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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Extraordinary Passion Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009
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     | 3,515 views

    About the courage and passion of Paul.

    My experience two weeks ago… car breaks down… towing… Michael… conversation about his life… filled the day with meaning. Then the next morning… Sandra’s experience… excited me…. But bumped into executive class with champagne hardly felt just…. Is she really God’s favorite? > Faced with issue… ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Parable Of The Sly Bastard

    Contributed by David Smith on Feb 26, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,010 views

    if you want to know how to handle money, take your lead from this sleaze-bag criminal accountant in Luke 16, for he was smart enough to know the most valuable thing that you...

    One of the lads at Fight Club on Tuesday night approached me with a question: "You know that parable Jesus tells about the merchant who found the pearl of great price?”, he asked. “Yeah”, I said. “Well, I want to know who is the merchant in the story supposed to be?” This is not the standard sort ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    New Wineskins

    Contributed by Harold Rose on Feb 16, 2003
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     | 15,692 views

    God is in the business of saving people and taking them to heaven - He is also in the business of preserving Israel.

    New Wineskins Matthew 9:14-17 HCSB “Then John’s disciples came up to Him saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast? Jesus said to them, “Can the wedding guests be sad while the groom is with them? The days will come when the groom is taken away from them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Of Mount Everest And Mauna Kea

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 21, 2013
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    Focusing on the attribute of our Lord to see ALL THAT is beyond the scope of the naked eye

    Of Mount Everest and Mauna Kea It’s quiz time folks! Name the tallest mountain peak in the World. A no brainer really… for some folks (including yours truly, till recently)…pat would come the response from ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Good Man

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 1, 2013
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    This is a funeral service for an older believer in our congregation. He was indeed a good man and an encourager as was the bible character, Barnabas.

    Song – How Great Thou Art “Let not your hearts be troubled; believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? 3 And when I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Life Of Abraham, Part 12: Abraham's Witness Ot Abimelech Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 13, 2014
     | 5,853 views

    How good a witness was Abraham to the pagans? How well do we witness?

    The Life of Abraham, Part 12: Abraham’s Witness to Abimelech Genesis 20:1-18 Introduction Last week we learned of the terrible destruction of the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah for their gross wickedness. From the destruction, the LORD graciously delivered Lot and his two daughters. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons From The Past Series

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
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     | 4,712 views

    Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control.

    Introduction: Living a life of faith. What do I mean when I say living a life of faith? Living by faith is daily taking serious the reality that we are God’s children and He is in control. It is daily taking seriously the reality that without Jesus I would be hopelessly lost. It is daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Suffering Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jan 29, 2009
     | 6,723 views

    Any suffering for Christ’s sake is a small price to pay for the gracious benefits received because of that suffering.

    1. Because it hurts so much and is so tough, there is the thought throughout the church today that: • ‘WE SHOULDN’T HAVE TO SUFFER’. • We’re Christians. We live in the United States. • We’re should be immune to suffering. We’re blessed! IT’S TRUE: we do live in an incredible time in history. • We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Job Factor

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jul 14, 2013
     | 8,766 views

    Job used 3 factors in his circumstance to overcome what he faced. Aptitude, Attitude & Altitude. Not only does your “ATTITUDE affect your ALTITUDE” your “ATTITUDE affects your FAITH!”

    THE JOB FACTOR INTRODUCTION: Now I know to some or most of your this is “Christianity 101” but stay with me this morning! I think I have something that will bless you if you are struggling anywhere in your walk with God! When I say “STRUGGLING” I don’t mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What Standard? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on May 13, 2020
     | 4,296 views

    Holiness is often misunderstood. It has been abused to try to enforce rules. So, what is Holiness? Is it possible? Why is it so difficult? Why does it seem to be such a mess?

    Pt. 1 - What Standard? I. Introduction You can just say the name of the city and most people instantly, without any additional information, recognize what you are talking about. Canton, OH, Springfield, MA, Cooperstown, NY. Hall of Fame for football, basketball and baseball. These special places ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Judges Series

    Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021
     | 2,278 views

    Grace

    April 17, 2021 JC RYLE: Read the Bible with CHRIST constantly in view. The whole Book is about Him. Look for Him on every page. He is there. If you fail to see Him there, you need to read that page again. Today we find ourselves in the book of Judges. We tend to ignore Judges for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    No Greater Love

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Apr 21, 2018
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     | 21,716 views

    What is love? Only the bible can rightly answer this question.

    No Greater Love John 15:9-17 “Love” is the most abused word in the English language. Love has been given many definitions. One poet said: “Love is a rose, is a rose, is a rose.” Another has said: “Love is a many splendored thing.” The Beatles said: “All you need is love.” We say that we love a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    I Am The Son Of God

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 6, 2018
     | 3,553 views

    Sonship, Acting Like Our Father, Family

    I AM - I AM the Son of God June 10, 2018 John 10:36-39 (p. 748) Introduction: One of my least favorite people to deal with in this world is a “bully.” Bullies prey on those who they think are weaker than them…either physically or emotionally…they use their perceived ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Dare Not Forget Series

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 21, 2017
     | 6,054 views

    Beginning with Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg....we dare not forget God's offer of justification and the reformation which restored to the "church" the truth of justification by faith.

    In Jesus Holy Name September 24, 2017 Series: Augsburg Confession Redeemer A C #5 Justification Text: Romans 5:1-2 “We Dare Not Forget” The message today is not about the “how you can earn your way into heaven”. You can not. But it is about how you can have peace with God. At ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Who Is Replacing Sabbath Rules?

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 22, 2019
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     | 4,819 views

    In the Gospel of John "signs" demonstrate that Jesus is "replacing" the Jewish rules of purficaiton, Sabbath rules

    In Jesus Holy Name May 25, 2019 Text: John 5:16-18 Redeemer “Who’s Replacing Sabbath Rules?” Several years ago we replaced our wooden shake shingles on the roof of our home. We used better quality shingles. The old wooden shakes really looked nice but were not very ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran