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  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    New Wine, Skinny Jeans Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 8, 2021
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     | 4,214 views

    How does the gospel relate to our lives, our religions, and our methods?

    Introduction I want to open this morning with a challenge for you. No matter who you are, your position or title; no matter what kind of degree you hold, or how long you’ve been coming to church. No matter how much or how little you read your Bible, no matter if you think I’m right or I’m wrong; ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    You've Lost That Loving Feeling

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 29, 2018
    based on 5 ratings
     | 27,182 views

    After the Lord pats them on the back, He makes a Transition. VS. 4 “NEVERTHELESS, I HAVE SOMEWHAT AGAINST THEE, BECAUSE THOU HAST LEFT THY FIRST LOVE.” To be a Christian means to love the Lord Jesus Christ with all that you are. Love and Servanthood.

    TITLE: YOU’VE LOST THAT LOVING FEELING SCRIPTURE: REVELATION 2:1-4 I lift as a thought this morning -- "YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVING' FEELING'" - This was the title of a song written by Phil Spector – Barry Mann – Cynthia Weil. It was first recorded by THE RIGHTEOUS BROTHERS in 1964, and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Oscar avatar

    Small Beginnings

    Contributed by John Oscar on Dec 9, 2024
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     | 1,357 views

    Showing why God chose Bethlehem to be the place where Jesus would be born, and how it shows HE can use anything and anyone.

    “Small Beginnings” CCCAG December 8th, 2024 Scripture: Micah 5:2 (ESV) Last week I received an invitation from the church where Tammie and I started following Jesus. They will be celebrating their 75th anniversary as a church and invited all of the previous members to celebrate with them. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Day The Devil Took Off His Shoe

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 21, 2025
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    The story of Naomi's redemption by Boaz the kinsman redeemer from the holder of former priority parallels Jesus' redemption of us from our prior master through sin -- Satan. Satan had to take off his shoe.

    THE DAY THE DEVIL TOOK OFF HIS SHOE Ruth 4:7-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man, down on his luck, went into a church which catered to the "uppity". Spotting the man's dirty clothes the pastor, worried about the churches image, went to the man and asked him if he needed help. The man ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Mr. Wesley's Methodism Series

    Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 28, 2001
    based on 60 ratings
     | 5,579 views

    "Backsliding is something which United Methodists preach and all denominations practice".

    Mister Wesley’s Methodism Sermon By Thomas F. Bracewell, OSL Henderson & Little Oak July, 1995 Scripture Lesson: OT: I Samuel 10:9-10, 16-24. NT: II Timothy 4:10. The Introductory Statement Theology in the Methodist tradition is clear on one thing in ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Theme: Complete In Christ (Christ Plus Nothing) Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 9,582 views

    THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING

    BIG IDEA: THE SUFFICIENCY OF CHRIST PROTECTS US AGAINST FALSE TEACHING INTRODUCTION Have we truly grasped the concept that we are complete in Christ? That He is sufficient for everything we will ever need? Why should we ever be attracted by empty philosophies that attempt to add something else ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Russell Rhodes avatar

    How To Have A Happy New Year

    Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Dec 28, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 11,032 views

    This sermons seal with the princples and characteristics of living a happy life

    How to Have a Happy New Year Matthew 5:1-12 As we start our New Year, we all want it to be happy. We tell people to have a happy New Year. This should be our desire for others and us. But, how do we have a happy New Year? Is there anything that we can do to have a happy New Year? Are there any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Our God Reigns"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,503 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that the birth of Jesus is a good news story that strikes a chord, with all of us, that “Our God reigns”.

    25 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The birth of Jesus is a good news story which strikes a chord, with all of us, that “Our God reigns”. REFERENCES: Christmas Sunday Morning; (JPV) Joy, Peace, and Victory; Isaiah ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gene Gregory avatar

    Christianity

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,274 views

    Explains the costs and rewards of faithfulness as a Christian.

    Let’s take a look at society’s honest view of the early church by reviewing this letter from antiquity: For Christians are not distinguished from the rest of mankind by country, or by speech, or by dress. For they do not dwell in cities of their own, or use a different language, or practice a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Shepherd Who Loves The Sheep: Catholic Priesthood”

    Contributed by John Sj on Apr 21, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,553 views

    THIS IS A HOMILY I GAVE DURING MY ORDINATION THANKSGIVING MASS

    “Jesus took pity on them because they were like Sheep without shepherd.” Today we ask ourselves what those words mean as we celebrate a birth in the priestly family. What could the Gospel be teaching us about the priesthood in that imagery of the sheep and the shepherd? More so as ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Faces In The Crowd Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,715 views

    A three weeks series looking at the cross from different perspectives.

    A Journey to the Cross through the Eyes of Jesus Sunday AM Faces in the Crowd Mat. 21:1-17 Introduction Video Clip This morning, I want to take you on a journey… but this is no ordinary journey. I want us to take a long walk with Jesus. Yet instead of seeing things from our perspective, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Bryant avatar

    A Synopsis Of The Da Vinci Code Theology

    Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 20, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,458 views

    This message is to shed light on the deceptions of the Da Vinci Code Theology....

    A SYNOPSIS OF THE DA VINCI CODE THEOLOGY According to the Da Vinci Code: 1. Jesus was Married to Mary Magdalene 2. Jesus handpicked Mary Magdalene to lead his church 3. However she had to flee from Peter who was enraged that Christ chose her to lead his followers 4. The Author says that early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Addressing The Realities Of Life Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 23, 2015
     | 7,161 views

    Being human is generally a good thing. The temptation in our day is to manipulate or engineer human nature and deny its realities. But a church is about real people, redeemed by Jesus, but fully human — even more human — because of that redemption.

    Addressing the Realities of Life (I Timothy 5:1-16) 1. Some people have a sanitized view of life. Life, however, is often less glamourous. 'Cash, check or charge?' I asked, after folding items the woman wished to purchase. As she fumbled for her wallet, I noticed a remote control for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Do Not Recycle

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 6, 2013
     | 4,554 views

    The Hebrews developed a detrimental cycle in Judges of Rebellion; Repression; Repentance; Restoration. This cycle was caused because parents did not teach their children and settled for "substandard standards."

    1. What do you think of when you hear the word, "Judge"? a. Laugh-In -- "Here Comes the Judge" b. Judge Judy c. A person passing judgment -- critical spirit (remember we are told not to judge/condemn -- not our job) 2. Time Line 3. Judges in bible times were warrior leaders among the tribes/nation ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Most Certainly True

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Apr 19, 2014
     | 2,986 views

    Man things have changed in the last 200 years, some for the better and some for the worse, but the Gospel message remains the same. What was 'most certainly true' for the first Christians should be the same for churches and preachers of the Word today.

    Matthew 28 verses 16 - 20 Romans 10 verses 5 -15 We are the heirs or the spiritual descendents of the eleven disciples or apostles, who witnessed Jesus' death and His resurrection, and spent over 5 weeks with Him before He ascended into heaven where He is seated at the right hand of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational