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  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Did The Catholic Church Give Us The Bible + Doctrine? - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 23, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,394 views

    Peter the Little Rock, Royal Priesthood, Binding and Loosing, Paradise Vs Purgatory, Veneration, Prayer to the Saints, Salvation by Grace Vs Works, Justification, Infant Baptism, Age of Reason/Accountability, Communion, Transubstantiation

    PART 2 NAME CHANGES There are many times in the Bible when a person's name is changed or a nickname is given. Peter was one of them, and so was Lucifer, whose name was changed to satan (= Adversary). Not all these names came from God, but all name changes marked a transformation in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Vital Goal For The Next Generation

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 23, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,312 views

    1. We must declare God’s might (vs. 1-6). 2. We must declare God’s majesty (vs. 5 & 10-13). 3. We must declare God’s mercy (vs. 8-9 & 14-21).

    A Vital Goal for the Next Generation Psalm 145:1-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - October 3, 2010 *Goals are important in life. A wise man once said, “If you aim at nothing, you'll hit it every time.” And that is true. On the other hand, Les Brown once said: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Faith?

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 7, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 11,486 views

    Sometimes God's plans are so much greater than our plans that all we can do is keep hoping, keep putting our faith in the One who always works for our good and his glory. As we cultivate a relationship with Christ, we build our faith muscles.

    Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Got Faith? Have you ever come down with a case of PCS-itis? You know what that is, right? PCS-itis is when every two or three years you start itching for a move. It’s in your blood. You’re not content to stay put. It may be simply moving down the block, or moving ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Healing Of A Paralysed Man

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,235 views

    Bringing others to Christ; forgiveness; healing the whole person.

    THE HEALING OF A PARALYSED MAN. Mark 2:1-12. 1. A SHARED FAITH. We have before us a remarkable account of faith, forgiveness, and healing. Hearing of Jesus, a paralysed man desired to see Him, with a view to seeking His healing touch. Four caring, believing friends bore the paralysed man to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Walk On Water Sermon

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,169 views

    The storms and setbacks of life are opportunities for us to trust God.

    Matthew 14:22 thru 33 ..Walk on Water …sermon 10/2013 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pentecost Sunday: Filled For Impact Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 2, 2025
     | 1,842 views

    Pentecost marks a powerful turning point in the history of the Church. It was the day the promise of the Holy Spirit was fulfilled, igniting the believers with supernatural boldness and ushering in the era of the New Testament Church.

    PENTECOST SUNDAY: FILLED FOR IMPACT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 2:1-4 Supporting Texts: Joel 2:28-29, Luke 24:49, John 14:16-17, Acts 1:8, Romans 8:14 INTRODUCTION: Pentecost marks a powerful turning point in the history of the Church. It was the day the promise of the Holy Spirit ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Second Coming Of Christ - Part 1: Sure Truths From The Savior's Prophecy Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 21, 2023
     | 2,379 views

    Sure truths we can know from the Savior's prophecy: 1. The cross of Jesus Christ is the hinge of History (vs. 1-2). 2. We must stand on the truth of God's Word (vs. 3-5). 3. We have the sure blessings of salvation (vs. 6-13). 4. God wants us to help share His gospel (vs. 14).

    The Second Coming of Christ - Part 1 The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 24:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared February 21, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 24. For the last 12 sermons we have been focused on a single day in the life of Jesus Christ. One of my Bibles tells us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The King Of Kings Has Come To Us! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 15, 2022
     | 2,965 views

    What does the Lord's coming on Palm Sunday tell us about His coming to us? 1. He comes with the greatest humility (vs. 1-3). 2. He comes as the Prince of Peace (vs. 4-5). 3. He comes deserving our faithful service (vs. 6-7). 4. He comes worthy of our heartfelt worship (vs. 8-9).

    The King of Kings Has Come to Us! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 21:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared December 15, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 21, as we focus on one of the greatest wonders of Christianity. Today's Scripture took place on the day that we call Palm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Drop Dead And Live

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,411 views

    If the sinful nature has been crucified with Christ, why is it still so active?

    March 11, 1974: Japanese Lt. Hiroo Onoda, a World War II holdout for nearly 30 years, emerged from the Philippine jungles yesterday (this was 21 years ago yesterday). He told Japanese newsmen he had not come out before be cause "I had not received the order." Onoda, who turned 52 yesterday, met ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Bob Smith on Jan 27, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    Respond to life’s doubts with active faith in God

    How many people have seen the movie, “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade”? You may recall or be able to picture the scene I am about to describe. Indiana Jones is proceeding through an obstacle course of sorts as he draws nearer to the location of the “Holy Grail”, the prize which he seeks. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Roger Townsend-Hartline avatar

    Faith For Tomorrow

    Contributed by Roger Townsend-Hartline on Sep 26, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,413 views

    How to have active faith in the light of 9/11

    The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity, 2001 From the Gospel: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! This morning’s Gospel is ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Discover God's Involvement In Your Life Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,490 views

    Finding God in the every day activities of your life.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches January 19, 2003 Discovering God’s Involvement in Your Life How to: Go On a Daily God Hunt I Chronicles 28:9-11 INTRODUCTION: King David was one person who had discovered God’s total involvement in his life over the many years. Scripture reveals his many ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Eulolgy--Irene Osborne

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,040 views

    This is the eulogy of a woman who was a member of the church, but not very active.

    Funeral Irene Osborne 9-11-2004 Psalms 116:15-15 Irene Osborne God took notice and smiled on Thursday morning, and all that great crowd witnesses that surround us gave took notice as Sister Irene Osborne rose up out of her bed and took her place among the saints who have gone on ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What Happens When Fishermen Don't Fish?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Dec 30, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,516 views

    This message challenges Christians to become actively involved in evangelism.

    What Happens When Fishermen Don’t Fish? Matthew 4:18-22 NIV [18] As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. [19] "Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Listen Up"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 9, 2002
    based on 227 ratings
     | 12,517 views

    To respond actively and concretely is to be within the pupose and plan of God.

    Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23 “Listen up” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Corporations spend hundreds of millions of dollars every year producing t-v commercials with the hope that people will watch and listen to their commercials and be persuaded ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist