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  • Ron Auch Jr avatar

    A Call To Stand: Voting For Righteousness And Defending Truth Series

    Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Mar 23, 2025
     | 302 views

    We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. We are not called to sit on the sidelines. We are called to stand in the gap, to be the salt and light in a dark world, and to fight for righteousness.

    A Call to Stand: Voting for Righteousness and Defending Truth Key Texts: Proverbs 14:34, Isaiah 1:17, Psalm 82:3-4, Matthew 5:13-16 Introduction We are living in a time when truth is being distorted, morality is under attack, and the very foundations of righteousness are being challenged. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Servants And Masters" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,343 views

    Whether we’re at the top of the heap, in the middle, or at the bottom, we serve one Master, to whom we will give account (#13 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Slaves, be obedient to those who are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in the sincerity of your heart, as to Christ; not by way of eye service, as men-pleasers, but as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart. With good will render service, as to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    1st Things 1st: "Salvation Is Found In Jesus Alone" Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005
    based on 185 ratings
     | 29,926 views

    Do Christians really believe that salvation is found ONLY through Jesus Christ?

    There were a lot of things one could believe in in the ancient world… • There were all manner of Greek or Roman ‘gods’ one could worship… just take your pick! Epicureanism was a common philosophy. So was Stoicism. There were all kinds of mystery religions and pagan worship ideas. • There were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Gospel And Bethel Chapel Church

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 19, 2010
     | 2,917 views

    Last week I talked about the fact that church growth is not our responsibility. Jesus said, "I will build my church." Today I want us to talk about what is our responsibility as a church. Our job is Gospel growth, not church growth

    Purpose: To outline the comprehensive nature of the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to be willing to give up all for the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Last week I talked about the fact that church growth is not our responsibility. Jesus said, "I will build my church." Today I want us to talk about what ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Perfect Justice And Suffering Saints Series

    Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jan 27, 2014
     | 5,740 views

    Pain ends suffering for Saints at their physical death, but only begins for those who have not obeyed the Gospel and have not FEARED GOD.

    PERFECT JUSTICE and SUFFERING SAINTS: 2 Thess. 1: 1-12 Listen to this statement: Christianity is NOT a self-help religion. It is NOT a self-improvement course on improving your own self-righteousness. The Reality of Christianity is this: You have failed to meet God’s Perfect Standard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Not

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jun 3, 2020
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    COVID-19 has affected the entire planet economically, socially, and medically. Racial tensions are high in the United States and weather experts are anticipating a very active hurricane season. This is a reminder of who we are and whose we are. Fear not!

    Fear Not Introduction Isaiah 43:1 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. "Fear not" is an admonition that is found numerous times in Scripture. Some have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Will Be With You Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,795 views

    Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4. Looks at the Biblical assurance that God is always with us. Key text: Isaiah 43:2

    “I Will Be With You” Stuff Jesus Changed, part 4 – Loneliness Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers April 29, 2007 Psalms 38:11 (NLT) 11 My loved ones and friends stay away, fearing my disease. Even my own family stands at a distance. Psalms 88:18 (NLT) 18 You have taken away my companions ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Follow Me

    Contributed by Richard Francis on May 8, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,005 views

    Follow Jesus, take his yoke, let his light guide you and transform you, John 8: 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."

    Follow Me... Jesus the local Carpenters boy had come of age, no doubt the fishermen knew him, perhaps he had worked on their boats, bought their fish and spoke with them Jesus had just been baptised by John the Baptist and the Holy Spirit in the form of a dove descended on him from heaven and God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Jesus The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    Jesus brings light to the world by revealing the truth about God because he is the Truth of God.

    I guess you could say that there have been 2 great quests of the 20th century. Those are the quest for truth and the quest for freedom. The quest for truth in fact goes back to the last century or beyond, to a search for truth through scientific discovery. There was a belief then that we could ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Getting To Know Jesus - #4, Fishing For A Living Series

    Contributed by Steven Buhr on Feb 11, 2010
     | 5,201 views

    Fishermen NEED to fish. They love to fish, and if it is a person’s livelihood, they HAVE to fish! Jesus was about to teach an old fisherman a new way to fish...and a new fish to target.

    February 7th, 2010 – Fishing for a living Jesus is born, Jesus grows up, Jesus is baptized, filled with the Holy Spirit and He is tempted by Satan for 40 days in the desert…what a beginning to Jesus’ ministry here on earth, preaching that people need to repent, as the kingdom of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Word Of Salvation: Thief On The Cross

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,300 views

    Word of Salvation: Thief on the Cross. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 23 verses 32-43. Ill: • When evangelist John Wesley (1703-1791) was returning home from a service one night, • He was robbed. • The thief must have been disappointed; • Because his victim had only a little money and some Christian literature. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Cries From The Cross - Word Of Salvation: Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,455 views

    Cries From The Cross - Word of Salvation: (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 23 verses 32-43. In this new series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Doctrine Of Creation: Ex Nihilo Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Aug 16, 2009
     | 5,515 views

    Genesis 1:1-5. The doctrine of Creation ex nihilo is explained and applied.

    IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF CREATION: EX NIHILO GENESIS 1:1-5 INTRODUCTION - In our modern age of scientific discoveries and breakthroughs, the miracles recorded in Scripture are often set aside as fairy tales in favor of more naturally plausible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Vessels!

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 29, 2015
     | 19,989 views

    Have you ever been in a situation which looked absolutely hopeless? Situations in your life look so grim that you feel that there is no way out, are you there? I want to tell you today that God would make a way for you! Amen.

    Empty vessels! 2 King 4:3”Then he said, "Go outside, borrow vessels from all your neighbors, empty vessels and not too few.4 Then go in and shut the door behind yourself and your sons and pour into all these vessels. And when one is full, set it aside." When you shut the door behind ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Lessons From A Cave Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 21, 2018
     | 3,890 views

    Message 8 in our study of the life and ministry of Elijah. This continues the exploration of depression from message 7. This message focuses on some lessons to learn from Elijah's experience.

    Chico Alliance Church Elijah Series #8 “Lessons from A Cave Where Elijah gets reconnected to God and Ministry” Introduction So far we have extracted numerous timeless lessons or principles in our examination of Elijah’s life long journey of faith. I. Lessons from the Palace where Elijah boldly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance