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  • Mike Hays avatar

    "Have We Forgotten?"

    Contributed by Mike Hays on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,166 views

    Just one year ago church attendance and talk about God skyrocketed as we dealt with the uncertainty of life after the attack on the Twin Towers and Pentagon. People prayed, read God’s Word, and called upon God from churches, schools, and even government b

    “Have We Forgotten?” Luke 17:11-19 One year ago churches all over America were calling special times of prayer. Talk about God and His promises of peace and protection were echoing throughout the land. People who normally would not have given God a thought, were suddenly struck with an urgent ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Ps Trevor Bartley on Jun 20, 2017
     | 3,717 views

    We need to remember that the story doesn’t end with Jesus’ death, His death was the beginning of something great. He is currently in Heaven, in His resurrected body, and one day He will return, and when He does come again, it will not be as a baby!

    We need to remember that the story doesn’t end with Jesus’ death, His death was the beginning of something great. He is currently in Heaven, in His resurrected body, and one day He will return, and when He does come again, it will not be as a baby! He will come as king and spiritual ruler. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Remember Why!

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 30, 2011
    based on 67 ratings
     | 36,217 views

    A nation is not saved by the strength of its military nor by the craftiness of its leaders. A nation is only be assured of salvation if it is blessed by God. Our nation used to be focused on God in many things, but that has changed. What can we do to chan

    OPEN: The year was 1620. 102 pilgrims were huddled below deck and no hatches open because of continuous storms. All non-essential personnel required to stay below decks; there was the constant crying of small children; there was no chance to cook any meals. The pilgrims spent 7 weeks in an ill-lit, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    We Had A Devil Of A Time At Church Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 8, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,496 views

    A study of the Gospel of Mark chapter 1 verses 21 through 28

    Mark 1: 21 – 28 We Had A Devil Of A Time At Church 21 Then they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath He entered the synagogue and taught. 22 And they were astonished at His teaching, for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes. 23 Now there was a man in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    15) We Believe In Prayer! Series

    Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 17, 2022
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     | 2,350 views

    The Bible teaches that Prayer is essential for every Child of God. This introductory study about Prayer considers 5 important questions in light of the Scriptures: 1) What is Prayer? 2) Who Should Pray? 3) Where Do We Pray? 4) When Should We Pray? 5) Why Should We Pray?

    15) WE BELIEVE IN PRAYER! An Introduction To The Important Questions About Prayer TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 Introduction Ok - so we are talking about: “...Those things most surely believed among us”, This is something talked about and readily recorded for us Luke 1:1. Now as part of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Putting Your Trust In God

    Contributed by Tony Lewis on Aug 8, 2002
    based on 288 ratings
     | 53,246 views

    This sermon is about the necessity of trusting in God and 4 reason’s why you should. 1.He’s Conscious 2.He’s Concerned 3.He’s Consistent 4.He’s Capable

    Intro: One of the most difficult things to do in this present dispensation is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on Him and to trust Him. But at times it isn’t the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Are We Losing The Battle Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,032 views

    In this message as we see Jesus giving his commission to the church, we will look at 6 reasons why we are not doing such a good job.

    "ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE, 5 FAILURES OF THE MODERN CHURCH.." LUKE 24:44-49 THIS IS LUKE’S ACCOUNT OF WHAT WE KNOW AS THE GREAT COMMISSION, IT IS WHERE JESUS TELLS HIS FOLLOWERS TO GO OUT AND WIN THE LOST WORLD TO HIM. AND AS WE KNOW THEY TOOK THAT COMMISSION VERY SERIOUSLY, AND STARTING ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Tending The Fire

    Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Dec 24, 2014
     | 8,608 views

    It is ALL about a relationship with Jesus and it takes discipline to pursue Him. It is NOT meant as a guilt trip for those who do not have a daily quiet time, but practical helps on how to. *May be better preached as series. Lots of content, a bit rushed.

    The Fire on the Altar - Leviticus 6:8-13 The LORD said to Moses: 9 “Give Aaron and his sons this command: ‘These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to remain on the altar hearth throughout the night, till morning, and the fire must be kept burning on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Are We Seeing?

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,943 views

    WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I CONFESS, I WAS SHOCKED WHEN I READ THIS STATISTIC. THE REALITY OF THE MATTER IS, WE ARE LOSING THE BATTLE FOR THE SOULS OF MEN! YET, PER

    WHAT ARE WE SEEING? John 4:35 Do you not say, ’Four months more and then the harvest’? I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest. INTRODUCTION: WOULD YOU BE SURPRISED TO KNOW THAT 83 OF EVERY 100 PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEASTERN UNITED STATES DOES NOT KNOW JESUS? I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Day I Tore Up The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,293 views

    No, I didn't actually tear up a Bible, but my audience didn't know that. Find out why I pretended to do that, and what that means to those who actually do tear pages from Scripture.

    Last week I said that we’re going to make one statement over and over throughout this series: We don’t have to APOLOGIZE for our faith. We don’t need to rally to God defense. Our God is bigger than we are – and doesn’t really need our help. But in spite of that… God calls us to contend for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    If We Follow Christ, We Grow Larger By Becoming Smaller

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jan 28, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,453 views

    Why we must connect with each other in small groups, as we realize who we are in the Lord.

    Super bowl day deserves a football story - Alumni and fans of UCLA made life miserable for football coach Pepper Rodgers during a season when his team the Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody would hang out with him. “My dog was my only true friend” Rodgers said. “I told my wife that every ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    Can You Trust The Bible? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 12, 2022
     | 2,851 views

    How can we trust the Bible? We can trust that the Bible is God’s Word because of its enduring message. The Bible remains the primary way God teaches, encourages, and guides humanity.

    INTRODUCTION • Today, we will dive into the second message of our Hot Topics series. • The topic we are diving into today is one of the most important topics we will deal with. • The question of the day is, CAN YOU TRUST THE BIBLE? • This is a vital question for us to answer because if we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fr Mund Cargill Thompson avatar

    Can Bible Based Christains Believe In Evolution? Series

    Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Feb 22, 2025
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,396 views

    Great Christians Like John Stott and St Augustine of Hippo had no problem believing that Genesis 1 and 2 were about the why and not the how of the world being made. Yet recently Christians have increasingly embraced 6 day creationism. What should we believe?

    Many of you will have heard of the Big Bang Theory. The idea that the universe began from nothing when matter exploded into existence. But do you know who came up with the concept? [take suggestions] In 1927 the idea was first proposed by Fr George Lemaitre a Belgium Roman Catholic Priest. Many ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Test 1: The Bible Test Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 70 ratings
     | 29,462 views

    The first test of faith we must pass is the Bible test. In order for our faith to be real, we must receive God’s holy, inspired, infallible Word the right way and respond to it the right way.

    1. How should you receive the Word of God? With meekness (19-21) a. Receive with meekness by listening b. Receive with meekness by humbling ourselves c. Receive with meekness by implanting 2. How should you respond to the Word of God? With action (22-27) a. Respond with action by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will We Be Blessed By God Or Be A Disappointment To God Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,991 views

    Looking at who God blesses and why

    Will we be blessed by God or be a disappointment to God? – Luke 6:17-26 Gladstone Baptist Church – 28/11/04 am "Most people who call themselves Christian would not follow Jesus if he returned today. His teachings were, after all, very radical - love your enemies, turn the other cheek, shelter the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist