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  • Michael Collins avatar

    10 James 5:1-12 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 31, 2021
     | 1,936 views

    This is the 10th of 11 Studies on the Bok of James, which contains a warning to the rich and also words of comfort to those who are facing persecution on account of their faith.

    James 5:1-6 Come now, you rich, weep and howl for your miseries that are coming upon you! 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments are moth-eaten. 3 Your gold and silver are corroded, and their corrosion will be a witness against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have heaped up ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Going Into Battle

    Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,463 views

    But the church today isn’t living in power, it isn’t going into to battle and we have a hard time obeying Jesus. Even Christians dislike each other and sometimes even hate each other. Even Christians would rather do worldly things rather than Godly thin

    Going Into Battle ME Not too long ago, when HBO had a free weekend I watched a war movie called Hacksaw Ridge. The movie is about Desmond Doss. Desmond wanted to help with the war, but he would not kill anyone, he wanted to be a medic and help the wounded. The movie is based on a true story. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Staying On Track (Part 2) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 14, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    Message deals with current deception "Progressive Christianity" while expounding Philippians 3:19. Many young Evangelicals are being drawn into the Progressive Christianity error which denies Christ as only way of salvation and supports ungodly lifestyles.

    We are at a crucial time in our nation, and the best response we can have to all that’s going on around us is to seek the Lord. As Christians we should vote responsibly. We should be light and salt. We should engage the culture with the truth of God’s word. But our most powerful weapon against evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Progressive Faith

    Contributed by Finny Samuel on Nov 16, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 44,574 views

    Faith is not a one time activity for a believer. Rather, its a continuous and progressive aspect in christian life. From the word of God, God taught me 7 stages of the progressive faith.

    Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Christian life is based on faith. It is by faith a person is saved, made right with the God and attain the undeserved privilege of heavenly inheritance. We know that the faith comes from the hearing of the Word of God (Romans 12.6) and without faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What To Do If Salvation Stops Saving (Updated)

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 6, 2025
     | 374 views

    Many can mark the day of their salvation. At some point they saw the need to ask for help from above and Jesus Yeshua heard their prayer and sent the gift of the Holy Spirit. However life doesn’t always provide us safe passage and a worldly or even religious mindset can interrupt a sure salvation.

    The Contract Welcome Mr. Ross. How can my legal office be of service to you? I have signed my name to a contract and would like to be released from it. What is the contract pertaining too? Well…ah…it’s my salvation contract. Your salvation contract? That’s very interesting; do you have the document ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    The Way To Zion

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 30, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,200 views

    Prelude: How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? What is the way back to God? Purpose: Let’s discuss the way from worldly Babylon to heavenly Zion. Plan: Let’s look at John the Baptist’s message in Mark 1:1-8.

    Prelude: How do we prepare for the Lord’s Coming? How did John prepare? What is the way back to God? Purpose: Let’s discuss the way from worldly Babylon to heavenly Zion. Plan: Let’s look at John the Baptist’s message in Mark 1:1-8. Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Has Jesus Touched Your Eyes? Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 20, 2012
     | 18,641 views

    There is a blindness even more debilitating than physical blindness. It is the blindness that occurs when people with perfectly good vision REFUSE to see what God is doing.

    INTRODUCTION Today we’re going to examine a miracle in which Jesus gives sight to two blind men. I’ve known several people who are physically blind and I’m always amazed by what they can do without sight. Growing up in Alabama, one of the most celebrated sports heroes in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Treat Your Salvation Series

    Contributed by Dale Harlow on Dec 17, 2007
     | 4,482 views

    This sermon was preached right after the Virginia Tech shootings. Aside from the apostle Paul, I don’t know if we see a greater change in anyone than John. He went from a "son of thunder" to one who said, "little children, let us love one another." It

    As we continue through some of the smallest letters in the New Testament, we come to two of the letters written by the apostle John. But before we get to his writings, let¡¦s look at John, and how he was changed by Jesus. John is thought by most to be the youngest of the disciples. I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Amazing Grace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,121 views

    Boaz 1) Took the Initiative, 2) Encouraged Ruth 3) Protected & Provided

    On Tuesday, Bahia Bakari was left as the only known survivor among the 153 people on the Yemenia Airbus A310 jet which crashed off the Comoros. The obstacles she faced to survive were staggering. She had to overcome: A plane disintegrating at hundreds of kilometres an hour as it hit the water; ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Power Of The Blood And The Cross

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 22, 2010
    based on 26 ratings
     | 52,512 views

    When the church removes the central theme and central action of the church it becomes ineffective and nothinig more than a social club. We need to make sure we keep the blood and the cross in the church.

    “The Power of the Blood and the Cross” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. 1st Corinthians 1:17-18 “For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Beatitudes Of Psalm 84

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 12, 2023
     | 3,379 views

    This exposition of Psalm 84 examines the psalmist's passion for the presence of God, the strength that God supplies to those who rely on him, and the abundant provision for those who serve him with consecration and sincerity.

    Intro This message will illustrate the harmony of Jesus’s Beatitudes with other beatitudes in Scripture. While expounding Psalm 84, we will identify consistencies in the beatitudes declared by the psalmist with some of the beatitudes pronounced by Jesus in Matthew 5. Three beatitudes are announced ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Blameless Living Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 16, 2021
     | 3,769 views

    Peter called his readers to fortify their testimonies with two crucial aspects of righteous living: 1) a personal, godly discipline that is inward and private 1 Peter 2 :11), and a 2) personal, godly deportment that is outward and public 1 Peter 2 :12).

    1 Peter 2:11-12 [11] Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. [12] Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Disciple To Traitor Judas Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 9, 2025
     | 181 views

    How does a disciple of Jesus go from being called, to a witness of miracles, to a hearer of Jesus teachings, to seeing His power to walk on water and then to betraying Him?

    Video Transition: Easter upside down – Judas (Skit Guys) Sermon: From Disciple to Traitor! Thesis: How does a disciple of Jesus go from being called, to a witness of miracles, to a hearer of Jesus teachings, to seeing His power to walk on water and then to betraying Him? Most people who start ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    God's War On Terror

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 11, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 28,497 views

    This sermon addresses the disabling impact of fear upon our lives and God’s desire that we be free from its troment and enjoy a confident rest in God’s love.

    God’s War on Terror 4-14-02 My subject this morning is God’s War on Terror. Terror is a word much in news these days – we hear about the terrorist bombings in the Middle East and all the upheaval that is going on there. There is a war on terrorism going on in Afghanistan even as we speak. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Gain What Truly Matters - Mark 8:36 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 630 views

    We live in a time when people measure life by possessions, position, prestige, and popularity. Jesus, however, flips the script.

    Go! And Gain What Truly Matters - Mark 8:36 Mark 8:36 (NLT): “And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul?” Introduction: The Ultimate Question Welcome again to our “Go! And…” series — messages that challenge us to live intentionally, faithfully, and Christ-exalting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal