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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    A New Vision Of Christ

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 26, 2017
     | 6,547 views

    A commitment to spiritual formation leads to a new vision of Christ, that allows us to say with absolute conviction, “I have seen the face of the pilot, and he smiled at me. He is at the helm. All is well.”

    Robert Louis Stevenson tells of a ship, tossed by a violent storm, which threatened to drive it and its passengers to destruction along a rocky coast. In the midst of the terror, one daring man, contrary to orders, went to the main deck, making a dangerous passage to the pilothouse. He looked ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Building Bridges

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 10, 2017
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     | 15,235 views

    When we stand before God to give an account of our life on earth, He won’t ask how many fences we made, but how many bridges we built.

    Two brothers living on adjoining farms fell into conflict after 40 years of working together. It began with a small misunderstanding, grew to a major difference, and finally exploded in an exchange of bitter words, followed by weeks of silence. One morning, there was a knock on the older son’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How We Slam The Church Door In God’s Face

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2017
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     | 8,252 views

    This passage shares that God's prophet was banned from God's house. What are some ways that we do similar things?

    NOT WELCOME: Am I slamming the door of God’s house in God’s face? - Jeremiah 36:5. - Can you imagine a visitor walking up to the church door on a sunny fall morning and having one of our greeters slam the door in their face and lock it from the inside? That would loudly and clearly let the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sola Scriptura: The Scriptures As The Only Infallible Authority Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 25, 2017
     | 7,565 views

    God reigns in our lives and churches to the degree that we allow Him to set the agenda through His Word.

    The Scriptures: The Only Infallible Authority for the Things of God (2 Timothy 3:15-17) 1.On October 31, we will mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the Wittenberg church door for discussion, an annual event every October 31st. 2. Reformation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Prayer For The Nation

    Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Oct 24, 2016
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     | 19,537 views

    As believers we have the responsibility to prayer for our nation, to respect and honor those in authority & not to be critical to them. instead we should pray for them.

    TOPIC: PRAYER FOR THE NATION Text: 1 Timothy 2:1-4 “1 I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone-- 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. 3 This is good, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The 2nd Coming Series

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2017
     | 7,604 views

    What is the real hope of Christmas? Where is the peace on earth? Where is the good will towards men?

    Prelude What is the real hope of Christmas? Where is the peace on earth? Where is the good will towards men? Purpose: Let’s look at the hope of Christ’s coming. Plan: Let’s look at Mark 13:24-37 and why it is really good news. Preaching Mark 13:26-27 Christ is Coming Advent is a time of hope. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014
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     | 6,728 views

    God doesn’t want us to obey Him just because we’re afraid of punishment. He longs for loving obedience that comes from our hearts.

    Opening illustration: A Colorado Springs woman sits in her car in front of an elementary school every weekday afternoon and points a hair dryer out her window at passing vehicles. Many drivers mistake the hand-held dryer for a radar gun and slow down. Mission accomplished! The speed limit is posted ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Distracted Christian

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 11, 2017
     | 12,018 views

    Distraction prohibits us from learning to know God better. Reach for Jesus when the waves engross you.

    Baseball fans all know the late Yogi Berra (; the legendary catcher for the New York Yankees in the 50’s. He had an amazing career at the plate, offensively and defensively. Some consider him the greatest catcher in the history of baseball; his lifetime batting average of .285 and great ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    “the Significance Of The Resurrection”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 21, 2014
     | 6,237 views

    The life, and crucifixion of Christ are historical facts as is the empty tomb. Christianity is rooted in historical events.

    What is the most significant event in world history? No doubt, you can receive as many answers to that question as there are people. But for the Christian, the answer is simple. The most significant event in the history of mankind is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. “Some religions, both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christians Shouldn’t Judge Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
     | 4,642 views

    Part 5 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Most people in this world know at least some of the Ten Commandments; even non-Christians can quote at least a few of them. And the favorite and most-often quoted out of all of them is “Thou Shall Not Judge.” Oh wait that’s not on the list? Strange, because to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Seeing The Moon-Walking Bear

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Mar 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,334 views

    Whatever it feels like, even if you haven't noticed yet - it is a happy Easter!

    .................................................................................................................................................. “When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, … The doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    #15 Understanding Love: Sweat And Dirty Hands?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2016
     | 3,872 views

    To understand love we must go beyond human logic and realize the lesson that sometimes all we can do is DIG THE WELL AGAIN. We also consider all the tears and sweat that Nehemiah invested to rebuild God's church and walls.

    #16 LOVE UNDERSTANDS: SWEAT AND DIRTY HANDS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com What a strange text about understanding love? Proverbs 14:4 Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox. Proverbs 14:4 (NLT) Without oxen a stable stays clean, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When God Changes Your Plans Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 20, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,671 views

    God interrupts. Plans change. We glorify God when we submit to His plans rather than ours.

    Poet Laureate John Masefield wrote these lines in his famous poem The Everlasting Mercy (New York: Macmillan: 1912). . . “He who gives a child a treat makes joy-bells ring in Heaven's street, And he who gives a child a home builds palaces in Kingdom come, And she who gives a baby birth brings ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Are You Ready To Die ?

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,562 views

    Death

    Reading: Isaiah 38: 1-22 ARE YOU READY TO DIE ? HERE IS : - (1) A REALITY WE CANNOT DENY "Set thine house in order for thou shalt die and not live." Gen 3:19 In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Worlds Matter: They Lift Up Or Knock Down!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,647 views

    Words are real things! They have the ability to lift up, or to knock down, to inspire, to encourage, or to discourage!

    Words Matter! Captain Kelly Durant Scientists have studied how many words we speak a day. They have determined that men speak about 10,000 per day and women speak about 20,000. The problem is when men get home from work they usually have ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army