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  • Robert Irvine avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Sex Before Marriage?

    Contributed by Robert Irvine on Aug 2, 2024
     | 1,115 views

    Sex outside of marriage is so commonplace (inside and outside the church), and many people do not even consider the idea of getting married, that it appears that no-one actually knows what God wants for us.

    “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God...fix Me PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,750 views

    This sermon explores our need for Christ, focusing on divine mercy, the destruction of sinful nature, and dependence on God's Spirit for heart and spirit renewal.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. I pray you are all well and that the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ is abundant in your lives. We are gathered here today, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. The Lord has a message for us today, a message that is as timeless as it is timely. The ...read more

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    Evidence For Everyone To See Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 24, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 6,116 views

    If we are going to be successful in fulfilling our calling, our faith must be eveident for everyone to see

    INTRODUCTION • Once we become a Christian, what are we to do? Should there be anything different about what we do with our lives, should there be a different focus for our lives than what we had before we came to Jesus? What should we be doing with ourselves as we await the return of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Church As A Filled Community Series

    Contributed by Galen Hackman on Mar 1, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,362 views

    Second in a series of 5 sermons on the Core Characteristics of the Church. Acts 2:42-47 describes the nature of the Early Church and in this sermon we see how God filled their daily lives and how he desires to fill ours.

    The Church as a Filled Community (Second in the series: The Core Characteristics of the Church) Acts 2:43 John 14:15-21 For our Lenten emphasis this year we are embarking on a journey that takes us inside the early community of believers, asking the question, “What made these people able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    9 Out Of 10 Ain't Bad

    Contributed by Wade Hatfield on Jan 9, 2002
    based on 90 ratings
     | 4,898 views

    This message encourages those who hear it to take time to "rest" and seek God. If we don’t take time to know God, we can never love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength.

    “Nine Out of Ten Ain’t Bad…” By: Pastor Wade Hatfield Today, we are going to begin by looking at the Ten Commandments. How many think they could stand up and recite all ten? Maybe not many, but I’m sure that we all know them…listen as I go over them, and it will refresh your memory. The Ten ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    God's Antidote To Busyness

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 15,101 views

    How do we escape the "busyness" trap?

    How many of you would say that you are busy? We almost feel obligated to stay busy, don’t we? If you meet someone at the grocery store or run into them at McDonald’s, and you ask them how they’re doing, almost invariably they’ll tell you how busy they are and start rattling off a list of activities ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gift Giver

    Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Feb 20, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,133 views

    The church needs to understand what are the gifts, who is the Giver, and how the church fits into this

    Gift Giver Ephesians 4:7-12 "No local congregation will be what it should be, what Jesus prayed that it would be, what the Holy Spirit gifted it and empowered it to be, until it understands spiritual gifts." John Mac Arthur Contributed by: Brian La Croix 1. The giving of spiritual gifts ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Freedom Really Free?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2011
     | 4,383 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty

    Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Needful Things

    Contributed by John D Jones on Sep 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,360 views

    Life is complex but Jesus narrows all of our Christianity down to one needful thing. True worship is like oil in the lantern -you can burn without out it but you cannot sustain the fire.

    Needful Things Luke 10:38-42 Text: Verse 42 This chapter, like every other chapter in the life of the Lord Jesus, is overflowing with activity. Everywhere He went there where multitudes of people calling for His attention. His ministry was teeming with activity. He had to stay up into the wee ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With The Power Of God In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 20, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    Holy Spirit and discipleship prepares us to live a victorious and powerful life in the Lord.

    11/8/2009 Living with the power of God in your life Acts 2:1-12 Introduction We are still in the series of B.A.S.I.C.. We have spent two weeks on discipleship, and this week will be looking at the Holy Spirit being active in your life. Turn to Acts 2:1-12, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    How Are The Mighty Fallen

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 22, 2008
    based on 39 ratings
     | 28,048 views

    In every city, town, and community there are memorials. We see memorials in the form of crosses along the highway signifying where a loved one was killed in a traffic accident. Memorial monuments are set up in nearly every city to commemorate war heroes

    How Are The Mighty Fallen” A Memorial 2 Samuel 1: 17-19 In every city, town, and community there are memorials. We see memorials in the form of crosses along the highway signifying where a loved one was killed in a traffic accident. Memorial monuments are set up in nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Christian's Duty To Government

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 26, 2019
     | 2,832 views

    How should we as Christians relate to the secular powers? This is not an easy question to answer, but we must struggle to find one.

    A Christian’s Duty to Government Romans 13:1-10 Jesus was once tempted with the question whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar. The Pharisees had carefully collected both Herodians who supported paying taxes to Rome and Zealots who thought that paying taxes to Caesar was treason against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Dealing With The Issues Of Life

    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 35,953 views

    THE CASE FILES OF THE GREAT PHYSICIAN WHO KEEPS GOOD AND ACCURATE RECORDS OF EVERY CASE THAT HE HAS TREATED IN FACT HE HAS WRITTEN THE RECORD OF HIS CASES IN THE MOST POPULAR BOOK OF ALL TIMES THE HOLY BIBLE

    Mark 5:24-34 (KJV) And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him. [25] And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, [26] And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, [27] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mary's Merry Christmas PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 966 views

    This sermon explores the divine revelations and human responses in the birth of Jesus, emphasizing Mary's maternity, the shepherds' message, and Mary's reflections. Key

    Good morning, beloved congregation. It is a joy to stand before you today, to share in the love and unity that is ever present in this gathering of God’s children. We are here by divine appointment. We find ourselves drawn together in this sacred space, not to merely listen to a sermon, but to ...read more

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    Refresh Your Mind PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,082 views

    This sermon encourages spiritual growth and reflection through understanding Jesus' early wisdom and teachings as depicted in the Gospel of Luke.

    Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity and love to break bread, share fellowship, and immerse ourselves in the life-giving Word of God. In the midst of our daily hustle and bustle, we often forget the importance of pausing, reflecting, and ...read more

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