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  • Jeffrey Stratton avatar

    Driving On One-Way Streets Series

    Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002
    based on 45 ratings
     | 7,086 views

    Learning how to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

    September 14 & 15, 2002 2 Timothy 4:1-8 “Driving On One-Way Streets” Maybe you’ve heard of the busload of politicians who were driving down a country road when, all of a sudden, the bus ran off the road & crashed into a tree in an old farmer’s field. The old farmer, after seeing what happened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    By What Authority?

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2014
     | 3,243 views

    Who is Jesus? Was He just a man. Or was He a myth? Or is He the Divine Christ?

    By What Authority? Luke 19:45-20:8 Luke has just given extensive coverage of the Triumphal Entry on Palm Sunday. (See sermon: “It’s My Party, and I’ll Cry if I Want To”) So why does Luke give only one verse to the cleansing of the Temple when Matthew and especially Mark give extensive coverage? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Olympic Sport

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 13,209 views

    Paul often compared our living the Christian life to the athletes who participated in the ancient Olympic games. This lesson examines those similarities.

    Do you have the fever yet? No, not the flu! Do you have Olympic fever, yet? August 13th marks the beginning of Olympic competitions in Athens, Greece! 10,500 athletes from 202 nations will be gathering for the games. Upwards of a couple million will travel to watch the contests. Amazingly, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Ehud: Eh Who? Series

    Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002
    based on 143 ratings
     | 47,025 views

    Part 4 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. The whole book of Judges is filled with men and woman who are not preached about too often. Yet, there stories can be some of the most powerful told. Ehud’s story is a v

    EHUD: "EH – WHO?" Judges 3:12-31 Read at beginning of service: Colossian 2:6-10 (NIV) 6 So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live in him, 7 rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. 8 See to it that no one ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Todd Fetters avatar

    You Are God's Royal Priest Series

    Contributed by Todd Fetters on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 11,461 views

    The Big Idea: When God called us out of the darkness of this world, He gave us the responsibility to be light.With this Big Idea in mind, one may be wondering how to fulfill this purpose of lighting a dark world. Just like the Peter¡¦s 1st Century Christi

    YOU ARE GOD¡¦S ROYAL PRIESTS "Living for the Pleasure of God and the Benefit of His People" INTRODUCTION: THE CHURCH IS SPECIAL 1. The Church is special. This past week, one of my favorite comedy shows hit ¡§below the belt¡¨ when it chose to make fun of people who chose to regularly go to church. ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Spirit Gives Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 4, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 18,105 views

    God gives maturity & Christian growth as we follow His Spirit not as we follow the law. The Spirit gives life, the letter of the law kills

    2 CORINTHIANS 3: 1-6 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE SPIRIT GIVES LIFE [Acts 15:1-11 / Jeremiah 31:33 & Ezekiel 11:19; 36:26] Whose endorsement is more important to you, the endorsement of men or the endorsement of God's Spirit? Would it be an endorsement of a letter of reference or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Biblical Authority And Christian Experience

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 16, 2011
     | 3,837 views

    The basis for our faith and practise must be the authority of God’s Word, and not our own personal experience. This concept is explored through referring to the instruction Jesus provided to people who had believed Him.

    “Jesus said to the Jews who had believed in him, ‘If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are offspring of Abraham and have never been enslaved to anyone. How is it that you say, “You will become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Has The Bible Been Corrupted? Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
     | 3,965 views

    This lesson answers one of the main challenges offered by Muslims that is the foundation for their beliefs.

    It is a foundational belief amongst Muslims that the Bible as we have it is wholly unreliable. The claim is that the Bible is a flawed book compared to the Qur’an which is perfect (a miracle from Allah). It is important for the Christian to be ready to answer this accusation from Muslims so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirit Helps Us Communicate

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 3,312 views

    We all know how difficult life becomes when there is a breakdown in our communication abilities. Without good communication we not only feel isolated, but we sense a lack of belonging, acceptance and meaningfulness that good communication brings. The foll

    The Holy Spirit Helps us Communicate ( 2 Cor. 3:1-18) We all know how difficult life becomes when there is a breakdown in our communication abilities. Without good communication we not only feel isolated, but we sense a lack of belonging, acceptance and meaningfulness that good communication ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith That Fails

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009
     | 5,064 views

    A message that seeks to encourage believers to have faith in Christ, and not faith in faith or faith in themselves.

    JOHN 5:39-47 FAITH THAT FAILS “You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me, yet you refuse to come to me that you may have life. I do not receive glory from people. But I know that you do not have the love of God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cliques Are For Kids PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 9, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 522 views

    Explores the importance of unity in the church, urging believers to overcome divisions and work together to bear fruit for God's glory.

    Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to gather together in this place of worship, united by our shared faith and the love of Jesus Christ. We find ourselves today on the precipice of a powerful message from God's word, a message that echoes through the ages and resonates in our hearts ...read more

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  • Paul Apple avatar

    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,971 views

    PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF

    BIG IDEA: PAUL INTRODUCES HIS STABILIZING TEACHING TO THE COLOSSIANS WITH THANKSGIVING, A REMINDER, AND A PRAYER ON THEIR BEHALF (:1-2) GREETING A. Author 1. Paul – The Authority of Leadership – His Divine Calling a. Based on his elevated office = “apostle of Jesus Christ” 1) elevated by ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Moving On" Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,798 views

    The faith-life is a pilgrimage

    Psalm Steps>“Moving On” (Repentance), Psalm 120 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Have you ever lived somewhere you hated? In my Army days, soldiers often said their favorite assignment was “the last one and the next one.” A lot of people grow ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Standing Tall PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 927 views

    Understand and embrace the freedom we have in Christ, while acknowledging the challenges and tests we face in our discipleship journey, ultimately trusting in Jesus as the source of eternal life and hope.

    Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage that challenges us to understand our freedom in Christ, the torments and cares of earthly problems, and how our discipleship is tested. I came across a quote from Dwight L. Moody that I believe sets the stage for today's ...read more

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    Don’t Bow To The World Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Oct 28, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,325 views

    The pain of persecution can cause us to seek a compromise with the world. It's never God's will to accommodate to the evil aspect of our culture.

    Don’t Bow to the World Sermon 4 in the Series “You’ve Got Mail” Chuck Sligh July 31, 2011 For the PowerPoint for the sermon, write me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Intro and a few key ideas adapted from Jim Drake’s sermon, Behind Closed Doors. TEXT: Please turn to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist