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  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Putting Light On The Subject Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Sep 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,848 views

    What does the creation of light and the timing of its creation on day 1 reveal about you and your God?

    Scientists, in 2016 made an interesting discovery. When studying human conception, they saw something that they had never noticed before. What they noticed was that when sperm meets an egg that there is a sudden flash of light. They describe it as “an explosion, or fireworks.” As a matter of fact, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    One Hope Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 2, 2024
     | 1,683 views

    In this seven-week series, we explore the seven "ones" of Ephesians 4 and how they can help us experience the unity of the Spirit in the bonds of peace! Week three: One Hope.

    ONE: The Unity of the Spirit (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/21/2018 A loaded mini-van pulled up to the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle and feverishly began unloading the gear and setting up the tent. The boys rushed off to gather ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Who Is The Anti-Christ?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 15, 2024
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     | 1,324 views

    The apostle John, who also gave us the Book of Revelation, gives us good information about what to look for, and what to look out for, when it comes to the subject of the anti-christ.

    Alba 7-21-2024 WHO IS THE ANTI-CHRIST? I John 2:18-23 Who is the Anti-Christ? Sorry, I can't tell you. Because I do not know! That may be disappointing to some of you who expected specific information. There are others who thought they knew the answer to that question. So we were told ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Looking For?

    Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022
     | 1,709 views

    Jesus Christ is the central figure of Christianity. This is what separates and makes us unique from other world religions.

    Today, Christians all over the world celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Jesus is alive, and He is alive forever. The ground where Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus laid his body began to shake, and this massive stone that serves as a door to Jesus’ tomb was rolled away. And so when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    How Jesus Overcame Others' Faulty Assumptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions

    How Jesus Overcame Others’ Faulty Assumptions - Matt. 22:23-24 Illustration:Leadership is the discipline of deliberately exerting special influence within a group to move it towards goals of beneficial permanence that fulfills the group’s real needs. Dr. John Haggai, Lead On!. Everyone ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running To Win

    Contributed by Troy Bohn on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,389 views

    Heb 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the j

    Heb 12:1-2 "Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Peter Ghalayini avatar

    The Poor Are Rich

    Contributed by Peter Ghalayini on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 138 ratings
     | 14,606 views

    In poorness we are rich

    I heard an interesting story about a self-made millionaire who was giving a talk about how he made his fortune from nothing. He spoke about how he left school at an early age and worked hard to make ends meet. He took some risks and eventually it paid off and he is where he is today because he took ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Make A Difference

    Contributed by Clarence Crane on Feb 9, 2001
    based on 300 ratings
     | 54,363 views

    We as Christians are to make a difference in the world we live in and this sermon gives five things to do to make a difference.

    MAKE A DIFFERNCE October 4, 2000 Jude21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: INTRODUCTION My sons Clay 14, and Luke 10, are like most brothers in that they are quite different in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    A Tormented Heart - Demon Possession - Occult - Satanism Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 17, 2005
    based on 217 ratings
     | 19,865 views

    A Controlling Spirit, A Constant Sabotage, A Controversial Salvation. The story of the possessed slave girl who was saved. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

    A Tormented Heart Acts 16:16-24; Deut. 18:10-12 ----- Link is below... ----- Last time, the Vision, the Venture, and the Victory…Paul heard God saying, Go west, young man, and we saw the gospel come to Europe, and we looked at Lydia, the first of “our kind” to be saved…she was a “tender heart”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Nieporte avatar

    On Life, Laundery, And Being Clothed With Christ

    Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,062 views

    Sermon examining the doctrine of the Exchanged Life

    Have you ever laundered money? I am not talking about the money laundering done by some drug dealer who might be trying to cover the trail of their ill-gotten gain. I am talking about actual laundering money – taking one’s hard earned cash and sending it through the agitation and rinse cycles of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus' Call

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 21, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    Jesus called Andrew and Peter to be "fishers of men"

    Dymchurch 23-01-05 Fishers of Men - Matthew 4:12-4:22 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom, he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called his wife and said: Darling, what is this little basket under the bed ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    On Fire Praying

    Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,098 views

    Mt. 6:5-6 describes "closet" praying, this is "on fire" praying, prayer in the "Holy of Holies." Just us and God in Glory.

    We’re in the Gospel of Matthew and we’re talking about Prayer. We’ll be in Mat. 6:5-15, but especially, vss 5-6. I wonder if you’ve heard about the big Fire at a chemical factory in Kansas? 10 Fire companies were called, but the fire was too intense to do more than spray the edges. The owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Salvation Of The Gentiles, Pt. 2--The Soulwinning Servant Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,689 views

    God used the SCALPEL OF SIMON [the tanner] and the FORCEPS OF FOOD to remove prejudice from Peter in this radical spiritual surgery! Powerpoint at website.

    The Salvation of the Gentiles, pt. 2—“The Soul-Winning Servant” Acts 10:1-16 Prejudice back then wasn’t white against black, but Jew against any non-Jew! A searching Gentile soldier. [Cornelius] A soul-winning gospel servant. [Peter] A surprising Gentile salvation. Cornelius is a perfect example ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    God – The Original Know-It-All Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Oct 19, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,791 views

    God’s Omniscience stretches farther than we can ever imagine.

    God – The Original Know-it-all Psalm 139 It is in our human DNA to search for God. While we live in a day and time where selfishness and self preoccupation reigns supreme; there is always within us a deep nagging question. Who is God? As much as we try to deny it, that question will not go ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Pictures In My Head

    Contributed by William Peterson on Nov 29, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,113 views

    Developing your testimony, using C.S. Lewis and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe as an example

    PICTURES IN MY HEAD From Webster dictionary, 1913 - Testimony (noun) A solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. 1 Peter 3:15-16 NIV 15 But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational