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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Worshipping The Snake

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 23, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,429 views

    Christians easily slip into venerating the "things" God gives to bless us. Hezekiah, as he ascended to the throne, destroyed the bronze serpent because the people had lapsed into idolatry without realising what they were doing.

    2 KINGS 18:1-4 WORSHIPPING THE SNAKE In the third year of Hoshea son of Elah, king of Israel, Hezekiah the son of Ahaz, king of Judah, began to reign. He was twenty-five years old when he began to reign, and he reigned twenty-nine years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Abi the daughter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fatal Attraction Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 4,331 views

    Message 8 from 1 John continuing the admonition to stop loving the world.

    “A Dangerous Love” Pt 2 (Fatal Attraction) 1 John 2:15-17 Review/Introduction John wrote as a loving father to the believers of his day so that they might better understand the glory of relationship with the God who is light and love. He wanted them to honestly evaluate the quality ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Eat, Drink And Be Merry, For Tomorrow I Will Be Humiliated Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 3, 2015
     | 9,516 views

    A study of the book of Ester chapter 1 verses 3 through 22

    Ester 1: 3 – 22 Eat, Drink And Be Merry, For Tomorrow I Will Be Humiliated 1 Now it came to pass in the days of Ahasuerus (this was the Ahasuerus who reigned over one hundred and twenty-seven provinces, from India to Ethiopia), 2 in those days when King Ahasuerus sat on the throne of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    New Clothes For The New You!

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 15, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,483 views

    In Col, 3:1-17 Paul shares with us that we are 1. Set our hearts and minds 2. Put to death that which will kill us and 3. Put off that which will harm and Put on the New Clothes of Our New Life in Christ.

    Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17 Theme: New Life - New Clothes or New Clothes for the New You! INTRO: Good morning and I am so glad you are here this morning! Throughout the years, America has been identified by various iconic images. For example, during the great western expansion ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Psalm 6 - A Sleepless Conscience Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,352 views

    This message keys in on the necessity of confession and repentance of sin.

    A SLEEPLESS CONSCIENCE TEXT: Psalm 6:1-10 Psalms 6:1-10 KJV To the chief Musician on Neginoth upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. O LORD, rebuke me not in thine anger, neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure. [2] Have mercy upon me, O LORD; for I am weak: O LORD, heal me; for my bones are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    If Christ Has Not Been Raised Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 7, 2012
     | 6,602 views

    The Theological and Personal Consequences of No Resurrection from the Dead.

    You may be here this morning because of tradition, curiosity or the urging of others. If you are our guest this morning, you may wonder why we do what we do. We are here today not because of tradition, although we do celebrate this date each year. We are here today not because we discuss ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    "Thyatira"

    Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 20, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,788 views

    this church looked perfect but beneath the surface a part of it was rotten—and the rot was spreading.

    Revelation 2:18-29 “The church of Thyatira” One of my favorite movies of all time is William Wyler’s Ben-Hur. Does anyone else share my love of this classic film? Well, we’re not alone because when Ben-Hur premiered in 1959 it won 11 academy awards including best picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going To The Next Level Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 15 ratings
     | 51,083 views

    When we grow with God we'll avoid embracing the world.

    Going to the Next Level 1 John 2:12-17 Rev. Brian Bill 9/25/11 Years ago, a “Dear Abby” column ran a story by a retired schoolteacher. One day she had her students take out some paper and list the names of the other students in the room. Then she told them to think of the nicest thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victorious In Christ Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2011
     | 8,248 views

    In Ephesians 2:1-7 we see how to have Victory in Christ, regardless of the circumstances through: 1) The Church (Revelation 2:1), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 2:2–3, 6), 3) The Concern (Revelation 2:4), 4) The Command (Revelation 2:5), and 5) The Couns

    Today, more than 200 million Christians around the world face brutal opposition and persecution for simply naming Jesus as their Lord and Saviour and for choosing to serve Him. Their daily reality includes discrimination, intimidation, attacks, fines, imprisonment, unimaginable torture, and even ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Total Authority” Sword Of The Spirit – Part Two Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,734 views

    Why Should the Bible Have Authority Over Our Lives?

    “Total Authority” Sword of the Spirit – Part Two OPEN: Today I want to piggyback if you will on the message from last week. If any of you can remember back that far – let me remind you of what we talked about. Last week we talked about the Sword of the Spirit which ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Born Again?

    Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,930 views

    Explore what God means to be a Christian.

    Intro *What comes to your mind when you hear the phrase “born again? “Freak,” Cult,” “Crazy,” “Weirdo.” * Lady whose mom said, “Oh no! Please tell me you are not one of those born agains!” * “Born again” has been done a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Is The Bible Different Than All Other Books? Series

    Contributed by Hal Seed on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,647 views

    This "big picture" overview of the Bible is designed to excite people about entering into The Bible Questions Campaign and studying the Bible on their own. It describes the Bible’s composition, structure, reliability and accuracy.

    [This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 3: Organization Vs. Organism Series

    Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Dec 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,184 views

    An indepth look at what it means to be the body of Christ. If He is the head of the body, the foundation of the kingdom, then we are simply body parts, cells, bricks. What does it mean to be an armpit?

    ORGANIZATION VS. ORGANISM “He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. And he is the head of the body, the church…” Colossians 1: 17-18a Indeed, Babel has had its effect throughout history. We can ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Love? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,676 views

    Why did God choose the way of love? Because it’s a powerful force in the universe because it’s who He is! It’s His nature.

    Why Love? Series: Why? Opening Video: Real Love from sermonspice. Thesis: Why did God choose the way of love? Because it’s a powerful force in the universe because it’s who He is! It’s His nature. ST. VALENTINE'S STORY TOLD IN HIS WORDS: Let me introduce myself. My name ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Crocodile Hunter Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,896 views

    A study of chapter 29 verses 1 through 21

    Ezekiel 29: 1 – 21 The crocodile hunter “1 In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him, and against all Egypt. 3 Speak, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel