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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Who Is The "weak" Christian? An Exposition Of Romans 14:1-12

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 9, 2023
     | 1,843 views

    There are "strong" Christians. There are "weak" Christians. Then there are growing Christians.

    Who is a "Weak Christian? An Exposition of Romans 14:1-12 There are “strong” or “mature” Christians. And there are “weak” Christians also. Paul here does make a distinction here. But what constitutes being a “strong” Christian or a “weak” Christian? We might suppose that the strong Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 24, 2004
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,726 views

    This is the second in the series of messages on "The Fruit of the Spirit."

    The Fruit of the Spirit Is Love --Galatians 5:16-26 and John 15:1-8 Envision the “Fruit of the Spirit” as being a single cluster of fruit, perhaps a cluster of grapes. Included in that single cluster are nine Christian virtues the Holy Spirit produces in believers who live, walk, and are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Journey To The Grave"

    Contributed by Donald Smith on Apr 17, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 11,892 views

    Like the women of old, we too journey to the graves of those we love. What do we say on the way and what do we find when we get there?"

    “Journey to the Grave” One of my favorite illustrations is about a pastor giving a children’s sermon on Easter Sunday morning. “Can anyone tell me what happened on Easter?” Silence. The pastor, persisting, asked again politely, “Now I know that someone here knows what happened on Easter a long, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Authority Of Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    In this narrative of Jesus’ teaching and the exorcism in the synagogue in Capernaum, Mark demonstrates that Jesus is the Almighty Son of God, and, as such, that He possesses the very authority of God.

    I. Christ?s authority was demonstrated In His teaching (verse 22) A. By His manner of teaching 1. Taught with authority not from tradition a. Matthew 15:9 "But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." b. Other teachers relied on esteemed men. They taught their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Holy Is Your Name" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002
    based on 106 ratings
     | 30,499 views

    What are we doing to "hallow" God’s Name?

    "Holy is Your Name" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts I conduct worship at several nursing homes in the North Shore on a rotating basis. I often wonder how much is being grasped, if those present even know we’re having a worship service…until I lead the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Charles R. Swindoll avatar

    "Deity Or Delusion?”

    Contributed by Charles R. Swindoll on Sep 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Christ’s Deity

    Biblical Text: 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 “Now our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.” Last Sunday you will remember that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Unchanging Nature Of God's Love

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 18, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 23,645 views

    Describes God’s love for us and our inability to change that. Expanded outline.

    Several weeks ago, we began this study on the marks of a disciple, a follower of Jesus Christ. At that time, looking at the Bible we saw that, A disciple of Jesus Christ is someone who: 1. Has a changed life > 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Presence Of God

    Contributed by Carl Benge on May 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,426 views

    Experiencing and recognizing God

    Over the past several Sundays, we have talked about experiencing God in our lives. In fact, before Easter I asked you to think of a time when you may have had a face-to-face experience with God. At the time, we may not have even considered it to be such, or maybe you refused to believe it to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Our Relationship To Government Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 18,118 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 2:13-17

    Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 Title: Our Relationship to Government Date/Place: LSCC, 9/18/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Not Raising Hogs – illustrations file B. Background to passage: This is the passage that begins what is termed as “a household code.” They were common among early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Proclaim And To Grant Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,164 views

    This is the 3rd in a series of messages based on Luke 4:14-21 and Isaiah 61:1-4 which equates the mission of the Church with the mission of Jesus as He states it in Luke 4:18-19.

    His Mission and Ours: To Proclaim and Grant Forgiveness --Luke 4:14-21 and II Corinthians 5:18-21 So far in our text from Luke 4 we have discovered that His Mission and Ours to “bring good news to the poor, to proclaim release to those in bondage to sin, and to proclaim recovery of sight to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Don't Judge A Book By It's Cover Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 22, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 13,810 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Momma Says...".

    Series: Momma Says… (James)[#2] DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER James 1:9-11; 2:1-13 Introduction: [Items needed: A big target on a bulletin board (have a picture of Jesus underneath the target); a table with several darts on it; a blank piece of paper in the bulletin; and extra pencils in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Harvey avatar

    What' S The Point Of Christmas?

    Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 18, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,862 views

    A message loking at the coming of Christ and what effect it had on our lives.

    “What’s the Point of Christmas?” December 17, 2006 Me: Christmas is such a big deal in our culture. Granted, there are many people who would like to see the religious element of Christmas removed, but the holiday is still a really huge event. An entire month, or more in reality, is dedicated to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Young avatar

    The Bible Is Authentic-Part 1 Series

    Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    So, how do we know the Bible is authentic and not just a collection of opinions? There are two ways chiefly, and I would like you to consider them with me today:

    One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly whispered back, "Yes He did." Looking down at her mother’s Bible again, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    Seeking, Knowing And Serving

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Aug 21, 2004
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,695 views

    David’s final words to Solomon are, in fact, a primer in spiritual formation for the believer.

    An ancient Chassidic parable tells the story of Yechiel, the young grandson of a Chassidic rabbi, who once played hide-and-seek with a friend. When it was his turn to hide, he found a great hiding place where he waited, somewhat impatiently, for his friend to find him. He waited and waited; it ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Anne Robertson avatar

    The Communion Of Saints Series

    Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 12,582 views

    The ninth phrase of the Creed: "The communion of saints"

    I BELIEVE IN THE COMMUNION OF SAINTS TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-4 The parsonage lights were burning even later than usual this week as a couple of innocent questions sent me on a wild romp through my family geneaology. Courtesy of the Mormon website, which I believe is the most extensive, free ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist