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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Great Falling Away And The Mark Of The Beast - How Do They Affect The Born-Again Christian?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 29, 2020
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    The Bible tells us that there will be a time when some will "depart" from the "faith"

    Whenever there is a cataclysmic event, like a global pandemic, fires, floods, earthquakes, etc., etc., etc., the cry goes out that it may be the end of days and you need to get your act together so you don't miss the 'Rapture,' or take the mark of the Beast (Revelation 16:2; 19:20), ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • John Lowe avatar

    Humility By The Rich (James 1:10-11) Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 26, 2021
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    Now James has something to say to those who God considers rich. However, James does not tell us in so many words what he means by “rich” in each portion of his letter.

    Tom Lowe 1/21/2021 Lesson 7: Humility by the Rich (James 1:10-11) James 1:10-11 (KJV) But the rich, in that he is made low: because as the flower of the grass he shall pass away. For the sun is no sooner risen with a burning heat, but it withereth the grass, and the flower thereof falleth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    Jonah, Running From God

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011
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     | 13,664 views

    Taken from Jonah chapter 1, this message contains three truths about God's ways with those who attempt to run away from Him.

    Jonah, Running from God CHCC – August 7, 2011 Jonah chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone is familiar with the Jonah story … the ultimate big fish story. The book of Jonah is a short book – only 4 chapters – and it’s arguably the most entertaining, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Stick With Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
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    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS STICK WITH JESUS Hebrews 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION -My Grandfather was in the Navy in World War 2 -My dad was in the Navy in Vietnam. He brought his best Navy buddy home on leave, he married his sister, so my uncle is a Navy -And there was one thing that my dad and my grandpa and my uncle ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Benge avatar

    Go Away From Me, Lord; I Am A Sinful Man

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Feb 5, 2007
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     | 17,070 views

    Redemptive Nature of God in our lives

    Last week I attended a seminar called “This Holy Mystery” the taking of Communion. One of the interesting facts that we discussed was the accepting of communion. In other words who can and who has the right to take communion. In the United Methodist Church we practice the open communion in that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Oaks Of Shame Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 26, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,468 views

    The sin is the attempt to turn worship away from the practice of giving honor to God to the practice of manipulating God for personal gain.

    Isaiah 1:27-31 Oaks of Shame 7/16/00e D. Marion Clark Introduction When I was breaking chapter one into sermon segments, I was hesitant about where to place verses 27 and 28. If you are reading the NIV, you will see how the translators have them set alone. I could have preached only those ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Clarence Eisberg avatar

    When Storms And Troubles Won't Go Away Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 28, 2006
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     | 5,684 views

    2nd in the series James Troubles and Storms come into the life of a Christian. Not "if" but "when" James provides direction and hope

    In Jesus Holy Name August 27, 2006 Text: James 1:1-4,12 Pentecost XII, Redeemer “When Storms and Troubles Won’t Go Away” The Book of James 2nd in the Series Max Lucado in his book “Eye of the Storm” tells this story: Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. Once second he was ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Can’t Run Away From Problems Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 31, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,592 views

    In Ruth 1 1-5 we see the danger of trying to run away from our problems illustrated

    It is an undeniable fact that many of the life’s problems we grapple with in the present are the result of what has happened to us in the past, whether as a result of our own deliberate choices or because of circumstances which were quite beyond our control. The person we are today is a product ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    "It Is For Your Good That I Am Going Away."

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 21, 2013
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     | 7,245 views

    We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that he’s leaving them. Let’s find out why.

    “IT IS FOR YOUR GOOD THAT I AM GOING AWAY” John 16:1-7 INTRODUCTION: We often wish Jesus was still here today. We envy the disciples who had God in their presence. They could be with him and talk with him-physically. But here we see Jesus telling them that it’s a good thing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Right To Be Wronged Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Sep 21, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,639 views

    In this message we see that Jesus makes I clear that those who live in His Kingdom have the right to be wronged.

    “The Right To Be Wronged” Matthew 5:38-42 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – let’s do this… QUESTION – MGCC… are you ready to fed on some God-breathed, Holy Spirit empowered, doubled edged, will not return to Him empty… Word this morning? Sweet, me too… NOW – Paul wrote the following words from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Ellis avatar

    Turn Life's Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,053 views

    By the grace of God you can turn your failures and challenges in life into positive life lessons.

    Turn Life’s Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: Pastor Ray comes from the back of the church down the aisle with a back pack and carrying a number items including: small TV, tennis racquet, cell phone, etc. I’m sorry I’m late but I am slowed down by the weights I ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Bruce Landry avatar

    God Is Able To Turn Our Complaints Into Praise Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on Oct 26, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 15,291 views

    We will walk with the nation of Israel and see the great Praise they start with of God’s mighty hand, then immediately they are into "Woe am I." But God is not tied to a place in time for HIS glory and might. God is able to deliver us from any and every

    God is able to turn our Complaints into Praise Moses and Miriam lead in praise for deliverance Complaints come God alone is able to deliver DBF Sunday Sermon, 10/27/02 You know I like most people are apt to Praise God for the many blessing that HE brings into our lives every day. When I survey ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Please Take A Number And Wait Your Turn!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 12, 2019
     | 7,827 views

    Can we identify the BIGGER PICTURE. Lord give me patience right now? Often we find life hits us in BIG WADS, we must understand we can find God in hidden obstacles.

    PLEASE TAKE A NUMBER AND WAIT YOUR TURN… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (I do this in two parts) Have you ever honestly tried to identity 5 spiritual issues that you have hidden from others and hidden from yourself? Will we ask the Holy Spirit to expose and help us to identify ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Seasons Of Grieving: When Grief Turns To Joy Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 31, 2024
     | 621 views

    Grief and joy are emotions that surround transitions. Anytime a change is happening, we experience grief.

    Grief and joy, two intense extremes. What is grief? “Author Edgar Jackson poignantly describes grief: Grief is teaching yourself to go to bed without saying good night to the one who had died. Grief is the helpless wishing that things were different when you know they are not and never will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Receiving God’s Comfort To Give It Away Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 19, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,135 views

    The pattern is all over Scripture: we cannot separate our vertical relationship to God from our horizontal relationship to others; the vertical always influences the horizontal. This is true in the realm of comfort.

    Receiving God’s Comfort to Give It Away (2 Corinthians 1:3-7) 1. Yesterday Marylu and I went to the Ko-ko-mah encampment as we do every year. We love the smell of campfires cooking food, crafts and arts done in an 1800’s style, the music, the costumes, the re-enactments. 2. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible