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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Foundations Of The Faith: Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    BAPTISM IS ONE OF THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH. SOMETIMES WE GET SO FAMILIAR WITH WHAT WE BELIEVE THAT WE LOSE SIGHT OF THESE BASIC THOUGHTS. REVIEW IS OFTEN TIME WELL INVESTED.

    FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH, BY LOOKING AT BAPTISM. BAPTISM IS A CONTROVERSIAL POINT OF CHRISTENDOM, AND IT IS NOT MY POINT TO ADD FIRE TO THE CONTROVESY, BUT TO EXAMINE WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Freedom's Threats Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 5, 2016
     | 8,899 views

    If we're going to enjoy our freedom in Christ, we must come together FOR the truth of the Gospel and work together IN the truth of the Gospel.

    An Arab chief tells a story of a spy who was captured and then sentenced to death by a general in the Persian army. This general had the strange custom of giving condemned criminals a choice between the firing squad and the big, black door. As the moment for execution drew near, the spy was brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Barnabas Park avatar

    Three Events That Occur When One Becomes A Christian.

    Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jun 29, 2025
     | 423 views

    In order to become a Christian, a person must hear the gospel, believe in Christ, and receive the Holy Spirit—all of which happen together at the moment of genuine faith.

    “Three Events That Occur When One Becomes a Christian” “In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit,” (Ephesians 1:13) Today’s passage describes three things that happened in the lives of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Dealing With Unbelievers Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 22, 2016
     | 6,950 views

    Just because someone doesn't believe in the Bible doesn't mean we can't witness to them.

    Dealing With Unbelievers Text: Acts 17:16-34 Introduction 1. A recent study by the George Barna Group showed how Americans feel about the Bible. While many Americans still believe in the authority of the Bible, the survey showed "the biggest jump of any group are those American adults who are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jerry Flury avatar

    Suit Up! (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 4, 2009
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     | 10,185 views

    Every believer is called to be engagedas Christian soldiers. No soldier would go into battle without his equipment. It’s time we suit up with God’s armor!

    Suit Up – Part 1 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: We have discussed the fact that every believer is called to be engaged as we are confronted with the spiritual war that is being waged about us. No soldier would be foolish enough to go into battle without making sure that he was properly prepared ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David King avatar

    Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—7 Series

    Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006
     | 3,118 views

    His presence confirms our stability and ensures our continuity. Only in vain can we take a step into the future without His approval and unmistakable presence.

    TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—7 “As I was with Moses so I will be with you …” Josh. 1: 5. God’s presence is the validity of our continuity. “In Him we live, in Him we move and in Him we have our being.” Acts. 17: 28. He is playing an uncertain gamble who looks into the future without the eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Fighting God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020
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    When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

    Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Evangelism Required Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 25, 2012
    based on 18 ratings
     | 6,220 views

    “How can I become a Christian?” What if someone asked you that question? Would you be prepared to share with them the gospel? Could you do that in a way that they clearly understood what they needed to believe? If we are going to fulfill our Mission f

    Series - On a Mission from God Evangelism Required 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 Know what Christianity really is People must know and believe … Who they are: A Sinner separated from God Who Jesus is: The Christ, God in the Flesh What Jesus did: He Died for their Sins He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Proof Of The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,895 views

    First sermon in the series, "The Believer's Hope" as we examine 1 Corinthians 15. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

    The hope of all believers – eternal life vice eternal death and everlasting punishment. But our hope for our eternity is more than just for life, it is being for all eternity with Life itself – Jesus. Jesus has told us that He is the way the truth and the life (John 14:6) and Jesus Himself is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6: What We Believe About The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003
    based on 22 ratings
     | 1,232 views

    Series: Foundational doctrines of the Bible

    A. WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT? 1. The Holy Spirit is God. More than one hundred names and titles of the Holy Spirit in Scripture describe Him in divine terms. a. God (Acts 5:4). b. Spirit of God (Gen. 1:2). c. Spirit of the Lord God (Isa. 61:1). 2. The personality of the Holy Spirit involves ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Can You Believe What Jesus Said? Part 1

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Dec 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    This message concentrates on Christ’s words, "I am the way and the truth and the life." Do you really believe that?

    Can You Believe What Jesus Said? Pastor Glenn Newton December 28, 2003 Text : John 14: 5-14 You know folks we are becoming a cynical kind of people. Let me explain what I mean to you. What would you say to me if I told you I knew of a company that would give you $250 just for filling out a ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Haun avatar

    How Can We Know What To Believe About God

    Contributed by David Haun on Jan 8, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,832 views

    There are so many ideas about "God," How can we know what to believe. This is a teaching sermon that attempts to answer the quest.

    WITH ALL THE IDEAS ABOUT "GOD," HOW CAN WE KNOW WHAT TO BELIEVE? Dr. David L. Haun Of all the things God desires in our lives, the thing He wants from us more than anything else is that we know him. In the Old Testament book of Hosea, The prophet writes: "For I delight in loyalty rather than ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Glenn Newton avatar

    Can You Believe What Jesus Said? Part 2

    Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 17, 2004
    based on 53 ratings
     | 2,384 views

    If you believe that Christ is who he claims he is, the Son of God.... then we need to pay attention to what He has said to us..... that’s where our study of His Word takes on life and relevance in our life......

    Can You Believe What Jesus Said? Part 2 Pastor Glenn Newton Jan. 4, 2003 John 14: 12-21 12 “I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. 13 And I will do whatever you ask in my name, ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "I Do, I Do, I Do Believe In Spooks!" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 12, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,050 views

    The church must comprehend, in these last days, that our real enemy is spiritual. Without Christ we can do nothing (#16 in The Christian Victor series)

    “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.” “And tho’ this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Greg Tabor avatar

    Did You Receive The Holy Spirit When You Believed?

    Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 7, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 8,997 views

    All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. Paul’s question here is not referring to that. His question concerns whether or not the believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience is subsequent to salvation.

    “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Sunday 4/3/05 Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Turn to Acts 19. Read verses 1-7. Who were these men? “Paul…at Ephesus. There he found some disciples…There were about twelve men in all.” Acts 19:1, 7 NIV While some ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God