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  • Robert Walderman avatar

    "from Every Nation"- The Bible And Race- Pt.3 Series

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Oct 25, 2020
     | 2,295 views

    Today, as I close out this series, I want us to consider the question: “So with the abundance of such teaching in the Scriptures denouncing racism, why has racism been such a problem for so long?”

    Over the past two weeks we have looked at the Bible and what it teaches about race and race relations. We have seen how everyone bears the image of God and should be respected as an image bearer. We have seen how we are all descendants of Adam and Eve and therefore we are all “family” being part of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dwell With God

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024
     | 749 views

    Surrender to the plans of God even if it is tough, being close to God and obeying Him is more important than other comforts which would eventually follow the faithful and obedient and steadfast follower.

    Jeremiah 40:1"He had found Jeremiah bound in chains among all the captives from Jerusalem and Judah who were being carried into exile to Babylon." Not an ordinary person but Nebuzaradan, commander of the imperial guard of Babylon found Prophet Jeremiah "bound in chains among the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Against Evolution – Look At This Logically - You Were Created Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 3, 2024
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     | 2,000 views

    Abortion is a big issue at present because it will feature in the American election, but abortion is so closely joined to evolution and humanism. This article explores evolution exposing the stupidity of it. No Christian can be an evolutionist!

    AGAINST EVOLUTION – LOOK AT THIS LOGICALLY - YOU WERE CREATED Abortion is a big issue at present because it will feature in the American election, but abortion is so closely joined to evolution and humanism. This article explores evolution exposing the stupidity of it. No Christian can be an ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    True Wisdom

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Apr 23, 2019
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     | 6,862 views

    Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result

    Introduction. Many people misconstrue knowledge from wisdom because these are closely related. Simply defined, knowledge is the accumulation of facts and information while wisdom is the correct application of knowledge to achieve a desired result. However, a desired result can be either good or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Need A Clean Up

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 25, 2023
     | 1,553 views

    Devil is not shaken by looks, language skills, talents, music skills, education, bank balance or outward demeanor; however, he does fear a man who is holy and close to God. Amen.

    WE NEED A CLEAN UP Where are Hezekiahs’ 2 Kings 18: 1 “….Hezekiah the son of Ahaz king of Judah became king. 2 He was twenty-five years old when he became king …” There are no magic bullets for the woes we face today: gigantic idols, drugs, lust, porn, violence, greed, bribe and ugly social ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Knowing The Lord For Strength Series

    Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on Mar 10, 2022
     | 1,975 views

    Knowing the Lord is closely associated with being strong in life. Beginning from Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Joshua and till the disciples of Jesus Christ, are known for being bold and strong in times of trouble.

    Whether you live today as a victim or warrior, God is beside you to give you assurance for a bright future, if you are willing. The future brightness comes with one condition, that you know the Lord as it should be. Believers as much as they the rites and participation routine of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lord, Teach Us To Pray!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 17, 2020
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     | 9,073 views

    Someone said, "The purpose of prayer is to draw us close to the heart of God so that our will, our deepest desires, will be those of God & not our own."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Acts 12:1-19; Luke 22:42-44 ILL. Pres. Abraham Lincoln, in a National Proclamation of Prayer & Repentance in 1863 wrote, “We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Thin Place Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 686 views

    This sermon explores the concept of "thin places" - special locations where individuals feel particularly close to God - and emphasizes the importance of seeking God in these places, using Psalm 122 as a guiding scripture.

    The Seed family was at Forest Home a week ago. Forest Home is a Christian Camp 90 minutes from here in the San Bernardino Mountains. We’ve been going to Family Camp since Bryan and Amy were in elementary school. We love it there. It has mountains, a lake, a creek, a swimming pool, pine trees, oak ...read more

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    Sermon Series: Psalms For All Seasons

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    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Magi) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 14, 2013
     | 6,353 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/23/2012 I’d like to welcome all of you to Blooming Grove and wish you all a Merry Christmas. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or life-long member, we’re glad you’re here and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Youth Guidance (We Are All Youth)

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 30,326 views

    We are all youth. As youth, we encounter the culture of society that continues to redefine sin as something more acceptable to secular eyes. We need to keep God's Word close to remain true to His wisdom.

    Introduction When Oliver Wendell Holmes was still on the U.S. Supreme Court, he and Justice Louis Brandeis took walks every afternoon. On one of these occasions Holmes, then ninety-two, paused to gaze in frank admiration at a beautiful young girl who passed them. He even turned to look at her ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Sinfomercial

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,354 views

    We can guard against sin if we engage God in our lives, focus on things above with His word in our thoughts, hearts, and actions, and stay in constant prayer, confessing our sins to Him.

    Sinfomercial 03/08/09 AM Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Introduction I was flipping TV channels mindlessly (mindless TV, is that an oxymoron?) recently when something grabbed my attention. It was not a captivating program or a fascinating documentary or even a particularly delicious recipe on the food ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Directions For The Path Forward

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 16, 2020
     | 3,954 views

    Every day in many different ways we ask ourselves about the path forward in our country as we battle coronavirus. No matter what opinion you hold, there is a longing not to stay where we are now.

    Directions For The Path Forward Acts 14:21-28 Introduction Every day in many different ways we ask ourselves about the path forward in our country as we battle coronavirus. No matter what opinion you hold, there is a longing not to stay where we are now. As have navigated now into Phase ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Ring Out

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 28, 2009
    based on 13 ratings
     | 13,972 views

    Have you ever wanted to throw in the towel? Felt like walking away? Quitters never win! Too many Christians give up when it gets tough. Don’t ring out! Stay in the fight.

    Don’t Ring Out Ring bell 3 times. I. Introduction It is called Hell Week. The soldiers are pushed to their limits physically, mentally, and emotionally. They are forced to operate with little to no sleep. They are put through evolutions or exercises that exhaust them and stretch them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,305 views

    The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

    Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God Strengthen Me To Overcome My Temptations Series

    Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,526 views

    Jesus is able to help us through all challenges and temptations so even when we fall a thousand times He will help us a thousand times

    *DAY 16 OF 11TH HOUR FASTING* Prayer Topic: *GOD STRENGTHEN ME TO OVERCOME MY TEMPTATIONS* Scripture: Matthew 6:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic