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  • Leonard Davis avatar

    Doubting Jesus’ Power

    Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016
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    Examining the "faith spectrum." Where do we find ourselves on this spectrum?

    DOUBTING JESUS’ POWER John 9:1-17; 35-41 We casually talk about belief and doubt and faith and such subjects and we may find that when we hear of certain things that are “out of the ordinary” that we ourselves may be skeptical. There is a spectrum of faith issues that runs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Inevitable Differences Of Opinion Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 23,718 views

    It's very easy for us to confuse our personal preferences with what the Bible teaches regarding an issue. Thus it's best to allow others the right to decide concerning principles or matters of conscience

    ROMANS 14: 1-9 INEVITABLE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION [1 Corinthians 8:1-11] Must Christians agree on everything? Sometimes we, as Christians, are quick to judge others as to their relationship with God or the way they live their life. We know that there is a lot of false teaching and casual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Caswell avatar

    Ordinary Men

    Contributed by Jim Caswell on Aug 7, 2017
     | 6,587 views

    We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus.

    Title: Ordinary Men Date: 8/13/17 Place: BLCC Text: 1 Corinthians 1.26-29 CT: We are to follow the example of the disciples to follow Jesus. [Screen 1] FAS: A lady, who teaches first grade, told about an interaction she had with one of her students on the first day of school. Accustomed to going ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Sadducees Ask About The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 12, 2015
     | 9,407 views

    The question about the resurrection in Luke 20:27-40 teaches us that there is indeed a resurrection.

    Scripture Jesus is in his final week of life, which we call the “passion week.” After his triumphal entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, Jesus returned to the temple on Monday and drove out the merchants who were selling their wares and obscuring people’s access to God. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim White avatar

    No More Than I Need Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014
     | 4,801 views

    Abram rescues Lot and refuses the booty

    • You remember the famous “wax on, wax off” movie? • Miyagi: Now, ready? Daniel: Yeah, I guess so. • Miyagi: [sighs] Daniel-san, must talk. [they both kneel] • Miyagi: Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Salt And Light Or Decay And Darkness

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 2, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,841 views

    We are salt and light, let it happen!

    Salt and Light OR Decay and Darkness Matthew 5:13-16 (ESV) 13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet. 14 “You are the light of the world. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Disconcerting Dilemma Of Divine Inaction-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 5, 2024
     | 196 views

    3 of 4. Habakkuk faced the disconcerting/unsettling dilemma of Divine 'inaction' towards His people, Judah. What makes, or How is Divine inaction unsettling? 4 fabrications that either: accentuate the dilemma—OR—that muddy/confuse/obscure the answer of God’s inaction.

    The DISCONCERTING DILEMMA Of DIVINE INACTION--III —Habakkuk 1:3(1:1-4) Key Words— •Difficult/Disturbing/Disorienting/Disconcerting/Perplexing/Uncertainty/Unsettling. •Dilemma/Predicament/Quandary/Situation. Attention: Salem BC’s ‘foundation plants’ recently got a much needed trimming/hedging. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    The Single Most Important Lesson In Life Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on May 8, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 634 views

    When Jesus was asked, "What's the greatest commandment?" how did He respond? He gave the single most important lesson in life: Learn to love God and love others. Can I really learn to love? How does Jesus love?

    What’s the single most important lesson God wants to teach us as Christians? Once you meet Jesus and know Jesus; what’s the first, foremost, and primary lesson He wants us to learn? It’s simple: He wants to teach us to love like Jesus. The single most important reason God put you on this planet ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Warren avatar

    Work For The Night Is Coming Series

    Contributed by Doug Warren on Jan 3, 2001
    based on 383 ratings
     | 53,699 views

    Because the "night is coming" we should be working the works of Jesus while we still can.

    Intro: To get a picture of what Jesus may be saying in this verse, I picture a hard working farmer in days before modern farm machinery. He rose up early each day in order to be in the field before "first light" to take productive advantage of every minute of daylight in cultivating his crop for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Rushing avatar

    A Fire From Hell

    Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 3,565 views

    This sermon outline illustrates four truths concerning the tounge.

    I. Introduction a. Book of James i. Written as a pastoral encouragement and rebuke ii. The book caused a lot of controversy in the early church. b. James uses the term we in these passages i. Many of us can think ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Phillip Day avatar

    Practical Work Ethic Series

    Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,112 views

    Paul moves from the words of encouragement to Timothy in Chapter 1 to words of wisdom in a credible work ethic that all Christians should strive to maintain.

    Practical Work Ethic 2 Timothy 2:1-26 I. Work’s Zeal (v. 1-7) a. Enduring Hardship (v. 3-4; 2 Corinthians 4:10) b. Maintaining Integrity (v. 5; 1 Corinthians 9:25-27) c. Brings “first” fruits (v. 6) II. Work’s Motivation (v. 8-13) a. Jesus is alive (v. 8) b. God’s Word is active (v. 9; Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Devotion And Service Series

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,991 views

    In this brief study we will take a walk through the book of Acts highlighting some of the more significant verses and ideas presented by Luke. I have drawn some material from "Act Normal" by Scott Wilson.

    Acts Pt4- Devotion and Service Opening Comments P Tony, K Malone, P Mario- challenged us- offerings. Review/Recap Gospel of Luke, Acts- both written by Luke- Luke- living picture of Christ as seen in history Acts- picture of work of HS- Jerusalem/nations. Acts- beginning of the life/mission of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    Emmanuel

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,821 views

    Christmas

    Matthew 1:18 - 25 EMMANUEL I. THE MIRACLE OF THE NAME: 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    In What Sense Is Mary The Mother Of God Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2014
     | 3,211 views

    We will understand better the term Mother of God if we realize that the January 1 feast is really a feast of Our Lord Jesus.

    Solemnity of Mary Mother of God–January 1 (Thirteen Days of Christmas) To begin every New Year, the Church gives us a great gift, the Solemnity of Mary in her title “Mother of God.” But even though the feast has Mary in the title, like every Marian celebration, it is really a ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    A Letter Of Concern- The Resurrection Of The Dead Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 24, 2022
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,849 views

    This is the 96th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 27th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

    Series: Action [#96] A LETTER OF CONCERN- THE RESURRECTION OF THE DEAD 1 Corinthians 15:12-34 Introduction: For many pastors, today is known as “Let Down Sunday”. Why? Easter Sunday is past and things at Church are back to normal. Back to normal should mean that nothing is different based ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist