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  • David Yarbrough avatar

    "Baptism: Obligation Or Option”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 361 ratings
     | 24,992 views

    This sermon examines: Three types of baptism, why be baptized, and the significance of baptism.

    Into: Some people treat the Bible as if it where a buffet, they just pick and choose the commands they want to obey and pass the others by. They have all kinds of excuses for doing so. Illustration: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of One Series

    Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,661 views

    Why are some people all by themselves able to make such a huge difference?

    THE POWER OF ONE (The Power of JOY!) BTCC Summit • December 17, 2006 Verse-by-verse through the Book of Romans “Unexpected Power” Part 3 IMAG 01 – Unexpected Power Going verse-by-verse through Book of Romans • The last in our 3-week “Unexpected Power” series o “The Hidden Power of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Becoming Like A Child

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Apr 22, 2025
     | 392 views

    Why did Jesus say we should become like children??

    Becoming Like a Child Luke 9:46-48 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:46 Now an argument started among them as to which of them might be the greatest. 47 But Jesus, knowing what they were thinking in their hearts, took a child and had him stand by His side, 48 and He said to them, “Whoever ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Who Is Jesus To You?

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 24, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,367 views

    After a time of working miracles, Jesus asks an all-important question: Who do you say that I am?

    Who is Jesus To You? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction "There is a God shaped vacuum in the heart of every man which cannot be filled by any created thing, but only by God, the Creator, made known through Jesus." - Blaise Pascal In the past few chapters of Matthew we have seen Jesus as banquet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Gold, Incense And Myrrh--And Mystery Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 1, 2022
     | 2,293 views

    Perhaps we can learn more about Jesus, and his wise visitors, by asking ourselves who was upset by these gifts?

    Epiphany Homily Gold, incense and myrrh. Treasure, sweet-smelling smoke and embalming spices. Three mysterious men from the East, who appear for a moment in Matthew's Gospel, bring gifts to the newborn Jesus, and then vanish into the history and theology books. In a new millennium, why should ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Angels Protect Baby Jesus Lesson 4 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2025
     | 152 views

    Don’t ask God to do miraculously, what He expects us to do with our intellect, strength and planning.

    1. There were many attempts to kill Jesus before He went to the cross; and Herod killing the babies in Nazareth was one of them. (Killed maybe 20 babies). 2. This lesson shows the work of guardian angels. “These little ones . . . their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Love Without Limits”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 8, 2024
     | 1,255 views

    Mother's Day. Giving thanks for mother's who imitated God's love. Story from Max Lucado "Love Bold" 1995 compares the question. Mother's why do you love your child? Why does God love us His children? His love is limitless.

    In Jesus Holy Name May 12, 2024 Text: Psalm 127:3;128:6 John 15:12-13 Mother’s Day “A Love Without Limits” We are all aware that Mother’s Day is a National holiday. A day we dare not overlook. Happy Mother’s Day! On this mother’s day, as a community of believers we rejoice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Build My House Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,177 views

    Those who returned from the exile were excited about rebuilding temple, so why did they take a 15 year break?

    House of the Lord Haggai 1:1-9 Everyone was excited. The talk had been of building a house of worship and everyone wanted to be a part of it. They talked about what it would like when they had a permanent place to worship, a place to call the House of God. Everyone seemed to be talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hang In There Series

    Contributed by Nokomis Jackson on Mar 17, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,536 views

    God is telling the church to hang in there. Why? for God is on your side.

    The Church On Trial Pt. 6 Hang In There Revelation 3:7-13 7) To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8) I know your deeds. See, I have placed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Job: A Man Tried And True

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 7, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,825 views

    Using the life of Job as a backdrop, this message asked the question: "What would it take to make you stop serving God?"

    JOB: A MAN TRIED AND TRUE Copyright © July 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Job 19:25-27 I. JOB’S CHARACTERISTICS A. He Was A Godly Man. B. He Was A Great Man. II. SATAN’S CONTROVERSY A. God Questions Satan. B. Satan Questions Job’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Enduring Church

    Contributed by Steve Woods on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 14,149 views

    Five reasons why the church will endure according to the sovereign grace of God.

    1.Corinthians 16:13-14 "Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity." Why does the church of God endure? You would quickly and rightly say that God does this, but what means does He normally utilize for this work? I was the pastor of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    First Things First

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,110 views

    What kind of premium does God put on communicating with His people? "You have not because you ask not."

    FIRST THINGS FIRST Luke 18:1 18:1 And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray , and not to faint; Every promise in the Bible comes with a condition. Matt. 6:33, Seek ye first..., Mal. 3:10 ..open the windows... Before ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Chris McCall avatar

    Who R U Series

    Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012
     | 5,432 views

    Have ever just been sitting somewhere alone & find yourself asking the question, "who am I" really?

    Have ever just been sitting somewhere alone & find yourself asking the question, "who am I" really? How many of us would agree, that would be an important question to ask ourselves from time to time? I want to look at 3 different references that scripture gives us, as people. These 3 are Sinner, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    If I'm Trying To Do God's Will, Why Am I Running Into So Many Problems?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    A look at the repetition of "overcome" in the letters to the seven churches.

    A FRUSTRATION: If I’m trying to do God’s will, why am I running into so many problems? - Ever felt like giving up? Ever gotten tired? Ever wondered if it’s all worth it? Ever wondered why your attempts at faithfulness to Christ so often create more problems in your life and not less? A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ross Cochrane avatar

    Part 8 - Matthew 8:16-17 - I Prayed For Her, Lord, And She Died! Why? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Feb 28, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,943 views

    The children of a lady with cancer invited us to pray for her. We did and she gave her life to the Lord before she died. We prayed for her healing as well as for her to come to know Christ personally. Why did she die?

    Part 8 - Matthew 8:16-17 - I PRAYED FOR HER, LORD, AND SHE DIED! WHY? The children of a lady with cancer invited us to pray for her. We did and she gave her life to the Lord before she died. We prayed for her healing as well as for her to come to know Christ personally. The Lord answered only one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational