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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Colossians 1:22-29 Lesson 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 5, 2025
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    Christians who think they are perfect, change the definition of sin.

    A. CAN ANY CHRISTIAN BE PERFECT? “That we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus” (1:28). Jesus said, “Be ye perfect even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect” (Matt. 5:48). 1. Answer: No! “There is none perfect, no not one” (Rom. 3:10, ELT). 2. We can do nothing good. “All our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prosperous And Foolish

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 29, 2023
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    We in the West think we are smart, but we are not wise.

    Acts 14:19 And there came thither certain Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew him out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20 Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, and came into the city: and the next day he departed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Half A Deck

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2021
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    People may think we are crazy for following Jesus.

    Half A Deck – Mark 3: 20 - 35 Intro: Every family has that one person who is a little different from the rest. You know, this is the person who at family reunions everyone talks about to everyone except that person. I want to confide in you. If you are the only person that no one speaks to at ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Ressurrection Proof

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2022
     | 1,261 views

    He is Risen indeed. Our hope is not in wishful thinking.

    Resurrection Proof Selected verses Let’s Pray In the early church after Jesus resurrection they would greet each other by these words- He is Risen! He is Risen indeed! This morning we celebrate and greet each other with those words He is Risen indeed! The joyful and praiseworthy Resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    When You Need A Fresh Dream

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 10, 2025
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    Learn to prioritize your thinking to conceptualize and dream anew.

    1. Why you need to re-dream or re-vision. a. You have been defeated. “Daddy, don’t kill my dream” (Debbie). b. You are tired and drained of energy. c. Times have changed. d. You are frustrated with your life. You have lost the zest of life and twinkle in your eye. e. People around you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How God Turns Things Around For Our Good

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
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    Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst p

    1. Too many people live with a feeling of fatalistic pessimism that adversely affects their thinking, emotions and behavior. The Lord has a way of turning around the most difficult situations for our good. Pessimists think their circumstances are the worst possible because they believe that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Marked Men

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 22, 2009
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    Cain’s problem is ours: we are fearful and anxious if someone else seems to be getting ahead of us, and our anxiety is the root of our violence. But in God’s curse there is a mercy and a clue for brotherliness.

    For today’s message we are going back to the earliest moments in human history to look at one of the most basic issues in human life. We are looking at the way we feel about differences, and what we do about that feeling. The Book of Genesis, in its opening stories, teaches us about what it means ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An End To Childish Ways Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003
    based on 111 ratings
     | 31,103 views

    (For Senior Adult Sunday) Children ask for things for themselves, think in limited terms, and believe they can escape responsbility. Mature people think in terms of love.

    “If I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. If I give away all my possessions, and if I hand over my body so that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” And if I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Darkest Hour Expect A Miracle

    Contributed by James May on Apr 24, 2005
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    Our God is a Deliverer! When the devil thinks he has won and the world thinks your done - that’s when God will deliver! Expect a miracle!

    IN THE DARKEST HOUR EXPECT A MIRACLE by Pastor Jim May What a wonderful God we serve. I can truly say that serving the Lord is a wonderful privilege. To be used by God, even in the very smallest of manner according to our opinion, is a great privilege indeed. Though most of the members of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Meaning Of Christmas Series

    Contributed by Richard Cronin on Dec 15, 2010
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     | 8,246 views

    What is the real meaning of christmas. This christmas think of it as a time to remember that God would send us a saviour, Think of it as a time to remember that God keeps his promises.

    Very often at this time of the year we will hear people say- I have already heard people say- maybe you have even said it yourself that… we have “lost the meaning of Christmas”. And I must say I totally agree, because, Christmas for a lot of people is about shopping presents and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Jesus From Baby To Boy

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 21, 2010
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     | 3,821 views

    Some people think that Jesus never knew sickness or pain until the cross but that thinking is contrary to scripture. Jesus knows full well what it means to be human.

    Jesus from Baby to Boy Many people are fascinated with the life of Jesus but say there is a lack of information about his early years. I want to address that concern and show you we know more about Jesus early years than people think. What we need to remember is that the gospel writers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Character Of A Disciple: Humility Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 12, 2018
     | 10,512 views

    Humility is not thinking less of yourself but thinking rightly about yourself. It's getting and keeping a "right-sized" image of yourself by having a "right-sized" image of God.

    How may of you dream or have ever dreamed of becoming famous? I mean REALLY famous? Can't go anywhere without being recognized famous? Remembered and adored long after you're dead famous? Ah ... glad to see that I'm not the only one. When I was in my twenties and thirties, I considered myself ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why Jesus Had To Suffer Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on May 1, 2024
     | 1,159 views

    For Jesus to be the “the Lamb of God” meant the Messiah HAD TO suffer. Yet, to think that the Messiah would suffer was as preposterous as thinking you could swim across the Atlantic.

    Our series is devoted to enabling you to place your faith in the Lord Jesus. I invite you to find John 1 with me. Remember, John’s gospel was written in order that you would believe in Jesus Christ. That you would trust in Jesus. The word “believe” appears more than seventy times throughout the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expectation Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,557 views

    This sermon looks at how our expectations are vital to the outcome of our lives. A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead and what it takes to get there. Based on Isaiah 55.

    Expectation Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series May 6th, 2007 Intro: Getting Ahead: Week One / Satisfaction, Here’s the bottom line issue: Without drawing your deepest level satisfaction from God, you will never be truly satisfied with anything in life. Week Two / Control Isaiah 55:8 "8 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Part 8 - Genesis 18:16-33 - The Gavel, The Cross And The Taliban! Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 16, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,008 views

    I am all too ready to say that the TALIBAN deserve God's judgment without really thinking twice. I tend to think of them in the same way that I think about SODOM AND GOMORRAH. But did Sodom and Gomorrah really deserve to be judged? Does the Taliban?

    Part 8 - Genesis 18:16-33 - PRAYING FOR THE TALIBAN...AND YOU? I am all too ready to say that the TALIBAN deserve God's judgment without really thinking twice. I tend to think of them in the same way that I think about SODOM AND GOMORRAH. But did Sodom and Gomorrah really deserve to be judged? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational