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  • Steve Ely avatar

    Civil Wars - Pt. 1 - Skirmishes Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 8, 2015
     | 4,787 views

    Brother against brother. Father against son. Son against father. It was a war that was anything but “civil”. Wars are inevitable.What if we could learn to fight fair? What if we could wage civil wars?

    Civil Wars Pt. 1 - Skirmishes I. Introduction 4 years, 6 weeks and 3 days. By declaration it began in April of 1861 and the last shot was fired on June of 1865. It did not live up to its name. There was nothing civil about it. In fact, it remains the the most costly war in our history in regards ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Return To Civility: 2 Creat No Idols Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 6, 2024
     | 436 views

    This message focus on the second commandment as we look at the loss of a mutual morality in today's society.

    A couple of weeks ago we began our series “A Return to Civility” and I mentioned how earlier this year I had speculated on what I saw as a loss of civility in our society. We’ve come to a place where we can no longer agree to disagree, and we’ve stopped treating one another with respect, at least ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Return To Civility: 4 Keep The Sabbath Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 20, 2024
     | 452 views

    In this crazy world, where it's rush, rush, rush, the idea of a day set apart for rest and reflection seems almost impossible. But, is it?

    What a crazy world we live in today. Do you ever feel like the Rabbit in “Alice in Wonderland”? You know the one, he’s always rushing this way and that looking at his watch and muttering, “I’m late, I’m late”. It seems that every hour of every day is filled to the limit with things that need ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Paul's Authority And The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 19, 2005
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     | 6,282 views

    In this brief greeting to the Galatians Paul summarizes his authority and his gospel.

    Scripture Throughout human history, every person at some time or another has wrestled with the basic question of the human heart: “How can I find true happiness? How can I obtain peace, tranquility, and freedom from fear?” Many solutions have been suggested. These include religion, rigorous ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Develop A Respect For Authority Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
     | 4,245 views

    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    When youth move into adulthood with high Christian values, they get a head start in life and will thankfully escape many pitfalls! Parents can’t make children have character. They can, however, provide the framework for positive growth by taking advantage of an infallible textbook – the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Challenging The Authority Of Jesus

    Contributed by David Cain on Aug 4, 2012
     | 5,714 views

    The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same

    Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Authority And The Fear Of God

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 24, 2010
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     | 5,244 views

    Matthew 8 demonstrates Jesus’ authority in miracles and ministry. Jesus’ words and works show us the depth and extent of His authority. Our call is to walk under that suthority as we hear and heed his instruction.

    Matthew 7 ends with the amazement of the crowds who heard Jesus teachings. They observed that Jesus spoke with authority and not as their teachers of the law or scribes. We noticed several passages last week about the fear of the Lord and its importance to our lives as Christians. Without the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus Teaches The Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 10, 2016
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     | 5,958 views

    In the aftermath of violent deaths this week in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; St. Paul, Minnesota; and Dallas, Texas, we speak to a nation that is overwhelmed with anger, grief, frustration, and despair. We have to address these issues.

    Jesus Teaches the Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills Scripture Lesson Luke 10:30-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) This parable is packed with invisible truths of our lives. Jesus Teaches the Lawyers Neighbor Hood Skills Scripture Lesson Luke 10:30-37 (The Parable of the Good Samaritan) This ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living Under Authority Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 26, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,747 views

    Having instructed Timothy on relationships with widows and elders, now Paul addressed relationships between slaves and masters. Paul emphasized the importance of submission and obedience so that God's Word will be held in high esteem.

    Introduction: A. The relationship between bosses and employees can be fodder for many jokes and most of them are not too funny! (Especially if you are the boss) 1. I heard about a boss who put a sign on the company bulletin board that announced: “To err is human, to forgive is not a company ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Social Justice, Civil Disobedience, Unity, And The Bible

    Contributed by Jody Marsh on Aug 15, 2020
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     | 7,548 views

    There is no shortage of issues dividing our country and our church today. Should we, as Christians get involved in these issues? If so, which ones? And to what extent should we get involved?

    Social Justice, Civil Disobedience, Unity, and the Bible Great Power Point slides are available. Email jaykaymarsh@yahoo.com. There is no shortage of issues dividing our country and our church today. Here is a list. Feel free to add to it: gun control, abortion, vaccines, climate change, drug ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    A Return To Civility: 5 Honour Your Parents Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 3, 2024
     | 265 views

    When we are little our parents are like God to us, it's no wonder this is the pivotal command between our relationship with God and our relationship with others.

    Civility 5 A little change in direction here. We started this series on the Ten Commandments, back in June and after the first four commandments, there’s about to be an abrupt turn. Last week, knowing that this week was going to be one of our three family Sundays this summer, I spoke on ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Christian’s Response To Government Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 19, 2012
     | 6,002 views

    1) The Principles of Authority (Romans 13:1-2) 2)The Purpose of Authority (Romans 13:3-4) 3)The Problems of Authority (Romans 13:5-7)

    In Canada, this is the Victoria Day weekend. Victoria Day is a federal Canadian public holiday celebrated on the last Monday before May 25, in honour of Queen Victoria’s birthday. At a time of civil unrest, from continued reverberations of the 2010 G20 sumit, Vancouver hockey riots, student riots ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Author And Finisher Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
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     | 3,729 views

    Here is given the secret of parting from the old life & entering into & progressing with endurance in the new life. The secret is fixing our attention upon Jesus & following the path of faith that His obedience created for us.

    HEBREWS 12:1-2 [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] THE AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF FAITH [1 Corinthians 9:24-27; 2 Timothy 4:7-8] This passage is a moving exhortation that motivates believers to Christian living. In it our writer links those who have previously lived by faith with the believer’s present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Serving God By Submitting To Gov't

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 7 ratings
     | 1,873 views

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1.

    WE ARE TO SERVE GOD BY SUBMITTING TO THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT ITS POWER AND AUTHORITY ARE FROM GOD 1. General Rule: As a General Rule, We are to Submit to Those in Authority Over Us; Why? a. Resisting the authority = rebellion against God b. To avoid hurting ourselves c. To free us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Limits On The Authority Of The State Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 16, 2011
     | 4,907 views

    Exploring the limits of government authority through study of God’s Word.

    “Pilate said to [Jesus], ‘You will not speak to me? Do you not know that I have authority to release you and authority to crucify you?’ Jesus answered him, ‘You would have no authority over me at all unless it had been given you from above. Therefore he who delivered me over to you has the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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