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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Civil Disobedience

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023
     | 1,709 views

    The key question is, when does obedience to God require disobedience to the civil authorities?

    Illegal immigration is a huge issue in our world. Not a week goes by without another story about chaos and even violence on our southern border. There are two extremes - the open borders set and the “ship ‘em all back where they came from” crowd. And both are absolutely convinced they are on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Legitimacy Of Scripture Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 24, 2022
     | 1,522 views

    The human trap is that we’d use scripture like a baseball bat and abuse people with it. But in reality, it ought to be a source of comfort and sufficiency in God - it should be our lamp in a very dark world!

    The Legitimacy of Scripture 2 Peter Sermon Series, Part 2 2 Peter 1:12-21 Introduction - Purpose: Peter gives guidance and reassurance to the growing church -- Promise he stands on: the Gospel they are preaching is of Jesus Christ! -- This Gospel is our measuring stick; and it is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Does The Bible Teach About…alcohol?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 21, 2014
     | 7,850 views

    A two-part discussion study. Part 1 deals with drunkenness and activities that often accompany alcohol and alcohol abuse. Part 2 deals with whether Christians should drink at all.

    What Does the Bible Teach About…Alcohol? (Parts 1 & 2) To Drink or Not to Drink – Part 1 NOTE: Q. = A discussion question / A = possible or suggested answers or responses TEXT: Ask for volunteers to read the following scriptures when called upon to do so: Proverbs 23:29-35 Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Maze avatar

    Work Hard Serving Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,087 views

    Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

    Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: 11 whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Your Life Matter Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,620 views

    Christians are to display a willingness to be offended, disadvantaged, even abused without making a return, without requiring vengeance, without demanding an accounting – whether an apology, or punishment, or a repayment of some kind.

    This is one of the most encouraging messages you’ll hear. Today’s Big Idea: God Works Diligently on Our Behalf. Over the next few minutes, I want to tell you God serves His children. “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Real Meaning Of "blessed Are The Poor In Spirit.”

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 22, 2022
     | 1,470 views

    The other, more important meaning, is that there will be a coming reversal of circumstances for those who are unfortunate, the marginalized, the abused, those who live in poverty, so these beatitudes are not just virtues to attain in this life.

    Dear Abby, the popular advice column in the newspaper still published today with authorship changes, once received a letter that describes the "if only" attitude: "It was Spring, But it was Fall I wanted, the colorful leaves and the cool dry air. It was Fall, but it was Winter I ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    What Will You Do With Jesus?

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2002
    based on 66 ratings
     | 17,996 views

    What will you do with Jesus? is a question we often ask of non-Christians. But what about Christians. How do we answer that question?

    OPEN: At the turn of the century, the "Des Moines Register" ran a scathing review of an Iowa singing group named the Cherry Sisters. Their reporter wrote that "Their long skinny arms, equipped with talons at the extremities... waved frantically at the suffering audience. The mouths of their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is The Lord Of The Ring Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 21, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,718 views

    Satan wanted Jesus to bow down before him... how dare he? What possible reason would Satan even have to ask such an outrageous thing (part of a series on the book and movie trilogy by J.R.R. Tolkien).

    OPEN: Several years ago, Christian Herter was running hard for reelection as Governor of Massachusetts, and one day he arrived late at a barbecue. He’d had no breakfast or lunch, and he was famished. As he moved down the serving line, he held out his plate and received one piece of chicken. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Where Do God & Country Meet?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 31, 2002
    based on 264 ratings
     | 29,790 views

    Where do God & country meet? How can we be good Christians & yet good citizens? Can we be both, or do we have to be one or the other? Do we have to sacrifice our love of God for love of country, or vice-versa?

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2022) TEXT: Romans 13:1-7; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 1 Timothy 2:1-4; Philippians 3:17-21 ILL. A few years ago Dr. James Dobson began his Focus on the Family Newsletter with words as important, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Does Jesus Have Lordship In Your Life? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 160 ratings
     | 16,130 views

    The heart of Peter’s problem was that Jesus did not have the "position" of Lordship in His life. What does that mean?

    OPEN: A teacher was telling about the time their new elementary school was raising the American flag for the first time. To make the day special, they had invited a marine Corps color guard to come out and perform the duty for them. The day before the ceremony, the Marine in charge of the unit ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    He Is Lord Because Of Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 73 ratings
     | 21,980 views

    In almost every church, someone eventually says "I am in Charge Here!" So - who is in charge in the church? Is it someone with a position of authority, or is it someone who has has a unique experience from God? Or could it be both?

    OPEN: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped it. Inside, was a general and his driver. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Gilbert avatar

    Turning On The Power Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 19, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,503 views

    Learning how to unleash God’s power in our lives.

    Series: Taking the First Steps Message #3: TURNING ON THE POWER <>Intro> (Showing a 5-iron and a golf club)...I just purchased this new golf glove, and it’s really wonderful. The grip is just right (slowly be putting on glove while continuing to talk), the fit is perfect, and it really makes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Jesus Came To Put The Kingom Of God Back Into This World, Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 22, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,859 views

    Jeus came to earth with the power and authority of God to setup his kingdom on earth again and to prepare his sons on the earth to take over.

    Kingdom Life Jesus came to put the kingdom of God back into this world, Opening: 1. "…I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10) The literal Greek rendering of “more abundantly” is - That they might have it excessively, ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rodney Burton avatar

    The Master's Final Words

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009
     | 2,802 views

    A look at the last things said by Jesus before His resurrection.

    The Master’s Final Words 1. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.  Jesus has always wanted His servants to understand that He has the power to accomplish all things.  If we would gain a better understanding of the authority of the one we serve, we would then ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Terry Barnhill avatar

    Who Is This Jesus?

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Feb 3, 2009
     | 3,920 views

    To this day people still have difficulty defining who God is, and if Jesus was God incarnate, then who is Jesus?

    Patrick Morley wrote, “The turning point in our lives is when we stop seeking the God we want and start seeking the God who is.” (quote from SermonCentral.com) In the person of Jesus Christ, God came to earth to live among us in the person of His only begotten Son. Yet, even to this day people ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed