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  • Dennis King avatar

    Are Believers, Christians, Disciples, Saints, And Apostles The Same

    Contributed by Dennis King on Feb 5, 2019
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    A brief review of these terms and their differences.

    The terms Believer, Christian, Disciple, Apostle and even Saint are related, and often interchangeable, but they certainly are not always synonymous. Too often people suppose those titles have the exact same meanings. That is not accurate. Believers. The first use of the word “believed” is found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Preparations

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 11, 2017
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    As the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas." It's that time of year again: decorations, shopping, etc. Plans and preparations for Christmas-we all do it. Well, God was no different. He also made preparations for that first Christmas.

    CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS INTRODUCTION: Like the carol says, "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go." It's that time of year again. We've transitioned from Thanksgiving to Christmas; or if you're in retail you transition from Halloween to Christmas. But now is the time for ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018
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    This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

    Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving Forward For Christ Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 30, 2018
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    How can we move forward for Christ? 1. Encourage people to embrace God’s grace (vs. 38-43). 2. Be flexible to follow the Lord (vs. 44-47). 3. Allow God to give you a full and fruitful life (vs. 48-49; 52).

    Moving Forward for Christ The Book of Acts - Part 45 Acts 13:38-52 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 8, 2014 *In the Scripture tonight, Paul was on his first missionary and was about to finish his tremendous sermon in the city of Antioch in modern-day Turkey. As Paul finished ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kindness Matters

    Contributed by Neal Nybo on Oct 4, 2018
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    Jesus described a final judgement that uses kindness as the determiner for who inherits the kingdom of God. Clearly kindness was important to him.

    Kindness matters Matt 25: 34-40 Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. This is the headline from the Washington post, 2013. Quote, “Pope Francis shouldn’t be extraordinary. But in a world desperate for compassion, kindness and inspiration, he is. The article continues, It is a sad state of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    We Are Not Sinner Saved By Grace Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 30, 2018
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    This is the fourth message in the series

    Is it possible that Christians are not sinners saved by grace? Part 4 This is the fourth message in the series “Is it possible Christians are not sinners saved by grace?” The first message was a brief overview of the the book of Romans and its continuing theme of contrasting life under the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    32. Context Of Jesus' Teachings Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018
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    Jesus' teaching focused on Kingdom Ideals

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 32 – CONTEXT OF JESUS’ TEACHINGS] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    The Trinity

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 12, 2018
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    This sermon was taken from my upcoming Pamphlet "Doctrinal Cliffnotes: The Trinity." This is a shortened version to make it fit into a sermon for my series on "What We Believe."

    (This sermon was taken from my upcoming Pamphlet "Doctrinal Cliffnotes: The Trinity." This is a shortened version to make it fit into a sermon for my series on "What We Believe.") What We Believe "The Trinity" Through many of the social media sites there’s a lot being said about the nature and ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Gideon Summons An Army Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 18, 2018
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    "The Lord God commissioned Gideon to attempt the deliverance of Israel from their bondage to this foreign army."

    Chapter 21: Gideon Summons an Army Judges 6:33-36 Scripture 33 Then all the Midianites and the Amalekites and the children of the east were gathered together, and went over, and pitched in the valley of Jezreel. 34 But the Spirit of the LORD came (Heb. Clothed) upon Gideon, and he blew a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Flawed Thinking: Learn Discernment!

    Contributed by Kelly Durant on Nov 19, 2018
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    People today are easily deceived because they have their minds darkened by flawed thinking, or a reprobate mind. Only God and the Holy Spirit can illuminate these flaws to correct them.

    Flawed Thinking: Learn Discernment! Flawed Thinking: The Reprobate Mind Learn Discernment! Kelly Durant 10-7-12 Romans 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 2 Timothy ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Ministry--In A New Way Series

    Contributed by James Hickman on Apr 9, 2016
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    Christians ministering together through the gifts of the Spirit to advance the Kingdom.

    Ministry—In A New Way Romans 12:6-8 Even though I’ve been in Ohio for more than a decade I still receive a newsletter from the Amarillo Baptist Association. More and more it mentions names I don’t recognize. But recently the name of one church caught my attention. Under the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Despite His Wonders Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016
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    Despite experiencing the most dramatic miracles recorded, the Hebrews fell back into their ways of living as though God had done nothing for them. We are going to explore how such a relapse could occur.

    Psalm 78:32 Despite His Wonders 12/30/12 D. Marion Clark Introduction Have you ever made a comment like this? “If that I had happened to me, I would never forget.” We can say that negatively, but I mean positively. “I will never forget what you have done for me.” “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dan Raymond avatar

    Teach And Admonish One Another Series

    Contributed by Dan Raymond on May 25, 2016
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    A look at the biblical call to teach one another. Teaching isn't only for preachers and Sunday School teachers.

    Teach and Admonish One Another Colossians 3:15-16 Several weeks into the school year, a mom asked her first grade son, Jacob, what he thought of school now that he was a seasoned pro. “Oh, I love school,” he said, “It's great!” Then, after a brief pause, he added, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Loving Others

    Contributed by Annie Springate on May 26, 2016
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    The commandment Jesus left us with is to love God and love others. In general we find it much easier to love God than we do loving others. Why is that? We have an enemy and when we realize his tactics we are better placed to fulfill Jesus' command.

    Loving Others • The Word of God is the most powerful thing that exists in the earth • Consistent attention and with full attention • It is our education If you want to be a doctor you need to be educated. If you want to be a carpenter you need to be educated, if you want to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life: Abundant And Eternal

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016
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    The power of the empty tomb

    Easter Sunday is a day when preachers have mixed emotions. First, it’s an easy day to preach because you already know what you’re going to speak about. Second, it’s a day of stress and pressure. You know that there will probably be people in your audience who are just ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ