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  • T.J. Conwell avatar

    Breaking Down Prejudices Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 8, 2024
     | 944 views

    The Jews, like all other people, had developed their own laws and customs which created unrealistic prejudices between them and Gentiles. This very thing is what is explored with Cornelius and Peter, and shows us God's intervention to break this down!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 14 Breaking Down Prejudices Acts 10:1-33 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the coming & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does It Mean To Be A Man Of God?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2023
     | 1,872 views

    The people of Israel had become careless and complacent. God called a man from a small country town to prophesy judgment and preach repentance. This man submitted to God's call to go and prophesy unto Israel.

    The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God called man from ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Set The Captives Free

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024
     | 2,385 views

    Jesus came to set the captives free from every form of captivity imaginable, so why are we not free? In order to experience freedom from captivity, we must receive the free gift that Jesus has given us.

    Opening illustration: In the hours after the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, the White House was in turmoil. The President's precise condition was not yet fully known. The Vice President was on a plane over Texas, and the press wanted answers. In the line of succession to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Every 6 Steps...joy! Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 18,234 views

    Worshipping the right God the right way gives us joy.

    Everyone is wired to worship. Last night, 160,000 people came together to worship. Where? At the Bristol Motor Speedway. Every August, the Sharpie 500 takes place in Bristol, TN, a town of only 25,000 people. Just across the state line is Bristol, VA, a town of only 18,000 people. But 160,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walking Across Impossibilities Part Three Series

    Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 20, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,494 views

    Moses was God’s chosen deliverer. The children of Israel were in bondage, and God heard their cries, their prayers. They were in an impossible situation but through God, however, impossibilities became very possible.

    Walking Across Impossibilities Part Three Through Faith, Your Impossible Situation Can Become Possible Exodus 2:15 Moses was God’s chosen deliverer. The children of Israel were in bondage, and God heard their cries, their prayers. They were in an impossible situation but through God, however, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Luke avatar

    A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,364 views

    The problem with this myth is that people have confused a promise with a proverb and that creates a great problem.

    Series: Mythbusters “A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids” Proverbs 22:6 Open We’re continuing on this morning in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re looking at eight spiritual myths – spiritual urban legends – to which many people subscribe. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Becoming A Wholehearted Christian Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 6, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,829 views

    This message is #2 in the series and deals with facing the giant of apathy. This message uses the Death Crawl" video clip to set up the topic of wholeheartedness

    FACING THE GIANTS Becoming a Wholehearted Christian – Dealing with the Giant of Apathy Colossians 3:23-25; Proverbs 3:5-6;Jeremiah 29:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In his six years of coaching, Grant Taylor has never had a winning season. Even his hope of a new season is squelched when the best player on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Is God When The Well Runs Dry

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Apr 18, 2001
    based on 89 ratings
     | 9,167 views

    In the race of life, when the well runs dry, God is our Strength.

    WHERE IS GOD WHEN THE WELL RUNS DRY ISAIAH 40: 21-31 FEBRUARY 25, 2001 INTRODUCTION: In 1968, the country of Tanzania selected John Stephen Akhwari to represent it in the Mexico City Olympics. Along the racecourse for the marathon, Akhwari stumbled and fell, severely injuring both his knee and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 4,158 views

    Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

    When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Tom Evans avatar

    Facing The Inside

    Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 7,272 views

    AS WE FACE CHALLENGES AND TEMPTATIONS IN LIFE, WE SHOULD NOT BE SO CONFIDENT AS TO BELIEVE THAT ON OUR OWN STRENGTH WE CAN TACKLE THEM.

    Facing the Inside THERE ARE CERTAIN TOPICS APPROPRIATE FOR MEAL-TIME AND OTHERS THAT AREN’T. THIS PAST WEEK, I TOOK PASTOR PAUL HUNT TO FURR’S FAMILY DINING. THIS GAVE HIM A TASTE OF SOME GOOD TEXAN FOOD: FRIED OKRA, BLACK-EYED PEAS, CORNBREAD AND THE LIKE. FURR’S IS AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Charles Wilkerson avatar

    How Do You Connect With Your World Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,734 views

    To reach the world you need to speak to it on its terms, in its language and with integrity

    In the early 1940s a young graduate of Wheaton College went to a small Baptist church in a Chicago suburb. His name was Billy Graham. Although he felt his gifts were more in the area of evangelism, he agreed to give it a go. Within several months, the church was growing, and so was his popularity. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Downward Leads To Upward Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,666 views

    If you want God to exalt you, you must humble yourself.

    Downward Leads to Upward (Philippians 2:5-11) 1. Most of us have heard of Reverse Psychology…. Tom LaForce describes it: “When using reverse psychology, you ask for or do the opposite of what you want and through the magic of human nature, you end up with what you really wanted.” 2. There is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    River Of Darkness, The Judas Iscariot Story

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 13, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,669 views

    The true story of the man behind the betrail of Jesus.

    A River of Darkness, The Judas Iscariot Story. Who was Judas? Most people recognize Judas as the man who betrayed Jesus to the Sanhedrin. John 13:2, And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon ’s son, to betray him; To understand the son we must look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    A Place Where Lives Change Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,485 views

    Part of the series on the building blocks necessary for a church to grow.

    The old farmer claimed that he could command his mule with nothing more than a few soft words, no whips or prods necessary. She would respond, he claimed, with nothing more than gently spoken commands. So his friend down at the feed store asked for a demonstration. “Prove to me that your old mule ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Norris Harris I avatar

    Delusional People

    Contributed by Norris Harris I on May 8, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 7,292 views

    Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of America as the unchallenged super power, some dubious preconceived misconceptions have ascended also.

    "For this reason God sends them a powerful delusion so that they will believe the lie and so that all will be condemned who have not believed the truth but have delighted in wickedness." 2 Thessalonians 2:11-12 [NIV] Perhaps we are witnessing a singular moment in history. With the ascent of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist