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  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Preposition "Eis" In Acts 2:38

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,126 views

    This is an examination of the meaning of the Greek preposition "eis" as we determine whether remission of sins precedes or follows repentance and baptism.

    During the last Century, theologians who believe that salvation is attained only by belief in Christ have made the assertion that the Greek preposition eis translated in Acts 2:38 as “for” should be translated “because of”. They assert that the Greek would suggest that one must repent and be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    4 Steps To Welcome Jesus Into Your Life

    Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Mar 8, 2006
    based on 19 ratings
     | 16,435 views

    This sermon is based on the text of Mark 11:1-17 and gives you 4 things you can do to welcome the presence of the Lord into your life.

    4 Steps to Welcome Jesus into Your Life 3/20/05 1) Be willing to let the Lord use what you have Mark 11:1-6 As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2"Go into that village over ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Purposeful Ownership Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 2, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,182 views

    Purposeful ownership is reflected in conscious obedience, investing in the eternal, not the temporary and brings eternal fulfillment.

    “Purposeful Ownership” May 1, 2005 Intro: Today we are going to begin a series of talks dealing with living a life that matters. We want to focus on the aspects of life that really count, and look at how we are called to oversee or “steward” our lives. It is my hope that over the next few weeks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Me, Myself, And I Vs. You, Me, And Us

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,944 views

    The work in the church must be more than individual stars, but rather teamwork and giving for the best of others.

    ME, MYSELF, AND I -- VS. -- YOU, ME, AND US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.     Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Terrible Times In The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 60 ratings
     | 56,850 views

    Paul plainly describes the character of people in the last days. 1- Lovers of self 2- Lovers of money 3- Lovers of sinfulness 4- Lovers of pleasure

    INTRO.- ILL.- The doctor tells his patient: "Well I have good news and bad news..." The patient says, "Lay it on me Doc. What's the bad news?" "You have Alzheimer's disease." "Good heavens! What's the good news?" "You can go home and forget about it!" The bad news is that we are living in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    2008 Is Gonna Be Great!

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Dec 18, 2009
     | 1,959 views

    Encouragement for the new year

    2008 is Gonna be GREAT! December 30, 2007 A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Of Books And Covers Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,930 views

    Judgmental discrimination is a significant sin. Jesus breaks down the barriers and we must follow his lead!

    1. Favoritism – Visitor Survey Back in the 1980’s, a man visited 18 different churches of differing beliefs to find out what churches are really like. The man said that he sat near the front. After each service he walked slowly to the rear; then returned to the front; and then back to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Forsaking God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2012
     | 6,322 views

    What this fourth saying from the cross does is to give us a glimpse into the hellish pain and agony that Jesus suffered because of His separation from His Father. This agonizing question from the cross does have an answer and we find that answer in the P

    Purpose: To explore the agony of Christ's suffering. Aim: I want the listener to worship Christ because He became a curse for them. INTRODUCTION: While the scorching heat of the Palestinian sun beat down on Christ as He hung on the Cross He spoke three different times between 9 am to 12 noon. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Paul's Final Words Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 12,225 views

    The final words of a person are important. The same is true of the Apostle Paul to the Romans church (and to us).

    Paul’s Final Words Romans 16:17-27 * September 11, 2001, is a day that will live in infamy. Everyone is aware of some of the events of that day. We know that radical Islamics took over several commercial planes to wreak havoc and death on the USA and her people. Additionally, we know that at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Spirit Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 8,769 views

    God is 1) Eternal 2) Immortal 3) Invisible and 4) The only God—

    Have you ever begun something and immediately, you realized that the scope was so grand that you were really in for it? I came to the realization this week when this was the first thing I saw when looking into the concept that God is Spirit: Quote: “So far we have seen that God is a real being who ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Put Out To Sea

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 11, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,821 views

    From this text, let’s get some ideas about setting sail in life in order to accomplish God’s will. 1- We must set sail for our mission 2- We must set sail in regard to the Lord’s will

    INTRO.- Luke said, "We put out to sea." ILL.- Recently, we heard that Edward Ted Kennedy has a brain tumor, a cancer, but he’s not giving up. You have to give him credit for this. He’s continuing to do, to go about his business. And over Memorial Day weekend he even put out to sea and was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Carr avatar

    3 Things Sin Will Always Do.

    Contributed by Greg Carr on May 3, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,623 views

    We live in a world in which sin is prevalent. Samson learned the hard way three things sin will always do.

    You might not know this but I am a Chicago Cubs fan. The Cubs have not won a World Series since 1908 when they beat the Detroit Tigers. So there are a lot of joke about the losing ways of the Cubs. One of those jokes makes a good introduction to this message. A Cubs fan passed away and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Mary: Learning To Trust God In Times Of Crisis Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,188 views

    In the midst of such a crisis, what is Mary to do? She really had three choices that day: she could turn her back on God because the God she knew and understood would never allow such a thing to happen to His own son, her son. She could take matters into

    Mary: Learning to Trust God in Times of Crisis John 19:16-27 Belong to this group and you’re a member of one of life’s most pain-filled communities. It’s a select group with one of the most painful rites of passage imaginable. To enter this fellowship, you have to experience ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Monty Newton avatar

    Happy Places

    Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2013
     | 4,674 views

    Happy Christians make for happy places.

    Title: Happy Places Text: Acts 16:16-34 Thesis: Happy Christians make for happy places. Introduction It was on one of those old school, whirlwind, whistle-stop political campaigns. A well known politician was riding that train as it passed through a major eastern city. He suddenly produced a $5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Absentminded Professor Spreads Falsehoods Regarding Science & Religion

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 24, 2014
     | 2,855 views

    Absentminded Professor Spreads Falsehoods Regarding Science & Religion

    Throughout much of the modern era, one of the main slugfests with the draw of a Hulk Hogan and Rowdy Roddy Piper cage match of the 1980's has been the ongoing dispute between so-called science and religion Proponents of each side of the debate contend that their own viewpoint is the foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible