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  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Creation

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018
     | 4,806 views

    Introdcution and Section 1 God Created

    VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    (Section 2) Views Of Creation Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 19, 2018
     | 3,017 views

    Battles of the Church with scientist like Galileo and God Created

    VIEWS OF CREATION EXISTENCE WARNING: Please don't get off ended (offended) -- Some of the points are just possible explanations. I will discuss/clarify misunderstandings after church if necessary. New explanations sometimes cause misunderstandings, fears, etc. Ex: Galileo -- Roman Catholic ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Parenting 101 Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on May 22, 2017
     | 6,535 views

    In order to relate to our children we must first look at how God relates to us as our heavenly Father.

    CONFESS AND BELIEVE Romans 10:9 According to a Roman historian, the Emperor Claudius ordered all the Jews to leave Rome after public disorders caused by the preaching of the claims of Jesus Christ in the synagogues. This fact is echoed in the Scriptures, where we find the Jewish Christian couple ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices . . . Choicesv . . . Choices Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 24, 2017
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     | 5,422 views

    The future fulfilled in youthful squabbles

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul's Statement Of His Plans: Jerusalem & Rome Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 14, 2017
     | 3,856 views

    Luke interrupts his story of Paul’s work in Ephesus briefly in order to tell us about the travel plans of the apostle and then moves on to tell about the riot caused by Demetrius. He explains that Paul’s aim was to visit Macedonia, Achaia, Jerusalem....

    September 17, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Lesson: IV.D.3.g: Paul's Statement of His Plans: Jerusalem & Rome (Acts 19:21-22) Acts 19:21-22 (KJV) 21 After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling And Election Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 14, 2020
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     | 3,036 views

    Predestination. Election. Free will. These are some of the most hotly debated doctrines in the church. We think we have to be in one camp or the other. But is that true? Let's find out together.

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling • Threw away the rent check. Before you judge me, how many gift cards got thrown out at Christmas time in the wrapping paper at your house? • So easy to overlook or lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Vision Requires Action To Become A Reality

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 28, 2019
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     | 128,354 views

    A reporter once asked to Helen Keller “What would be worse than being born blind?” She replied, “The only thing worse than being blind is to have sight without vision.

    King Solomon, in his wisdom and under the inspiration wrote, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.”(Proverbs 29:18) In the Bible "vision" refers to the will and purpose of God being made known, in other words inspired and divine guidance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity Of The Cross

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 14, 2020
     | 2,432 views

    The sermon is when Peter rebuked Jesus for suggesting he would die on the cross. Proper 17, Year A

    The Day Peter Was An Idiot: Missing The Necessity of the Cross Proper 17 – Matthew 16:21-28 Intro: Since February of this year, the People’s Republic of China has removed and destroyed over 900 crosses from Christian churches. If that wasn’t enough, to display a cross on a place of worship is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Separation; Tough But Necessary

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 24, 2013
     | 6,609 views

    Sometimes you might have to appear harsh.

    2 Cor 6:14-18 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16 And what agreement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choices . . . Choices . . . Choices: Lesson 1

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 4, 2013
     | 1,958 views

    Your choices make a difference

    A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25:19-26 1. What are some characteristics of second generation believers? a. Continue their parent’s faith. b. Not as bold and daring. c. Concerned with everyday life. d. Get strengths and weaknesses of parents. 2. What is known about Isaac? Famous father and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Confess And Believe

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 21, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    Made righteous through the righteousness of Jesus, which we receive by faith in Him. Whoever believes in Jesus shall not be ashamed. Whoever calls upon His name will be saved. Sincere faith leads to public confession of Christ.

    CONFESS AND BELIEVE. Romans 10:9. According to a Roman historian, the Emperor Claudius ordered all the Jews to leave Rome after public disorders caused by the preaching of the claims of Jesus Christ in the synagogues. This fact is echoed in the Scriptures, where we find the Jewish Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Smith avatar

    Vison Of Obadiah Series

    Contributed by Jerry Smith on Apr 14, 2020
     | 4,937 views

    To learn the meaning and message of the prophet Obadiah

    Let’s break some new ground and learn what God has for us to know from Obadiah. I. The man Nothing is known about this prophet outside of his name. Although there are 10 men by the name Obadiah named in the Old Testament, scholars are in agreement none of them was this man. Many prophets share a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Room

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 26, 2024
     | 743 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve

    December 24, 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 2:1-20 Making Room Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Is there any room? I’ve been pondering a daily reflection I received on my daily online Henri Nouwen ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024
     | 1,234 views

    The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

    A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Uncommon Power That God Provides. 1st Peter 2:11-12

    Contributed by David Cramer on May 12, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 481 views

    A message about the power that God provides in our lives as we go through daily living.

    Good Morning. Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to receive the incorruptible, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational