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  • Gregg Rustulka avatar

    Why Baptism?

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    Why is baptism so important? A look at what baptism is not, and what it is. It changes your life!

    Why Baptism? Every so often the pastor of the church I was attending would ask me: “Are you ready for baptism Gregg?” To which I would always reply: “Pastor, I was already baptized when I was a baby! Why do I need to be baptized again?” To which he would look at me and just smile. If there ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Daryl Bahn avatar

    Upward And Outward

    Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Oct 5, 2001
    based on 50 ratings
     | 6,057 views

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Year C; The people of the world live lives that are DOWNWARD and INWARD. As God’s people, redeemed by Jesus’ blood and righteousness, we can live our lives UPWARD and OUTWARD.

    Imagine a ship at sea. The clouds are dark, the wind is strong, and the waves are rough. Is the ship in danger? It all depends on direction—which way it is headed. If it is going toward the harbor, it’s safe. If it is pointed toward the rocks, it’s in trouble! Life is like that. Two identical ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Lynn Floyd avatar

    We're Broken So We Need Fixin Series

    Contributed by Lynn Floyd on May 10, 2001
    based on 84 ratings
     | 6,759 views

    I deal with the fact that we are not inherently good but sinners in need of "Someone" to fix us.

    Tonight we are going to talk about another reason why some people are not interested in the God of the Bible. The second element of any worldview is the way it explains the human dilemma. Why is there war and suffering, disease and death? "Why?" This one word question has been the motivation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Cook avatar

    Round Yon Virgin Mother And Child Series

    Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 11, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,863 views

    Part 2 of 2 in series "Why a Virgin?" This involves theological and practical reasons why Jesus had to be born of a virgin.

    Matthew 1:18-25 – Round Yon Virgin Mother and Child Pastor Ben Patterson tells the following story: My 5-year-old niece, Olivia, and her best friend, Claire, were participating in a nativity play at school. Claire was playing Mary, and Olivia was an angel. Before the show, a young boy was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Art Campbell avatar

    Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted Series

    Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,807 views

    One of the few things Jesus promised us in this life is persecution!

    Matt 5.10-12 "Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." On June 17, 2004, when Sister Jiang Zongxiu went to the market in Guizhou Province, China, she thought it would be just another day. Along with her mother-in-law, Jiang went through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • DAN SANTIAGO avatar

    God-Centered Planning

    Contributed by Dan Santiago on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,631 views

    Every Christian must live his life according to God’s will.

    GOD-CENTERED PLANNING JAMES 4:13-17 BIG IDEA: Every Christian must live his life according to God’s will. INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION Dr. Auguste Nelaton, (Nelaton Catheter) the great French surgeon, once said that if he had four minutes in which to perform an operation on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    The Way We Were, Pt 4 Leader Following Without Gaps Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Sep 22, 2009
     | 3,282 views

    Some leaders like a Gap, some follower create a gap, the way god meant his Church to be was good leaders leading and good followers following. you can also listen on line at www.preaching.co.nr

    We shall discover today that “Church as it was meant to be” was clearly a leader- following community of believers. We know the passage so well, that says “they devoted themselves to the apostles teaching…….” Acts 2:42. This highlights the fact that they came under the teaching and leadership of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Are You Satisfied?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 13, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,721 views

    A sermon based on the Parable of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price.

    Matthew 13:44-46 “Are You Satisfied?” (based largely on the Book: Radical by David Platt) Imagine walking in a field and stumbling upon a treasure that is more valuable than anything else you could work for or find in this life. It is more valuable than all you have now or will have ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Harold Hansen avatar

    What Every Wife Needs From Her Husband Series

    Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 11,551 views

    Helps on the home

    LESSON TWO WHAT EVERY WIFE NEEDS FROM HER HUSBAND Eph. 5:25-29 In most cases when there is trouble at home, the man is at fault. If husbands will be right & do right. Then the wives & the children will get in line. In the majority of cases. The man is the least willing to accept or seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Utopian Dead-Ends And The Faith That Lives Beyond Death Series

    Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,441 views

    Faith has a tangible result in the real word. Faith does not get caught up in idealism that does not root itself in the recognition of sin or God’s sovereignty.

    Utopian Dead-Ends and the Faith that Lives Beyond Death Hebrews 11:13-16 Pastor Jim Bohrer November 23, 2008 If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale, and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into heaven?" I asked the children in my Sunday school class. "NO!" the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Wright avatar

    Abortion Is Taking The Lives Of Millions Of Innocent Babies!

    Contributed by John Wright on Jan 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,533 views

    Abortion goes against the bible in the old and new testatment and is contray to all of God's teaching!

    INTRODUCTION 1. Please open your bibles to Psalm 139:13&14. 2. Over the past two weeks there has probably more on TV and more from various news sources about Haiti and the loss of the 200,000 due to the earthquake than any other news story covered. 3. The story of Haiti and the tremendous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • TOM TARPLEY avatar

    Yes Or No

    Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Feb 26, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,228 views

    Sometimes, there are only two options in life, "Yes" or "No'.

    Matthew 4:1-11 Mark 4:17-22 "Yes or No" You Decide. A few years ago Gloria and I were traveling on one of the freeways our on our way home from vacationing some place in the south, I can't remember exactly where we were coming from. All of a sudden, all I could see ahead of us were braking ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    He-Devil

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 16, 2013
    based on 17 ratings
     | 9,937 views

    Now, why did Jesus choose Judas to be one of His disciples? Was He such a bad judge of character? Was it a mistake? Of course, Jesus knew from the beginning what would happen. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    He-Devil John 6:66-71 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/HeDevil.html It's not hard to think of someone named after a disciple. Andrew, Peter, Philip, John, James...Judas? No, that name conjures up negative imagery in our minds. Betrayer - traitor - evil - liar - hypocrite - greedy - devil. It was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Sauer avatar

    "Jesus, Barabbas And Pilate" Series

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 6, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,422 views

    A sermon about Peer Pressure and following Christ.

    Mark 15:1-15 "24 Hours that Changed the World: Jesus, Barabbas, and Pilate" Have you ever thought you had something in common with birds and termites? Well, market research experts argue that we do have something in common with birds and termites. Because, without even knowing it, we're often ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Dose Of Reality

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 17, 2012
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,445 views

    Reality hurts! This message offers a dose of reality to the church in America

    A DOSE OF REALITY Genesis 6:5-6 / 2 Chronicles 7:14 * In the beginning God created all that is (I.E. heavens, earth, plants, animals, sea, and mankind) and said “It is good.” When God declares something to be good, you can take it to the bank, “IT IS GOOD!” The prevalent ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist