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  • James Linders avatar

    Man’s Reality Is Restricted To A Dot In The Universe

    Contributed by James Linders on Sep 15, 2015
     | 4,662 views

    From the beginning of time man wanted to know where he came from and WHO he was. He refused to accept God's way because HIS reality differred from his creator's. Through the ages he was like a blind man, who was struggling to find the light switch.

    Over millennium man has asked the question: “WHO am I. WHERE did I come from?” Man’s perception of reality as HE knows it, is restricted to a dotted space in the VAST universe. It starts with a beginning (The present) and has an end (The future). He is conceived as a biological ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Apostasy: The Sin Of Judas And It’s Reality Today Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 6, 2024
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     | 1,821 views

    Has anyone ever betrayed you? Walked away? Abandoned you? If so, you might understand the word that leaps off the pages of scripture today. The word is: Apostasy. God talks a lot about apostasy and even allows Judas to become an illustration of it. What does God say about apostasy?

    Has anyone ever betrayed you? Walked away? Abandoned you? If so, you might understand the word that leaps off the pages of scripture today. The word is: Apostasy. In Matthew 24: 10-12 Jesus told us that it is what we should expect to as the world moves into its final chapters. He said: “At that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sermon # 11 - Joseph The Shadow - Jesus Our Reality Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 2, 2024
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    There is much that we as a church can learn from the life of Joseph, and the relationship that Jacob his father had with him. While Joseph is just a shadow the reality is Jesus Christ, and our call today as members of the body of Christ is to grown in our relationship with Him.

    We continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) Based on the above verse, we are learning the ways in which God will make us those ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Is Good All The Time

    Contributed by Tim Wallace on Jan 29, 2009
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     | 13,843 views

    God is good not only when life is pleasant, God is also good in life’s unpleasant circumstances

    GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME Matthew 14:22-32 God is good all the time, All the time God is good. We tend to say that and perhaps only believe it when life is going great. You ask her to marry and she says yes. “GIG” (God is good) You get an unexpected raise. “GIG” Meryl beats Darcy in a horse ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Old Is New Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 28, 2009
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     | 4,657 views

    John shows us another way we can analyze if we or others in the church are doing well in our Christian walk - love.

    This is a true story. Paul and William decided that they really wanted to become godly men. So they started meeting with one another to pray and encourage one another; they even set goals for themselves and their behavior, and were accountable to each other. At one point Paul decided that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reasons To Be Thankful Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 8, 2009
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     | 6,380 views

    From God’s dealings with Israel, we can discover 5 reasons to be thankful.

    Reasons to Be Thankful Romans 11:1-16 * The story is told that Frederick the Great of Prussia once asked a court chaplain for proof of divine inspiration of the Bible. The response was simply, “The Jews Sire.” Dr. Adrian Rogers has written that “Israel is God’s yardstick, His blueprint for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fear Factor

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009
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     | 6,002 views

    Taking a frank look at the reality of fear and the crippling effect. A workable recipe that if applied will bring success.

    Scripture: 1 John 4:1 – ‘18’ – 21 Title: “Fear Factor” Introduction: “Reality Shows” have become an overwhelming success, mainly because so many people can identify with the theme of the programs! • The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is FEAR! • It appears that everybody is afraid of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are You Doing Here Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014
     | 10,646 views

    One of the most difficult things to do is answer God's Questions - Just ask Elijah! Yet, in this powerful question we are brought to the reality of our life!

    What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:9-13 • Questions. Important Questions. Life-Changing questions. In our first message of this series, we heard Elijah ask, “How long will you limp between two opinions?” To confront this question is to recall that ‘no one can serve two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014
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     | 13,410 views

    Part 8 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

    INTRODUCTION: Have you ever had a bad day? All of us have! Have you ever had that bad day turn into a bad week? Many of us have! Have you ever had that bad week turn into a bad month? Some of us have? Have you ever had that bad month turn into a bad year? A few of us have! Do you see where ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    What Is Real?

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Jun 1, 2014
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     | 2,872 views

    In order to answer the question, ‘what does it mean’ you must first answer the question ‘what is real’? I realize most people are not asking this question. But philosophers and scientists do.

    The purpose of apologetics is to present biblical answers to the questions of Origin, Meaning, Morality, Destiny. If you can answer the questions of these issues you have presented a worldview This morning I’d like to focus only on one aspect of this collection of four questions-the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    From Failure To Forgiveness

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 28, 2010
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     | 9,509 views

    God chooses to forgive us

    27The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will sow the house of Israel and the house of Judah with the seed of humans and the seed of animals. 28And just as I have watched over them to pluck up and break down, to overthrow, destroy, and bring evil, so I will watch over them to build ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Realization Of Christmas

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Dec 27, 2011
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     | 4,389 views

    Propecy is fulfilled and a Saviour is born.

    Recap of Last Week’s Message-- The Reason for Christmas (Gen. 3:15) The Realization of Christmas (Luke 2:1-20)-- Luke 2:1-20 Introduction May well be the most familiar and beloved portion all the Gospels. The story is old, but it is ever new; and Christians never tire of it. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Heaven For Real? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,317 views

    Seven answers to seven questions about what heaven is really like.

    INTRODUCTION Today, I’m going to be talking about Heaven. A man died and went to Heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into Heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an example?” “Sure. Once I was in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donny Granberry avatar

    Are You Real? Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,433 views

    The late Leonard Ravenhill said "Are the things your living for worthy of Christ dying for?" We need to recommit ourselves to focusing on what really counts in life.

    “FOCUS” “Are You Real?” by Donny Granberry Today I want to begin to help each one of us to gain a new “FOCUS!” In the first segment, we will “FOCUS” on our Faith, or we will go back to the beginning. The great English Evangelist, Leonard Ravenhill, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Emmaus Experience

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 31, 2012
     | 4,884 views

    The reality of the risen Christ in our lives can make a difference everyday.

    The Emmaus Experience April 19, 2009 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The reality of the risen Christ in our lives can make a difference everyday. Focus Passage: Luke 24:13-31 Introduction: I. Heart Breaking a. They thought that all of their hopes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist