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  • Russell Metcalfe avatar

    Introduction To The Marks Of The Church Series

    Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Apr 1, 2021
     | 2,187 views

    Five sermons introducing the universally held theological truth that the church of Jesus Christ is one, holy, catholic and apostolic, with application for a church at the end of the twentieth century.

    INTRODUCTION Christian is a church word. A Christian is a person who wants to follow Jesus. "Him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out." (John 6:37) A Christian is a person who has LIFE in God (II Corinthians 5:17. "If any (one) is in Christ (they) are a new creation; old ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Fire Of The Contentious

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2022
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     | 1,847 views

    A contentious spirit is like fire which burns up all that is good, and puts families, friends and co-workers at odds. This spirit finds a small fire of strife, kindles it and keeps feeding the issues which cause distrust, hatred or malice.

    Fire Of the Contentious The Negative Influences of a Person Who Seeks Strife The King James Bible tells us “As coals are to burning coals, and wood to a fire; So is a contentious man to kindle strife.” (Proverbs 26:21) “Contentious” (?????? ma?ôn) means to be argumentative, a person who is ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving In A 5 Fold

    Contributed by Michael Welsh on Jun 28, 2022
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    Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the developing, maturing, and the equipping of the saints. God thinks of the body of Christ when he gives out offices and functions in the church.

    Ephesians 4:4-6 (NKJV) says 4 There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you[a] all. – Gifts and talents are given in the body of Christ for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Hard Questions, Simple Answers

    Contributed by Robby And Donna Flint on Feb 8, 2023
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     | 2,635 views

    Jesus responds to the Pharisees and Herodians, God responds to Moses. In both situations, God provided simple answers to what could have been hard questions.

    Well election day is finally over, you may or may not have liked the outcome of the presidential or legislature elections and you may or may not have liked the outcome of the constitutional amendments, but I think this is a good time for us to reflect on our obligations as citizens…and specifically ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Warning And A Promise

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Mar 23, 2024
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    As Jesus rode into Jerusalem, he wept. His coming to Jerusalem would be a 'career-ending moment' for Jerusalem. There's a serious warning here for us. But there's also a promise. Jesus fulfilled Zechariah's prophecy - and Zechariah has more prophecies.

    Today is Palm Sunday. It’s the Sunday in the year when we remember that a week before Jesus was crucified, he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. People took palm branches and shouted out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’ It seems like a very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Gospel Goes Viral

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024
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    So, what is your role and the role of the church today in order to make the gospel go viral in our community, state, nation and to the ends of the earth? What are you doing about it?

    Opening illustration: The Viral Texts project at Northeastern University in Boston is studying how printed content in the 1800s spread through newspapers—the social media network of that day. If an article was reprinted 50 times or more, they considered that “viral” for the Industrial Age. Writing ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Can The Lord Help You Handle Prolonged Disputes?

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,563 views

    Keep your attitude, thoughts and lifestyle calm and above reproach. Paul writes, "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you

    What are some of the Biblical guidelines for handling controversies? 1. Keep your attitude, thoughts and lifestyle calm and above reproach. Paul writes, "Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sola Christus

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 15, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,613 views

    Preached on Reformation Sunday, this sermon covers the truth that Christ alone is sufficient.

    October 27, 2002 Reformation Sunday On October 31, 1517 a thirty-three year-old monk climbed the steps of church in Wittenberg Germany and nailed a list of 95 theses to the church’s door. Out of that act emerged an historical movement that would be known as the Protestant reformation. That ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 21, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,759 views

    What happen on this day some 2000 years ago was a murder, a cruel, painful, and utterly shameful execution.

    Sermon for Good Friday 2008 Here is the only message I will proclaim on Good Friday. Because what happen on this day some 2000 years ago was a murder, a cruel, painful, and utterly shameful execution. Paul the apostle says it best when he holds up the horror of the actual cross, “We preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Imprecise Thinking

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 20, 2013
     | 2,351 views

    Persecutions & Martyrdom. It's origin and hos to deal with them

    Stone The Gods - 12 years before Paul consented to stoning - Stephen’s death by stoning - Now he was being stoned - Stone the man who healed the cripple World does not appreciate its benefactors Martyrdoms Martyr Gk. “witness” - 70 million over 2000 years - Every day 400 are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barnabas: The Son Of Consolation

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 25, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of Acts.

    BARNABAS, THE SON OF CONSOLATION. Acts 4:36-37. In Bible days, names often signified something about the person to whom they were given. In Acts 4:36 we read of a man who was named by the apostles: Barnabas, the son of consolation. We see something of the character of Barnabas in the book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Lead Me To The Pillars

    Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,414 views

    Restoration out of ruin.

    Lead Me To The Pillars Judges 16:19-30 Samson. Oh! What a character left for us to discover in scripture. He genesis so great that it appeared he would be the savior of the people and his downfall so infamous that it is forever canonized in scripture. In the beginning it would appear that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    While We Are Waiting Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020
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     | 3,846 views

    This is the 9th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

    Series: When Does It End? [#9] WHILE WE ARE WAITING Matthew 24:40-51 Introduction: Tonight’s text is a reminder to us to what to do while we are waiting for Jesus’ return. Matthew 24:40-42 (NIV) 40 Two men will be in the field; one will be taken and the other left. 41 Two women will be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Worship Series

    Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 18, 2019
     | 4,403 views

    Chapter 2 teaches us that we should properly “worship” the one from whom the message comes.

    THE CHURCH’S WORSHIP I TIMOTHY 2:1-15 Introduction: In Chapter 1 we learned that we should focus on the message. The message is about Jesus. Chapter 2 teaches us that we should properly “worship” the one from whom the message comes. Let me remind you that worship is not about the audience but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jerusalem Council Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 6, 2021
     | 1,389 views

    Paul and Barnabas did not share the view of the few Jews who believed that circumcision is necessary for the converts. They advocated and argued for Salvation through grace without circumcision. Read further to know the decision and its effect.

    Acts 15:22-35 Jerusalem Council’s Decision Circulated 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch 15:23-29 Four requirements from Converts 15:30-35 Ruling of James on Circulation Acts 15:22-23 Trustworthy Convoys to Antioch. The Apostles decided to communicate the decision of the Jerusalem council ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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