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  • Scott Maze avatar

    Faith Alone Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Oct 30, 2024
     | 1,140 views

    The Gospel of Accomplishment: “You must believe and live right to be saved.” The Gospel of Approval: “I’m defined by what other people think about me.” Here’s our third counterfeit gospel: The Gospel of Self-Management - “You can change. Look inside you for the power to change.”

    We continue our series on Why the Reformation matters today by looking at the importance of faith. One of the critical pieces that came out of the Reformation was the belief that Faith Alone makes me acceptable to God. We will return back to Sean’s story a little later today. 500 years after ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Scanners Set To Discernment: Examples Of Ufo Religions

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 14, 2022
     | 1,762 views

    Scanners Set To Discernment: Examples Of UFO Religions

    To most Americans, the idea of beings from beyond this world does not at the moment impact their lives to any appreciable degree. Usually to most people the consideration of the topic is more akin to a transient pondering that may creep intermittently into their minds from time to time. Sadly, in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    It's Best Use

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007
     | 1,728 views

    Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it.

    Title: It’s Best Use Text: Romans 1:18-25 FCF: Since God made everything good – even sin – our job is less to “avoid bad” than it is to seek the good, and glorify God with it. Intro: Why, do you suppose, that an all-powerful and all-loving God would let there be sin? If he is both all powerful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Isaiah An Introduction Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,889 views

    In this first message I give a brief overview of the O.T. up to the days of Isaiah and then look at Isaiah’s call.

    Isaiah An Introduction (If you are reading this message… I am sorry for the typo’s but as far as I know word can’t see words spelled wrong in all caps) TODAY WE BEGIN OUR STUDY OF ISAIAHH -- OUR SUNDAY MORNING STUDY THAT IS (WE’VE BEEN ISIAH FOR A COUPLE OF WEEKS ON WED). AS WE BEGIN THIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Why Me, Lord?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 4, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 7,630 views

    A look at the trials in our lives, why we have them, how we should use them, and keeping a proper perspective as we go through them.

    How many of us have found ourselves with burdens that affect our lives? In reality, we all have our hardships, don’t we? Have you ever wondered why God lets His children suffer such unpleasantries? Let me give you a little hint. It has to do with our huge egos that think we are the ones in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    How Can I See Beyond My Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,991 views

    Hope in suffering comes when we are able to focus, not on the troubles around us, but on God¡¦s hidden treasure within and before us.

    I¡¦ve noticed in counseling with people over the years that people lose their bearings when they get bad news. Perhaps you saw the story this week about a man in Hollywood, California. Three Marines came to his home to break the news to him that his son had died in the service of his country. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Friend Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,157 views

    Sinners can get get close to a holy God only if they we appeal to His grace. Pray that God in His grace would show us His path, grant us His presence, and reveal to us His person, which He has already done in His Son. Get close to Jesus and you will get

    On one occasion, Dr. Mortimer Adler suddenly left a discussion group at a tea quite disgusted, slamming the door after him. Someone in the group, trying to relieve the tension, remarked, “Well, he's gone.” To which the hostess replied, “No, he isn't. That's a closet!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Sexual Immorality In The Church Series

    Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,207 views

    A biblical view of how to handle sexual immorality in the church.

    Sexual Immorality in the Church 1 Corinthians 5 I’ve wrestled with two different and opposing intuitions. I’m talking about when you see a friend making a big mistake that could really hurt them and others. Have you ever felt a nudging that you were supposed to say something? Then on ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    A Wild Story Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 31, 2010
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     | 3,093 views

    What was it about the shepherds that inspired God to reveal the wondrous birth of His Son to them over all the others? As I looked into this question, I discovered what I believe is the 5-fold Process that God uses to reveal Christ to us… if we’re open t

    A Wild Story Series: Beginnings of a Legacy December 27, 2009 I want to start out this morning by having you watch this video clip, and then I want you to tell me what you see… Show video clip of violin player… Ok… tell me what you saw… (response from congregation) ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Rich Man & Lazarus

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,202 views

    Explanation & application of this uncomfortable parable (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Rich Man And Lazarus Reading: Luke chapter 16 verses 19-31 Quote • J.D. Rockerfeller’s advice on how to get rich: • (1). Go to work early. • (2). Stay at work late. • (3). Find oil! This chapter starts off with The Parable of the Shrewd Manager. • A parable about money; • In which Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    You Choices Matter Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 763 views

    Jesus concludes His sermon of the mount with 4 choices that we all are making.

    Your Choices Matter... A Lot, Like Eternally QUESTION... • Are you ready to dive into the living and active word of God this morning? • Are you going to approach His word today with that are minds ready to listen and with hearts that are ready to respond? • Do you believe that God’s word has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Harvest Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2022
     | 3,788 views

    A Faithful believer must have: 1) A Loving Spirit (Romans 1:11), 2) A Humble Spirit (Romans 1:12), 3) A Fruitful Spirit (Romans 1:13), 4) An Obedient Spirit (Romans 1:14), and finally 5) An Eager Spirit. (Romans 1:15)

    Romans 1:11–15. 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift to strengthen you— 12 that is, that we may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith, both yours and mine. 13 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that I have often intended to come to you (but thus far ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    War And Peace Series

    Contributed by Andy Atkins on Feb 26, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 12,381 views

    A look at conflict without and within, and a pathway to real peace between a Christian and God.

    War and Peace James 4:1-10 James begins the fourth chapter of his epistle with the question, “Where do wars and fights come from?” Have you ever stopped to consider that question? I thought about it as well. I read the following statistical data this week regarding national and international ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are What We Eat Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 30, 2018
     | 6,338 views

    In this message we will talk about 9 reasons why we should study the bible and why we should lean in and care about the subject of Hermeneutics.

    We Are What We Eat OKAY… This morning we are jumping back into our messages series ‘Understanding The Bible…’ NOW – we jumped out of it 3 weeks ago… SO – I think it is important for us to do a quick review of where we have been so far in these conversations. FIRST – let me remind you of the 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    How God Can Use Sickness And Healing To Work All Things Together For Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,277 views

    None of us want to miss out on the wonderful things that God has in mind for our lives. Let us listen to what the Spirit of God is telling us through these examples as we filter them through our understanding of the scriptures. Throughout the ages we know

    How God Can Use Sickness and Healing to Work All Things Together for Good - Rom 8:28 None of us want to miss out on the wonderful things that God has in mind for our lives. Let us listen to what the Spirit of God is telling us through these examples as we filter them through our understanding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational