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  • John Thompson Ritchie avatar

    The Work Of God

    Contributed by John Thompson Ritchie on Aug 4, 2014
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     | 9,420 views

    Content covers the subjects of seeking Jesus for the wrong reasons, being vs. doing something for Jesus, the will & work of God is to know Jesus personally.

    The Work of God John 6:29 says, "Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." Earlier in John Chapter 6, Jesus had just fed 5,000 men, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

    Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014
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    Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Right Living Begins With Right Thinking Series

    Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 8, 2014
    based on 12 ratings
     | 35,596 views

    “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)

    “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV) Every word that comes out of our mouth comes from a thought - whether consciously or unconsciously. Our thoughts, values and beliefs, will make us or break us. Our mind has incredible power, so be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Creeds Within The Bible Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 4,049 views

    The entire bible is meant to be believed and confessed. These are just a few of the passages which have the qualities of creeds, in that they specify what it is that is being taught and believed.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 2: Creeds and Confessions within the Bible Last week, we began our study of Church History by taking a brief glance at the major events of the past 2,000 years. I said from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Noah

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on May 20, 2014
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     | 9,691 views

    After the movie "Noah" with Russel Crowe, I felt that people needed to rediscover who the bible reveals Noah to be. The differences are stunning.

    The “REAL” Noah Anybody here watch the recent movie “Noah” with Russel Crowe? I went last week. It was pretty good as a movies go, but as I watched it, I thought it would bring up a lot of questions for people who didn’t really know what the bible says about Noah. ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Be Encouraged Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 13, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 25,740 views

    After talking ab out being honest about our sin, John seeks to encourage Christians at the various stages of their Christian walk

    Be Encouraged Slide Intro Have you ever had a multigenerational family portrait taken? Sometimes people have them taken at weddings. Slide I find it interesting to look at those types of family portraits. You get to see all the generations of a family and imagine somewhat what they currently ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Character Of Stephen The Martyr

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 10, 2013
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     | 7,096 views

    The would-be servant of God, whether waiting at table, ushering at the door, distributing to the poor, or preaching the gospel, must be of a blameless character and reputation.

    THE CHRISTIAN CHARACTER OF STEPHEN THE MARTYR. Acts 6:1-15. It is interesting to commemorate one particular saint who gave his name to a Street, a Road, a Church, and a bench (!) in Norwich, and I dare say in other cities too. Stephen is rightly acknowledged as the first Christian martyr, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Plea For Grace

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012
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     | 4,811 views

    This is such a beautiful model of prayer. No deal-making, no claim to being deserving; just a man interceding for a sinful people and seeking God's abundant grace.

    Passage: Daniel 9:1-19 Intro: So here in the middle of death and destruction, of huge kingdoms rising and falling, there is this tender prayer. 1. frankly, I was disappointed when I saw this passage coming up. 2. into the prophecy, the end times 3. and yet here is this prayer, an incredibly ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What Real Faith Can Do - The Great Commision Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 23, 2011
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     | 8,329 views

    Mark's version of the Great Commission tells us that the Good News will be accompanied by sign's. God's Power is being displayed in power in the world today.

    July 24, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Mark 16:15-18 Subject: The Great Commission Title: What Real Faith Can Do – The Great Commission Part 3 Before the age of the GPS, whenever we would take a vacation we always had to rely on the Rand McNally Road Atlas and highway signs to get us to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Kingdom Of Heaven In 2011 (Part 1)

    Contributed by Donnie Stewart on Aug 18, 2011
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     | 7,735 views

    Every generation has an opportunity to step up and be everything that our heavenly Father has made it possible to be. How will we respond?

    2 There remained among the children of Israel seven tribes which had not yet received their inheritance. 3 Then Joshua said to the children of Israel: “How long will you neglect to go and possess the land which the LORD God of your fathers has given you? (Joshua 18: 2 - 4) Let me ask a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,840 views

    Once you start that career of being saved you stick to it and get saved through baptism like 3-5 times on the average

    "Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners" - Touching story of: I once was lost, but now I'm found - Alcoholism: You remain an alcoholic now matter how many sober phases you've had - People giving witness to Jesus - Shedding tears: Born again - New creature - Various approaches possible: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Put Off... Put On.... Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 8, 2009
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     | 7,075 views

    Christians are to put off the old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires and put on the new self created to be like God!

    Sometime this morning, you decided you were going to go to church. And so, you decided what to wear to church and you put on the clothes you are wearing now. We do this daily don’t we? We decide what clothes to put on for the day! Of course, some of you took a little longer than others to decide ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Back In The Day

    Contributed by K. Simms on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 26,020 views

    How many times have you been in a conversation, folk sitting around reminiscing; talking about how things used to be?

    Back in the day… Isaiah 23: 11-18 “Cross over to Cyprus even there you will find no rest…” In other words, if you’re trying to get away from what God has in store for you, you’re not going to be able to. “Look at the land of the Babylonians, this people ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Joseph Stapleton avatar

    Judgmental Junk

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 30, 2010
     | 4,714 views

    There is NO room for judgment when their is sin in our own lives, this sermon shows God's plan for judging other and the downfall of it being done improperly.

    JUDGMENTAL JUNK (All my sermons use illustrations are found on www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This Sermon is preceded by a small puppet skit entitled “Mr. Teacherdude” and the scripture 2 COR 5:16-17 which says: So from now on we regard no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christians In Name Only Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,201 views

    In order to avoid being Christians in name only, we must continue to rely upon the Holy Spirit and not our own wisdom and power.

    In his commentary on World Net Daily posted on April 21, 2009, David Welch wrote the following words: One of the most massive and widespread occurrences of identity theft has happened, and it is not even attracting the attention of local, state or national leaders. This particularly insidious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist