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  • Charles Wallis avatar

    Blinded By The Light Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 13, 2008
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     | 6,645 views

    As Saul was blinded by the light, we may have to experience "blindness" to really see the truth.

    “Blinded By the Light” November 12, 2008 Pastor Charlie Wallis A family had gone to the movies, and on the way in the teenager of the family stopped by the refreshment stand to pick up some popcorn. By the time he got into the theater the lights were already dim. He scanned the theater and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Did You Get The Memo? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010
     | 5,312 views

    Palm Sunday is the opportunity to prepare for Holy Week and the emotional roller-coaster it involves

    A great story from a couple of years ago was reported by Robert Bazell of NBC News. After an attempted IED attack near Tikrit the hospital at Camp Speicher was down to 10% of its blood supply. Brian Suam, was first in line to donate blood when the call went out. His blood was going to be used for ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Authentic Spiritual Leadership

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Mar 24, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,429 views

    Paul demonstrates authentic leadership that unifies the church and leads the church to fulfilling its purpose of bringing people into the kingdom of God.

    Authentic Spiritual Leadership Rev. Sean Lester March 22, 2009 pm Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: a. The Corinthian church had been in a crisis. Divisions had arisen over who the pre-eminent leaders were. Some said Paul, others said Apollos. But, Paul reveals to us in this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Paul Knew -- Father's Day 2014 Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 30, 2014
     | 7,341 views

    Father's Day Message that looks at What Paul knew about His relationship with God and what Father's today should know about theirs

    What Paul Knew ILLUSTRATION: BRUCE LOCKERBIE WRITES IN HIS BOOK FATHERLOVE THE FOLLOWING STORY, “WHEN I WAS ELEVEN YEARS OLD, OUR FAMILY DROVE FROM TORONTO TO EASTERN ONTARIO, TO THE REGION NORTH OF THE ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, WHERE MY FATHER HAD BEEN BORN. WE REACHED THE LITTLE VILLAGES OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    First Things First

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 1, 2015
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     | 9,374 views

    We can come up with all kinds of excuses, why we don’t attend church, read our bible, pray, tithe, evangelize.

    Haggai 1:1-9 1 In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, 2 "Thus speaks the LORD of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking For God In All The Wrong Places

    Contributed by Gary Graff on Jul 18, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,583 views

    Like Jesus' followers of old, we sometimes fall in love with the gift and forget the giver.

    Remember that old country western song, “Looking for Love in All the Wrong Places”? The song was about a down and out cowboy, looking for love in bars and shallow relationships. “Looking for love in all the wrong places”. Today we have a text that might go by a similar ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Canaanite Woman

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 20, 2017
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     | 19,600 views

    She was probably a single mom with a special needs child, and she desperately needed Jesus’ help.

    20A She was probably a single mom with a special needs child, and she desperately needed Jesus’ help. Jesus’ reaction to this desperate woman’s request is quite interesting. The truth is, he didn’t respond at all. His disciples certainly did not want anything to do with the woman, i.e. “Please ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus As The Wow Of God Series

    Contributed by Dr. Michael Eaton on Aug 3, 2017
     | 7,802 views

    This is Chapter 5 of John On the Run: A Survey of the Bible New Testament Book of John. Pick up a copy of this book at https://www.amazon.com/John-Run-Survey-Bible-Testament-ebook/dp/B01MXR29PB/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 .

    Introduction I can remember when I was a member at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship (OCBF) in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tony Evans was my pastor. Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship had several ministries for young people. It was one of many reasons I became a member. There was a College and Career ministry for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shrewd Surrender Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 18, 2018
     | 4,322 views

    Sometimes God calls us to surrender our rights for the benefit of his kingdom.

    Shrewd Surrender (Acts 16:35-40) 1. Three violin manufactures have all done business for years on the same block in the small town of Cremona, Italy. After years of peaceful co-existence, the Amati family decided to put a sign in their shop window saying: “We make the best violins in Italy.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Measure Of A Man

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 18, 2018
     | 8,228 views

    This is the re-working of a previous message with new headings and outline.

    “The Measure of a Man” 1 Samuel 16:1-13 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Did Anything Good Come Out Of Nazareth?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 9, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,520 views

    Philip, just an ordinary guy - called to ministry and in turn brings along a friend, Nathanael. This reading shows how Jesus uses ordinary people, doing ordinary things.

    Mid-Week Message/Devotion January 10, 2018 Reading: John 1:43-51 Did Anything Good Come Out of Nazareth? If we read this passage with an element of curiosity and desire to dig into the nuances a little bit, it becomes not only informative but also entertaining. It’s a short reading and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    If A Man Will Not Work, He Shall Not Eat

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 30, 2013
     | 8,547 views

    To remove idleness and being busybodies inside the church.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you eating and not working? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remove idleness and being busybodies inside the church. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:10-11 (Amplified Bible) For while we were yet with you, we gave you this rule and charge: If anyone will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    For The Man Of God

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013
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     | 3,688 views

    To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you a man of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show which ones to stay away from and what are to follow after. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:11 (Amplified Bible) But as for you, O man of God, flee from all these things; aim at and pursue righteousness (right ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grace Rejoices, Law Shamed

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013
     | 2,608 views

    To show the advantage of Grace over Law.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you free from the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the advantage of Grace over Law. IV. TEXT: Luke 13:17 (Amplified Bible) Even as He said this, all His opponents were put to shame, and all the people were rejoicing over all the glorious things ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Noble Purpose

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 21, 2013
     | 3,048 views

    To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are we for noble purposes? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the items that made us gold and silver in GOD's sight without our effort. IV. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:20 (Amplified Bible) But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal