOLE EMPIRE THAT’S BEEN HIDING IN YOUR HEART? That's how Salvation works!

    WHAT IF ONE REQUEST OF GOD COULD TOPPLE A WHOLE EMPIRE THAT’S BEEN HIDING IN YOUR HEART? That's how Salvation works Read it or Watch it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKMukMvXxKw&t Without Jesus, man is a religion unto himself. His body is his temple, his soul is his doctrine and his ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Dead Man Walking

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 26, 2003
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     | 11,485 views

    There is a kind of death in family life today. Jesus offers unconditional compassion, used His authority to give life, and gives us as gifts to one another.

    One sweltering afternoon, on the dirty streets of a dangerous section of New Orleans, a man approached a woman with some papers in his hand. He asked Helen if she would agree to write letters to a man on death row at Angola prison. Helen agreed, rather absent-mindedly. She was used to people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Operate In The Divine Provisions For Energy And Power! Series

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,178 views

    We fight battle battles with spiritual tiredness. God has a plan and Divine provisions that will help us move in energy, power and zeal.

    OPERATE IN THE DIVINE PROVISIONS FOR ENERGY AND POWER! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This lesson is done in two parts. IN GOD’S TIME, IN GOD’S WAY! The Fern and the Bamboo... Unknown One day I wanted to quit.... I wanted to quit my job, I wanted to run from my relationship and my ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Da Vinci Code: Truth And Error Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 8, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,799 views

    What accounts for the amazing success of The Da Vinci Code? There are no doubt many factors: (1) For one thing, it is a great story. While few would call The Da Vinci Code great literature, it is certainly great entertainment, a gripping suspense novel

    Truth and Error in The Da Vinci Code Part 3 Christianity Answers The Code This message contains excerpts from the book Truth and Error in the Da Vinci Code by Mark L. Strauss This book may be ordered at DaVinciCodeErrors.com The popularity of The Da Vinci Code What accounts for the amazing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More Excuses Series

    Contributed by Bishop Robert Mckenzie on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,361 views

    God is tired of our excuses when it comes to our service and all other areas of life.

    “No More Excuses” Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction Philippians 3:13-14 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Lord Jesus!

    Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,519 views

    The Rapture in the Old and the New Testaments.

    Come Lord Jesus! I. Prophecy in the Old Testament. A. There are approx. 333 prophecies in the O.T. about the first coming of Jesus. b. Many of them fulfilled on the day He died. c. Prophecies that are fulfilled prove the credibility of the Bible. d. Show chart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dan Erickson avatar

    What Makes Jesus So Special?

    Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,943 views

    Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

    In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    All Is Vanity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 20, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,616 views

    In today's lesson we are warned that apart from God, we will not gain anything from all our toil.

    Scripture People today want to live meaningful lives. They have questions such as: • What is the meaning of life? • Why am I so unhappy? • Does God really care? • Why is there so much suffering in the world? • Why is there so much injustice in the world? • Is ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Welch avatar

    Aware, Available, Able

    Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,887 views

    Message from Psalm 139 on God’s omnipresence (available), omnipotence (able) and omniscience (aware).

    “Aware, Available, Able” Psalm 139 Introduction Music plays an important role in most everyone’s life. Music not only expresses our innermost soul but is able to move it as well. Most movies would have little impact without the music. Music expresses the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 26, 2015
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,397 views

    The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector shows us two different approaches to God.

    Scripture When someone comes to the Session in order to be interviewed for communicant membership, we always ask the following two questions, which we have borrowed from Dr. D. James Kennedy and Evangelism Explosion. First, we ask, “Suppose you were to die today, are you sure that you would ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Matt.24:1-30 # 6 Prophecy The Olivet Discoarse

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Aug 4, 2011
     | 4,216 views

    The temple of Jerusalem in the days consisted of the entire sacred enclosure, which included many buildings, balconies, & courts, there were appointed places for the men of Israel, and other sections for the women, and also for the Gentiles, and that of t

    Matt.24:1-30 # 6 PROPHECY THE OLIVET DISCOARSE 7-30-11 As we continue to think on Prophecy let me say that the temple of Jerusalem in the days we’re dealing with today, consisted of the entire sacred enclosure, which included many buildings, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist