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  • Casey Campbell avatar

    How Can This Be?

    Contributed by Casey Campbell on Feb 19, 2013
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     | 7,343 views

    Sermon makes a biblical argument for a return to "spiritual" Christianity as opposed to "biblical" Christianity. Christian unity, prosperity, and hope are gifts of the Spirit that we may be missing in our (misplaced) commitment to Scripture. The sermon

    Articles and manuscripts and talking heads across the country announce and bemoan and celebrate (depending on their particular proclivity) in the news that "biblical" Christianity is in decline. As numbers decline and influence wanes, there is much evangelical hand-wringing and second-guessing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing A Positive Attitude

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 9, 2015
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     | 34,921 views

    Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so easy for us to become critical. And we end up focusing on the negatives.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK This morning I want to talk about two passages of Scripture & “Developing a Positive Attitude in a Negative World.” A. Probably nothing can contribute more to the quality of our lives than a positive attitude. And yet, sometimes it is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Signs Of The Holy Spirit's Presence In The Church

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015
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    Are there things that we can look for to indicate the presence of the Holy Spirit in the Church and are these visible to those who are not part of the church

    SIGNS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE CHURCH ACTS 2:41-47 LAST WEEK WE LEARNED ABOUT THE PROCLAMATION OF THE CHURCH AND ONE OF THE REASONS WHY WE PROCLAIM GOD’S WORD TO THE WORLD. TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING IN THAT THOUGHT BY BUILDING ON THE THOUGHT OF WHAT IS PROCLAIMED FROM THE GOSPEL AFTER A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call Of The Cross Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 9, 2016
     | 9,968 views

    the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in. It’s not just what Jesus did for us. It is what Jesus invites us to. It is a way of life for those following Jesus.

    The Call to the Cross Mark 8:34-38 The Cross. What comes to mind when you hear that word? A decorative altar ornament? Something that rests on top of a church steeple? A piece of jewelry hanging around the neck? Mention the word "cross" to the people of Jesus' day and a very different image came ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Responding To Criticism

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015
     | 9,279 views

    A study on the 7 ways King David responded to criticism.

    RESPONDING TO CRITICISM 2 Sam. 16:5-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $20 Short 1. A Post Office worker, at the main sorting office, found an unstamped, poorly hand-written envelope, addressed to God. He opens it and discovers it is from an elderly lady, distressed because all her savings -- $200 -- have ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Partners In The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 13, 2016
     | 9,198 views

    Missions, Togetherness, The Gospel

    A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-8 (p. 818) October 16, 2016 Introduction: During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Sends The Twelve To The Lost Sheep Of Israel Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Feb 14, 2017
     | 11,511 views

    Disciples, Students, then training as apprentices. Then sent as evangelists

    Introduction A. The interviewer examined the job application then turned to the prospective employee. "I see you have put ASAP down for the date you are available to start, meaning as soon as possible, of course. However, I see you've put AMAP down for required salary. I don't believe I've ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Mar 29, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,239 views

    The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart.

    Title: Palm Sunday-The Ultimate Triumphal Entry Date: 4/9/17 Place: BLCC Text: Luke 19.29-44; Revelation 19.11-16 CT: The real triumphal entry must take place in our heart. [Screen 1] FAS: Palm Sunday. No greater pain has ever been experienced on any level more than the hell of Christ ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    In The Beginning Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Aug 13, 2017
     | 5,906 views

    Sermon based the themes on the first 9 chapters of Genesis

    In The Beginning Genesis 5:1-2, 6:1-2, 5-8 The Book of Genesis covers the largest amount of time of any book in the Bible, stretching from the beginning of the world to about 1500 BC. According to geologists, the earth is at least 4 billion years old and some anthropologists believe that humans ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Donny Yarbrough on Jun 2, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,904 views

    Message about God's grace from our Grace Living series through Ephesians. Illustrations gathered from various sources.

    Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 His name was John. He had deserted the Royal British Navy and was caught, flogged and demoted. After that he made up disrespectful songs about his ship’s captain and was demoted again. Furthermore, he prided himself in creative profanity and sharp-witted attacks on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Teach Us To Pray Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
     | 10,322 views

    Introduction to the series based on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Teach us to Pray Week 1 Luke 11:2-4, Matthew 6: 9-13 We’re starting a series for the summer called, "Lord, teach us to pray," based on the model prayer of Jesus found in Matthew 6 and the shorter version of that, which is in Luke 11. And over the next couple of months, we’ll take a look at some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Love Does Not Demand Its Own Way!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 23, 2018
     | 8,553 views

    There are two basic attitudes in this world - those who insist upon their privileges, & those who remember their responsibilities.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: 1 Corinthians 13:5; 1 Samuel 25:36-38 ILL. Somebody took the time to talk with a bunch of kids about their ideas concerning "love," & here are some of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Fresh Love Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,622 views

    God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust.

    • God loves his people with a fierce and jealous love that requires them to respond with fidelity and trust. SLIDE #1 Introduction • Today we begin a new four-week series in the book of Malachi. • This four-week series teaches us to love the things that God loves. • Through the words of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sow, Grow, Prosper

    Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 16, 2019
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     | 16,009 views

    One of the principles, given to Noah after the flood, was the principle of seedtime and harvest. Life begins by this principle. Harvest springs from the good or bad seeds we have sown.

    SOW, GROW, PROSPER “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22. The first thing Noah did after the Flood, was to build an altar and make a sacrifice to the Lord. God was pleased with him and made promises to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The School Of Obedience

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2020
     | 3,012 views

    John 6

    THE SCHOOL OF OBEDIENCE (JOHN 6:1-14) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible