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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Formed For A Purpose Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 145 ratings
     | 59,331 views

    The Bible repeatedly tells us we were created with a purpose. So, why do we have such a hard time believing that?

    OPEN: Several years ago, the Country Gazette in Franklin, Massachusetts had this listing in its classified section: “Unknown item for sale. We know it’s valuable; we don’t know what it is. If you can identify it, we’ll sell it for $250.” APPLY: Now isn’t that interesting? They had no idea what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Did God Create Humans Male And Female - And Non-Binary Or Trans-Gender?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on May 26, 2021
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,433 views

    The subjective ever-changing cultural mores continue to creep into the church to replace the Bible as the final and absolute authority in the life of the Born-Again Christian.

    The mother of a high school student told me that a few kids in the youth group said they were non-binary (also known as ENBY or NB) and were questioning the Bible about its two sexual gender emphasis. That disturbed me deep in my spirit which led to this message. I started ministry decades ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Muslim Maze, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 33 ratings
     | 3,554 views

    Learn the truth about the maze of Muslim theology. This series will properly prepare anyone to discern Islam’s errors.

    “The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 1 Galatians 1:6-9 This study is not an attack on the Muslim, but a way to address the maze that a Muslim is put into once he or she submits to Muhammad’s so called revelations! We will expose their system of belief and unravel the tangled web that makes up Islam! To Begin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darren McCormick avatar

    John: Clearing The Path For Christ Series

    Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Dec 18, 2013
     | 5,300 views

    This sermon looks at the ministry of John the Baptist and talks about how we need to prepare ourselves for the coming of Christ.

    AM sermon preached at Central Christian Church December 5, 2010 Christmas Begins With Christ sermon series #1 John: Clearing the Path for Christ Show sermon series slide---slide #1 as I’m heading up to the stage. Once I’m on stage show slide #2 sermon title slide Imagine this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    Seeing And Believing

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Aug 8, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 46,263 views

    "Seeing and Believing" is a message on how an encounter with the resurrected Christ turned doubt to faith for Thomas. It teaches that saving-faith in the risen Savior is a choice, a gift, and a blessing.

    SEEING AND BELIEVING John 20:24-29 THOMAS is one of the well-known disciples of Jesus, even though very little is known about him. Matthew, Mark, and Luke each mention him only once, listing him one of the twelve disciples. Everything we know about Thomas is found in the Gospel of John, which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Paraclete Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,460 views

    A motivational message geared to inspire Christians to continue allowing the Holy Spirit to fill their lives with God’s power and authority.

    MOST OF US WHO HAVE COMPUTERS KNOW THAT ON THE SCREEN OF OUR MONITOR IS AN ICON, OR A PICTURE, THAT IS ENTITLED: "MY COMPUTER." IF YOU "CLICK-ON" THIS ICON IT WILL SOON OPEN A FILE THAT REVEALS THE CONTENTS OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAVED ON YOUR COMPUTER. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR US AS GOD’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    The Two Ways

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 16, 2008
     | 3,008 views

    The very beginning of the book Psalms, the author set forth two ways of life and the destinies of those who choose them.

    The Two Ways Psalm 1:1-6 Series: Spiritual Truths from Psalms Intro In the Psalms we find our deepest thoughts expressed. Reverence for God, excitement in knowing him, and terror when we fell cut off from his presence; all of these are set forth explicitly in these hymns of ancient Israel. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bringing Cause From Chaos

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,596 views

    God is not the author of chaos but he can take even our chaos and bring His great cause from it.

    Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------- BRINGING CAUSE FROM CHAOS. ACTS 6:1-8 A. This is the first place that there was trouble in the church. There was commotion, confusion, disorder . They say that a church should never have any disorder in it. That may be so but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is This Christ?

    Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 18, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,434 views

    Who is this Christ that was born and given to us? The author of the Letter to the Hebrews unwraps this precious gift God has given us.

    Who is this Christ? Hebrews 1:1-14 Jeff Armbrester Introduction Christmas gifts are exciting to open. As soon as we see the gift wrapped in its beautiful wrapping, we begin trying to figure out what’s inside. First, we notice the size of the gift. “Is it the right size to be the special gift ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Vows

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,597 views

    This chapter makes it clear that the home is basic to the nation, that there must be authority and subordination in the home, and that truth is what binds society together.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: This chapter makes it clear that the home is basic to the nation, that there must be authority and subordination in the home, and that truth is what binds society together. There is a difference between “vows” and “oaths.” The vow was a promise to do a certain thing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Danny Moss avatar

    I Wonder What Christ Wants Us To Give Him This Christmas? Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 2, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 7,406 views

    This sermon attempts to reveal what the author believes Jesus would want us to give Him for His birthday this Christmas.

    "I Wonder What Christ Wants Us To Give Him This Christmas" Text-Matthew 2:1-12 By dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Perhaps many of you enjoyed going to the parade in our city last night. With all that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Righteous Shall Stand

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2014
     | 5,247 views

    To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you standing firm? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is our firm foundation, the author and finisher of our faith that's why we can stand firm. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 12:7 (Amplified Bible) 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are not, but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Owens avatar

    The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2014
     | 4,532 views

    In this sermon, we explore two questions: What is Biblical Authority? and How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who ran into an acquaintance and they began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming The World

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Apr 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,421 views

    This message describes what Christ and the author of 1 John means when they talk of Christians having the power to overcome the World.

    1 John 5: 1-10 Overcoming The World I have heard there are only three kinds of people in the world. There are the “I wills”, the “I won’ts,” and the “I can’ts.” The “I will do it” people accomplish and overcome every obstacle in their way; the “I won’t do it” folks oppose everything and make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Tie That Binds Us

    Contributed by Darin Gary on Jun 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,781 views

    There are some Biblical commands concerning Church purity, integrity, and authority that 21st Century Christians SHOULD BE SEEKING and MAINTAINING.

    THE TIE THAT BINDS US (Philippians 2:1-2) “…if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, [2] fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” These days ...read more

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