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  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Homeland Security

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 25, 2003
    based on 29 ratings
     | 3,632 views

    The Christian’s defense from Fear and Anxiety in the present distress. Christians have their own "Homeland Security" because "Our citizenship is in Heaven.” Our Security lies in God, Jesus and Heaven.

    Homeland Security Romans 13:1–4, Philippians 3:17–21 INTRODUCTION Anxiety, and even fear, of war and possible terrorist attacks on American soil has made its way into the hearts of almost everyone in our country. After ‘9-11’ our lives changed forever. Gone was the untouchable sense of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Inherit The Earth

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 30, 2012
     | 3,235 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you inherited the earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the humble or meek will inherit the earth. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) God blesses those w

    I. EXORDIUM: Have you inherited the earth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that the humble or meek will inherit the earth. IV. TEXT: Matthew 5:5 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. V. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Russians Resurrect Frozen Flower, Can The Same Happen With The Church?

    Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 25, 2012
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     | 3,655 views

    Restoring the Christian faith in areas where it may have disappeared.

    Russians resurrect frozen flower, can the same happen with the church of the Bible? By Mark T. Tonkery Fox news reported this past week (Feb. 21, 2012) that Russian scientists managed to resurrect an ancient plant in a pioneering experiment that paves the way for the revival of other species. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    No Life In You

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,842 views

    Jesus is calling those around him from observation to participation. He is issuing that same call to us. If YOU are just observers of Christianity and not participators, YOU HAVE NO LIFE IN YOU.

    John 6: 51 – 58 / No Life In You Intro: There has been a debate for years about when life begins. Some believe life begins at the moment of conception, while others are convinced it starts when the baby takes the first breath. But, I am convinced that life doesn’t really begin until the last ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    An Ominous Note

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 30, 2016
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,561 views

    "Except you repent, you shall all likewise perish!" Without the mercy and help of God, the cry goes forth a second time: "Cut it down!"

    AN OMINOUS NOTE. Luke 13:1-9. There has been an ominous note ringing in the Gospel of Luke ever since Jesus set His face like a flint, determined to go to Jerusalem (Luke 9:51). This was the turning point of Luke’s Gospel, and has implications both for Jesus Himself (Luke 13:33), and for those ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter: Having A Paschual Overview Of Life

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017
     | 2,319 views

    Without a viewpoint which holds together both the pain of the cross and the joy of the resurrection, caregivers risk being overwhelmed and burning out.

    Easter Sunday The difference Easter makes "At the death of Nikita Khrushchev, the former leader of the Soviet Union many years ago, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party that had cast Mr. Khrushchev aside was uncomfortable with the idea of burying his body on ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Bear Fruit And Let Your Light Shine

    Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Nov 19, 2015
     | 6,425 views

    As we grow, as we learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit of the highest quality - fruit that will resemble our Creator, fruit that Christ expects from us.

    BEAR FRUIT AND LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE Each of us is planted as a seed of highest quality – created in the very image of God – created by God. As we grow, as we take root in this soil, learn the world around us and experience life in its manifold facets, we are expected to produce fruit ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    "Wheat And Weeds"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 27, 2017
     | 9,573 views

    Dealing with wheat and weeds.

    Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “Wheat and Weeds” 1. Today's text is an answer on how to deal with weeds in the fields? • You know the constant complainers, the my way or highway folk, • Growing up mom made me pull weeds and pick rocks out of the garden. I wish I had read this text and showed mom ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Are You Bringing To The Party

    Contributed by Darrell Williams on Nov 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,457 views

    There are a lot of things that you can bring to any situation, but bringing your best is the ideal gift.

    In the movie House Party, Kid (Christopher Reid) is dying to go to a party hosted by his friend Play (Christopher Martin). Unfortunately, Kid has gotten into some trouble with the local bullies at school and, after a note from the principal's office arrives at home, he's grounded by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Challenge - The Potential Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019
     | 4,035 views

    How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task?

    The Challenge – The Potential Ephesians 3:14-21 Introduction: How about a sermon for the New Year or new church year. There is before us a challenge, an opportunity, an open door. Are we up to the task? In 2:19-22, Paul gives a glorious description of the church. When he comes to 3:1 “for this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Pandemic Crisis Could Be Our New Appointment To Rise Up

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020
     | 3,430 views

    Even so, the plans of the Lord always carry with her the potential to move us to a new level of experience. According to His purpose, God can allow changes when it is ordained to take us to Mount Pisgah so we can see the Promised Land.

    Moreover, as humans, we are accustomed to believing that unplanned changes caused by a crisis are not our friends because they tend to threaten and upset the balance of our nature and livelihood. However, what looks like unplanned changes to us maybe God’s plan according to His purpose. But can God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fifth Sunday Of Lent Year B; Grain Of Wheat

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,258 views

    We need the ground for all those negatives things to die.

    And when I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw everyone to myself.” John 12:32 He draws us, not forces us. Jeremiah 31:3 “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.’” Song of Songs 1:3, “Draw me after you.” He draws us by his suffering for ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Jesus Falls The Last Time Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 30, 2022
     | 1,503 views

    Jesus then picked Himself up from the ground and walked the last few yards to the scaffold, so that those who believe in Him will not have to fall into eternal pain and death.

    The Ninth Station: Jesus Falls the Third Time (Those of us who have had the privilege and honor of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land always make Jerusalem part of the holy time. There, although the Jewish Temple has been replaced by a grand mosque, we can see the very places we read about in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Faith To Forgive

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 26, 2022
     | 1,453 views

    Do we have enough faith to forgive? Let’s see what Jesus says about how much faith is needed to forgive in Luke 17:5-10.

    Do we have enough faith to forgive? Let’s see what Jesus says about how much faith is needed to forgive in Luke 17:5-10. Faith to Forgive Let’s not isolate Jesus' comments from their context. “One day Jesus said to his disciples, ‘There will always be temptations to sin, but what sorrow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Visionary View: Don't Hide In Plain Sight Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,401 views

    When we choose not to hide in plain sight, we become catalysts for change. Our visibility allows God's love to flow through us, touching the lives of those around us.

    "Visionary View: Don't Hide in Plain Sight" Today, we delve into the concept of not hiding in plain sight, a vital message rooted in the New Living Translation of the Bible. Matthew 5:14-16 (NLT): "You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal