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  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    The Minority Report

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,555 views

    Might does not make right and neither does popular consensus.

    The Minority Report Deut 7:6-8 6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. 7 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Who Do You Submit To: Consensus Or Authority? Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 18, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,755 views

    This message examines the basis for how we make moral decisions.

    The postmodern worldview has plunged our culture into an authority crisis. This crisis is not confined to the area of religious faith but is visible in every single area of life. Parental authority, marital authority, political authority, academic authority, and ecclesiastical authority are all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples To Not Find The Will Of God Through Consensus

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 53 ratings
     | 3,545 views

    There is a treasure you can own That’s greater than a crown or throne; This treasure is a conscience clear That brings the sweetest peace and cheer

    Why Jesus Did Teach His Disciples to Not Find the Will of God Through Consensus (Mark 8:33-37) Illustration: The much-loved children’s story Pinocchio is about a wooden puppet whose nose grows long when he tells a lie. His friend Jiminy Cricket chirps, "Let your conscience be your guide." ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Andy Stanley avatar

    Law And All Series

    Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 7, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,910 views

    Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience.

    Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience. Introduction/Review * For these two weeks, I'm putting on my prophet's hat. * Several of the issues we face as a nation intersect with biblical principles. * So, I decided ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Gunter avatar

    Did You Wash Your Hands?

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Sep 2, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,152 views

    Understanding Traditions in the Church

    Weekend Message/Devotion Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 September 2, 2018 How many times have you heard: “Okay everyone, wash your hands and get to the table, dinner is served!”? Those instructions had nothing to do with religion or religious practice, did they? Washing our hands before eating is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Speaking The Same Language

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 27, 2025
     | 147 views

    Communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship and community. When people speak the same language—literally and spiritually—they understand one another, work together effectively, and build strong, unified environments.

    SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 11:1-9 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Ephesians 4:3-6, Proverbs 18:13, James 1:19, Colossians 3:14 INTRODUCTION: Communication is the foundation of every healthy relationship and community. When people speak the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Christianity In The Public Square: The Apologetics & Philosophy Renaissance

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
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    Christianity in the public square? For the public good? The people of the United State are divided in many ways, but in this area the consensus seems to be: Sure you can practice your religion, as long as you do it behind closed doors on Sunday.

    Christianity in the public square? For the public good? The people of the United State are divided in many ways, but in this area the consensus seems to be: Sure you can practice your religion, as long as you do it behind closed doors on Sunday. Of course a religion that only functions an hour a ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    "Jesus, The Exclusive Savior”

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 24, 2021
     | 2,227 views

    The consensus- that some things were right others wrong is now replaced by a new "trinity": worship tolerance, celebrate diversity, praise pluralism, equity not equality. Woe to the man who dares speak against the New Trinity. A story: confession, a fable. John Stott, quote.

    In Jesus Holy Name Lent II February 28, 2021 Text: Mark 8:27,29 Redeemer “Jesus, The Exclusive Savior” We live in a “postmodern” age. If that term is new to you, it simply means that we live in an age in which ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Understanding Communication Assumptions

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,841 views

    The real problem was failing to first understand the presuppositional perspectives of the people before the outsiders conducted their experiment. Speakers need to understand their audience’s assumptions before they can expect solid receptivity. This invol

    UNDERSTANDING COMMUNICATION ASSUMPTIONS Case Study - To successfully understand the presuppositions of people you must know what values they hold at their sub-conscious level. Several years ago agricultural experts from the U.S. taught men in Transkei, South Africa, how to use modern fertilizer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    Dealing With Division Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,803 views

    When people are bound together with a common goal and purpose they are able to get along and work with one another; however, when intentions are unclear and people are lacking direction, they will often begin fighting each other.

    The Israelites, in conquest of Canaan, were united in purging the land. They had a purpose that brought them together. However, when they started settling down, then disagreements began erupting. When people are bound together with a common goal in mind and fighting for the same thing, they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Sinners In The Towers?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,774 views

    God has a message for us in tragedy.

    As we look at the tenth anniversary of 9/11 we need to reflect on what this means to all human beings not just Americans or the people who had loved one die that day. It is a lesson from God for all of us. Throughout the centuries people of all faiths have tried to explain tragedy. Natural ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Window Of Opportunity Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 22, 2002
    based on 36 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    Understanding the basic disciplines that were practiced by the FIRST CHURCH and leading God’s people to recapture that foundation.

    2002: The Paradigm of Spiritual Passion ¡V Part Two ¡§Our Window of Opportunity¡¨ Acts 2:42-47 „¦Larry L. Thompson (1-27-2002) Introduction: This great country that we love has been given what I believe is one more chance, one more window of opportunity, to return to our spiritual heritage and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe To "Majority Rules"

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,054 views

    Jesus knew that a majority view is often not gotten until evidence of success is obtained- especially among the religious leaders. Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him when He heard that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by

    Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe to the "Majority Rules" Theory John 7:7-17 Illustration: Having many friends and being rich are great blessings, but popularity and success do not guarantee a happy life. To make this point, Solomon called attention to an elderly king who ignored the wishes of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    The Day Jesus Got Mad Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,956 views

    Our commitment to prayer will define the church.

    The Cinderella of the church today is the prayer meeting. This handmaid of the Lord is unloved and unwooed because she is not dripping with the pearls of intellectualism, nor glamorous with the silks of philosophy; neither is she enchanting with the tiara of psychology. She wears the homespuns of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christian Dialogue With The State Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2017
     | 3,090 views

    Our responsibility is to hold these politicians’ feet to the fire, remind them of what is good, and vote godly people in to replace them if they do not.

    Thursday of third week in Lent 2017 Joy of the Gospel Teaching science, as I do every week in the school year, involves risk management. When one is teaching kids who are fifteen to eighteen years old, one has to recognize that these are children in adult bodies. Their frontal lobes, where logic ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic