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    First, We Die - Then, The Resurrection! PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 14, 2024
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    This sermon explores the journey of knowing Christ intimately, experiencing His power, sharing in His sufferings, and becoming like Him in His death.

    Welcome, beloved, to our sacred gathering today. We gather not as strangers, but as family, united under the banner of Christ's love. We are here to break bread, to share in the joy of fellowship, and to delve into the profound depths of God's Word. Our focus today is the third chapter of ...read more

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    Living Life To The Fullest From The Womb To The Tomb Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 24, 2023
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    Logotherapy centers on 3 things: 1) Work 2) Relationships 3) Courage during difficult times

    HoHum: Billy Graham was talking to Art Linkletter when Art mentioned that after he went to heaven, the evangelist would need to find a new line of work, a new purpose. A bit taken aback, Graham asked why. Art replied, “Well, they don’t really need preachers in heaven, do they?” WBTU: This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Looking Good Is Not Enough”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 26, 2021
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    Jesus challenged the Pharisees..... religion is useless and worthless, ineffective when it substitutes a human plan of salvation for God's plan of redemption; when it rests upon man's works. (Illus. Pharisee robes and rules.) (Illus. what people do to look better)

    In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XIV August 29, 2021 Text: Mark 7:1-14 “Looking Good Is Not Enough” Recently “People” magazine selected the 50 most beautiful people in the world, I wasn't on the list. It was quite a blow. Years ago Cindy Crawford was a heartthrob for many men and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    You Are Chosen!

    Contributed by Lynn Sims on Dec 23, 2024
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    The need to be chosen comes from deep psychological/emotional, physical, and spiritual needs.

    "You Are Chosen" Main Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Cherry-Picking The Word Of God

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 8, 2025
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    We must approach the Bible without preconceived ideas. We should let it speak for itself. The Holy Spirit never contradicts Himself. If a scripture contradicts our theology, our theology is probably wrong. As Jesus said, "The scripture cannot be broken."

    CHERRY-PICKING THE WORD OF GOD 2 Timothy 2:15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMON: 5 TIPS TO FIND A GOOD HUSBAND 1st TIP: Find a man who loves you & is loyal. 2nd TIP: “ “ “ ‘s fun & makes you laugh. 3rd TIP: “ “ hard worker, makes a good living. 4th TIP: “ “ ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Duty In A Hostile World Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 19, 2007
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    Three very basic aspects of our duty: 1) the incentive to our spiritual duty, 2) the instructions for our duty, and 3) the intention of our duty.

    In HUNTINGTON, Utah -Crews were forced to halt their desperate underground search for six trapped coal miners after a cave-in killed three rescue workers and injured six. "We have suspended indefinitely the underground portion of this rescue effort," said Richard Stickler, head of the U.S. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How Much Is That Worth To You? Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 11, 2012
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    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 6: 19 – 34

    Matthew 6: 19 – 34 How Much Is That Worth To You? 19 “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20 but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Messed Up Pancakes

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 13, 2019
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    A study in the book of Hosea 7: 1 – 16

    Hosea 7: 1 – 16 Messed up pancakes 1 “When I would have healed Israel, then the iniquity of Ephraim was uncovered, and the wickedness of Samaria. For they have committed fraud; A thief comes in; A band of robbers takes spoil outside. 2 They do not consider in their hearts that I remember all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Who Cares? Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Aug 22, 2021
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    Has our prosperity made us so oblivious and so apathetic that we are no longer willing to leave our pleasures long enough to protect and heal the nation that so many others have sacrificed to give us? Even if America has reached that point, we Christians must rise above the apathy around us.

    [NOTE: The beginning of this sermon is referring to flooding that occurred where I live in western North Carolina.} Wow! What a week, amen? Life can come at you from out of nowhere and turn on a dime, can’t it? Last Sunday we gathered here to worship and had no idea how our little corner of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    All That Glitters Is Salt, Not Gold! Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,674 views

    The Life of Abraham, Part 6 of 10

    ALL THAT GLITTERS IS SALT, NOT GOLD (GENESIS 19:1-26) My good friend from Northern California while we were studying at the seminary was hopping mad when he heard people say that the 1989 earthquake was a sign of God’s displeasure at and judgment on San Francisco, also known as the homosexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Christian Perspective Of War And Peace

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 9, 2003
    based on 231 ratings
     | 9,212 views

    1. We must face the reality of evil in the world. 2. God has given governments the responsibility for the restraint of evil in the world. 3. If war becomes necessary, it must be done justly.

    The United States is in the middle of a great conflict. There is a civil war of words that is not always so civil. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to war, and on the other side are those who believe that there is justifiable cause. Demonstrations are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    All That Glitters Is Salt, Not Gold Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,452 views

    Couples Pt. 3-1

    ALL THAT GLITTERS IS SALT, NOT GOLD (GENESIS 19:1-26) My good friend from Northern California while we were studying at the seminary was hopping mad when he heard people say that the 1989 earthquake was a sign of God’s displeasure at and judgment on San Francisco, also known as the homosexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Danger Of A Lean In The Wrong Direction

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 20, 2010
    based on 45 ratings
     | 37,906 views

    In this sermon we discover the high cost of a simple lean in the wrong direction

    Vs 12-13 Abram dwelled in the land of Caanan and Lot dwelled in the cities of the plain (and pitched his tent toward Sodom) But the men of Sodom were wicked and sinners before the Lord exceedingly. One of my favorite songs is an old hymn of the church called ( Leaning on the everlasting arms) The ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Deeper Look: Verses 3-4 Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 11, 2014
     | 5,869 views

    Jude told the believers in this letter that his desire was to write to them about their 'common' salvation, which is in Christ, but that there was a MUCH more pressing matter that he felt compelled to address! A heresy was 'afoot' that he desired to quell

    Sermon Brief Date Written: July 08, 2014 Date Preached: July 09, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed - PM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Deeper Look: Key Verses Sermon Title: Verse 3-4 Sermon Text: Jude 1:3-4 [ESV] Introduction: 3 Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Tax Man Commeth

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 28, 2019
     | 3,585 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 22: 15- 22

    Matthew 22: 15- 22 The tax man commeth 15 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. 16 And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about anyone, for You ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel