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  • Gordon Brownlee avatar

    When Persecution Comes Calling

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on May 13, 2024
     | 506 views

    The Church has been missing a valuable tool in fighting oppression. The authority of Christ remains on our lips.

    For anyone that has been following the news there are a growing number of stories that speak of the persecution of Christians. For many, such articles seem surreal, they remain so far removed from our current peaceful existence that we find no reason to try and relate, let alone guard ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Humble Submission Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,855 views

    To truly be Christ-like, we must learn and practice humble submission. The boy Jesus shows us what humble submission looks like

    Series Introduction: Some pictures are compelling. Just seeing them draws you into a story that you don’t yet know but want to. Some pictures compel you to feel certain emotions or move you to behave in certain ways. A compelling picture tells the whole story without the use of words. You’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Roth avatar

    Because He Says So

    Contributed by David Roth on Feb 20, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 9,494 views

    Ephiphany 4 (B). Casting out an unclean spirit at the synagogue in Capernaum, Christ reveals that he has authority over the unseen. Therefore we may trust Him to protect us from the devil and all forces of evil.

    J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Because He says so” In our Gospel today, Jesus continues on His ministry. You will recall that He has called His disciples to follow Him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Christian Be In Submission Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,829 views

    Christian are you easily in submission today to the people and government that God has placed before you? This is an area in which many fail. Let us seek direction from God’s word today.

    Christian be in Submission Christians…to be in Submission Government ordained of God (v.1-2). Government ordained to promote good and restrain evil (v.3-5). Government ordained to provide benefits through taxes (v.6-7). In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings… Two battleships assigned to the training ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Brownlee avatar

    The Devil Is In The Details – No, Really! (Spiritual Warfare)

    Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Jun 20, 2025
     | 294 views

    Spiritual powers have away of misleading us in life due to an original contract with man in the garden. Yet authority in Christ rectifies that in numerous ways.

    Prior to the fall and possibly before the earth was actually perfected, God was forced to bring judgment upon an angelic creature who sought to raise himself up as equal with God. He is known by many names, all of which describe various aspects of his character, but for now we will simply refer to ...read more

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    Citizen Christian Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 5,715 views

    What is our obligation to the world as alien residents?

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #2 „X Aliens in a strange land, strangers, citizens of heaven, children of God, saints, chosen ones, holy ones, beloved of God. „X These are but a few words the bible uses to describe the Christian. „X Many of these words paint what seems to be an impossible standard for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Lord God Triumphant: Part One Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 4, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,020 views

    This is a sermon taken from the author’s book on Revelation.

    THE LORD GOD TRIUMPHANT: Part One Revelation 14:1-8 This is a chapter that very much is in contrast to chapter 13. In chapter 13 the emphasis is on what Satan is doing to bring about his wicked program of evil. It is a wonderful breath of fresh air to step from chapter 13 to chapter 14. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Glorious Giving Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 8,772 views

    This is a message from the author’s book, "Christian Stewardship"

    GLORIOUS GIVING 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: There is no giving that is so glorious as Godly giving. This section will show how such giving takes place when Paul reminds the church at Corinth that they had made a commitment nearly a year earlier, and had not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Was Jesus A Revolutionist? Series

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Nov 8, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 4,703 views

    In this sermon it will become clear to you:That the Pharisees tried to get a charge of being a revolutionist against Jesus,What Authority is, Were Authority comes from,The spheres in which authority functions,That Christians should obey the Authorities se

    Mat 22:15-22 Over next few weeks we’ll be studying Authority, We’ll see that God has established three fundamental spheres of authority within which he delegates authority to individuals. These spheres are civil government, the home, and the church. The believer is obliged to obey those holding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Law, Sin, Forgiveness And Sacrifice--Christ Is The Answer Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2023
     | 1,014 views

    In this we can be confident. In this reality we can know the forgiveness of our sins and offenses.

    Saturday of the First Sunday in Course 2023 We are very early in the Church’s liturgical year this week, and we are also reading from the first chapters of Mark’s Gospel, which scholars from the first centuries of the Church have called “a summary of St. Matthew’s.” However it was written, it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Jesus On Trial: The Verdict Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,569 views

    In this message in Mark 15:1-15 we examine the verdict reached in Jesus' civil trial by the Roman governor Pontius Pilate.

    Scripture Four years ago I began what I planned to be a seven-year series of messages. It is based on the book by James Montgomery Boice and Philip Graham Ryken that is titled, Jesus on Trial. My goal is to teach on seven important aspects of the trial of Jesus Christ: the diabolical conspiracy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Qq & Aa Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025
     | 206 views

    This morning we are going to see some truths that get to the heart of the religious establishment’s problem with Jesus: his authority.

    Background to passage, Matthew 21:23-27: Last week of Jesus’s life. Follows Sunday’s prophetical and demonstrative entrance into Jerusalem, Monday/Tuesday’s indictment of the temple practices, the living parable of the cursing of the fig tree, and now he is teaching in the temple on Tuesday ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Witness

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,701 views

    Exposition of John 1 regarding truths about John the Baptist. He knew his purpose, knew Jesus and his life reflected it.

    Text: John 1:6-8, Title: The Witness, Date/Place: NRBC, 10.9.11, AM A. Opening illustration: Steve Jobs passing this week B. Background to passage: C. Main thought: A. Man Who Knew His Purpose 1. A Witness to Christ – John 1:6-8 2. A voice of one crying in the wilderness, make straight ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mitch Davis avatar

    Rendering Honor

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,286 views

    Honor is one of those words that we use regularly put can’t quite put our finger on it when giving an accurate definition of what it is.

    Rendering Honor Theme: Honor to whom honor belongs INTRODUCTION A. “Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Prov. 14:34 1. The very idea of a nation being exalted brings about the concept of honor. 2. On an individual scale, the one who does what is right is exalted, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Teach With Authority As Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 12,113 views

    How to Teach With Authority as Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29 - Jesus taught with authority and not like the teachers of the law.

    How to Teach With Authority as Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29 "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching. Because he taught as one who had authority and not as their teachers of the law." (Matt. 7:28,29) Quote:Behavioral studies show that if 2% of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational