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  • David Owens avatar

    Christians Only Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 4, 2019
     | 7,597 views

    The goal to be simple, New Testament Christians and to strive to be like the New Testament church is something that will lead to Christian unity and pleases God.

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the man who was shipwrecked on a beautiful, deserted South Pacific island. 1. Five years later, he was discovered by a passing naval ship. 2. Upon their arrival at the shore the rescue party was met by the shipwreck survivor. 3. He said, “I'm so glad ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thyatira, Mail Call! Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 8, 2012
     | 4,343 views

    A sermon that is part of a series based on the seven letters to the churches in Asia Minor.

    Thyatira, Mail Call! Revelation 2:18-29 Revelation 2:18-29 And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass; 9 I know thy works, and charity, and service, and faith, and thy ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Did We Get It? Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 2, 2016
     | 3,582 views

    To show how God gave us the Bible

    Opening Illustration. Turn to 2 Peter 1:20-21 If you were here last week, you know we began this 4 part series entitled ‘Text’ (touch series logo, video runs with books/texting from last week). And last week we discussed why (touch Why? logo from last week that gives way to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russ Adams avatar

    Boys, Bears And Baldness Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,719 views

    Elisha teaches us the importance of respecting divine authority

    September 15, 2013 Weird Stories in the Bible Boys, Bears and Baldness 2 Kings 2:23-25 Opening words: Today, I begin a new six part sermon series, Weird Stories in the Bible. Before I begin, I will admit two things. First, I will admit I have not selected these pieces of scripture. They were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dave Kinney avatar

    Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 28 ratings
     | 5,297 views

    If you are a Christian you also are in a battle everyday! And upon this battle depends your joy, overcoming sin, happiness in your marriage, and the well being of your children!

    Ephesians 6:13-17 If you are a Christian you also are in a battle everyday! And upon this battle depends your joy, overcoming sin, happiness in your marriage, and the well being of your children! The problem: most Christians don’t realize this is a fact of life and too many of us are asleep in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul On The Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 6, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,153 views

    Christians have a long-standing tradition of being confused about church leadership and the identity of the Christian lay person. The Corinthian church experienced this problem even in the middle of the first century! Who are we?

    [Note: this sermon was so long -- or my preaching of it -- that I was only to cover my first point in 1/2 hour] Paul on the Defense: 2 Corinthians Intro (2 Corinthians 1:1-2, textual) 1. Paul plants the church in Corinth (about 51 A.D.) 2. Paul writes I Corinthians (about 54 A.D.) 3. Timothy and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Starting A Biblical American Revolution

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Mar 21, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,035 views

    How we are supposed to handle authority

    How To Start a Biblical American Revolution I Peter 2:13-17 There is a letter written anonymously to a man named Diognetus somewhere between A.D. 130 and 200. Diognetus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,163 views

    Its high time Christians stop sounding retreat and start shouting “charge”! Instead of the devil taking it to us, we should be taking it the devil – that’s the heart of spiritual warfare!

    “Spiritual Warfare: A Winnable War”, Pt. 1 Ephesians 6:10-12 During one of the darkest periods of WW2 after the collapse of the French to Germany and before America got involved, Winston Churchill gave a speech on BBC radio that rallied his country in a powerful way. He said in part, “Now that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's In Charge Around Here Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019
     | 2,364 views

    Why would Paul bring up this subject? Because the Corinthians needed to decide who their authority would be.

    WHO’S IN CHARGE AROUND HERE? II CORINTHIANS 10:7-11 INTRODUCTION: A man wandered into the pastor’s study and said, “I’m looking for someone around here with a little authority.” The pastor replied, “I’ve got just about as little authority as anyone, what you need?” Who’s in charge around ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Necessary Foundation Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,375 views

    The analysis of the concept of submission in Ephesians 5:21 teaches us what God expects of his new society.

    Scripture Today we are beginning a new sermon series in Ephesians 5:21-6:9 that I am calling, “Focus on the Family.” In our previous study (of Ephesians 5:18-21) we saw that Paul gave two commands, one negative and one positive. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:18: “And do not get drunk with wine [that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Holy Watcher And The Wolf Man

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,812 views

    The election is over....can we relax?

    I blessed the Most High, and praised and honored the one who lives forever. For his sovereignty is an everlasting sovereignty, and his kingdom endures from generation to generation. 35 All the inhabitants of the earth are accounted as nothing, and he does what he wills with the host of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Sam Baker avatar

    The Faith Factor Series

    Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012
     | 5,243 views

    It has always been at this point in people’s lives where faith seems to "fail" for them. For some unknown reason, they feel as if faith has "let them down" and not "done what it was suppose to do" for them.

    The Faith Factor Part 5 : Having Authority in Faith It has always been at this point in people’s lives where faith seems to "fail" for them. For some unknown reason, they feel as if faith has "let them down" and not "done what it was suppose to do" for them. In this next message, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Smith avatar

    The Wrong Way: The Way That Seems Right

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 36,418 views

    ALL THROUGH THE BIBLE ... THERE ARE STATEMENTS DESIGNED TO MAKE US AWARE OF POTENTIAL DANGER. One such warning is in Proverbs 14:12: "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death."

    ALL THROUGH THE BIBLE ... THERE ARE STATEMENTS DESIGNED TO MAKE US AWARE OF POTENTIAL DANGER. The Lord reveals to us those things; knowing what is best for us and what can hurt our relationship to Him. We are often informed of wrong choices, and told of the expected consequences. We need to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Greg Warren avatar

    Protecting The Unity Of The Church

    Contributed by Greg Warren on Jun 16, 2021
     | 5,424 views

    The importance of protecting the unity of the church and practical principles and steps for doing so.

    We'd like to think that the church is immune to conflict and disagreement. After all, we're all Christians here. Right? Well, don't be naive. Hopefully, we're all striving to be like Christ. But we're also humans who sometimes fall short. We say things or react before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Credentials

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 17, 2019
     | 2,217 views

    A study in the Gospel of Matthew 21: 23 – 27

    Matthew 21: 23 – 27 What are your credentials 23 Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” 24 But Jesus answered and said to them, “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel