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  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Male And Female Created He Them

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 21, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 8,723 views

    God created men and women: 1. Different physically 2. Different in Temperament. 3. To live out different roles.

    Brian Bill has put together a “Top-ten List” of “You might be a male if . . .” 10. You know stuff about tanks. 9. You can go to the bathroom without a support group. 8. Someone forgets to invite you to something and he can still be your friend. 7. You can drop by to see a friend without ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What Does "morality" Even Mean?

    Contributed by Ian Hyde on Nov 24, 2019
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     | 4,228 views

    How do we define morality in an increasingly relativistic, materialistic world? When we realize our inherent blind spots, we find that morality must be rooted in something outside of ourselves, and only the example of the incarnate Christ is firm foundation enough for discerning right from wrong.

    A CLASH OF WORLDVIEWS In our passage this morning, Paul is speaking to the faithful in the church at the Greek colony of Colossae, now in modern day Turkey. Many of these believers came from a pagan background. They didn’t grow up with the benefit of stories about God’s providence or saving work ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    A "Mary" Christmas For All

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004
    based on 43 ratings
     | 5,294 views

    The presence of God disrupts our plans and, like Mary, we must surrender our lives in order to fulfill His plan.

    As I’ve expressed in past years…I love the Christmas season. More than at any other time, I find during this season,. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. I’ve been reminded of the competing dynamics we all know so well. It’s caused me to look into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A "Mary” Christmas…for All

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,993 views

    Christmas Sermon

    As I’ve expressed in past year…I have a special more than at any other time I find during this season. I sense God’s presence in the world…and with it, the significance of my own presence. Traditions: Our opportunity over these recent years to bless others on the Promenade through…has become a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Church God Uses Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 331 ratings
     | 30,797 views

    Five characteristics of the kind of church God uses.

    When your average unchurched person decides to go to church, that person is met with a bewildering array of different choices. There are so many different kinds of churches in our culture today, it can be very confusing trying to sort through them all. Churches come in different sizes. The average ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Choose A Pastor Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,977 views

    A look at two of the sections in 1 Timothy that deal with the pastoral role.

    - First, let me say up front that this is not going to be an exciting sermon. I say that because the subject is one that is not particularly pressing. It is important, but most prefer sermons that focus on your personal walk with the Lord. This message deals with a corporate concern. - ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Power And Wisdom Of The Spirit Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018
     | 3,238 views

    Message 4 in our exposition of 1 Corinthians discussing the enlightening ministry of the Holy Spirit.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit” Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Enlightening Ministry Of The Holy Spirit Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018
     | 2,539 views

    Message 5 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians continuing our exploration of the Holy Spirit's ministry of enlightening believers.

    Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Power and Wisdom of the Spirit” Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Response to questions and issues 7-16 Conclusion 16:5-24 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Paul's Opponents Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 4, 2022
     | 2,584 views

    Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus Christ.

    Paul's Opponents 6/4/2022 Did the Apostle Paul have enemies? He sure did! I never thought about it before, but I think he had many opponents (enemies) because His preaching must have ruffled many feathers. I love him because I love the books of the Bible he wrote and the stand he took for Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What To Wear To Church Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 2, 2022
     | 3,335 views

    If you’re involved in public ministry within the church, dress to honor your head; dress to honor yourself; dress to honor your gender; dress to honor each other; and dress to honor proper custom.

    Dr. Laura Schlessinger, in her book The Proper Care and Feeding of Husbands, talks about the difference between men and women. She says they are different physically, psychologically, motivationally, and temperamentally. Anyone who has had exposure to babies and children can tell you that boys and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 31, 2014
     | 2,573 views

    Balancing Parental Authority & Childhood Well Being

    Traditionally, there are few things American cherish more than the freedom of religion as embodied by the First Amendment and their families. Normally, these ideals do not conflict all that much since these work together to allow the greatest good for the greatest number. However, as aberrant ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Do You Receive The Word Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 5, 2008
     | 2,304 views

    The philosophers of Paul’s day are not really that much different from what we see in the world around us in a post-Christian society. How Paul addressed them can help us in dealing with people who collect thoughts like Matchbox cars.

    What did you collect as a child? I collected a number of things, pennies, model trains, marbles, and Matchbox® cars. I would wait anxiously until my mother would drive me down to the toy store so I could drool over the latest and greatest tiny little car or truck. I used to show off my more ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Who Died For Me

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 20, 2009
    based on 32 ratings
     | 11,035 views

    Transfiguration of Our Lord: On the mount of transfiguration we are given a glimpse of the divinity that has been encased in human form. As we contemplate this, we must conclude that our Lord - the One Who died - is True God.

    For the last month and one-half, we have been in the season of Epiphany. During Epiphany the identity of the little child whose birth we celebrated during the Christmas season, is fully revealed. Ephiphany culminates on Transfiguration Sunday - today. Today we remember the awesome event that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Vic Folkert avatar

    The Master's Guide To Greatness

    Contributed by Vic Folkert on Sep 9, 2021
     | 2,946 views

    Greatness in the kingdom of God is found in serving. Everyone can be great!

    THE MASTER’S GUIDE TO GREATNESS—Mark 9:30-37 Admit it: We all want to be great. (And why not?) We want to be successful—competent, effective, recognized for what we do. We want to be influential, so that people listen to us and take us seriously. We want be liked, valued, and loved. Some of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Hold Your Position PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,856 views

    Encourage believers to endure hardships, remain faithful to God's call, and equip themselves for Kingdom living, drawing inspiration from the life of a soldier and an athlete as depicted in 2 Timothy 2:3-5.

    Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ. I tell you, there are few things as comforting as the fellowship of believers, and I am truly blessed to be standing here with you all today. We are here today to dive into God’s Word, specifically 2 Timothy 2:3-5, where we will explore enduring in the ...read more

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