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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Persevering In Prayer Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 26, 2006
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     | 4,193 views

    As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for

    As we’ve seen over the previous weeks, Jesus has been stirring His church worldwide to renew themselves in the passion and priority of prayer. • He’s been making clear that there is no element of a Christian’s energy or activity that can substitute for depending on God’s power through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Honor Guard

    Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Mar 31, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,923 views

    We must keep, guard and preserve the Word of God with and within our lives.

    Quotes: In order to deserve, we must pay our dues and steadily work for perfection. We must relish in struggle, and relinquish pride. We must dispel fear and seek enlightenment. We must shun division and honor love. We must know our hearts and seek to understand others. We must try, live, create, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sword Of God Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 11, 2019
     | 5,818 views

    Ephesians 6:10-17

    GEARING UP FOR WAR - The Sword of God October 16, 2022 Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: My Aunt Mae was a special adult…she was born with some unique challenges in life that kept her very child-like…the oldest of 4 sisters, my mom Mary Ann was second oldest… Aunt Mae was one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christ Before Pilate, Pilate Before Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2017
     | 10,501 views

    We find, when Pilate called Jesus in for judgment, that it wasn't Jesus who was on trial, but Pilate! Imagine how it will be at the Great White Throne Judgment when Pilate stands before the King of Kings in blazing splendor! How terrible it will be!

    CHRIST BEFORE PILATE, PILATE BEFORE CHRIST Mt. 27:11-26; Jn. 19:6-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE STATE DINNER 1. A New York Governor invited a group of clergy to the State House on a Friday for breakfast. However, as soon as they all were seated and the food was delivered to the table, he began to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Rejoicing Over Bad Things?

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 17, 2019
     | 4,162 views

    "Love does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful; it does not rejoice at wrong, but rejoices in the right." Who in his right mind rejoices at wrong?

    Second Sunday of Lent 2019 One of the great themes of Christian literature, both in and out of the Scriptures, is the need for each of us to make a deliberate choice between the Two Ways of living. There is the way of life and the way of death, the way of following God’s will and law, or the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Let Us Go To Bethlehem And Find The Faith Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Dec 17, 2008
     | 5,598 views

    Today our Christmas traditions have evolved from the different ways Christmas is celebrated around the world. Immigrants have brought their customs with them, and as a result we have a great diversity of customs, traditions, and fantasy’s that obscures t

    Let Us Go to Bethlehem and Find the Faith of Christmas Luke 2:15-20 It is hard to imagine not celebrating Christmas, yet during the infancy of America Christmas was banned and for a time, and even illegal. How did we get to where we are now? Christmas evolved out of the old Roman festival of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Seventh Day Is A Sabbath Of Rest

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 14, 2010
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    God established 52 days of rest every year.

    The Seventh Day is a Sabbath of Rest Sept. 5, 2010 Introduction A Labor Day is a national holiday set aside for the honor of American workers. 1 Unofficial end of summer a A weekend to get in last-minute trips & take in one last BBQ or swim party before colder weather sets in. b A weekend of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Std Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 19, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,614 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 6:15-20 regarding sexual immorality

    Text: 1 Cor 6:15-20, Title: STD Sudden Traumatic Decision, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/17/10, AM A. Opening illustration: 90% of children (ages 11-17) have accidentally been exposed to pornography on the web. ¨41% of all children with Internet access surf for porn sites. ¨Kids (ages 12-17) are the single ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lost Art Of Spiritual Regurgitation Series

    Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016
     | 6,465 views

    A warning to those who were/are teaching anything different than the Gospel (truth) and choosing to live outside of the faith (acting in a way they were not created to be).

    Series: Dog Days Week: 1 Passage: 2 Peter 2:22 Title: The Lost Art of Spiritual Regurgitation Focus: Maturity INTRODUCTION: The book of 2nd Peter is letter written by the Apostle Peter (apostle being one who has seen Jesus) to all of those who have confessed Jesus Christ in faith (the gospel ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Two Witnesses, Part 1

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 13, 2014
     | 3,288 views

    Each item in Revelation has a specific meaning as they depict real locations and times that are verifiable with Scripture. In this study we have the introduction of two witnesses who appear during the Tribulation to preach the Gospel to the world.

    The Two Witnesses, Part 1 Revelation, Part 13, Revelation 11:1-3 Introduction - John receives specific orders that he must continue spreading the Gospel! -- Even though he is being shown a glimpse of the end of time as we know it -- He is still being told by God that spreading the Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Too Painful For Me...

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2019
     | 4,363 views

    TOO PAINFUL? God has designed a sanctuary for his people. We can run away and quit? That is stupid. Or we can come into the shelter of the ARMS OF GOD... It is up to you.

    TOO PAINFUL FOR ME, UNTIL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEMS WE ALLOW OURSELF TO BE ROBBED OF THE BLESSINGS THAT COULD RELEASE THE GROWTH OF GOD’S PLANS FOR OUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER WALKED THROUGH PAINFUL SEASONS THAT SEEM TO LAST FOREVER? Today in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Stand Strong In Preaching (4:1,2) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 9, 2021
     | 3,368 views

    The proper motive of preachers is a desire for faithfulness to God, not worldly fame.

    Tom Lowe 12/19/2020 Scripture:Introduction 2 Timothy 4:1, 2 (NIV) 1. I solemnly charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom: 2. preach the Word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging And Discernment Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 1,246 views

    There is a right way and a wrong way to judge. This message looks at the right way

    JUDGING AND DISCERNMENT MATTHEW 7:1–6 “DO NOT JUDGE, OR YOU TOO WILL BE JUDGED. 2FOR IN THE SAME WAY YOU JUDGE OTHERS, YOU WILL BE JUDGED, AND WITH THE MEASURE YOU USE, IT WILL BE MEASURED TO YOU. 3“WHY DO YOU LOOK AT THE SPECK OF SAWDUST IN YOUR BROTHER’S EYE AND PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE PLANK IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Going On Here?

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 8, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,219 views

    When Jesus entered Jerusalem, there was more being accomplished than just riding a donkey into town for Passover.

    PALM SUNDAY IS MORE THAN JUST THE WAVING OF PALM BRANCHES. PALM SUNDAY IS MORE THAN TELLING THE STORY OF JESUS RIDING ON A DONKEY. PALM SUNDAY IS THE CATALYST FOR FULFILING PROPHECY. PALM SUNDAY NEEDED TO HAPPEN. THE HIGHEST PEAK OF SALVATION HISTORY IS NOW BEING ACCOMPLISHED WHEN ALL THAT HAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Obscure

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2022
     | 1,675 views

    Obscure Patriots in the American Revolution brought about liberty from tyranny. The same is true today for the cause of Christ.

    I am sure you are familiar with the famous portrait, "Washington Crossing the Delaware." Emanuel Leutze painted two versions of the portrait. He began the first in 1849 in Germany, immediately following the failure of Germany's revolution. Some believe he painted the portrait to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ