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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    Have We Become The Church Of Casual Christianity?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Sep 3, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,238 views

    A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive. Flies do not land on a hot stove.

    What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation chapters two and three. • Ephesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    ​are We Truly The Salt Of The Earth Or Have We Become Bland?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 28, 2023
     | 1,482 views

    What does it mean to be good for nothing? Does it mean that a person is of little worth? How does the concept of salt compare with the Christian?

    What is salt used for and for what is it good for? In Matthew 5:13, assuming a seasoning has no flavor, it has no worth. On the off chance that Christians put forth no attempt to influence their general surroundings, they are of little worth to God. If we are like the world in an excessive amount, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Church Of Philadelphia: Words Of Praise To A Faithful Assembly (Revelation 3:7-13)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 13, 2024
     | 1,393 views

    The sixth church that Jesus addressed received no words of rebuke or chastisement. It was faithful to the Gospel, open to opportunities, and be delivered from its enemies and the coming hour of trial upon the world.

    The seven churches of Revelation 2-3 were literal, authentic, verifiable places of worship in the region of Asia Minor within the boundaries of the Roman Empire. These churches are not the product of allegory, nor are they tales of mystics and sages of ancient days. There is nothing written in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Abimelech Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 5, 2022
     | 2,528 views

    Abimelech means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings.

    Tom lowe 1/5/2022 Abimelech, King of Gerar Abimelech[1] means “my father a king” or “father of a king.” This is the name of 5 biblical men; 4 were kings. Abimelech was the common name for Philistine kings, as was the name “Pharaoh” for Egyptian kings. Abimelech, the Philistine king of Gerar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Of Casual Christianity

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 8, 2022
     | 1,714 views

    Flies don’t land on a hot stove. A cold church is a dead church, but a hot church is alive.

    What does it mean to be a Church of Casual Christianity? How does a church become casual? Is it speaking of the church building or the church body? Or does it refer to the church members, the individual Christians? Look at the churches depicted in Revelation 2 & 3. • Ephesus – Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Glory In The Cross

    Contributed by Paul Robinson on Sep 30, 2022
     | 2,421 views

    When it comes to salvation, can we boast about anything? The Apostle Paul chose to boast about just one thing, and it had nothing to do with himself.

    The book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to combat false teaching that the Galatian Christians had believed. Paul says to them, “who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth?” The Judaizers were the culprits, stating that circumcision was essential for salvation along with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction: Why God Uses Imperfections Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025
     | 214 views

    We learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed.

    A. IMPERFECT PEOPLE? 1. Positive: we learn victory is possible when God gives weak people strength to succeed. 2. Negative: we learn what not to do. TEN IMPERFECT PEOPLE ? Jacob: A liar and trickster changed by a dream ? Noah: After walking with God got drunk ? Peter: A granite rock who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Revelation 13:11-18 Series

    Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025
     | 488 views

    Revelation 13:11-18

    Revelation 13:11-18 As an unsaved person we were much like Satan in our relationship to God, and I just wanted to share a few verse before we get started that talks about who we were pre-salvation. Romans 3:9-18 ~ 9 What then? Are we Jews any better off? No, not at all. For we have already ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Go! And Walk In Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 418 views

    So much of what comes “naturally” to us is shaped by sin, self, and the culture around us. But what the Holy Spirit compels us to do—that is divine wisdom at work.

    Go! And Walk in Godly Wisdom - James 3:13–18 (A Sermon in the “Go! And…” Series) Introduction Good morning, Church. Today I want to begin with a quote from Dr Charles Stanley. He once said: “Earthly wisdom is doing what comes naturally. Godly wisdom is doing what the Holy Spirit compels us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Chosen Generation PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,897 views

    Recognize and embrace the privilege of being chosen by God, and live our lives as a reflection of His love and goodness as part of a chosen generation.

    Hey, everybody! We are so blessed to be gathered here today, and I'm really excited to talk to you about something that's been on my heart lately. You know, when we look around at our world today, it can sometimes feel like we're living in a time of chaos and confusion. It's easy to feel ...read more

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    God Wants You Happy Series

    Contributed by Craig Groeschel on May 30, 2008
    based on 37 ratings
     | 32,014 views

    You will hear people talk about this. You will hear it on TV today with TV preachers. You’ll read books about it, and you will hear it over and over and over again, and it is a message that feels very good. Here is the urban legend. It goes something

    Urban Legends #2 [Video, Eerie Sounds] Well, I wanted to give you a little bit of, kind of a little bit of scoop on the now famous haunted house video. If you are new with us, we were promoting our legends, and we were at a house where there is an urban legend, where a little girl was supposed ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Holiday For Fools

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,917 views

    Who is a fool? The one who worships a living Saviour? Or the one who says he needs no god? The message is a presentation of the reasonable position of worshipping Christ who conquered death.

    “Fools say to themselves, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt and commit evil deeds; not one of them practices what is good. “The LORD looks down from the heavens upon humanity to see if anyone shows discernment as he searches for God. All have turned away, together they have become corrupt; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Love Of Money Series

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jul 26, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,544 views

    Don't let the symbol of our worship be a dollar sign when it should be a cross.

    The Death of god Pastor Kyle Idleman asked this question that I'd like to share with you: Do you remember in September of 2008 when the worst happened? God died. And who would have guessed? He seemed eternal. He wasn't going anywhere anytime soon. It happened at a point when his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Necessity Of The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 12, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,765 views

    Message explores seven ways the church must be empowered by the Holy Spirit. The consequence of not having this empowerment is identified, and believers are called up to be filled with the Spirit in accordance with Ephesians 5:18.

    Intro Have you ever felt like you did not have what it takes to live the Christian life? Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the challenges of life? What do you do when you feel like circumstances are pressing in on you with almost irresistible force? Perhaps you have never experienced those ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pursuing Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Daniel Villa on Feb 9, 2003
    based on 211 ratings
     | 67,673 views

    Pursuing Wisdom encourages people to seek God’s wisdom for life.

    WISE LIVING SERIES 1. PURSUING WISE LIVING Proverbs 1:1-7 All of us carry with us the collective wisdom passed on to us by the people who’ve been most significant in our lives. We’ve picked this wisdom up from parents, friends, teachers, leaders, relatives, barbers, and just about everybody … ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God