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  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Spot An Antichrist Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,257 views

    What does the antichrist spirit look like and how should we respond so that we are not led astray?

    Text: 1 John 2:18-29 Title: How to spot an Antichrist Introduction We are living in the period of time falling between the first and second coming of Jesus Christ. And if it was the last hour 2000 years ago then this may just be the final seconds before the second coming of Jesus Christ. And if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Illness And Wellness Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 17,074 views

    This message is the first in a series of four on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

    ILLNESS AND WELLNESS Romans 12:1 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 INTRO: In the sitting area of a hospital lobby, a plaque hangs on the wall. It is the hospital statement of purpose. One of the stated purposes is to offer a “positive Christian interpretation of disease, disability, and death.” A man who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace For Our Illness Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,160 views

    This message is the second in a series of four on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

    GOD’S GRACE FOR OUR ILLNESS Philippians 2:25-30 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: In May 1983, the “Chicago Tribune” ran a story about a young father from North Manchester, Indiana. His name was David Gilmore. He told about the illness of his fifteen-month-old son, Dustin Graham Gilmore, that began ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choose To Belong

    Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007
     | 2,983 views

    tALK LIKE WE BELONG TO jESUS

    Choose To Belong Bond-Servant=choose to become a servant Connected to Jesus Quit trying to jerk His chain He controls the chains if we have in fact bound ourselves to Him Speak like you belong to God! Proverbs 18:6-7 6 A fool’s lips bring him strife, and his mouth invites a beating. 7 A fool’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Come To The Fountain, Finding Contentment.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 3, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,269 views

    Leaders who didn’t really know the Lord were setting idolatrous pattern for others (Hosea 4:6) Two evils, first, Israel abandoned the Lord, their only source of spiritual sustenance. Secondly, Israel turned to idolatrous objects of trust. Jeremiah com

    Come To the Fountain, Finding Contentment. Jeremiah 2:11-13NASB Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. 
He wrote, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I could die ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Bridging The Gulf Of Generational Differences

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2008
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,098 views

    THINK is a great acronym for bridging the generatinal gulf - Is it True, helpful, inspirational, necessary and kind.

    Bridging the Gulf Between Generations (Phil. 2:1-5) "If there is any encouragement in Christ, consolation of love, fellowship of the Spirit, affection and compassion. Make my joy complete by being of the same mind. Maintaining the same love. United in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What The Holy Spirit Can Do For You Series

    Contributed by Coz Von on Aug 27, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,151 views

    You absolutely need the indwelling of Gods Spirit to lead you into a deep, personal and intimate relationship with God: To be in Christ and one with the Father

    Sometimes I feel a bit nervous when people talk about the Holy Spirit. I can understand God even without having seen a picture of Him because, even though the Bible says that “God is Spirit” (John 4:24), it also describes Him in quite human terms. Daniel pictured Him with clothing as white as snow ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Hope That Comes From Hearing God's Voice Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017
     | 6,731 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

    Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#9] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM HEARING GOD’S VOICE 1 Samuel 3:16 Introduction: This morning, we are going to continue our series from chapter 3 verse 16 of each Book of the Bible. Last week we looked at the hope that comes from your Redeemer, today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Faith Works Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015
     | 7,924 views

    Paul and James agree. Faith works. How? Here's where we need both of these to help us understand.

    Romans 3:21-28 Ephesians 2:1-10 James 2:14-26 What is going on here? Are Paul and James contradicting one another? Does James hold a gospel that teaches justification by faith with works while Paul’s gospel teaches justification by faith without works? Because James is so strong on works ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Respect

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 18, 2020
     | 9,696 views

    Where has the respect gone for God's called? What must a person do to acquire respect?

    Let’s talk about respect tonight. As the comic, Rodney Dangerfield, proclaimed for decades: "I don’t get any respect!" There may be times in your life you feel like Mr. Dangerfield. You may not get the personal respect you think you deserve or you may feel your opinions or choices are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wise Or Foolish?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,053 views

    A lesson on true wisdom and knowledge for graduating seniors.

    1. Burger King April Fool's Joke On April 1st, 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in an American newspaper announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a "Left-Handed Whopper" especially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Measure Of A Strong Church

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,706 views

    Such is “The Measure Of A Strong Church”, one that Functions like a BODY; Loves like a FAMILY; Praises like a TEMPLE; Submits like a KINGDOM; Is pure as a BRIDE

    THE MEASURE OF A STRONG CHURCH 01/08/06 AM Introduction 1. The practice of assembling with a church is important - Hebrews 10:24-25 a. Naturally, we hope the congregation we assemble with is a strong one b. But such may not always be the case 1) In NT times, there were many good congregations 2) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Relating To Our Kids - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,299 views

    This sermon brings Biblical wisdom in the areas of Communication, Training, Prayer and Trust. May our families be whole. Bless you as you study this very important topic.

    INTRODUCTION o A parent asked their kindergartner, "How was your first day of school?" The child answered, "Fine, They want me to come back tomorrow!" o During Thanksgiving dinner a little girl starting fooling around with her Papaw's wedding ring. Papaw she said, "How come your wedding ring ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mari Larson avatar

    Preparing For Christmas, John's Style

    Contributed by Mari Larson on Dec 17, 2018
     | 3,024 views

    Preparing for Christmas beyond decorating trees and writing cards.

    I have done it, and I cannot undo it. I have equated social media with that/this wild-eyed picture of John the Baptist. “You brood of vipers.” Polarizing. Negative. Scary, even. I hear some of you giggling, and I see you smiling. You know what I’m talking about. There’s a lot of speaking ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    #10 Wineskins Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 30, 2021
     | 3,160 views

    Jesus came to make us spiritually whole, not just patch us up.

    "Tell me a Story” is a simple and shorter way to reference Jesus' use of parables. A parable is a relatable way to share a moral or spiritual lesson. While some don’t like parables because they don’t get right to the point. Others love a good story because it forces us to think and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational