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  • Chris Swanson avatar

    What Is A Religious Sinner? Series

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 13, 2022
     | 1,269 views

    Here, the Gentiles are the individuals who sin, are separated from the law, while the Jews are the people who sin while under the law.

    Romans 2:17-29 depicts two groups of individuals, with an accentuation on the way in which their transgression connects with their insight into God's composed Law for the country of Israel. Here, the Gentiles are the individuals who sin, are separated from the law, while the Jews are the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Ungodly Division

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 13, 2023
     | 1,559 views

    If there are not doctrinal issues, 99% of divisions are ungodly.

    Galatians 5:20 Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Strife - factions, contentions Seditions- disunion, dissension, division, sedition Heresies choosing disunion creating sects. Much is said about most of the items in the list of works of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Destinies Are At Risk Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025
     | 366 views

    When destinies are at risk, God always raises voices to speak up, stir action, and restore order.

    WHEN DESTINIES ARE AT RISK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 1:1-53 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7; Ecclesiastes 10:5-7; Isaiah 46:10; Revelation 3:7; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The opening chapter of 1 Kings paints a scene of political unrest and family intrigue in the twilight of King ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Defending The Truth PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023
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     | 1,402 views

    To explore the power, necessity, and impact of Jesus' truth, and our responsibility as Christians to understand, defend, and live by this truth.

    Good morning, Church! Today we're going to tackle some tough but absolutely essential topics: The Power of Jesus' Truth, The Necessity of Defending Jesus' Truth, and The Impact of Defending Jesus' Truth. Opening Scripture Reading – We'll be diving deep into the heart of John 14:6, where Jesus said, ...read more

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    Jesus The Lion Of The Tribe Of Judah Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 11, 2025
     | 350 views

    Jesus, the Lion of Judah, is revealed as the powerful and victorious King who conquers every foe and reigns with divine authority.

    JESUS THE LION OF THE TRIBE OF JUDAH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 5:5 Key Verse: “And one of the elders saith unto me, Weep not: behold, the Lion of the tribe of Juda, the Root of David, hath prevailed to open the book, and to loose the seven seals thereof.” – Revelation ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Why Are The Wise To Shine Like The Brightness Of The Heavens?

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 2, 2025
     | 378 views

    Letting the light shine in the dark is to lead others to Christ.

    The book of Daniel is a prophetic book that was written by Daniel around 535 B.C. He wrote down the occurrences which happened from around 605-535 B.C. While the first half of the book is about Daniel’s life (history), the second half brings to attention about Daniel’s visions (prophesy). These ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Go! And Be Ready To Defend Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 10, 2025
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     | 876 views

    The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. Our faith should not only be lived out but also defended with wisdom and grace.

    Go! And Be Ready to Defend Your Faith Introduction: A Call to Stand Firm The world is full of questions. Some ask with curiosity, others with skepticism, and still others with outright hostility. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be ready to respond. 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT) instructs ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Genesis Chapter 6: The Corruption Of Humanity And The Grace Of God By Pst Joseph Ondu Series

    Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Nov 17, 2025
     | 228 views

    Noah’s obedience is a challenge to every believer. It is not enough to hear God’s Word; we must follow it carefully and consistently. The preservation of Noah’s family shows that righteousness does not only benefit an individual; it becomes a covering for generations.

    Genesis Chapter 6: The Corruption of Humanity and the Grace of God Introduction Genesis chapter 6 marks a turning point in the story of humanity. What began as a creation filled with beauty, order, and divine purpose has now descended into deep corruption. The chapter shows the seriousness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The God Who Commands The Impossible To Bow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2026
     | 239 views

    God exercises absolute authority over every limitation and commands what men call impossible to submit to His divine will.

    THE GOD WHO COMMANDS THE IMPOSSIBLE TO BOW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 Key Verse: “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” (Isaiah 45:2, KJV) Supporting Texts: Luke 1:37; ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    "Half-A-Dad"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Jun 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 4,710 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to MOTIVATE FATHERS to model CHRISTIANITY by demonstrating LOVING BEHAVIORS to their children and the fatherless.

    19 June 2005 Psalms 68:4-5a (KJV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker, Taegu South Korea BIG IDEA: GOD COMMANDS FATHERS to be full-time DADS by demonstrating loving behaviors for THEIR CHILDREN AND THE FATHERLESS. REFERENCES: If ye then, being ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Writing Acts Chapter 29, Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 9,868 views

    If we follow God’s handbook written in 28 chapters, we can continue this ongoing movement in chapters 29 and beyond! [THE PURPOSE, PERSONALITY, AND POWER OF THIS BOOK!] Powerpoint at website for entire Acts Series!

    Writing Acts Chapter 29 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Acts29.html Turn in your Bibles to Acts 29 [no such chapter!] You’ll notice there’s only 28 chapters…this is a new series (like Moses running a special: “bonus…11th commandment!”) Acts 1:1 Ill.--Schubert’s 8th—known as the “unfinished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making It To The Future

    Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Jun 26, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,286 views

    How is the church going to make it until the rapture

    Making It To The Future (Jude 17-25) 17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; 18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. 19 These be they who separate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Holy Spirit Uses Discernment To Protect Us

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,479 views

    The Holy Spirit gives us a discerning mind to help us distinguish between truth and partial truths. Hebrews 5:14 says, "Solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil."

    How the Holy Spirit Protects Us From People Who Would Use the Scriptures for Their Selfish Ambitions (Mark 7:11,12) Illustration:Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we can never kill him." David looked at the same giant and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Not To Be Left Behind

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 23, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,998 views

    ready for Christ’s return

    Intro: years ago at Bible College one of the hot topics of many students was figuring out who the anti-Christ would be, what part of the world he would come from, was the mark of the beast just 666 or three sets of six numbers, and of course tabulations for the month and year of Christ’s return. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Freedoms That Hurt Series

    Contributed by Alan Braun on Mar 22, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,684 views

    A study on the Book of Romans

    Freedoms That Can Hurt Chapter 14 Some of our problems of Christian unity stem from our backgrounds. Each person has been raised in environments that helped create much of their thinking. Paul realizes that the Jews were saved out of a legalistic background and the Gentiles were saved out of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist