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  • Rick Burdette avatar

    Godliness With Contentment Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Dec 10, 2013
     | 5,713 views

    The gift of our treasure

    1 Timothy 6:6-10 (p. 831) December 15, 2013 Introduction: There is an amazing story in the book of Acts that takes place right after Stephen’s stoning and during the time Saul is persecuting the church. This persecution caused many of the disciples to run for cover, to be scattered ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Miracle And The Mistake Dwell In The Same House

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 15,585 views

    The old preachers used devices called types and the struggle between Ishmael and Isaac is a classic to represent the flesh and the Spirit battling.

    Genesis 17:15-19 KJV And God said unto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou shalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah shall her name be. [16] And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. [17] ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Hates Discord

    Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 12,178 views

    Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ch

    Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Let me ask you a question: “Have you ever found a Christian group that doesn’t have any problems?” If so, don’t join it—you’ll ruin everything. Every person has their own weaknesses and faults; and since a church is made up of imperfect people, every ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Enduring To The End Series

    Contributed by James May on Jan 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 17,693 views

    #19 in the series deals with enduring to the end in whatsoever state you find yourself. Your station in life, and your conditions of life, are all in God’s hands. So use them to bring him glory.

    19 Enduring to the End The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May James is still talking about the rich man as he comes to the closing verses of his epistle. There is no hiding of the facts that some people seem to be blessed more than others. There is a general acknowledgement that being rich ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Abigail Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 27, 2022
     | 4,871 views

    Abigail was an Israelite woman in the Hebrew Bible who married Nabal; she married the future King David after Nabal's death (1 Samuel 25). Abigail was David's second wife after Saul and Ahinoam's daughter, Michal, whom Saul later married to Palti, son of Laish.

    Abigail Abigail was an Israelite woman in the Hebrew Bible who married Nabal; she married the future King David after Nabal's death (1 Samuel 25). Abigail was David's second wife after Saul and Ahinoam's daughter, Michal, whom Saul later married to Palti, son of Laish when David went ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Seek The Old Paths

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 16, 2022
     | 8,092 views

    Often there is the desire in the church today to move forward to something so-called better. Some churches even now have giant screens light the auditorium with the message #Jesusisthebomb and you could win a set of ear pods after service.

    Seek the Old Paths By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE:- Jeremiah 6:16 says, “Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein”. MY ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Sermon # 5 - Curses Are Cancelled Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 8, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,371 views

    How can one break free from all the curses in one’s life, and replace them with the blessings that God has in store for them? Read on to understand how this is made possible only through Christ.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Deuteronomy 11:26-28, "Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse--- a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; but a curse, if you disobey these commands and turn away to worship other gods that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    'heaven’s Citizens And Human Government' Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jul 14, 2024
     | 768 views

    'Heaven’s citizens and human government' - Romans chapter 13 verses 1-7 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). the Christians role with government (vs 1&5) (2). the rule of government (vs 1b-2) (3). the reason for government (vs 3-5) (4). the response to government (vs 6-7) (5). the rival against government (vs 5b) SERMON BODY: Well, the new government is up and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    God Will Make A Way

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 17, 2025
     | 26 views

    Acts 11

    GOD WILL MAKE A WAY (ACTS 11:19-26) This year’s Putonghua revival meetings gave me a sharper focus in ministry. On the opening day (March 4, 2019), the speaker (Kiven Choy) gave a touching message on suffering and sacrifice. The previous week before the revival meetings, I had quickly turned down ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Godly Mothers

    Contributed by Duane Boehm on May 24, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,538 views

    Here we learn of what it takes to make Godly mothers, and how they are needed today.

    GODLY MOTHERS 1 Samuel 1:1-21, 5-23, 27-28 1."Now there was certain man from Ramathaim-zophim form the hill country of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite.2.And he had two wives: the name of one was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Love Our Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 11,088 views

    I Love My Church! But why? Because: It’s UNIQUE, UNITED, UNCOMMON, UNSELFISH & UNSATISFIED...We love the church because of its FOUNDER, its FOUNDATION, its FUNCTION, & its FUTURE! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

    We Love Our Church! Ephesians 5:25, 1 Tim. 3:15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WeLoveOurChurch.html Society minimizes the need for and the work of the local church. Some say that the church is no longer "relevant" but I believe that it is more relevant than any other institution or organization on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Johnson Sr., avatar

    The Ascension Of Christ

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Apr 17, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,732 views

    The sermon reminds us that our home is above everything that the eye can see.

    The Ascension of Christ is the only occurrence in Christianity that can rival the resurrection in its significance. The Ascension of Christ is the culmination of the Resurrection experience. After many days of proving His sameness and genuinenes, Jesus ascended before the mortal eyes of His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acts Chapter 4 Series

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,546 views

    This is a study of Acts Chapter 4 the fifth in a series on the book of Acts

    Acts Chapter 4 Acts #05 I. The arrest of the Peter and John 4:1-4 A. The reasons for the arrest 1. They were teaching the people. NOTE: These men, Peter and John, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. 2. The taught that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. NOTE: Of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Person's Mistakes, Another Person's Warning Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,380 views

    People learn from each other’s actions. Many of our skills and behavior come as a result of imitation. We learn both positive and negative things. While watching other people’s actions, we can learn vocational or recreational skills. But also we can l

    One Person’s Misfortune is Another Person’s Warning Micah 1:2-9 Intro People learn from each other’s actions. Many of our skills and behavior come as a result of imitation. We learn both positive and negative things. While watching other people’s actions, we can learn vocational or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are The Pudding Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,239 views

    The proof is in the pudding, and those of us who know Christ are the pudding.

    We Are the Pudding (2 Corinthians 3:1-6) 1. Many of you know that I love to cook. When Marylu went to work 5 years ago, I told her I would take over cooking. 2. I have to cook low-cholesterol: no egg yolks, butter, cream, bacon, shrimp or organ meat. Yet amazing how many delicious meals a person ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible