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  • Bruce Hamsher avatar

    "The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

    Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002
    based on 73 ratings
     | 5,644 views

    How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

    “The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    A Mistletoe Message

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 27, 2005
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,018 views

    Reconciliation is a choice we need to make if we’re serious about the message of Christmas.

    “A Mistletoe Message” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Christmas Eve devotional During our “Hanging of the Greens” one of our deacons was wondering whether to place a large ribbon over the doorway leading upstairs. The concern was whether it might get ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Antichrist & You

    Contributed by Justin Yarnell on Dec 9, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,820 views

    Learn what in the world you have to do with the antichrist.

    the anti-christ and you So, just what is the anti-christ - anti & christ. The subject of the anti-christ is one of great speculation. I remember when I was growing up, people thought that Gorbechev’ was the antichrist, and then when he didn’t really turn out to be him, people thought that Bill ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 7, 2003
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,139 views

    To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons

    Judas Iscariot: A Fraud Matthew 26:14-16,20-25 Primary Purpose: To discuss the importance of following Christ for the right reasons. For a little over one a half years, I worked in the fraud department at Capital One credit cards. Part of my job was to detect fraudulent application, high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    What In The World Is Going On?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,135 views

    Three events that have happened from Feb 2013-April 2013 1. World Beginning To Unit to a Sp. Leader 2. Israel's Promise Land Eroding 3. WWIII Threat 4. Sp. Decay

    2 Thessalonians 2:9–12 (AV) 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Time Life Presents Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011
     | 6,778 views

    It's about time, and it's all about life.

    TIME LIFE PRESENTS ECCLESIASTES 3:1-22 Introduction: Have you ever caught one of those “Time Life” commercials on television? Time Life is a company that markets CD’s, DVD’s, Music Videos, etc. What does this have to do with this chapter? In twenty-two verses the word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #5 - Arteriosclerosis Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,820 views

    The fifth in the Wednesday night teaching series. Based on Dr. Caner & Dr. Brunson’s Book -- "Why Churches Die."

    Arteriosclerosis: A Hard Heart 1 Samuel 25:1-39 * His name was Bobby Dean. On the Saturday afternoon that He died, quite likely, he carried all the stubbornness into eternity that he lived with on earth. A couple of people have suggested that when he was greeted in heaven, he lodged some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Very Expensive Free Gift! Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on May 31, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,449 views

    During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

    Philippians Pt4- A Very Expensive Free Gift! Continue our study in Philippians- v2:12-30. Paul’s call to go to Philippi was supernatural- Act 16:9-12 God is calls us supernaturally, we are to led by-HS. Paul wrote this letter while a prisoner in Rome. Ten years earlier he had been imprisoned in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Handle Anger

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,565 views

    There is a right way and a wrong way to handle anger!

    1. Illus. of my first church • Tensions in the church over last pastor. • Found out later that some were so angry that they were bringing firearms into the worship service! 2. The church is a divine/human institution. It is divine because Jesus is the head. It is human because we are the body! ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Patriarchs The Joys And Pains Of The Journey Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 23, 2016
     | 5,110 views

    The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016

    The Patriarchs The Joys and Pains of the Journey Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor June 26, 2016 The overarching story of Genesis is the promise of a Deliverer whose mission will be to bless the nations by rescuing them from their sinfulness. This comes into focus when God chose Abraham to be the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Would You Do?

    Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 7, 2020
     | 2,406 views

    About service to mankind and to our God.

    ** NOVEMBER 11 IS VETERANS DAY. I want to share a special story. ILLUSTRATION: As the SS Dorchester move among the heavy seas of the North Atlanta they were they were with the men that they were charged with giving spiritual care. Down in the belly of the ship were four U.S. Army chaplains ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Get Rolling With Romans: An Introduction

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2019
     | 3,529 views

    As we get started with the Book of Romans, it is helpful if we lay a foundation. Today I will share three facts about this letter and church.

    Get Rolling with Romans: An Introduction 1. The Book of Romans is not for the faint hearted, nor for the unmotivated Christian. By this, I don’t mean Romans is hard to understand. It can be difficult to accept, however. 2. Mrs. Smartt was fumbling in her purse for her offering when a large ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Cold Christianity

    Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Aug 18, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,850 views

    I believe that today there are so many people who claim the name of Christianity who are so accustomed to the coldness of their faith, they have become relaxed in it. This morning, I want us to examine the effects of staying too long in “Cold Christianity.”

    Cold Christianity Scripture Reference: Matthew 24:4-14 Preached at Mount Zion Baptist Church on August 4, 2019 Delivered by Rev. John Daniel Johnson Before Service Starts--- Light a candle and have it burning throughout the service. As the wax moves further from the flame, it begins to drip ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Letting Go Specifics Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 2, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,732 views

    Letting go is an informal process, not a science; nonetheless, it is helpful to grasp two concepts about this matter.

    Letting Go Specifics 1. Two weeks ago, I tried to prove to you that the Bible teaches forgiveness is conditional, requiring repentance on the offender’s part. We forgive as God forgives. 2. We saw that forgiveness is a continuum. In some cases, forgiveness in the fullest sense – relating as ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God's Peace Plan

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Dec 8, 2019
     | 4,016 views

    In these days of conflict, unrest, and stress, God gives us his plan for peace.

    God's Peace Plan Introduction Christmas celebrates the coming of the Messiah, the Prince of Peace. However, in 3530 years of recorded history there have only been 286 years of peace, representing only 8 percent of the time. During that time, 8000 peace treaties have been broken. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed