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  • Thomas Swope avatar

    Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 17, 2013
     | 12,364 views

    A study of the book of Isaiah chapter 45 verses 1 through 25

    Isaiah 45: 1 – 25 Listen, Do You Want To Know A Secret “Thus says the LORD to His anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have held—to subdue nations before him and loose the armor of kings, to open before him the double doors, so that the gates will not be shut: 2 ‘I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    "...i Being In The Way..."

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 11, 2021
     | 2,738 views

    We see many trends in our society, they come and they go.

    If you live long enough, you will see some of these trends come and go two or three times in your lifetime. For example, if you are fifty years of age, you probably have seen the double-breasted suits for men come IN STYLE, and GO OUT OF STYLE, at least three or four times. It is true, we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Thankful, Even In The Hard Times

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 20, 2014
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     | 8,824 views

    Paul writes to the church and to us that we can be content and happy and thankful, even in the hard times in our lives. Jesus models this thankfulness even when death on a cross is eminent.

    Giving Thanks, Even In The Hard Times Philippians 4: 10-13 Intro: The day before Thanksgiving an elderly man in Phoenix called his son in New York and said to him, "I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough. We’re sick ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Living Stress-Free In Uncertain Times”

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 10, 2020
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     | 8,423 views

    The lesson today is for anyone and everyone who desires to live stress free in a stress filled world. David the sweet psalmist of Israel gives us several the keys in Psalms 37. David is not a novice. He has an earned degree in finding contentment.

    Living Stress-Free in Uncertain Times Text: Psalms 37:1-9, 25 Introduction: I want to talk about a subject today that affects everyone in the room. It doesn’t matter, what your age, gender, or economic status, it affects us all. Today’s message addresses the subject of stress and worry. Did you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    You Shall Not Covet Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,987 views

    Talks about how to desicern between covetous desire and legitimate desire and how to overcome covetous desire and learn to be content.

    You shall not covet What is coveting? Coveting is a desire for something that is excessive or prohibited and has no regard for the rights of others. How do we determine the difference between legitimate desires and coveting? Legitimate desire will not sacrifice people for the thing desired (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Call For Resolution

    Contributed by Shawn Miller on Dec 31, 2014
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     | 13,390 views

    A message about not being so concerned about things in which we have no control over in life because there are much bigger things to be concerned about. Just as we are tempted to envy the prosperity of the wicked so was Jeremiah but he learned not to.

    God's call for Resolution Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-17 Introduction: A new year is upon us and if we ever had need for resolution it is today. The term resolution has come to be known as something you promise yourself to do at the beginning of the new year but then give up on shortly after you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Obligation And The Evidence

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 26, 2021
     | 2,359 views

    At Pentecost, God not only unites us through His Holy Spirit, but God also provides for our growth and fellowship. God sent Jesus and Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to us and Jesus sends us in the the Church---the Spirit filled, and the Holy Spirit sealed back into the world to make disciples.

    THE OBLIGATION AND THE EVIDENCE Text: Romans 8:12-17 Rom 8:12-17  So then, brothers and sisters, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh—  (13)  for if you live according to the flesh, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Patriotic Christians #5 - For God And Country Series

    Contributed by Duane Wente on Nov 1, 2020
     | 3,361 views

    Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians.

    Patriotic Christians #5 For God and Country Theme: Even though the Pharisees were trying to get Jesus in trouble, Jesus wisely gives us guidance for being good citizens and good Christians. Introduction For God and Country. From the Latin phrase “pro Deo et Patria”, “for God and Country” has ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Do You Trust? Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 26, 2022
     | 1,111 views

    If you want someone else's life rather than your own, you are accusing God of injustice, and failing to see the work he has prepared for you and equipped you for.

    During my senior year at seminary, we had something called “racial reconciliation day.” It involved, among other things, attending a rally at the college that the seminary was attached to, wearing a ribbon or a tag or label - I don’t remember exactly what - to announce to the world one’s repentance ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Angels And Heavenly Beings - Part 1 - Faithful Angels + Heavenly Beings Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 28, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,849 views

    The Bible mentions Angels over 300 times and reveals that God created them, along with all things "visible and invisible" (Colossians 1:16). This study will look at Angels - Faithful and Fallen, Heavenly Beings, and warnings about them.

    They are quite popular worldwide and are often depicted looking like celestial spirits surrounded by rays of light with halos or crowns, and most often, having feathered wings. Some people teach that there are as many as nine orders of Angels in three hierarchies and ranks, even though no specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Building A Joyful Life

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,758 views

    This sermon is part of our discipleship series where we look at building up the House of God within us. Today we are looking at building up a joyful, or joy-filled life, from the imprisonment of Paul and Silas in Philippi.

    Building God’s House “Building a Joyful Life” Acts 16:16-40 You can listen to this sermon at https://mega.nz/#!3dtiECzJ!Ts9z_AMtZvfgM7m9veVtEbT5n9YKmwHKHWTCFepqjts Whenever it comes to this topic of finding joy in the midst of life’s difficult circumstances, which is why we need to build up God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,152 views

    Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

    Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Simeon’s Prayer – Content With Jesus Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,203 views

    Looking at Simeon's prayer to understand the ability to let go of this life comes from first embracing Jesus. We need to learn to accept that having Jesus is "enough."

    Luke 2:25-33 Intro: I’ve read several different versions of monkey traps that are used in different parts of the world – in India, in Africa – a coconut is taken and cleaned out, then, a hole just large enough to let a monkey get his hand inside is cut into it. Some kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Cant We Be Content With What We Have

    Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 29, 2013
     | 2,880 views

    How money and stuff can get a hold and keep us from having a satisfying life in Christ

    How do we find contentment? Well the text talks to us this morning about how great contentment is, it tells us it is of great worth, it is of a great value when it’s paired with godliness. Now I think in order for us to be content we need to look at what makes us discontented. So just in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Being "Wise And Learned” Vs. "Humility.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 29, 2002
    based on 104 ratings
     | 9,035 views

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.”

    July 7, 2002 -- SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 9 Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 Color: Green Title: “Being “Wise and Learned” vs. “Humility.” Jesus teaches that he is the way to the Father and that the way to him is the humble way. Chapters eleven to thirteen, are largely concerned with those ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran