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  • Carl Willis avatar

    A Blueprint For Giving Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 30, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 4,932 views

    Are you guilty of robbing God? A Biblical blueprint of obedient tithing.

    This morning we will be continuing our series "Stewardship...A matter of the heart." We will be looking at the Biblical principle of giving. Our background passage today comes from Malachi 3:8-12. Malachi 3:8-12 (NCV) “Should a person rob God? But you are robbing me. You ask, ‘How have we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Mean, Saved?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,935 views

    This sermon examines the word "saved" and defines the Biblical meaning of it.

    Some years ago I was visiting a man who caused me to rethink the wording I use in addressing unbelievers. I asked the man a question, "Are you saved?" Like most believers, I assumed the man knew what I meant by the word saved. After all, the word "saved" appears in the Bible. He put into clear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Silent Night, Holy Night Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 8, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 18,801 views

    A sermon exploring the Biblical truth behind a favorite carol of Christmas.

    The composing of this Christmas carol had its beginning with a Christmas eve service in 1818, in the village of Oberndorf in Austria. When it was discovered that the organ in St. Nicholas Church would not function and the music planned for the Christmas Eve service could not be used, Father Joseph ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Elements Of A Godly Father

    Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,784 views

    Three Biblical Proofs Of What A Godly Father Looks Like!

    · Tonight, 40% of all American children will go to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. · Before the age of eighteen, more than 50% of our children will spend a significant portion of their childhood living apart from their fathers. · A generation ago, an American child could ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Divorce

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,725 views

    This was used in a sunday school class. A basic Biblical perspective on divorce.

    On Divorce Sunday School Lesson November 10, 2002 Malachi 2:13-16 (2:13) Another thing you do: You flood the LORD’s altar with tears. You weep and wail because he no longer pays attention to your offerings or accepts them with pleasure from your hands. (2:14) You ask, "Why?" It is because the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pluralism Vs. Exclusivism

    Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,164 views

    A biblical look at the ideas posed by religious pluralism and religious exclusivism.

    Vespers, 1-31-06 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    About Life, Love, And Liberty Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    Principles to guide us in decisions that have no specific biblical mandates

    SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 8:1-13 TITLE: “ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, AND LIBERTY” INTRODUCTION: A. A very well-respected, Nobel prize-winning physicist was asked to travel the country and lecture on some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understaning Miracles. Part 2a Series

    Contributed by George Barton on Jan 24, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,613 views

    Gives principles concerning understanding miracles with many Biblical references.

    AN ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP SOME GENERAL PRINCIPLES REGARDING THE MIRACULOUS IN THE BIBLE WITH AN ATTEMPT TO CONFIRM THESE PRINCIPLES WITH BIBLICAL SUPPORT MIRACLES PART 2A Principle #3. There were many ages in the Bible when there were no professional Prophets or AMiracle-workers.@ (Judg 6:13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    House Rules

    Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on May 13, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,251 views

    What are Biblical House Rules that each family must follow?

    HOUSE RULES (April 23, 2006 by Ptr. Glenn Narvaez) 1. NO NEGATIVE (-) WORDS "Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them." (Eph 4:29 NLT) "Let your conversation be gracious and effective so ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Crenshaw, Jr avatar

    A Proper Perspective On Pain

    Contributed by James Crenshaw, Jr on Sep 8, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,489 views

    This sermon helps to provide a Biblical Perspective on Personal Pain and Hardship.

    Sermon: A Proper Perspective on Pain Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9 INTRODUCTION. On Saturday, July 17th, 1999 the world woke up to yet another apparent tragedy for the family of John F. Kennedy. Young John F. Kennedy, Jr.‘s plane never made it to its destination of Martha’s Vineyard....... The ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How To Handle Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 8, 2002
    based on 175 ratings
     | 33,328 views

    This sermon gives Biblical guidelines to deal with the pressures of life successfully.

    Introduction Lloyd J. Ogilve, in his book "Life Without Limits," tells the story of a pastor who in the space of one week heard the following comments from various people: A woman said; “I’m under tremendous pressure from my son these days. I can’t seem to satisfy him, however hard I work. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Multiply Conversions

    Contributed by R. Stanley on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,250 views

    A Biblical response to the Anticonversion Bill promulgated by the Tamilnadu Government in India.

    How to multiply Conversions ****************************** This message is a sequel to my article, Can Conversions be Stopped? which was pasted on this website (www.stanleyonbible.com) on 18 October 2002 and published in the November 2002 issue of Blessing monthly. I am humbled by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The New Testament Church; Its Memorial Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 4, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,202 views

    Biblical reasons for the frequent (weekly) observance of the Lord’s Supper.

    The New Testament Church; Its Memorial I Cor. 11: 17-26 INTRO.: One day while donating blood, a nurse asked me, "Does your church observe communion each Sunday?" When I told her "yes," she said, "I think every church should. I’m thinking of joining a Christian Church just for that reason." Thru ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When Is It Right To Fight?

    Contributed by William Noel on Apr 6, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,455 views

    Biblical criteria for engaging the enemy (the devil) in spiritual warfare.

    “When Is It Right To Fight?” Ephesians 6:12 Introduction · Sometimes when we hear bad news we think things can’t get any worse, until we hear the cure. · ILL: A woman took her husband to the doctor’s office. After his checkup, the doctor said, "Your husband is suffering from a very serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bearing In Mind

    Contributed by Rob Ross on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 109 ratings
     | 4,487 views

    What are some biblical characteristics that our church should emulate?

    Verse: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Topic: Church Probing Question: What is church? Key Word: characteristics Subject: characteristics of church Aim: To encourage the congregation to identify desirable church characteristics. Title: Bearing In Mind Introduction Illustration: (Name Brand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist