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  • John Gaston avatar

    Is A.i. A Threat To Christianity?

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2023
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    The development of a sentient, all-knowing being is shaking up civilization. Will it be like God? Will it have a soul? Will it make humans obsolete? Will it be able to replace pastors? Is this a fulfillment of Bible prophecy?

    IS A.I. A THREAT TO CHRISTIANITY? Rev. 13:15; Isa. 45:11-12 INTRODUCTION A. AI HUMOR 1. What do you call a blonde who dyes her hair brown? Artificial intelligence. 2. I hear they’ve made a new artificially intelligent Oreo? It’s one smart cookie. 3. Scientists predict human-level ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    One Lord, One Church, One Banquet

    Contributed by Les Buttolph on Oct 2, 2023
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    Celebrating Worldwide Communion

    As the first Sunday of October, today is not only our regular Communion Sunday, it’s Worldwide Communion Sunday for Christians around the world. (Our Communion table is arrayed with different types and colors of bread symbolizing the worldwide Church’s diversity.) It’s a day to celebrate the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Third Sunday After Trinity (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 320 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 55:16-22, 2 Chronicles 33:9-13, 1 Peter 5:5-11, Luke 15:1-10. A). TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Grip On Suffering

    Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002
    based on 97 ratings
     | 9,678 views

    Message to help hurting people deal with suffering

    A Grip On Suffering (Job 23:1-11 (OT)) (Hope, Memorial Day, Suffering) (Deductive) INTRODUCTION: Have you ever asked God the question: Why God are you allowing me or my loved ones to suffer like this? If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Chicken Little And The Great Church Exodus From The City

    Contributed by George Alves on Sep 16, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
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    We can point fingers as much as we want but the state of the city falls squarely on the shoulders of the church. Our retreat from the city has allowed the enemy too much victory. We are not called to success but to faithfulness. The sky isn’t falling!

    Do you Remember the story of Chicken Little? The little chicken who became terrified that the sky was falling when an acorn fell from a tree and hit her on the head? Chicken Little convinced Henny Penny, Cocky Locky,and Goosey Poosey that the sky was indeed falling and they should go and report ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Experiencing Eternal Life

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,607 views

    The reality of the Resurrection has deep transforming impact on our lives.

    Max Lucado, in his book, “Six Hours One Friday,” tells the story of a missionary in Brazil who discovered a tribe of Indians in a remote part of the jungle. They lived near a large river. The tribe was in need of medical attention. A contagious disease was ravaging the population. People were dying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Freedom In Christ (Part Two) Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,303 views

    This is the second part of a message dealing with freedom in Christ. Having discussed the consequences of embracing works, Paul now concludes this section by asking some questions of those who have "fallen away from grace."

    Scripture “Paul’s doctrine of grace is dangerous!” cried the false teachers in Galatia. “It replaces law with license. Why, if we do away with our rules and abandon our high standards, the churches will fall apart.” Those first century false teachers, known as Judaizers or legalists, were not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whose Is It?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 29, 2006
    based on 30 ratings
     | 10,097 views

    1. The world belongs to God. 2. All we have belongs to God. 3. Our lives belong to God.

    It is said that Bishop Edwin Hughes once delivered a sermon on “God’s Ownership” of all that we have. In his congregation there was a very wealthy parishioner who took offense at his message. That week he called and asked the Bishop to come over to his home for lunch. During their visit, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    No Orphans In Christ

    Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 24, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
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    If we are in Christ, we are never alone; we are not, and can never be, orphaned.

    No Orphans in Christ May 1, 2005 John 14:15-21 2458 words 15 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009
    based on 28 ratings
     | 22,216 views

    Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these s

    NOT BY BREAD ALONE Dr. D. K. Olukoya Let us pray: Father, we pray that Your power will descend on us and empty us of everything known as self and drain out every unbrokenness from of spirits, so that Your word can have root in our lives, in the mighty name of Jesus, Amen. Beloved, the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Is There Not A Cause

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,399 views

    church planting challenage

    IS THERE NOT A CAUSE? Romans 10:13-21 Text being 13-15 Romans For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A King Forgotten And Foretold Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013
     | 4,650 views

    God is the Holy One who expects his people to be holy just as he is holy, but at the same time he’s the God of irresistible grace who forgives us and promises to defend us and protect us from all the attacks of the evil one. But we have to remain faithful

    A King Forgotten It’s a tragic story isn’t it? A nation chosen, indeed created, by God to be his special possession. A nation nurtured and helped along at every point. Rescued from captivity in Egypt, given the law to direct their daily lives, given priests and kings to guide them; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The King Who Rules God's Kingdom Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Apr 22, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,431 views

    God has established Jesus as King over all the earth.

    First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas April 27, 2011 THE KING WHO RULES GOD’S KINGDOM Jesus Christ -- The Center of Our Faith: Part 4 Isaac Butterworth Micah 5:1-5 (NIV) 1 Marshal your troops, O city of troops, for a siege is laid against us. They will strike Israel’s ruler ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Not By Bread Alone

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 9, 2011
    based on 20 ratings
     | 24,365 views

    Beloved, the Bible talks about the sower who in his assignment had some of his seeds fall on good ground and yielded bountifully while some fell on barren land and therefore yielded nothing. God wants to profit with us hence His investing in our lives.

    Let us pray: Father, we pray that Your power will descend on us and empty us of everything known as self and drain out every unbrokenness out of our spirits, so that Your word can have root in our lives, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. Beloved, the Bible talks about the sower who in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    2 Samuel 9

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Jan 14, 2015
     | 7,763 views

    2 SAMUEL 9

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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