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  • Rick Finitzer avatar

    "Philippians: The Backstory" Series

    Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jul 14, 2015
     | 9,618 views

    The Apostle Paul from house in Rome writes a beautiful letter of joy to the Saints at Philippi who are his joy and crown from a heart of joy which comes from knowing and loving God whole-heartedly!

    Cornerstone Church July 12, 2015 “Philippians: The Backstory” Philippians 1:1-11 Do you remember the days when ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Mystery Babylon: Jesuits, Hapsburgs, And Mary Margaret Alacocque Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 17, 2015
     | 3,329 views

    Babylon has a voice in every generation, until its demise in the end of time. See how she speaks in the 17th and 18th centuries...

    FORTY: THE LEGS OF ROME I have shown how Rome has ruled the earth from the days of the Caesars until about 1600 A.D. She has torn and plundered and deceived her way to power by use of Roman swords, German kings, Spanish Inquisitors, French missionaries. The Mistress riding every known power on ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Life's Not Fair Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 19, 2015
    based on 16 ratings
     | 31,919 views

    Solomon is troubled by the unfairness of life. But he was the king - why didn't he just legislate away injustice and punish all the wrong-doers and give away some his vast wealth to feed the poor? Why wouldn't that work?

    OPEN: Awhile back there was an article that appeared in a Kentucky newspaper which read: "I used to think I was poor. Then they told me I wasn't poor, I was needy. Then they told me it was self-defeating to think of myself as needy, that I was culturally deprived. Then they told me 'deprived' ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unless You Eat The Flesh And Drink The Blood Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015
     | 9,614 views

    To eat Jesus’ flesh and to drink His blood means to believe in Jesus…by personally appropriating His sacrificial death… and by continually partaking of His life

    A couple years ago on Christmas day our family was hanging out together when my brother started talking about this TV show that featured a family of Louisiana rednecks who had gotten rich selling duck calls. Now I’m at least a little bit redneck – not enough to be a NASCAR fan – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helpfully Surrounded

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,545 views

    God’s presence, realized among His people, will move them to fearless advancement in His name

    Thursday morning. Jasmine Gardner was desperate to catch the #30 bus. For some reason she’d been forced off the subway. She had to get to work. She was already 45 minutes late. The bus wasn’t the usual for her, but rush hour traffic was, and she was all set to get on. The driver ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Two Witnesses Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,102 views

    In times of tribulation, worship God and be a witness for Christ.

    A student in Bible School was confused when his theology professor began a series of lectures on Bible prophecy, or “eschatology” as he called it. The professor spoke about pre-millennialism, a-millennialism, and post-millennialism. Then he talked about the pre-trib, mid-trib, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Help Me Overcome My Unbelief (Imperfect Faith)

    Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,225 views

    As humans it's natural to with struggle, doubt, question, wonder about God’s presence & promises at various times. It's difficult to maintain faith in a Perfect God when warfare surfaces. Yet, we must have faith in God when imperfection is all around us.

    “Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.’” Mark 9:24 NIV “No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, ‘Then I believe. Help me with my doubts.’” Mark 9:24 MSG The theme of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justified Fools For Christ-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 8, 2015
     | 4,040 views

    6 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

    JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-VI—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: ‘Fools for Christ’ are such because they know from experience with certainty, that there really is nothing worthwhile outside of Christ! Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Our Lord Continued To Do

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
     | 4,683 views

    This is a three to four week Bible Study following our Lord from the time of the Resurrection to the time of the Ascencion

    WHAT OUR LORD CONTINUED TO DO ACTS 1:1-11 THE FORTY DAYS FOLLOWING THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD PROVED TO BE VERY IMPORTANT FOR THE APOSTLES. THEY HAD BEEN TAUGHT BY JESUS FOR OVER THREE YEARS WHILE HE WAS ALIVE. NOW AFTER HIS RESURRECTION HE WAS GOING TO TEACH THEM ABOUT THE MISSION THAT HE WAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Ya Gonna Grow Up Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 18, 2015
     | 7,677 views

    A study of the book of Hebrews 5: 1 – 14

    Hebrews 5: 1 – 14 When Ya Gonna Grow Up 1 For every high priest taken from among men is appointed for men in things pertaining to God, that he may offer both gifts and sacrifices for sins. 2 He can have compassion on those who are ignorant and going astray, since he himself is also subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Man Who Went Home Justified Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015
     | 6,903 views

    #2 in a series. A message about being justified and repentance and a part of getting there.

    We’re continuing in this series called “Crossing Over.” I appreciate Brian kicking it off last week with the most important foundation for all of it: Believe. Let’s face it, if you don’t believe Jesus deserves to be the Authority in your life, none of the rest of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lifeboat Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 21, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,616 views

    4th in a series. A sermon about baptism and its part in crossing over from death to life.

    Intro: He had been cheating on his taxes. It was really bothering his conscience. So he sat down and wrote a letter to the IRS. "Dear IRS, I have not been claiming all of my income and have therefore not been paying all of the taxes I owe. As a result, I have not been able to sleep at night. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love By Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 2, 2015
     | 11,406 views

    Love means sharing not only our time and talents but also our treasure

    LOVE BY GIVING An American missionary was travelling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which was "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Sin: Why Did Jesus Come? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2015
     | 5,003 views

    The main reason Jesus came was to rescue rebels.

    Scripture Today is the third week of a seven-week series of messages based on a book that is titled Christianity Explored by Rico Tice and Barry Cooper, out of England. The purpose of this series is to explore Christianity, primarily through the writing of Mark in his book we call The Gospel of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Samson And His Mid-Life Crisis Series

    Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015
     | 8,295 views

    The amazing thing about the story of Samson and Delilah is that it comes at the height of his career. The key to the story is found in the last verse of Judges 15. “Now Samson led Israel for twenty years in the days of the Philistines.” (15:20)

    “Samson and His Mid-Life Crisis” The story of Samson and Delilah, found in Judges 16, is the story of a man who having reached the pinnacle of his career and having accomplished everything a man would want to accomplish, in one sudden, violent turn went from the top right down to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran