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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Problem With Racism Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 24, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,697 views

    During the days after the Civil War up thru the 1960s, there were many "Christians" in the U.S. who embraced bigotry and mistreated the black people around them. Why would supposed Christians do that, and how do we protect ourselves from that kind of evil?

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day was last Monday (1/20/25). He once said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Today, our sermon is going to be on racism, not because I think any of us are racist - but because, as Christians, we need to know what the Bible says about it. Martin Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Messenger From God Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Oct 11, 2021
     | 2,277 views

    Why should anyone pay attention to Paul's letter to the Romans? Paul answers these questions decisively with regard to who He was, who Jesus uniquely was declared to be, and the grace God has provided to all men who will believe in HIm

    As many of you know, I came to saving faith in Christ as an older teenager, and I began reading my Bible regularly, even then. One evening my dad poked his head into the room while I was reading my Bible. Now my dad was a rank pagan, but he said something interesting. He said, “Someday, I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Why All The Rules?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 31, 2000
    based on 101 ratings
     | 5,251 views

    The laws of God provide order, blessing and transformation.

    Recently, Vince McMahon, chairman of the World Wrestling Federation announced the beginning of the XFL, the X-rated Football League. McMahon said, “The NFL has become too conservative, too corporate with too much regulation. We’re bringing back old-fashioned, smashmouth football but with ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tony Miano avatar

    Christ's Equality With God

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 42 ratings
     | 6,744 views

    We’re going to look at Jesus’ equality with God in nature, His equality with God in power, and His equality with God in authority.

    Christ’s Equality With God John 10:30 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 17, 2000 Introduction: We are getting closer and closer to Christmas. I hope that all of you have your shopping done. I hope all of you have your houses sufficiently decorated. I hope ...read more

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  • Robert Massey avatar

    Called To Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Robert Massey on Nov 27, 2002
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,933 views

    The author of this psalm shares several aspects of why God’s people need to be thankful and also how that thanks should be given.

    I remember as a child, roughly about this time every year, one of the most popular books every published would be sent to our house. (Remember I’m speaking as a child). By this I mean the Sears and Roebuck Christmas catalog. As a child, I thought that there was nothing like the Sears catalog. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    When God Gets Mad Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 12, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,147 views

    #7 in series. In this text we see An expression of Man’s irrevance,an example of Divine Displeasure and a demand for Jesus’ authority.

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 7 “When God Gets Mad!” John 2:13-21 John apparently considered the incident recorded in John 2 beginning in verse thirteen to be one of the more ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Give Thanks For Alberta's Centennial

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 9, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 1,977 views

    Give Thanks for Alberta’s Centennial 1) By honoring all those in authority 2) By loving all those in our community

    One hundred years. That’s how old the province of Alberta is. Did you go to any of the centennial celebrations last week? Even if you didn’t, you can still thank God for the blessings we have in this province. The Apostle Paul says we can do this by honoring all those in authority, and by loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jesus Call To Come And Become Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    When Jesus calls us it is not a request, but a command. His universal authority over us is not optional, but the blessing of being in the kingdom is.

    Open by reading chapter one. (Or, if you are willing, memorize it and present it as if you are Mark telling about Jesus to the church. This is very effective. If you are not confident in your memory, use notes, but let me encourage you to tell the church what you are attempting and try ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Importance Of The Church

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 22, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 7,451 views

    The words of Jesus Christ in Matthew 16 reveal the importance of the church as Christ reveals the ownership, foundation, power, authority, and mission of the church.

    The Importance of the Church Matthew 16:13-19 Introduction: TEN THINGS YOU NEVER HEAR IN CHURCH 1. Hey! It’s MY turn to sit on the front pew! 2. I was so enthralled, I never noticed your sermon went over time 25 minutes. 3. Personally, I find witnessing much more enjoyable than golf. 4. I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing In A Bowing World

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Jan 22, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,513 views

    By recognizing God’s ability and authority, and determining to obey Him, Christians today can refuse the sinful demands of a bowing world.

    1. The bowing world (3:8-15) a. The bowing world accused the Hebrew children (3:8- 12) b. The bowing world confronted the Hebrew children (3:13-15) 2. The legs to stand on (3:16-18) a. The Hebrew children stood on the leg of recognition (3:16-17) b. The Hebrew children ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Call To Discipleship

    Contributed by Joanna Beveridge on Feb 2, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,340 views

    If we want to be Jesus’ disciples, we must accept his supreme authority as Lord over every part of our lives.

    In today’s readings we have 2 examples of ordinary people coming face to face with the power of God. Firstly, we have Isaiah’s powerful and compelling vision of an encounter with God in the Temple, in which God’s might and majesty are powerfully displayed. Isaiah must have been completely ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    That We May Know Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,131 views

    Paul’s prayer for the church is for widsom, revelation, and knowledge of God’s calling, God’s power, and Christ’s authority.

    Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trial Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 Title: “That We May Know” Vv. 15-17 • Paul’s prayer for this church and really for all believers is that we would grow in the wisdom, revelation, and knowledge of God’s calling, of God’s power, and of Christ’s authority. I. Wisdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan Twitchell avatar

    The Requirements Of The New Covenant

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,503 views

    The author of Hebrews has made the case that the New Covenant is superior to (and fulfills) the Old Covenant. What then are the requirements of this new covenant?

    Before we continue our study of Hebrews this morning, I want to take a moment to comment on our Gospel lesson found in Mark chapter 12. I love that short little story about the widow who placed her two coins in the offering. I love the way that Jesus so graciously commends this woman—not because ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Robert Konemann avatar

    The Beginning Of The Gospel Of Jesus Christ... Series

    Contributed by Robert Konemann on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,872 views

    Mark’s gospel presents Jesus Christ as the Son of God who has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement.

    Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Summary Sentence : Jesus, as the Son of God has come in the flesh teaching with authority to our amazement. Our study is more than just an attempt to familiarize ourselves with a text. It is not less than that but it certainly ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • JOEL SANTOS avatar

    The Significance Of The Genealogy Of Jesus Christ (Part 4) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 1, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 21,489 views

    The main and clear significance of Jesus’ genealogy that the author wants to show is that Jesus is “the son of Abraham”, as well as “the son of David”.

    The Significance of the Genealogy of Jesus Christ Matthew 1:1-17 (Christmas Series) Matthew 1:1-17 listed the genealogy of our Lord Jesus Christ and summarized it in verse 17: “So then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, and fourteen from David to the exile in Babylon, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational