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  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Why The Lord Withdraws

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,273 views

    Sometimes we can become prideful and overconfident in our own abilities, which is sin; and so, God will hide His face from us (Isaiah 59:2). The Lord will hide from us in order to gain our attention and cause us to cling to Him.

    One day a mother was out shopping with her son. Every time she took him shopping with her she couldn’t keep him by her side. As soon as she would turn her back, the boy would wander off somewhere, though keeping his mother in sight the entire time. She would then have to go and retrieve him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Stolen By Success Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 7, 2009
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,455 views

    talks about how we can get wrapped up on worldly success and how to find our true identity in Christ.

    Identity Theft – Stolen by “Success” Our identity can be Stolen by “Success” when our image of success is… …Driven by Performance – Look what I have done …Focused on Possessions – Look what I’ve got Our identity will be Successfully Secure when our image of success is… …Centered on Christ – Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018
     | 5,256 views

    Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Men Of Honor Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 9, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 23,826 views

    Real respect comes not in the palace, but in the place of selfless, sacrificial service.

    A man was talking to his friends about their last child leaving home and coping with the empty-nest syndrome. He said, “The worst part about it is, that since the children left, my wife started treating me like a child. He complained, “When we go to the grocery store and I reach for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Angels – Important Things We Need To Know About Them

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 24, 2014
     | 2,291 views

    What are Angels? – Powerful spirit beings in God’s presence but without human bodies

    Angels – important things we need to know about them What are Angels? – Powerful spirit beings in God’s presence but without human bodies Heb 1:7 And of the angels He (God) says: "Who makes His angels spirits, And His ministers a flame of fire”. Ps 104:4 Who makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Single Most Important Secret To Keep You From Falling Away

    Contributed by Coz Von on May 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,561 views

    I am Growing in leaps and bounds,but not commited enough, knowlegde can set you free but knowledge can condemn you as well as a lack of groath & commitment. will I be lost because I draw too close to be able resist anymore - Is the narrow road too narrow?

    As I draw closer to God, God in turn draws closer to me. I've been growing constantly as a result of this relationship. I am Growing in leaps and bounds, at a steep and steady pace: I am falling and growing at the same time, but should I fail, I will be lost, right? How bad would it be if I love ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Your Spiritual Inventory

    Contributed by David Parks on Aug 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 14,159 views

    The Bible commands us to test ourselves:

    YOUR SPIRITUAL INVENTORY TEXT: 2 Corinthians 13:5 INTRODUCTION: 1. Warren Wiersbe tells about the time the late William Randolph Hearst sent out his agent to secure particular art pieces. After months of searching, the agent reported that he had finally found the treasures. They were in Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Getting Real With God

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 27, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,838 views

    Authenticity before God begins with self-examination, proceeds to self-disclosure, and involves trusted advisors.

    National Baptist Memorial Church, Washington, DC March 13, 2005 The issue is not an academic discussion as to whether there is a God. Relatively few doubt or debate that. The issue is not whether God is real, but whether we know how to get real with God. Let me play out a little scene with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talking To Yourself

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 3, 2022
     | 3,197 views

    When you have had enough of living in the pigpen, you can return home knowing that the Father waits to receive you.

    “Jesus said, ‘There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, “Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.” And he divided his property between them. Not many days later, the younger son gathered all he had and took a journey into a far country, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus

    Contributed by Bill Mostrales on May 19, 2015
     | 3,954 views

    God's bearer - means self-denial and death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to self.

    A Good Soldier of Christ Jesus 2 Timothy 2:3 (NLT) “Endure suffering along with me, as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” I. Is a Bearer of the Cross a. it means self-denial b. It means death-it’s an opportunity to die to pride, die to ego (self-esteem), die to sin, die to ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Cuando El Cristianismo Es Falso Series

    Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 27, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,539 views

    The dangers of self deception

    Cuando el cristianismo es falso Texto: Santiago 1:26-27 Lectura Bíblica: Isaías 1:10-18 I. Introducción A. Santiago parece ansioso de explicar a sus oyentes o lectores sobre lo que quiso decir cuando dice, “sed hacedores de la Palabra, no solamente oidores.” 1. En el 1:27 Santiago resume lo ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Vertical Fellowship Series

    Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,265 views

    The title is self-explanatory.

    Vertical Fellowship! We are living in a lonely world John 13:34, 35 Fellowship- deep dark secrets, confession What’s wrong with fellowship in churches? We have tried to force fellowship with each other, not with God Fellowship programs We don’t need a program Let’s read 1 John 1:3-7 on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Search Me

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,064 views

    Self-examination is crucial.

    SEARCH ME Psalms 139:23,24 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: 24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. I. THE PERSON WHO PRAYED. A. WAS A SENSIBLE MAN. 1. God knew his every movement. “Thou ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Warning! Straddling Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 7, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 18,307 views

    Keeping one foot in the world and one foot in heaven just does not work. There is a danger in being uncommitted to Christ.

    WARNING! STRADDLING CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH! I KINGS 18:17-21 INTRODUCTION: A woman getting onto a sky lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came against her she ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A.d.d.

    Contributed by Tony Searles on May 31, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,254 views

    This is an "Absolutely Dangerous Doctrine!" Being a sold out Christian for the Lord...denying ones self.

    A.D.D.: ABSOLUTELY DANGEROUS DOCTRINE! State: The Gospel of Jesus Christ is ?Something To Die For?. Definition of Dangerous: ?Likely to cause harm, not safe, risky.? This is what we as Christians can be to satan?s kingdom. Dangerous and very likely to cause harm to it. We are the church and ...read more

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    Denomination: Other