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  • Gregg Rustulka avatar

    Why Baptism?

    Contributed by Gregg Rustulka on Jul 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,316 views

    Why is baptism so important? A look at what baptism is not, and what it is. It changes your life!

    Why Baptism? Every so often the pastor of the church I was attending would ask me: “Are you ready for baptism Gregg?” To which I would always reply: “Pastor, I was already baptized when I was a baby! Why do I need to be baptized again?” To which he would look at me and just smile. If there ever ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What Is It Really About?

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,232 views

    A sermon on what is really important in the family of God,

    I remember in college, performing in the musical Godspell. In the opening scene we came out onto the stage as the great philosophers and theologians of the day. I was Martin Luther if memory serves me correct. As each person was brought into the light, we gave a little speech on our philosophy ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Transfiguration, A Mountain Top Experience For Us All.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 11, 2018
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     | 11,389 views

    Mountain top experiences are there for a reason. They are not just moments of Epiphany or pleasure; they can be needed prior to a painful time. Also notice how many coincidences in this short passage and what that means for us.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th February 2018 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 2 Kings 2:1-12 Psalm 50:1-6 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Mark 9:2-9 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Cost To Serve Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2019
     | 8,122 views

    Jesus had revealed much about the difficulty and opposition the disciples would face as they sought to serve Him. Finally, He revealed their service would also require personal sacrifice - it would come at a cost.

    The Cost to Serve Matthew 10: 34-39 Jesus had revealed much to the disciples regarding what they could expect as they answered the call to proclaim the Good News. He warned that the task would not be easy, many would reject them, and they would face opposition along the way. However, in the midst ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Under The Influence—of The Early Church.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 17, 2021
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    In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of Acts, 112 times in the Pauline espistles, and thirty-six times in the remaining New Testament.

    Under The Influence—Of The Early Church. Acts 2:1-4TPT Could you be accused of being under the influence of the Holy Spirit? In the New Testament alone there are some 261 passages which refer to the Holy Spirit. He is mentioned fifty-six times in the Gospels, fifty-seven times in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Runt

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 12, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 2,398 views

    Could we be a runt?

    Runt Story of Preacher and Farmer with runt pig. Could we be the runt? Paul wrote to Timothy: Be thou an example of the believers in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” Would we be a good example? In purity: jokes (Pure heart-from the heart, the mouth…) Eph ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Examination

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005
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    How to come to the Lord’s Table

    I Cor 11:23-30 Examination - School this week - Dr. --- To find out what is wrong 1 Corinthians 11:28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of [that] bread, and drink of [that] cup. A Duty - Preventing Sin - Unworthy Communication Goldsmiths - The truth of their gold - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In The Midst Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 8, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,474 views

    daily love god and one another in spite of hardships

    Before we celebrate our relationship with God through Jesus Christ today in Communion, let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. Please open your Bibles to chapter 20 of 1 Samuel….. The chapter is a bit long but we need to read all 42 verses to understand the story and grasp ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Day That Shook The World

    Contributed by Perry Anderson on Jun 2, 2020
     | 3,050 views

    When God chose the day to make His presence known to all the world – He shook the heavens & the earth! This sermon can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMiB24oVAWA

    When God chose the day to make His presence known to all the world – He shook the heavens & the earth! Haggai 2:7 “I will shake the nations and fill this house with glory.” Scripture reveals that Jesus’ death & resurrection were accompanied by earthquakes. These 2 events occurred just 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Church The Way It Ought To Be

    Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 123 ratings
     | 9,003 views

    From the moment this church came to be, the people were fired up. They were exhibiting the critical characteristics of a healthy church. They were doing church the way Christ intended it to be done. The church was alive.

    Church The Way It Ought To Be Acts 2:42-47 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church October 22, 2000 Grand Opening Service Introduction: This truly is a day for celebration. Those of us who make up the Pico Canyon team has been looking forward to this day for two years. The ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Truths Worth Fighting For

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,973 views

    Some truths, those that define the Faith of Christ the Lord, demand that we stand firm in defending them against distortion. The faithful depend upon each of us as followers of Christ to defend the Faith, speaking the truth in love.

    “Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Andy Flowers on Jan 29, 2009
     | 7,635 views

    How to have an active, living faith.

    Title: Faith In Action Text: Nehemiah 2:1-10 Nehemiah 2:1-10 Nehemiah 2:1 And it came about in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, that wine was before him, and I took up the wine and gave it to the king. Now I had not been sad in his presence. 2 So the king said to me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Daily Bread Series

    Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018
     | 5,763 views

    Seventh in a series on the Lord's Prayer

    1 Our Daily Bread Lord’s Prayer series, Week 7 Matthew 6:11 Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t one of our favorite topics of conversation, food? Who has the best pizza? Mineo’s? Aiello’s? Vincent’s? We talk about our favorite spaghetti sauce recipes and compare ingredients for marinades and we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Peter Toy avatar

    Prayer - The Path Home Series

    Contributed by Peter Toy on Jul 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,066 views

    Prayer is God's invitation to us to come home.

    Prayer – The Path Home – James 5:13-20 (Part 1) Sept. 2, 2012 Let’s go home. Let me read you a quote from the book, “Prayer” by Richard Foster. This is how he begins the book: "God has graciously allowed me to catch a glimpse into his heart, and I want to share with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Testament Church; Its Guidebook Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,312 views

    The Bible is God’s Word, in it He reveals Himself as Redeemer of mankind, and imparts infallible truth.

    The New Testament Church; Its Guidebook II Tim. 3:16, 17 INTRO.: Thomas Campbell was a Scottish Presbyterian educator and preacher who immigrated to the United States in 1809. He settled in Washington County, PA and became a preacher for one of the Presbyterian churches in that area. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ