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  • Michael Collins avatar

    9 - 1peter 3:13-22 Series

    Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 25, 2023
     | 1,451 views

    In today's study, Peter reminds us that suffering for the sake of Christ is worth it, as we're walking in the footsteps of our Master, who Himself was ill treated for nothing wrong that He had done.

    For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/HQwMdDiZoL8 For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/03NUxHdzjTaHeIqvhz3Ont?si=c62e66bc16a649b4 1 Peter 3:13-17 13 And who is he who will harm you if you become followers of what is good? 14 But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Happiness Through - Mercy (Beatitudes) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Nov 2, 2020
     | 2,578 views

    Every one of us will need every one of us to forego or forgive or overlook so much. When we wrong people, we need relief from that. Not justice, that would be punishment or repaying. We need mercy.

    Happiness In An Unsettling World Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus Dr. Tom Bartlett – October 18, 2020 Matthew 5:7 Mercy OUTLINE “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” (Vs. 7) Mercy: “Love in Action” The Lord is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    What Do We Stand For?

    Contributed by Ian Bullock on Jul 8, 2021
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     | 4,524 views

    Focussing on the actions of Herod, we see that no one stood up to tell him he was doing wrong, and how well this speaks to us now when we stay silent, when we should really be speaking up.

    In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. “Oh what a tangled web we weave when we practice to deceive.” A saying often mistakenly attributed to Shakespeare, but in fact was first published by Sir Walter Scott in the poem, “Marmion” in 1808. A phrase which speaks of betrayal, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Christians Must Be Prepared To Suffer For Christ

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 3, 2019
     | 5,666 views

    The Prosperity movement has given Americans a wrong view of God -- that He won’t let Christians suffer. But the truth is that suffering is a vital part of Christianity. Suffering should be viewed as a blessing, a cause for rejoicing, and a sign of future reward.

    CHRISTIANS MUST BE PREPARED TO SUFFER FOR CHRIST Matt. 24:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: MAGIC AT THE PASTRY SHOP 1. Two broke and hungry best friends, Dave and John, went into a pastry shop. Dave suddenly whisks three cookies into his pocket with lightning speed. The baker didn't notice. Dave ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Wandering From The Light Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 28, 2019
     | 7,974 views

    A person may be walking in the Light of Christ and then take their eyes off from Him. This always leads to the disaster of walking in the darkness if it goes unchecked and unrepented for too long. Don't take the first step in the wrong direction ...

    Wandering From The LIGHT Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    God’s Infallible Guarantee Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,792 views

    Have you ever bought a product and received a guarantee or a warranty that says if anything goes wrong with it, you get your money back? Romans 8:28 is “God’s Infallible Guarantee!”

    INTRODUCTION Last year I read the book entitled, Into Thin Air, written by John Krakauer, an account of the ill-fated expedition to climb Mt. Everest in May of 1996. This was the expedition where some of them got caught at the top of Mt. Everest during a terrible storm and of the five people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When God’s People Partner With The World Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 9, 2022
     | 2,021 views

    King Jehoshaphat makes a seemingly small step in the wrong direction that ends up creating a situation he's stuck in. He's a great example of where our backsliding came lead us.

    THE STRONG START: Jehoshaphat walked with the Lord. - 2 Chronicles 17:3-19. - Detail the various things the passage describes. A FIRST STEP: We try to secure God’s blessings with a little bit of compromise. - 2 Chronicles 18:1. - We’re going to unpack all the consequences of this wrong step ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Be Ready: The End Times And The Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 1, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 453 views

    We live in days of urgency. The headlines scream with wars and rumours of wars. Morality collapses, society drifts further from God, and people are searching for answers in all the wrong places. But the Word of God is not silent about what is to come.

    Go! And Be Ready: The End Times and the Rapture - 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17 Introduction: A Call to Readiness We live in days of urgency. The headlines scream with wars and rumours of wars. Morality collapses, society drifts further from God, and people are searching for answers in all the wrong ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Authority Of The Inspired Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Kory Labbe on Aug 3, 2025
     | 265 views

    WE BELIEVE the Bible is the verbally inspired and only infallible (incapable of being wrong) and authoritative (having authority over beliefs and conduct) written Word of God (2 Timothy 3:15–17; 2 Peter 1:21).

    Today we start a new series on foundations and there is nothing more foundational for believing in Christ than the understanding of the scriptures. WE BELIEVE the Bible is the verbally inspired and only infallible (incapable of being wrong) and authoritative (having authority over beliefs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Positive Giving

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 8, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,738 views

    What motivates you to give? The Corinthians had an easy time setting unrealistic giving goals that set them up for failure, but a hard time giving in a way that released the gift to God and brought Him glory. In this chapter Paul gives us some valuable le

    Giving is one of those subjects that pastors either ignore or really focus on. For us at Calvary Chapel, we teach through the Scriptures so when a chapter comes along on any particular subject then we teach it. Giving should be a part of every growing Christian’s experience, and I’m not ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Evil With Good Instead Of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 5,936 views

    How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21

    How to Overcome Evil With Good Instead of Being Overcome By Evil – Rom. 12:21 Quote:184. "Faith enables us to understand what God does. Faith enables us to see what others cannot see. As a result, faith enables us to do what others cannot do."(Wiersbe, 318) Overcome: From the Greek word nikao ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joe Harding avatar

    Santa Claus Is Coming To Town

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 17, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 8,273 views

    Getting ready for Santa is turning from misbehaving to right behaving (in Christian understanding, this is called repentance).

    SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN MATTHEW 3: 1-12 DECEMBER 9, 2001 INTRODUCTION: Santa Claus Is Coming To Town: J. Fred Coots, Henry Gillespie (c) 1934 You better watch out You better not cry Better not pout I’m telling you why Santa Claus is coming to town He’s making a list, And checking it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Doubt avatar

    Use The Emergency Frequency Series

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Mar 26, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 10,040 views

    This is the 4th of 5 "F"s on how to fly when the engine fails; use the emergency FREQUENCY to call on God, and He will answer and tell you awesome things.

    Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church February 29, 2004 BACKGROUND: A. Illustration: Johnny Carson & his late night TV show had a routine where he would play Carnac the Great. He would give an answer & Ed McMann would read the question. “Gatorade” – “What does an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    "Boo" What Scares You?

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,170 views

    This is a sermon that deals with what in your life is keeping your from surrendering your life to Christ.

    Boo,what scares you? 10/25/2005 Mark 10:17-22 This is the time of the year where you have people going around scaring each other. I love to scare and I love to be scared. My wife Hope will get so mad at me when I do something to scare her. She does ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Christian's Assurrance Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,863 views

    There are certain assurrances every Christian should have.

    Text: 1 John 5:1-21 Title: The Christian’s assurance Introduction This final chapter of 1 John is all about certain assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer in Jesus Christ. As I list the assurances given to everyone who is a genuine believer lets ask; “Do I have all of these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God