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  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    The Witnesses To The Death Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 805 views

    Jesus was surely dead, and certified so by the authorities.

    THE WITNESSES TO THE DEATH OF JESUS. Mark 15:39-47. After Jesus ‘cried with a loud voice, and gave up the ghost’ and ‘the veil in the temple was rent in twain from the top to the bottom’ (cf. Mark 15:37-38), the first person to realise the full meaning of what has just happened was not one ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brady Boyd avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Gender Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 20, 2024
     | 596 views

    The Scriptures can be trusted. The Scriptures are the supreme authority.

    What does the Bible say about gender? 2 Timothy 4:1-4 NIV In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge: 2 Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024
     | 906 views

    Your authority is God's Word.

    A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    He Is Lord Because Of Who He Is Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 8, 2003
    based on 73 ratings
     | 22,021 views

    In almost every church, someone eventually says "I am in Charge Here!" So - who is in charge in the church? Is it someone with a position of authority, or is it someone who has has a unique experience from God? Or could it be both?

    OPEN: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped it. Inside, was a general and his driver. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Is It Worth It To Disciple Everybody?

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2009
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    The death and resurrection of Christ give Him the authority to command us to disciple beyond superficiality, to reach even the marginal, and to have a global scope to our mission.

    Somebody out there has a plan for your life. Somebody has a plan for the world you live in. Time and again I see evidence that there are those who believe that with enough planning, enough energy, and enough work, they will get you into their orbit. They have a plan for your life and for your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    The Name We Claim Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,573 views

    Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

    Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

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    Blessed Barabbas

    Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jul 29, 2008
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     | 5,425 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

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    The Destroyers Of America & The Home Of The Peacemakers

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021
     | 1,792 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

  • Travis L. Billings avatar

    Presidential Election Response

    Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Nov 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,195 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

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    The Freedom Cycle Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,204 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

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    Breaking Down Prejudices Series

    Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 8, 2024
     | 837 views

    The Jews, like all other people, had developed their own laws and customs which created unrealistic prejudices between them and Gentiles. This very thing is what is explored with Cornelius and Peter, and shows us God's intervention to break this down!

    To the Ends of the Earth, Part 14 Breaking Down Prejudices Acts 10:1-33 Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning of all history (Creation/Fall/Promise) -- And we looked ahead, anticipated the coming & ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Canopy Of God's Provision Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,246 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

  • Richard LaRaviere avatar

    Calming The Perfect Storm, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
     | 3,683 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

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Uncle Sam

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 9, 2013
     | 3,121 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

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Have We Lost Anybody?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 31, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 197 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