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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Have We Lost Anybody?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 31, 2025
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     | 408 views

    Biblical orthodoxy demands that Christians focus on first things if we will fulfil the will of the Father.

    “I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified.” [1] Legendary football coach Vince Lombardi would begin the first practice of each season by holding up a football and saying, “This is a football… Have we lost anybody?” For Christians, “This is the Bible, the Word of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Great King Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 6, 2017
     | 9,880 views

    Don't hesitate to submit to Jesus as your King, because He is a righteous, reigning, rescuing and rich King.

    Bill Klem was the father of baseball umpires: colorful, judicious, and dignified. He was passionate about the game, which he officiated for 37 years, including 18 world series. He was the first umpire to use arm signals while working behind home plate and became known as “the Old Arbitrator”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Canopy Of God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,410 views

    As the third in a series concerining our response to authority over our lives, this message discusses the guidance, protection, and blessing found in humble submission to authority.

    The Canopy of God’s Provision Submission to Human Authority (Part III) 3-10-02 In previous messages we have discussed: I.The Appointment of Human Authority Comes from God. II.All Human Authority is Limited in its Scope. III.Submission to Human Authority is NOT based upon our Respect for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Calming The Perfect Storm, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
     | 3,783 views

    We must take authority ocer the things in life we have been given the authority to take. To do less is to invite disaster and defeat

    Calming the perfect storm Part 2 Opening: 1. Last week we learned there can be several responses to the reversal that come in our life. a. We can take what life hands us and try and make the best of it b. Get mad, depressed, throw up our hands c. Or we can try and discern what is going on ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Blessed Barabbas

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
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     | 5,495 views

    This is an sermon to show a sinner 1) the need of salvation, but also 2) the necessity of accepting the pardon that Jesus offers.

    Text: Matthew 27:21-23 “The governor answered and said unto them, Whether of the twain will ye that I release unto you? They said, Barabbas. Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. And the governor said, Why, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Destroyers Of America & The Home Of The Peacemakers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 1,883 views

    Have we really come to this? The Jews and Christians fleeing the gates of the cities as progressives and secularists take control? Have we really come to the final stage of civilization, total collapse?

    Have we really come to this? The Jews and Christians fleeing the gates of the cities as progressives and secularists take control? Have we really come to the final stage of civilization, total collapse? They've got us in a bind, they've really got us over a barrel. We stand near the ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    The Freedom Cycle Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021
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     | 6,355 views

    Independence Day: The average age of all great civilizations is 200 years. Alexander Taylor says they all went through a sequence that he calls “The Cycle of Freedom,” which is a process that can be observed in the Bible.

    Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.”(1) The responsibility of which she spoke is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    Presidential Election Response

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,291 views

    With so many different points of views, and so many questions, how is a Christian supposed to respond to a presidential election?

    John Quincy Adams once said, “Duty is ours, results are God’s.” Let me start off by telling you that the future of our nation is not determined through an election, but instead, it is determined by those who are willing to put forth the work that they have been called to do by God. Your future, ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Uncle Sam

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2013
     | 3,207 views

    A sermon on Romans 13:1-7 talking about the responsibility of government toward their citizens and talking about the responsibility of citizens toward their government (Material and seed thoughts from Dr. Jack Cottrell's commentary on Romans)

    HoHum: The origin of Uncle Sam probably began in 1812, when Samuel Wilson was a meat packer who provided meat to the US Army. The meat shipments were stamped with the initials, U.S. Someone joked that the initials stood for “Uncle Sam”. This joke eventually led to the idea of Uncle Sam ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The God Who Speaks Series

    Contributed by Todd Catteau on Mar 11, 2026
     | 198 views

    Today, we turn our attention to another stunning display of God's greatness: His clear communication with us through Scripture.

    **The God Who Speaks** *A Sermon on God's Greatness Revealed in Scripture* Over the past few weeks, we've been contemplating the greatness of God together. We've seen His greatness displayed in multiple ways. We saw His greatness in His eternal nature — God who exists outside of time, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christian Civics 101 Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 27, 2010
     | 3,702 views

    WE need a quick civics lesson from Peter!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As citizens of Heaven we have talked about how important it is for our life to reflect our true citizenship. This means that we are not to be a reflection of the world we live in but rather a reflection of the God we serve! • Today as we continue with that theme Peter is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • H.B. Charles Jr. avatar

    The Psalm Of The King

    Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Oct 30, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 20,724 views

    "The Psalm of the King" is an exposition of Psalm 2, a Royal Psalm that declares Jesus reigns over heaven and earth. Psalm 2 declares the unimpeachable authority of Jesus Christ in four movements.

    THE PSALM OF THE KING Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is closely connected to Psalm 1. Both Jewish and Christian traditions indicate they were once considered one psalm. The two are separate psalms in our Bibles. Yet they stand together as the introduction to the Psalms. In a real sense, these two psalms seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2022
     | 1,875 views

    Paul and the other apostles refused to obey commands from people in authority to stop preaching the gospel, for instance (Acts 5:27–29). They did, however, submit to those in authority in all matters that were not in contradiction to the will of God.

    Pharaoh's Heart Is Hardened. Exodus 7:13 Yet Pharaoh’s heart became hard, and he would not listen to them, just as the LORD had said. – Exodus 7:13, NIV COMMENTARY God HARDENS Pharaoh’s Heart BECAUSE … 1. God Was Responsible for This Pharaoh Coming To Power. This Accords With Rom. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Worship And Justice

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on May 28, 2023
     | 1,504 views

    We deplore the loss of morality, the loss of civility, the loss of social stability - and yet how many of us recognize that those are only the deeper symptoms of a greater loss, the loss of our sense of accountability before God?

    Judah, the Hebrews’ southern kingdom, was big on denial. By 740 BC, when Isaiah began to preach, the brutal and ambitious kingdom of Assyria had amply demonstrated their intentions and abilities. They were bent on conquering Egypt, the prize of the Mediterranean, and had to conquer everything else ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Charge Of Being A Rabble-Rouser

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,264 views

    Those who opposed Jesus were puzzled by His death and resurrection and ascension. It was hard for them to grasp its meaning and to believe in Him.

    We have been studying the reactions of the people to Jesus’ claims for the past 3 studies. Tonight we are going to look at a fourth reaction. The fourth reaction to Jesus’ claims comes from the religious and civil authorities. It paints a clear picture of men in every generation who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist