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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    "lord, Who Is It?"

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 16, 2022
     | 1,737 views

    Today we live in a society where people make a profession of salvation and you cannot see any transformation take place in their lives.

    An arrogant church lady stood before a class of young children. She was going to teach them the importance of living the Christian life. She said, “Why do people call me a Christian, children?” A little boy said, “It is because they don’t know you!” But this is not Bible salvation. The Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Insignificant?

    Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 29, 2020
    based on 2 ratings
     | 10,602 views

    No one you meet is insignificant & You are not insignificant. God takes joy in using ordinary people and ordinary things for extraordinary purposes.

    Insignificant: Nothing special. Unimportant. Taken for granted. To small to be noticed. Of no consequence, influence, or distinction. Without weight. Easy to overlook. Irrelevant. Meager. Nondescript. Of little value. Trivial. Exceptionally ordinary. Easily & often disregarded. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Shingirayi Gwete avatar

    The Talk That Won The War Series

    Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 28, 2020
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     | 11,338 views

    The people of Judah won a war by taking matters to the Lord in prayer, without engaging physically with the enemy they came out victors through prayer

    Napoleon Bonaparte the French statesman and military leader went into exile on the Island of Elba after he had step down from his throne in April 1814. Louis XVIII then took over the crown. Nine months later Napoleon returned to his country with an intent to reclaim his former position. This quest ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Pastor's Prayer For The Church

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 17, 2021
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     | 5,811 views

    Taking Apostle Paul's prayer to Ephesus as the foundation in this sermon I pray seven things that our churches desperately need!

    Seven Things to Prayer for the Church Ephesians 1:15-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 2020 was one of the most difficult years the world has faced in quite some time. The world was caught off guard by COVID-19, a disease that strikes indiscriminately and shows no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Are We Being Spoon Fed Or Are We Feeding Ourselves?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 10, 2023
     | 1,637 views

    How many Christians today are actually taking time out of their week, much less any given day, to study the Word of God.

    Key verses (31-35) John 6:22-40 portrays the underlying outcome of Jesus’ feeding of the thousands the day previous. The people’s real longing is for another extraordinary and supernatural scene and all the free food. In this entry, Christ starts to clarify the genuine significance behind His ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Soul Care 102 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 3, 2023
     | 2,439 views

    The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls.

    Review Soul Care 101: Soul Care: 101 Thesis: The care of the soul is as important as taking care of our bodies physically. Our success spiritually this year is directly related to the health of our souls. Your soul is your inner life which manages your will, mind and body and impacts your spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    1 Thessalonians 2 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 8, 2022
     | 1,805 views

    To be an agent of Jesus in this life, we must be willing to faithful, gentle and sacrificial in our lives and expect people to take our actions for granted

    This week we start the second oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Birthmark Of Meekness Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 23, 2022
     | 1,122 views

    Are you ruling your spirit? It takes more power to rule your own spirit than it does anything else in our life.

    I. The Meaning of the Word 1. It is a word that was used to describe a wild animal that had been domesticated. 2. Take a stallion that has never been ridden, wild, full of energy, strength, and spirit. You break him, domesticate him, he becomes meek. 3. You can put a saddle on him, put a bit in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    When Deception Goes From Bad To Worse Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jul 14, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    We especially need to take notice since the deception of the end time will be far worse than anything that we have experienced to this point.

    Introduction: So far in our study, we have looked at how we can be deceived. We can personally be deceived by gaining too much wisdom of this world that we discount the Word of God as irrelevant and unimportant. We also can experience deception by hearing the Word preached to us and then doing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faithful Defense | Our Obligation To Christ And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 24, 2019
     | 3,028 views

    God wants us to be faithful to him in words and actions, even in difficult situations. So, what does it take to persevere in the way of Jesus?

    Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God’s Reputation

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 20, 2017
     | 4,054 views

    God takes great pleasure when people honor His Name. His Name is directly connected to His character and His reputation.

    God’s Reputation (topical) 1. There are some pretty funny real names out there! a) Jed I. Knight b) Bud Light c) MacDonald-Berger d) Tahra Dactyl e) Chris P. Bacon f) Dr. Joelle Rollo-Coster g) Alma L. Knack h) Brock Lee i) Marriage announcements: Lonney-Ward, Hardy-Harr 2. While some names make ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Dead End Short Cut Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 20, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,883 views

    Elimelech takes a spiritual short-cut that ultimately leads to Naomi becoming a widow in a foreign land. Short cuts never work out.

    Message Ruth 1:1-5 “A Dead-End Short Cut”. We have all done it haven’t we. You’re driving to a specific destination and someone says, “I know a shortcut!” Do you really? Often your first instinct is to stick with what you know, stay on the regular path. But sometimes you think, “Why not?” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    The Unity In The Church: Antioch To Help Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2017
     | 5,772 views

    The Antioch Christians saved up and assisted the Judean Christians when the famine struck. Paul and Barnabas were chosen to take the offering to Jerusalem.

    May 29, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: III.E.4: The Unity in the Church: Antioch to Help Jerusalem (11:27-30) Note: The Revised Standard Version is used throughout, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Acknowledge God

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,178 views

    We mustn’t forget to acknowledge God in our lives. We must not take credit for the things God has done for us.

    Acknowledge God November 19, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We mustn’t forget to acknowledge God in our lives. Focus Passage: Deuteronomy 8:1-18 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    Not A Fan But A Follower

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
     | 7,279 views

    Jesus has many casual fans, but He asked us to take up our cross and be a follower. It costs something to be a true disciple.

    TITLE: Not a Fan but a Follower TEXT: Mark 8:27-38 INTRO: A soldier was frantically digging in during battle as shells fell all around him. Suddenly his hand felt something made of metal and he grabbed it. It was a silver cross. Another shell exploded and he buried his head in his arms. Just then, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist