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  • Pat Damiani avatar

    How To Prevent A Church Split Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,056 views

    27th in a series from Ephesians. Our attitudes are the key to preserving unity in the church.

    If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that there has been a lot of press lately about various church denominations that are facing possible splits over theological issues. Perhaps the most publicized battle recently has been within the Episcopal Church here in the United States ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dynamite Of The Cross

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,656 views

    The dynamite (power) of the cross is displayed in the reaction of the centurion at Calvary’s cross. This is displayed through the righteousness and royalty of Christ, the response of heaven and the witness of the centurion’s own heart.

    The Bible does not give us many facts about activities of the centurions. In fact, centurions are referred to only four times in the Bible. Matthew 8 records the story where the centurion asked for his servant to be healed. “Lord, I am not worthy for You to come under my roof, but just say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He Came To Call Sinners Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 5, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,362 views

    Jesus and Matthew. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Quote: “Sign on door: "Gone out of business. Didn't know what our business was.” That of course could never be said of Jesus Christ: • He came for a purpose; he had an objective: • And Matthew made it clear that Jesus has come to forgive sins. • In these five ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    It's Time To Straighten Up! (And Fly Right!) Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 27, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,688 views

    So often Scripture can seem to be conflicting in its message but when we view the full counsel of the Word we can see that God’s Word does not conflict, but compliments itself.

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 27, 2008 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey thru Hebrews Sermon Title: It’s Time to Straighten Up! (and fly right!) Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4 It is impossible for those who have once ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Generous Spirit

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 28, 2015
     | 7,908 views

    A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to their need and the example of Jesus.

    Title: A Generous Spirit Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction The U.S. Bureau of Economic Research reported that the latest Great Recession began in December 2007 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Wondering About Judgment?

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
     | 3,827 views

    What is "judgment" and how do the various judgments referenced in the Bible apply to us?

    WONDERING ABOUT JUDGMENT? John 8:12-18, 21-27, 42-47 We’ve all heard the quotation regarding death and taxes and the certainty of these things happening. This quote may be one of those statements that are true most of the time but there are exceptions. With the evolution of our society ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excuse Me, But You Have A Piece Of Broccoli In Your Teeth Series

    Contributed by Steve Hankins on Feb 28, 2017
     | 12,783 views

    This is one sermon from a survey through Matthew looking for the questions Jesus asked and His answers we need.

    Excuse Me, But You Have a Piece Of Broccoli in Your Teeth Matthew 7 NKJV Have you ever sat at the dinner table with someone having that enjoyable conversation, and you notice they have something in their teeth, I have and I have found it becomes difficult to concentrate on the conversation until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Holy Hitchhiker’s Great Chariot Adventure

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 7, 2012
     | 5,313 views

    This sermon explains four elements of every evangelistic encounter that results in a someone trusting in Christ.

    The Holy Hitchhiker’s Great Chariot Adventure Chuck Sligh October 7, 2012 TEXT: Acts 8:26-39 INTRODUCTION Illus. – There are some really fascinating stories in the Bible. One of my favorites is the story of The Holy Hitchhiker’s Great Chariot Adventure. It’s found in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Qrc: Failure Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 11, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,875 views

    What if there were QRCs for situations we face in our lives? This message looks at where to quickly go when you feel like a failure.

    QRC. Failure The year was 1863 and the US Civil War was in its second year. Historians tell us that at that point if you were keeping score the Confederate Army was ahead. The War had shifted its focus from the Southern States and General Robert E Lee was embarking on his second Invasion of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Banned From Facebook Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2012
    based on 225 ratings
     | 27,164 views

    Did you know you can get banned from Facebook? And according to this text, you can get "banned" from church too. But why would God ask a church to do that to someone in church? That doesn't seem very loving or kind. What is God trying to accomlish in this

    (We opened with an approximately 2 ½ minute video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-CeW-5Do9o&feature=related). They ban people from Facebook? Did you know that? Well, I knew it… I just didn’t know how common it was. And – as we heard on that video - it’s shocking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blind And Toothless Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 31, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,539 views

    Why can't a Christian sue another Christian? And can a Christian take a non-Christian to court? And how should a lawyer who is Christian handle lawsuits?

    In 1910, a man named Olaf Olavson was desperate for cash, so he sold his body to an institute in Sweden to be used for medical research after he died. But in 1911, he unexpectedly inherited a fortune and decided to "buy himself back." To his surprise, the institute wouldn't cooperate. Shocked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Generosity Of The Book Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,074 views

    Sometimes people think that that there is no place for talk of money from the pulpit but the Scriptures speak about money, giving and generosity from beginning to end. This message looks at thoughts on generosity from the Book.

    This is week two or three of Money Month at Cornerstone, depending on how you count. Two weeks ago we at least gave a nod to the fact that this is the month that we deal with Money at Cornerstone when I preached on A Generous Easter, and then last week was our 20th Anniversary and I preached on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Mary Christmas Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,533 views

    We do not know what Mary may have taught Jesus in his childhood. But there are three things she can teach US. This sermon examines three truths about God and His dealings with us from Luke 1.

    A Mary Christmas Chuck Sligh December 13, 2015 A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Adapted from from two sermons by the same title by T. Michael Crews and Jonathan McLeod on SermonCentral.com. TEXT: Luke 1:26-38 (TO BE READ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reconcilable Differences Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 25, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,093 views

    Since God reconciled us to Himself in Christ Jesus, He now calls us to be reconcilers. What does that mean with regard to conflicts in our lives and in our church?

    OPEN: A medical doctor once told of one of his patients who’d developed cancer. He said she’d grown up in an abusive, alcoholic family and felt bitterness toward her parents. But when she discovered she had cancer, she decided to change her attitude and try to show love to her parents - in spite ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2019
     | 1,769 views

    6 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

    MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VI—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) You will notice that I have added a qualification to the focus of marriage to include singleness. That is because the apostle Pauls’ discussion includes the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist