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  • Byron Perrine avatar

    The Danger Of "mega-Dittos"

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    In this discourse, I've reworked several sermons from other preachers with a slightly different emphasis based upon the Contemporary English Version's translation of Matthew 16:23, namely, "You're in the way because you think like everybody else..."

    (If you have found this sermon useful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Comparing a variety of Biblical versions can be very helpful, and given the fact that the original New Testament texts were written in an old form of Greek, drawing out the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental?

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 10, 2012
     | 3,769 views

    Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a song that has been around a while but, I had just missed it I suppose. When I listen to it I didn't hear all the lyrics so I looked them up on internet. The lyric

    Are We Lofty Or Are We Just Judgmental? Matthew 7:1Judge not, that ye be not judged. 2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what meas-ure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Contemporary gospel group Casting Crowns did a song entitled: Does Anybody Hear Her? It's a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    A New Name Written Down In Glory Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 31, 2021
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    Jesus makes us a New Creation and gives us a New Name. Why does He do that, and what kind of difference can that make in our lives?

    Does anybody know what the “S” in Harry S Truman stands for? NOTHING! It doesn't stand for anything. He was born with a middle initial… and that was it. The letter “S” was a compromise that his parents made to satisfy his grandfathers, whose names were Shippe and Solomon.” Several years ago, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Missing Parts Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 31, 2018
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    Does your Christian faith and practice have some missing parts? Are there important gaps in your knowledge or practice of the Christian life? If so, you are not alone!

    Missing Parts (Acts 18:18-28) 1. Instead of a sandbox for our grandson, we bought a wrapping paper storage container. The idea is that it is portable and we can clamp on the lid to keep out cats or rain. Only one problem: one latch was missing. 2. We, too, can have missing parts. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Lessons In Apologetics #5: Deism

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Oct 26, 2010
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    Lessons In Apologetics #5: Deism

    The tests or methodologies of epistemology are just the first step into the realm of Apologetics. These, in turn are applied to the assorted worldviews. The first worldview examined will be Deism. As with Christianity, Deism believes that God created the universe and set it up to operate in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Michael Stark avatar

    An Invitation To The Lord's Table Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2007
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    The Apostle to the Gentiles stated principles to guide worship at the Lord’s Table. The question for believers is whether we are following what the Apostle taught.

    1 CORINTHIANS 11:17-22 AN INVITATION TO THE LORD’S TABLE “In the following instructions I do not commend you, because when you come together it is not for the better but for the worse. For, in the first place, when you come together as a church, I hear that there are divisions among you. And I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Deliverance From Satan's Influence Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jul 3, 2005
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     | 5,952 views

    Sixth Sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet from Partners in Ministry.

    THE SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST July 3, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:13 "Deliverance from Satan’s Influence" It has been nearly 30 years since Psychiatrist M. Scott Peck wrote his bestseller, The Road Less Traveled, and it was well-received and ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Able To Learn Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 17, 2011
     | 3,816 views

    With this message, I introduce to the congregation an exploration of the little understood doctrine of soul competency.

    “I write these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you. But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything—and is true and is no lie, just as it has taught you—abide in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Unity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 28, 2017
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     | 13,498 views

    Jesus wants us to abandon our compromised, self-centered involvement in the church and turn to the God-centered communal life He can use for His resolve. The purpose of the church is to reflect God’s character to the world.

    An African proverb says, "When elephants fight, grass gets trampled." Elephants do not throw their weight around for nothing. The average African elephant weighs 16,534 lbs. The largest elephant on record weighed about 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall! Wild elephants eat all types of vegetation, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    How Not To Be A Religious Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Nov 28, 2005
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     | 4,122 views

    In training his disciples to be leaders, Jesus pointed to the religious leaders of his day as examples to avoid.

    Psalm 43, Micah 3:5-12, 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13,17-20, Matthew 23:1-12 How Not to be a Religious Leader There’s an old story about three boys who are bragging about rich their dads are. The first boy said, "My dad is so rich. He writes a few paragraphs on a piece of paper. Calls it a poem. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Marks Of A Christian Leader

    Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005
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     | 3,231 views

    Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

    How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    More Than Hearers Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 17, 2015
     | 5,848 views

    CHAPTER TWO, BRINGS US INTO A KEY THEOLOGICAL POINT FOR PAUL, IN THAT HE EXPRESSES THAT BOTH JEW AND GENTILE STAND EQUALLY GUILTY BEFORE GOD WITH REGARDS TO SIN AND THE NEED OF FORGIVENESS.

    MORE THAN HEARERS ROMANS 2:18-29 PAUL WROTE THE BOOK OF ROMANS AS A MEANS OF INTRODUCTION TO THE CITY-CHURCHES OF ROME. HE HAD A GREAT DESIRE TO VISIT THERE, THOUGH THE CHURCH ITSELF WAS NOT ESTABLISHED BY HIM. PAUL DESIRED TO BE AN ENCOURAGER TO THE ESTABLISHED CHURCH, AND POSSIBLY TO HAVE THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    King Jeroboam Ii Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2024
     | 407 views

    I would like to highlight three things from these six verses: Jeroboam II was a magnificent but unspiritual King, Israel was an unsatisfied nation, and Yahweh was all sufficient God. What is your identity.

    Text: 2 Kings 14:23-29 Theme: Jeroboam II Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever. Introduction: Observation of the Text: Jeroboam II son of Jehoash, reigned forty-one years, did evil, did not turn away from sins of Jeroboam I, caused Israel to commit, restored the boundaries ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Becoming A Missional Church

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 21, 2009
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     | 11,845 views

    Based on the Great Commission and reinforced with many sources, this speaks of returning the church body to pre-Constantine days!

    Becoming a Missional Church Acts 1:6-8 * Billy Graham is a name most everyone knows. Today, his name carries a note of authority, authenticity, and integrity. What you may not know or do not remember is that Dr. Graham was not always popular. The story is told about him being scheduled for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    40 Days - Lent

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 18, 2007
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     | 25,856 views

    A challenge to draw near to God in the forty days leading up to the celebration of the resurrection.

    Dakota Community Church February 18, 2007 40 Days Introduction: Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite