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  • Fr. Rian Adams avatar

    Carrots, Eggs, Or Coffee: Responding To Adversity

    Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Nov 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,592 views

    This sermon focuses on what Jesus told the disciples they should do when the destruction of the temple would occur. It's a practical and applicable look at ways to endure difficulties.

    Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee: Responding to Adversity I’m a sucker for those cheesy “There’s good news/bad news” jokes. I heard one this week that I’m compelled to pass along… An art gallery owner said to a local artist, “I have some good news and some bad news.” The artist asked, “What’s the good ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Should Christians Use Imagination In Prayer And Worship?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 8, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,766 views

    Since the first century, every Born-Again Christian has a desire to draw closer to God through prayer and worship because the Holy Spirit occupies their spirit, mind, and body.

    Prayer is part of the daily sanctification process by the Holy Spirit to prepare us to meet Jesus face-to-face when we leave this world and enter eternity (John 16:13-15; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:16-21). Many 'techniques' have risen to help people along the path ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,289 views

    Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

    [Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The "Faith" Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 28, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,887 views

    Do we today need to contend for The Faith? In the first century Jude instructed the church to contend. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full benefit.

    The Faith Jude v 3 3 Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. NKJV Introduction Several Churches say they are the only ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Virus Of Doubt Series

    Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004
    based on 144 ratings
     | 30,446 views

    There’s a SPIRITUAL VIRUS that has been going around Christian circles for centuries, and it’s CALLED DOUBT. And if you haven’t caught it yet, you probably will.

    The Virus of Doubt Do you remember a few months ago when the flu was going around? This was an epidemic that hit just about everyone. Well, there’s a SPIRITUAL VIRUS that has been going around Christian circles for centuries, and it’s CALLED DOUBT. And if you haven’t caught it yet, you probably ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why New Testament Christians Reject The Use Of Mechanical Instruments

    Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 28, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,548 views

    The 1st century Christians rejected the use of manmade instruments of music in their worship to God. The reason they did so was the same reason why they rejected animal sacrifices and other elements of the old law. This sermon examines this in detail.

    Why New Testament Christians Reject the Use of Mechanical Instruments of Music There’s a general attitude building among the Lord’s church about mechanical instruments of music that tends to be a bit fuzzy. We are seeing a number of large congregations that are making a switch to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Necessity For Godly Fathers-2(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 29, 2023
     | 942 views

    2 of 3. The prophet Malachi linked the importance of godly fathers to a positive outcome for mankind’s existence. Godly fathers are vital to our existence. But What makes godly fathers so vital? 3 validations that godly fathers are vital for our very existence.

    The NECESSITY For GODLY FATHERS-II—Malachi 4:5-6(:4-6) Attention/Need: Dad’s Surprise A mother & a daughter are shopping in the mall, when the mother eyes an expensive fur coat. The mother turns to her daughter & says, “This year, I think that I’m going to buy my own present. That way ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 796 views

    Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. There is a significant difference between acknowledging who He is and trusting in what He says.

    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe in Jesus Introduction: Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. But the real question is: Do we not only believe in Jesus but also believe Jesus? There is a significant difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Go! And Be Strong And Courageous - Joshua 1:9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 25, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,089 views

    God-given courage is courage rooted in the promises of God. Courage that stands not because we are strong, but because He is with us.

    Go! And Be Strong and Courageous - Joshua 1:9 (NLT) INTRODUCTION: I want to talk to you today about courage. But not the kind of courage the world talks about — self-reliance, bravado, or pretending all is well. No, I want to talk about God-given courage. Courage rooted in the promises of God. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How Can You Tell If Someone Has Faulty Theology?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 23 ratings
     | 3,380 views

    Some people in positions of authority are disturbed when the truth challenges their views. The High Priests in the first century were entitled to great power, influence and privilege. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, one could become a High Pries

    Some people in positions of authority are disturbed when the truth challenges their views. The High Priests in the first century were entitled to great power, influence and privilege. During the Roman occupation of Palestine, one could become a High Priest through bribery or political intrigue ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Unfeigned Love Series

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 9, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,363 views

    The Holy Spirit moves James to reveal a truth from heaven which enables the spiritual heart to grasp a practical application of God’s love being expressed to others.

    I am going to read to you from James 1:27 Title: Unfeigned Love Theme: Practical Application of God’s Love Series: Essentials for Church Growth Listen as I read James 1:27, “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Making Connections Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,786 views

    For some, Paul’s greetings at the end of Romans might seem boring and not relevant. To the contrary, Paul’s connections with other believers offers us a rich tapestry of life and service in the 1st century church.

    Paul’s letter to the Romans was not merely a theological treatise on God’s plan to rescue mankind from evil. He wrote it to people he had (mostly) never met, in a city where he had never been. The purpose of his letter was that of introduction. “Hi, I’m Paul, and this is what I believe.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Hamby avatar

    Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 1, 2002
    based on 123 ratings
     | 33,225 views

    The text reveals several problems that the disciples had to deal with, they are not only problems they had to face, but are problems that have plagued the church all down through the centuries.

    A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 24 “Classic Problems That The Disciples Faced” Luke 9:11-17, 28-32, 37-42, 46-52 Jesus had revealed that the following him will involve a radical change of perspective. The life of a disciple is different ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Revd. Martin Dale avatar

    So Who Is Jesus?

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,946 views

    The 2000 year old question that has puzzled the man in the street as well as theologians over the centuries is this: Who is Jesus. I like Peter’s reply!

    Sermon: Mk 8:27-38 IC 17-09-06 Jesus has been the subject of much controversy down the centuries. Some people claim he never existed. Some even claim that he wasn’t a person but the code for a hallucinatory drug! Some think that Dan Brown has it right in his fictional ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • C Jordan avatar

    Understanding Revelation #3 Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,089 views

    God wants us to understand the message of the Book of Revelation. What significance does what Jesus wrote to these churches in the first century have to our lives today?

    REVELATION CHAPTER 3: Seven Letters from Jesus Part #2: QUESTION: What significance does what Jesus wrote to these churches in the first century have to our lives today? The Church in Sardis “1 "And to the angel of the church in Sardis write, ’These things says He who has the seven Spirits of ...read more

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    Denomination: *other