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  • Jacob Brimm avatar

    Jesus And Santa

    Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021
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    What do Jesus and Santa have in common? Nothing? Perhaps more than you think, just not how you think! The true story of a man who got a name, though he personally would rather all credit go to The Son!

    While we know very little about the man who likely bore the name, the most likely person was the Bishop of Myra, near modern Finike, Turkey, in the 300s. Nicholas' parents died when he was just a teenager. His parents left him a lot of money which made him a rich young man. He went to live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of A Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,201 views

    I don’t know what you think of when you think of evangelism, but evangelism is reason powered by the Holy Spirit. Paul would consistently use the persuasive powers of reason as he talked to people about becoming a follower of Jesus Christ.

    We begin a new series today. Our church celebrates its 125th year anniversary. We have some things planned for later this year. We also begin a new book: 1 Corinthians. Many of you may think it odd to begin journey of a book of the Bible and then focus on Acts. Yet, Luke tells us the beginnings of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Demand For Holiness - A Holiness Expressed In Genuine Love Responding To The Gospel

    Contributed by Robert Tarasiak on Sep 9, 2023
     | 980 views

    "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded austerities; it consists in thinking as God thinks, and willing as God wills." John Brown, Nineteenth-century Scottish theologian, quoted in J. Bridges, The Pursuit of Holiness, p. 51.

    1 Peter Series Part 6 Sub Series: A Demand for Holiness (1:13 – 2:3) Title: “A holiness expressed in genuine love responding to the gospel” Text: 1 Peter 1:22-25 INTRO: WHAT DOES HOLINESS LOOK LIKE? "Holiness does not consist in mystic speculations, enthusiastic fervours, or uncommanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Doesn’t God Answer Our Prayers?

    Contributed by Peter Pilt on Apr 24, 2019
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    I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think....Why?

    I was asked recently, Why doesn’t God answer my prayers? Here is my answer. I would propose up front that God does answer our prayers more often than we like to think, its just that we aren’t getting the answers we want. God can answer with a No, but we wanted a Yes and so we keep praying, looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Praying For Lost Friends Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 19, 2025
     | 477 views

    God designed the work of evangelism to happen through prayer. Think of prayer as a street or a boulevard. Evangelism must travel down the street called prayer.

    This morning, I want to reintroduce you to something that has the potential to impact your friends and family for all of eternity. I want to see you make an impact on those closest to you through a simple campaign called Prayer, Care, Share. Many of you already have this insert. If you have this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death

    Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Aug 18, 2020
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    As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through VALLEYS at times. This message fits everyone of us, because we all face valleys in our lifetime. You may be facing one right now!

    “THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH” Dr. Larry Petton Psalm 23 _________________________________________________________________ As we follow Jesus, our Good Shepherd, He will lead us beside the still waters in paths of righteousness for His Name’s sake. He will also lead us straight through ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Aim To Be An Amos, Not An Amaziah

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 27, 2009
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     | 13,175 views

    This world is filled with Amaziahs. They’re people (including ourselves) who think they can have spirituality without the light of God’s Word.

    If you could be any person from the Bible, who would it be? Would you like to be Adam or Eve barefooting around the Garden of Eden with no fear of stepping on a rusty nail or a thorn? Wouldn’t it be an experience to play with a full-grown lion the way you would a kitten? Both would have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Galatians 3 - What Happened To Your Sanity? Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2022
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     | 2,544 views

    Have you lost your mind, gone crazy, become stupid or are you hexed by a demon into thinking your works are what saved you? Are you slapping away faith, grace and Jesus’ sacrifice as not necessary and deceived into thinking you can get to heaven on your own good works?

    Video transition: I am a Christian Series: Galatians Thesis: Have you lost your mind, gone crazy, become stupid or are you hexed by a demon into thinking your works are what saved you? Are you slapping away faith, grace and Jesus’ sacrifice as not necessary and deceived into thinking you can get to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Kiss Of Betrayal

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 125 ratings
     | 28,255 views

    While pretending to kiss Jesus, we may be betraying Him without even thinking about it.

    April 8, 2001 John 13:18-30 “The Kiss of Betrayal” INTRODUCTION What do you think of when I say the word “kiss”? Now, I’m not talking about the rock group by that name, and I’m not using it as an acronym (Keep It Simple Stupid). I’m talking about that thing that two people who are in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ronald Hughes avatar

    Hand Me Another Jar

    Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Jun 4, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 26,675 views

    How a widow teaches us about emptiness. What we think is nothing God uses for everything.

    HAND ME ANOTHER JAR 2Kings 4:1- Rev. R. B. Hughes 2Kings 4:6b … “There is not another vessel.” So the oil ceased. I. INTRODUCTION Ever run out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    He Is The Root & Morning Star Series

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000
    based on 139 ratings
     | 31,451 views

    Can you think of two things more different than a root that is in the ground & a star up in the heavens?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This is the Sunday after Easter, & for several weeks we have focused our attention on the last few days of Jesus’ life in Jerusalem. In our Bible classes, during the morning worship services, & in the beautiful choral ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Smith avatar

    What Would Jesus Say To Osama Bin Laden? Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,150 views

    What Would Jesus say to one who thinks taking human life is God’s Will?

    “What Would Jesus Say To Osama bin Laden?” Acts 4:12, Ezekiel 33:11, Hebrews 8:12 INTRODUCTION: (Use Vs 1 & chorus of the hit song "Where Were You?”[When the world stopped turning] by Alan Jackson) Where were you? How many can remember where you were or what you were doing when you heard of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dan Morrison avatar

    A Second Look At The Second Coming Series

    Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 25, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,622 views

    Left Behind? I don’t think so! A brief Bible Sutdy on the Second Coming of Jesus

    A second look at the Second Coming; A BRIEF BIBLE STUDY ON THE RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH; My view: The Pre Wrath View; That Jesus will rapture the Church after the Great Tribulation but before He pours His Wrath out. Thus the Pre Wrath view. Why this view? Could not support any other view with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    Independance - Dependance

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,662 views

    When we think we are independant we actually only change what we are dependant on.

    Americans love to celebrate Independence Day. The supermarkets stock up with extra ribs, hamburger and hotdogs along with anything else the goes with grilling out. It seems like the 4th is a big deal to more people than other holidays. As Americans we tend to flaunt our freedom before the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Greg Johnson avatar

    A New View Of Home

    Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 27, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,065 views

    Many think of home as a physical address. God’s Word gives us a new view of home.

    This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. A New View of Home By Greg Johnson June 27, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational