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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Why Are We Divided?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 11, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,939 views

    Truth divides from error not lives in peaceful coexistence.

    Why Are We Divided? I do not know if there has ever been a time since the 1st Century when there has been so much talk about unifying the Church. The problem is that we are more divided than ever and that division keeps increasing on nearly a daily basis. In fact, those who speak the most about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Liberates Charity Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 25, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,266 views

    Without truth, our charity degenerates into sentimentalism, and can be totally perverted into its opposite.

    Monday of 17th week in Course July 27, 2009 Caritas in Veritate (3) Joachim Jeremias taught that the parables about the Church should be read holistically. For instance, Jesus would say, “The kingdom of God is like this situation: you plant the tiniest seed, and without your doing much, it grows ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • James Wallace avatar

    Reality 101--The Ultimate Revelation Of God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 12, 2009
     | 3,323 views

    My unbelieving (at the time)father, one time while I witnessed to him, asked "If God exists, why deosn’t He just blow a big hole in the ground or something?" The Apostle John answers this question in his synopsis from all he learned in his experiences wi

    Reality 101—The Ultimate Revelation of God John 1:6-18 I had been a Christian only a few months when I felt compelled to witness to my father. In the midst of the discussion, I remember a question which he blurted out in frustration. He said, “Well, if God exists, why doesn’t He just blow a big ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Thirsty?

    Contributed by John Perry on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 11,673 views

    Isn't it amazing that immediately after the trauma of going through childbirth the first thing a baby wants to do is have a drink! That's because we are all by nature born thirsty.

    Bunbury Wed pm 17/03/10 “Thirsty?” Intro: ***One of the prominent features today when you walk into a service station is the drink section. Many years ago you could pull into a garage to get some fuel & not necessarily be able to buy a drink – they often didn’t stock ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Armor Of God: Truth

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 9, 2023
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    A young strong man at a construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After a while, the older worker had had enough.

    Alba 6-9-2023 THE ARMOR OF GOD: TRUTH Ephesians 6:14 A young strong man at a construction site was bragging that he could outdo anyone in a feat of strength. He kept making fun of one of the older workers. After a while, the older worker had had enough. "Why don't you put your money ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Epilogue

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003
    based on 323 ratings
     | 6,787 views

    Greatness with God is not measured by the same standards as men measure greatness.

    Sept. 28, 2003 Esther 10 “Epilogue” INTRODUCTION His name is Muhammed Ali, and they call him “The Greatest.” With good reason. As an amateur, he had 108 boxing bouts. Because of his wins in those fights, he gained 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, two National Golden Gloves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Catherine Davis avatar

    The Day After Christmas

    Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,846 views

    We are God’s chosen and should live to the highest standards.

    Scripture: Colossians 3: 12-17 Sermon Title: The Day After Christmas Theme: We are God’s chosen and should live to the highest standards. What is it that we are doing in Jesus’ name? How many of us got up and opened presents on Christmas day? How many ate a good meal? How many thought about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Extreme

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,502 views

    A sermon to promote Vacation Bible School (Standard Publishing 2002)

    Sermon for 7/7/2002 The Extreme Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: The movie Twister is a tale about tornado chasers. A tornado chaser is one who observes tornados at close range. In this movie we see a group of tornado chasers who are extreme. They put themselves on the line to observe these ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Value Or Worth Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 6, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,619 views

    The gospel is rejected by some as foolish. To true believers it is a gold standard.

    Midweek Message/Devotion March 7, 2018 Reading: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 The Value or Worth of the Gospel What is the value or worth of the gospel? Why is there so much variation and augmentation to God’s Word? Dr. Kenneth Chafin, in his commentary, says, “In this brief passage, The Apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Golden Rule Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2024
     | 787 views

    Jesus sets a higher standard than doing no wrong to others.

    INTRODUCTION - A marriage counselor told a troubled couple they needed to be more sensitive to each other's needs. - He challenged them to apply the Golden Rule to their marriage, look at things through their spouse's eyes, and treat them the way they would want to be treated. - The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding The Times

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 151 ratings
     | 29,953 views

    The line has been drawn, & the battle is on. But do we realize it? Are we people who understand the times & know what should be done? You see, there are four areas in which this battle is being fought.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Updated & Revised: 2022) TEXT: 1 Chronicles 12:30-32 Acts 17:22-34 A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday celebrated in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the U.S. people will gather in parks ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Rutherford avatar

    How To Make Straight A's In Christian Unity

    Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Aug 18, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,449 views

    This sermon challenges listener to Christian unity through our absolute example, Jesus Christ.

    School starts this week and I’m sure there are a lot of happy parents and grandparents and sad students. When I was in school I only cared about two subjects, sports and Rachel. So it would come as no surprise that I was an average student at best. I start back to school at the end of this week for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Door Key To Heaven

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,440 views

    There seems to be a blurring of the need of the Cross of Christ in our responsibility as a Christian. The Cross is an absolute necessity for the Christian to be effective . . . .

    Scripture: Matthew 27:29 – 38 Title: “The Door Key To Heaven” Introduction: Jesus made the ‘Cross’ famous by His sacrifice on it. Jesus made many references to the ‘Cross’ before He faced it for Himself. The act of crucifying people was a very common occurrence during N.T. times. (“And sitting ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Johnston avatar

    99 44/100 % Purity Is No Accident Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    Just as federal agencies work to ensure our food and medicines are held to high standards of purity, God wants us to hold ourselves to His high standards of purity in living.

    The creation of what we now call Ivory Soap was an accident; more air was beat into the vats than anticipated when a worker forgot to turn off the mixing machine. Later, calls for this mystery floating soap created tremendous orders. Its creation was an accident. Holy living for us is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Good News

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 23, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,822 views

    Luke assured Theophilus of the validity of his faith because his faith was based on fact. Luke’s gospel provides certainty of faith because it is based on fact. But what are these assurances? Luke’s good news gives us Assurance of...

    GOOD NEWS—Luke 1:1-4 We were asked to dinner by a new friend. When we sat down at the table, we noticed that the dishes were dirty. "Were these dishes washed?", I asked the hostess as I rubbed my fingers over the surface. She replied, "They’re as clean as soap & water could get them.” I felt a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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