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  • Stephen Funderburk avatar

    What Is The Church?

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,377 views

    biblical descriptions of the church

    Intro: what is the common thought associated with the word church. A steeple, pews, stain glass windows, pipe organ or hymnals. When Jesus said, I will build my church, what did he mean? Tonight, continuing on Bible basics, let’s explore the meaning and purpose of the church. What is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Commited To The Cause

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,049 views

    Fourth of July message

    Committed to the cause Text: Heb. 11:32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th and it is indeed honorable to honor those who sacrificed so much to se this nation through 2. I want to look at what it was that literally made these men, and not only ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Robbie Parsons avatar

    Who's Your Daddy?

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jun 14, 2003
    based on 69 ratings
     | 8,202 views

    It is only natural for the children to resemble their parents in looks and manner. The same is true of our spiritual heritage. It is only natural that we should imitate and be like our spiritual father. But too many people want to practice religion an

    INCONSISTENT CLAIMS - “ABRAHAM IS OUR FATHER” Verses 39-41a They claimed a linage to Abraham as their ticket to heaven. A Godly heritage can be a powerful influence, but never guarantees righteousness. They were really interested in honoring themselves, not Abraham. Jesus wanted them to see that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    How To Handle The Temptations Of Power (Acts - Part 14) Series

    Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,073 views

    The key to handling power is to understand what power is - and what power does...

    How to Handle the Temptations of Power Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 14 Pastor Jeff Christopherson April 13, 2003 Acts 8:4-25 I. Understand What Power Is: Power is not neutral. Power is the potential to create or destroy. Examples: • Adam ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Son’s Connection To The Father Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 30, 2020
     | 3,197 views

    This deep, dense, and challenging passage details the connections between the Son and the Father. What specifics can we learn from it?

    EQUAL WITH GOD: The Jews thought Jesus was claiming to be equal with God the Father. - John 5:18. - What exactly is going on in this interaction that the Jews thought Jesus was claiming to be equal with God the Father? a. In v. 16 the Jews persecute Jesus because He violated their rules for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #1 Filled With Power Series

    Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Jan 8, 2025
     | 887 views

    I think, as followers of Jesus, just like the first disciple, we find ourselves wondering why God would leave us all alone … abandoned. But we are never really along … God has surrounded us with His family, the church and given us a great promised gift.

    ~ Intro: What do you do when you feel abandoned and alone. When I was 6 or 7 I was fishing with my father up in the mountains. It was beautiful, good fishing but dangerous because the country where we lives was in the middle of a revolutionary war and the area we were in was known to have rebels ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Will Christ Return If His Bride Is Married To The World

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 13, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 545 views

    This sermon explores what happens when the Bride, betrothed to Christ, has turn her affections to the world.

    Beloved in Christ, The Bible paints a beautiful picture of Christ as the Bridegroom and His Church as the Bride. This imagery is rich with love, devotion, and faithfulness. However, it also comes with an expectation of loyalty. What happens if the Bride, who has been betrothed to Christ, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Watch Out!

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,855 views

    We need to live carefully.

    WATCH OUT! I Timothy 4.16 S: Spiritual Growth C: Living deliberately Pr: WE NEED TO LIVE CAREFULLY. ?: What? What do we need to be careful about? KW: Subjects TS: We will find in our study of Scripture, beginning with I Timothy 4.16, two subjects to which we must give specific ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brad Bailey avatar

    Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 1, 2021
     | 3,284 views

    Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020

    Real Faith Will Sow Peace Series: Real Faith (Book of James) Brad Bailey – October 25, 2020 Intro Hey everybody. I’m so glad you are joining in today. I think we tend to underestimate how much significance there is in showing up itself. It’s been said that “all success begins with showing up.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Law, Sacrifice,tabernacle And Jesus Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022
     | 1,627 views

    This sermon focuses on God's giving of His Law, the Tabernacle, and the sacrificial system to prepare his people to enter into the Promised Land, and through Christ continues to do the same for all believers today.

    Today, we are continuing our series called The Story. If you are visiting with us today, basically The Story is a 31-week overview of the Bible. The goal is helping you connect the different stories of the Bible together and ultimately to see how your story connects up to God’s story. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Brian Atwood avatar

    Fine Tuning Your Focus On God Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 12, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,463 views

    The unique way that Abraham’s offering of his son on Mt. Moriah parallels our spiritual journey with God.

    We’re continuing the series on Second Chances by evaluating another of the times the Bible uses the phrase "second time." Our focus today is on Abraham. Abraham waited until he was 100 years old for Isaac to be born but he never gave up on God’s promise of a son. Remarkable. That’s why we still ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Braland avatar

    Picture This! Buried Treasure Series

    Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,864 views

    Jesus used money and things to illustrate a spiritual point because everyone understands money. So if the kingdom of heaven is so valuable, why doesn’t everybody do everything they can to be a part of it? I think it’s because value is often in the eye o

    I have always been a car nut. When I was fourteen I asked my dad if he was going to buy me a car when I turned 16. He told me that if I wanted a car, I had better start saving for one. So I did. I worked hard all summer helping to paint houses and stuck every penny I could into a savings ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    The Problem Of An Invisible God.

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,236 views

    how does one relate to God who seems to be out of reach and invisible

    The Problem of an Invisible God. Psalm 84:2, 1 Jn.1:1-4. Many Christians claim a personal relationship with an always present God. But there is a problem how can you get personal with someone you cannot see? I suspect many of you are here today because you do want a relationship with God. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • David Owens avatar

    Devoted To One Another Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Sep 21, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 14,849 views

    Being devoted to one another in brotherly love requires a decision, determination, and demonstration. We put it into practice by being present, attentive, and expressive.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an attorney who gathered the entire family for the reading of the will. 1. Relatives came from near and far, to see if they were included in the bequests. 2. The lawyer somberly opened the will and began to read: a. “To my cousin Ed, I leave my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    The 5 Love Languages - Quality Time Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 28, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,960 views

    A look at how we can better love one another and God through the 5 love languages.

    The 5 Languages of Love Quality Time May 1, 2022 God gave us a new commanded to love one another as he loved us. It seems like it should be simple. In some ways it is simple. Yet, it seems way more complicated. As a man, I realize that dealing with the opposite sex starts out when you’re ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist