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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Fighting God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020
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     | 2,676 views

    When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

    Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    Breath, Part I Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,876 views

    Have you ever thought what it takes to be alive? Have you ever thought what it would take to be alive, in the Lord?

    Title: Life, Everlasting – Part I: Breath Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10 In the movie, Frankenstein’s Monster, Dr. Frankenstein had his shady characters bring him lifeless bodies that had been recently buried. He then pieced these together and formed a huge man. Then, he raised the finished body up to ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Battle For The Mind

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 24, 2004
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    Explains the importance of the thought life, our accountability for our thoughts, and how to win victory--by winning the battle for our minds.

    The Battle for the Mind I. We are responsible not only for our actions, but also for our thoughts. A. God has judged people based on thoughts in the past. Acts 8:22 Repent of this wickedness and pray to the Lord. Perhaps he will forgive you for having such a thought in your heart. [Simon the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    How To Handle Anger Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009
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     | 4,738 views

    Just some thoughts on controlling anger. The true onlky help is through Jesus. A totally suttrnder life. Just some thoughts

    How to Handle Anger Part 2 Proverbs 20:2 The fear of a king is as the roaring of a lion: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    Thoughts In 2 Peter - Number Two - 2 Peter Chapter 2 - Part 2 - Learning From False Teachers Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Nov 28, 2025
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    Here is Part 2. This message, based in 2 Peter 2 examines the traits of false teachers; looks at their working and delusion. For each one there is a CAUTION for us as we see what is to be avoided by us, through how false teachers act. We learn the correct way through their errors.

    THOUGHTS IN 2 PETER - NUMBER TWO - 2 PETER CHAPTER 2 - Part 2 - LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS LEARNING FROM FALSE TEACHERS In the last posting we looked at five Traits of False Teachers and drew from that several cautions that can apply to us. In this second posting we conclude this study of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    It's All Good!

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 20, 2016
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     | 12,700 views

    There are times that I have thought to myself, that makes perfect sense! And then there are times that I thought to myself, never in 100 years would have I figured or thought to do that. But yet, it was exactly what needed to be done!

    It's all Good! God is good all the time and all the time God is good! What's good you may ask? All of it! Absolutely everything, as long as God is involved in the details. That should really be the Christians mindset, shouldn't it? Does everyone know what an aura is? 1. An invisible emanation ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stars Of Heaven Falling (A Brief Observation With Profound Revelation)

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 21, 2012
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     | 3,024 views

    Sermon Central. This short message produces profound thought in light of recent events in Israel and correlation with Revelation. Please comment with your thoughts.

    STARS FALLING FROM HEAVEN By William Akehurst, HSWC Somewhere on a back country road along the Maryland/Pennsylvania state lines. Friday night, around 10pm, I was traveling down a lonesome country road with a great view of the star studded sky that night. I took notice when in the sky before ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The High Calling Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 11, 2023
     | 1,219 views

    He wants us to ask for His help, wisdom, and strength at all times and in all circumstances. He made this promise and He will never fail. Nothing is asked in vain!

    Oasis WordBank Opening Passage Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24 (ESV) Title: The High Calling Of Prayer Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122309 Devotional This is an open call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    You Need More Hate In Your Life - Part 2

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,337 views

    There are some things the Bible says we should hate. They’re the same things that God hates.

    PSALM 97:10 “YOU NEED MORE HATE IN YOUR LIFE – PART 2” A) When I say that we need more hate in our lives, I’m talking about hating the same things that God hates! * “But Preacher, I thought God is love, is He really capable of hating?” * According to the Bible, Yes He is! * I gave you four ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    A Big Crowd Meets A King Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003
    based on 107 ratings
     | 64,283 views

    think some of the people in the crowd on that first Palm Sunday thought that they were witnessing a blooper. This wasn’t exactly how they thought it was going to work out. In their minds, the script wasn’t followed the way they thought it should have b

    A Big Crowd Meets a King I don’t know about you, but I like watching movie bloopers. There’s something funny about watching other people mess up. Many times these bloopers make it through the final cuts and show up on the screen. In a movie starring Jack Nicholson, he walks past an automatic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Hart avatar

    Now I See Series

    Contributed by Donald Hart on Apr 1, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,040 views

    Consider the players and their thoughts on that first Palm Sunday.

    Sermon by Donald R. Hart – Antioch Christian Church, Pittsburg, Missouri – April 1, 2007 (All Scripture passages are from the NIV unless otherwise noted) PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE NOW I SEE Text: John 12:12-16 INTRODUCTION One of the eye clinics in the area that specializes in cataract surgery ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • J. Richard Lord, Jr. avatar

    "Ladies And Gentlemen, This Earth Is Yours!" Series

    Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,210 views

    Being meek is not what we thought it was!

    (Sermon #5 of "Sermon On The Mount" series.) Parkview Church of the Nazarene Mobile AL J. Richard Lord, Jr. “Ladies and Gentlemen! This Earth Is Yours!” Matthew 5:5 INTRO This scripture is one of the most commonly misunderstood scriptures in all the Bible. One of the common misunderstandings ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Don Hawks avatar

    What Does God Have To Say

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Jan 4, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,726 views

    Thoughts and suggestions in response to Christmas Tsunami 2004

    (Sources listed below) SLIDE 1 WELCOME, ATTENDANCE, PRAYER Hear us Lord as we lift dark circumstances into your holy and perfecting light: (Lift up local concerns and thanksgivings) For all victims of natural disaster, especially those who lives were swept away in the Tsunami in the Indian ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Sardis; The Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,284 views

    The church that thought they were doing everything right.

    Sardis: The Dead Church 3:1-6 Intro Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city that lived on its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sardis; The Dead Church Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 13,630 views

    The church that thought they were doing everything right.

    Sardis: The Dead Church 3:1-6 Intro Sardis was one of the great cities of the ancient world, the capital city of a great empire. The Greeks referred to it as the greatest of all cities. It was a city of great strength. However, it was a city of the past. It was a city that lived on its ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist