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  • David Owens avatar

    Set Your Minds On Things Above

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 2, 2020
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     | 13,360 views

    As followers of Jesus and members of the Kingdom of God, we must keep our focus on our heavenly citizenship and seek to obey our commanding officer (Jesus) and not get entangled in civilian life.

    A. One day, two men, who didn’t know each other, were sitting on a park bench and neither one said anything for quite some time. 1. Then one of the men let out a BIG SIGH. 2. The other man immediately got up and said, “Well, if you’re going to talk politics, I’m out’a here!” and off he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ten Commandments

    Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 13, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,214 views

    This is from a series I preached on the Ten Commandments

    Title: The 10 Commandments: Part 4 Scripture: Exodus 20:14&16 Type: Expository Series Where: GNBC 10-27-19 Intro: Here is a great quote on the Moral Law of God by Dr. Steve Lawson: Can you imagine a Christian couple actually praying about living together before marriage? Can you fathom a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Law & Order

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 4, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,029 views

    The current uprising that America is experiencing is evidence that the basic Christian tenets upon which our nation was built are NOT being transferred or adequately taught. Man, instead of evolving upward, appears to be reverting back to barbarianism, where "might makes right"

    LAW & ORDER OPEN: 23 People Have Died Since Violence Erupted Following George Floyd’s Death - in New York City, shootings have surged by more than 358% this year - Atlanta had record violence over July 4th weekend. - CNN reports that 5 police officers had been killed in 9 days - Officer Down ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Black History

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2025
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     | 1,715 views

    This message summarizes why our understanding and remembrance of Black history is so important to how we see ourselves and walk in our future. It must be instilled into the next generation.

    Why Black History Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-10; 6:5-12; Genesis 9:21-25 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message this morning is “Why Black History.” This month we have celebrated Black History month, but have you asked yourself why we continue to do this year after year? Has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Memorial Day - A Day To Remember

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 25, 2023
     | 5,118 views

    This message is in honor of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in an on-going spiritual war to free us from sin and to those who died in wars to maintain the freedom of this country - the United States of America.

    Memorial Day – A Day to Remember Scriptures: John 15:13; Mark 10:45; Acts 6:8-10 The title of my message is “Memorial Day – A Day to Remember.” This morning I want to share with you why we should take a moment and reflect on why we celebrate Memorial Day – the day we remember those who gave the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Is Good?

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    A look at the Statement the Lord has told you what is good.

    How many people read the newspaper or watch the news on television? You ever wonder about this world? You ever wonder about right and wrong? You ever wonder about what is right? Or about what isn’t good? If you were to ask a humanist they would tell you that right is dependent on your needs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Has Established . . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
    based on 171 ratings
     | 11,384 views

    "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities ..."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This July 4th will be the 22_th birthday of our nation, & people will be celebrating it in many different ways. There will be parades & fireworks, & for most people it will be a day off from work, a holiday, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Birth Of A New Era Series

    Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,614 views

    part 3 of 4 of our series on worship as a lifestyle

    In a television program I watch there is an episode in which the minister stood up before the congregation. It was a vast sanctuary -- but it was almost empty. The minister looked out upon all of the empty seats and surveyed the 4 lonely people in the congregation -- one young man, and three ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Christian And Government #2 - Voting - What, Why, And Who! Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2004
    based on 65 ratings
     | 6,450 views

    The importance of voting!

    The Christian and Government #2 ¡V Voting: Why, What, and Who! Various Scriptures May 30, 2004 Introduction You have no doubt noticed by now that today¡¦s message is not about Memorial Day. So before I move on to our topic for today, let me say that I do not intend for anyone to think that I do ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Dance Of Law And Grace

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    There are ditortions and blessings of both law and grace. It is not one or the other, but a dance of the two.

    Elizabeth Elliot, in her book The Liberty of Obedience, tells the story of a young man who said to an older Christian, “I am in earnest about forsaking ‘the world’ and following Christ. But I am puzzled about worldly things. What is it I must forsake?” The response he received was this: ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Where To Look When Trouble Comes

    Contributed by Mark Hensley on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 130 ratings
     | 22,019 views

    When trouble comes there is only one place to look! A response to the tragic events of September 11th 2001.

    West Greeley Baptist Church September 16th 2001 “Where to look when trouble comes” Psalms 121: 1-8 Pastor Mark Hensley “I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wisdom - A Matter Of Life And Death Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,651 views

    What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Because if you follow God’s way you will live.

    What difference does it make if you’re wise or not? And what’s so important about being wise? Why does God spend so much space in his written word on encouraging us to be wise? Well today’s passage goes some way in answering those sorts of questions. In fact what we find here is first a warning, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Truth

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2012
    based on 51 ratings
     | 48,678 views

    A sermon on the importance of truth: Its reality, the ability to know it and the difference it makes.

    At one point in the history of the world, truth was very important and people sought to know truth and thereby gain wisdom. It used to be that people who searched after truth were called “lovers of wisdom”: Philosophers (phileo meaning to love, and sophos meaning wisdom). Today, philosophers are ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    In And For The World

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2011
     | 4,924 views

    God calls us to follow the example He set in loving the world, not simply reproaching it; and it loving it with self-giving and the intent to redeem.

    Initially preached at Central Baptist Church, Lexington, KY, June 9, 1968; subsequently, with minor variations, at Capton Baptist Church, Campton, KY, August 18, 1968; Reid Village Baptist Church, Mt. Sterling, KY, March 1, 1970; Campbellsville BSU Retreat, Sept. 1970; Berea BSU Missions Banquet, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seriousness Of Christian Marriage

    Contributed by Dee Dowdy on Oct 7, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,181 views

    Christina Marriage is defined by Christ and is guided by God's Word.

    The Seriousness of Christian Marriage (Mark 10:2-12) Intro: There are 2 huge decisions we make in this life—maybe 3 The first most important decision---accept Jesus as Savior Because this one decision has eternal consequences The third most important—career How we will make a living ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist