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  • Phillip Day avatar

    The Spiritually Sound Church Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007
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    After examining what made the church at Colosse spiritually rich, Paul proceeds to expound on what would make them spiritually sound. In modern society, our churches are slowly moving away from sound doctrine and worship in order to entertain mass audien

    The Spiritually Sound Church Colossians 2:1-23 I. The Spiritual Connection between Believers (v. 1-5) a. Labor to aid each other (v. 1-2a) b. Discernment of danger (v. 2b-4; Romans 16:18) c. Rejoicing in righteousness (v. 5) II. The Spiritual Foundation of Believers (v. 6-7) a. Rooted in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deciphering The Da Vinci Code

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2006
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    The book conflicts with history and Scripture at several important points: 1. The nature of Jesus Christ. 2. The nature of the relationship between Jesus and Mary Magdalene. 3. The nature of Scripture. 4. The nature of the church.

    I received an interesting phone call a few weeks ago. The woman on the other end explained that she presently lived in another state, but she and her husband were planning to move to Mount Vernon. She wanted to know about our church to see if she would feel welcome here. She said, “I am a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Jonah And Yom Kippur Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2010
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    A message relating how Jonah told the Ninevites they would be destroyed, and yet they weren't, and how on Rosh Hashana a persons fate is written in God's book, but it can be changed before the closing of the gates on Yom Kippur.

    Jonah Jonah is read every year on the most Holy Day in the Jewish calender, the day of Atonement. (Yom Kippur) To understand why we have to back up and explain a little bit about the Jewish feasts. There are 7 major Jewish feasts. The Hebrew word for feasts (moadim) literally means "appointed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Completeness In Christ

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 19, 2010
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    It is not the water that washes away our sins; it is the Spirit of God. Baptism is important as the sign that one has been justified by faith and as the public declaration of one’s faith in Christ and membership in a local body of believers, it is not the

    Opening illustration: One Sunday, a pastor was giving a sermon on baptism and in the course of his sermon he was illustrating the fact that baptism should take place by sprinkling and not by immersion. He pointed out some instances in the Bible. He said that when John the Baptist baptized Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Significance Of The Sabbath

    Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 25, 2007
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    Many often associate the Sabbath with the Old Testament covenant and don’t think much of it because Christians today are not under the Old Testament. Many as a result miss out in understanding its true and rich value for us today.

    Significance of the Sabbath Theme: How the Sabbath rest affects Christians today INTRODUCTION A. Many Christians have a good working knowledge of the Sabbath. 1. The seventh day of the week, which was a commanded day of rest. 2. This commandment was given only to the house of Israel. 3. Thus, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Christianity Centers In Christ Series

    Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007
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    Describes how Christ is the central point to our belief system

    Christianity centers in Christ! Colossians 2:16-23 1. Christians follow Christ, not men’s rules. Contexually: Jewish legal system. Not under law…and we’ve never been under it. Make our own rules: Great ones for making rules. Not so good at making them. Florida: The state constitution allows ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Way Preaching Encourages

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 20, 2007
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    This is a message on how preaching is used to offer encouragement.

    THE WAY PREACHING ENCOURAGES Text: Col.2:9-23 W. Max Alderman Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus Christ Will Reign Forever! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 29, 2008
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    You believe in Christmas and Easter and you say you are a Christian but do you really know and envision Jesus Christ as He is?

    Now that Christmas is over, what are people thinking about?? Most people are now reflecting on the year passing and the New Year to come. How many of you are excited about 2009? How many of you are concerned about the New Year? How many of you already have New Year’s resolutions? Many will say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Todd Pugh avatar

    A Place For Friendship Series

    Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007
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    1 of 3 sermons dealing with peoples need to belong to a loving family

    A place to Belong: A place for Friendship Mother’s Day / May 8th 2005 Intro: Why do we have so few close friends, people we can really talk to, people we can trust, people we can count on for help and support when we need it? Few have relationship with whom they can be unguarded and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Article 21 Christian Liberty And Liberty Of Conscience Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010
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    Christian liberty how can we ever go back when we have recieved so much in Him?

    ARTICLE 21. CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AND LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE TODAY WERE LOOKING AT THE CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IN LIFE CONSCIENCE AND CONDUCT AS FOUND IN ARTICLE 21 OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. OUR CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IS CENTRED UPON CHRIST AND IS EFFECTIVE THROUGH THE PERSON AND WORK OF ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Priorities" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 1, 2008
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     | 4,985 views

    Sermon 11 in a study in Colossians

    “Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a Sabbath day— 17 things which are a mere shadow of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ. 18 Let no one keep defrauding you of your prize by delighting in ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Encouragement From The Lord

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009
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     | 5,343 views

    This is a message that deals with church growth and encouragement through preaching

    Encouragement From the Lord Text: Col.2:9-23 Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement that Paul gives to this people. I. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Keeping Our Balance In A Topsy Turvy World

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 20, 2009
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    We have been given authority and power in order to become overcomers in the present circumstances. We do not need to succumb to the pressures around us but can live overcoming lives.

    Valley Grove Assembly of God May 3, 2009 Keeping Our Balance in a Topsy Turvey World Colossians 2:6-16 INTRODUCTION: There are many things that upset the apple cart in our “topsy turvy” world. One of them is the downturn in the economy with the loss of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Set Free Through Christ

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Aug 12, 2009
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    The Gospel of Christ sets us free from being condemned, controlled and confused by others.

    9.8.09 SET FREE THROUGH CHRIST - Colossians 2:6-23 INTRO This week judges made the controversial decision to free the notorious train robber Ronnie Biggs. This became the subject of much debate amongst those who had a particular interest in this, especially relatives of victims and members of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lie Of Legalism Series

    Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 18, 2009
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     | 6,182 views

    God’s grace will free us from legalism so that we can freely follow Christ to the glory of God.

    INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verses 16-23 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. READ COLOSSIANS 2:16-23 / PRAY At the beginning of this chapter, Paul said that he had a great struggle for the Colossian believers (and for us). ...read more

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