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  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    Saint Nicholas

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 30, 2006
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     | 2,299 views

    It is more important to know why St. Nicholas did good deeds than to know the whole legend.

    December 3, 2006 Galatians 6:2-5 Good afternoon ---- I am happy that you are here. My name is Nicholas and I am the Bishop of Myra in what is now the country of Turkey. A Bishop is really a Pastor for other Pastors. Mt. Olive Church has a Bishop named John and he lives in Buffalo, NY. Turkey ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Modesty Series

    Contributed by Merv Budd on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,207 views

    While modesty is not mentioned directly that often in Scripture, it is core to Biblical spirituality. In this sermon we explore why.

    Series: Vanishing Virtues Sermon: Modesty June 3, 2007 NBBC Intro A virtue is a moral standard which a society holds as something worthy to aspire towards. As such a society will bring subtle and not so subtle influence and pressure to see that virtues are adhered to. As a virtue becomes embraced ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Study On The Rapture

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 26, 2015
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,463 views

    Discusses the Rapture, why some believe in it while others do not, and gives Scripture to support it.

    As Christians and believers in Christ, we know what the overall plan is: To talk with Jesus so we can go to heaven when we die. But there is a lot more information squeezed into that plan that we might be fully aware of. During our lifetimes in church, we have all heard many sermons, but since ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Hell Are You Sure

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,931 views

    Hell is a real place, made for Satan and his angels. WHY do you want to go there.

    Sermon HELL ARE YOU SURE Luke 16:23-24 I. Why Preach on Hell a. Hell is a terrible subject and the thought of burning flesh brings chills to us. b. Matthew 13:49-50 c. Matthew 25:30 d. Great Preachers have preached hard on Hell i. RA Torrey ii. DL Moody iii. CH Spurgeon iv. Billy Sunday II. What is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessity For God’s Amazing Grace

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 18, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,374 views

    Why do we need grace? What is grace? How does grace meet our need?

    The Necessity for God’s Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Someone has said, “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you're beyond the need of God's grace.” You and I need God’s grace. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Saving "Thank You"

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Nov 20, 2013
     | 4,125 views

    This is a topical sermon that looks at several important reasons why we must continue to say," thank you."

    Title: Saving, “Thank You” Text: Colossians 3:16-17 Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives. Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives. Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.17 And whatever you do or say, do it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    I Want To Go Home Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jul 3, 2014
     | 16,268 views

    Have you ever said, "It's good to be home?" Why? What's so good about home?

    “Soul Talk: I Want to Go Home” Ps. 84 In New York in the spring of 1927, Lillian Alling, a young servant, became very homesick and decided to return to her family in Russia. Because she had saved only $100 and would not accept lifts from strangers she would have to walk the 12,000 ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Demons

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 14, 2013
     | 5,782 views

    Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me!

    They are no comical chaps! Mark 6:7”And He called the twelve to Himself, and began to send them out two by two, and gave them power over unclean spirits.” Why ‘ghost stories’ and ghost games have such mass appeal remain opaque to me! May be because of the fun they get out ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Grin And Bear It

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Mar 29, 2013
     | 4,377 views

    Did Jesus actually accept the cross in a cheerful fashion? If so, then why? Let us ponder that possibility.

    Cheerfuly Giving (It may be Friday, but Sunday’s coming) I. Christ was Set on Joy even through Suffering Hebrews 12:2 2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Heers And Jeers Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 6, 2013
     | 4,348 views

    Palm Sunday message to understand how people had the wrong impression of why Jesus came to them.

    Crowd cheers; Jesus weeps Luke 19:28-44 Introduction- As we continue in our mini-series “journey to the cross”, I would like for us to prepare ourselves for Easter celebration. Sometimes scriptural passages lose their appeal because we are so familiar with them. I would hate to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Command Is To Rejoice!

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Apr 20, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,314 views

    Setting forth the reasons why the child of God is to rejoice in our past, our present and our future.

    THE COMMAND IS TO REJOICE! “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In today's world there is much to trouble the hearts of God's people. Sin is rampant and dedicated Christians are often chided for standing firm for the Word of God. But the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Ford avatar

    Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by Justin Ford on Sep 5, 2013
     | 10,124 views

    A message considering who Melchizedek, how he is connected to Jesus and why he should matter to us!

    MELCHIZEDEK (Internet links are to images which were later used in a PowerPoint presentation) •OK, let’s start off with a little Bible Pop Quiz this morning •Let’s find out who the Bible Geniuses are! Q: Who is Melchizedek? (Fade in 1 at a time) A.) Another name for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Evangelism Off The Table

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,100 views

    A shocking survey result from a recent Barna demands that we reassess why evangelism is so essential.

    A SHOCKING SURVEY RESULT: In a recent Barna survey, nearly half of practicing Christian millennials said that evangelism is wrong. - Matthew 28:18-20. - After more than 20 years of being a pastor, it’s rare than I read anything that makes me say, “Whoa.” I’ve read too many “debased culture” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2 - The Meaning Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 8, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,255 views

    In order for us to worship, we must know what worship means. That helps us understand the why

    We are coming into the heart of our worship series. This is crucial for us as a church to understand. It is my belief, that the American Church lost its identity, especially when it comes to issues of worship. We are in trouble theologically and spiritually when it comes to worship. So, I want to ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    What Makes People Worthwhile

    Contributed by Grant Adams on May 14, 2022
     | 1,162 views

    What causes us to get overwhelmed? Why are so many Christians, especially preachers, throwing in the towel?

    Why are there so many inactive preachers? Problems overwhelm them, minister’s life not as glamourous as it seemed to be. Problems became too great, flesh weakened, a large % of our prospects are people who dropped out of church because of some problem that came up in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist