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  • Dale Pilgrim avatar

    Worth Dying For Series

    Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 12, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    When Jesus decided we were worth dying for, there were many caught in the crossfire.

    “Worth Dying For” John 15:13 Remembrance Day Service Today is a day that needs little help in terms of explanation or description. The sacrifice of Canadian troops, along with allied nations, fighting for the freedom of the world, is not hard to understand. What is difficult to grasp is the price ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Grace Is About Ministry Series

    Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011
     | 4,917 views

    Paul and Barnabas face first century bullying.

    If you’ve been paying any attention to the media reports lately, you’ve probably noticed how much attention bullying, especially in schools, has been getting the headlines. I think there has always been bullying in school, though I agree, it’s not something that should be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Emmanuel

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 7, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,135 views

    A Wednesday night topical message from this past Christmas season.

    Emmanuel Matthew 1:23 Intro: Not that I think that there is something wrong with the name of our church, after all…it doesn’t get much better than First Baptist Church, right? In fact, when I told people I was going to be the pastor at First Baptist Church I did have a few people say “Oooh…First ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What's Written On Your Heart?

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 11,749 views

    29th Sunday, Ordinary Time Year C More important than GOd’s words on monuments, t-shirts or bumper stickers is God’s word embodied in our thougths, words and actions.

    What’s Written on Your Heart? Jeremiah 31:23-34; Luke 18:1-8; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 The date was August 28, 2003, and the following is a portion of the article that appeared originally in the New York Times and then in other papers around the country. The author – reporting from Montgomery, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Framing Your Life (Thanksgiving)

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 16, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,985 views

    Your life is not the product of random forces acting upon random events to create random circumstances. Your life is the result of a very intentional God who is working out a divine plan in and through your life.

    Framing Your Life, Romans 8:28-31 Introduction A few years ago I purchased an old house in Tarpon Springs, Florida. It was a real “fixer-upper.” It was built in the early 1920’s just a few blocks from the Anclote River which spills into the Gulf of Mexico less than a mile from there. As a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Right To Get Paid

    Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    Sermon articulates four reasons why pastors have the right to be financially supported by their congregations.

    The Right To Get Paid Today I’m going to speak on topic that I’ve dreaded preaching about for over fifteen years. The topic is controversial and the preacher delivering the sermon is immediately judged unfavorably. My topic is clergy compensation. Here’s the controversy. First, clergy who ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    God Is Just, Not Fair

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,740 views

    Article XVIII : Of Obtaining eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ: They also are to be had accursed that presume to say, That every man shall be saved by the Law or Sect which he professeth, so that he be diligent to frame his life according to th

    I preached it @: o Providence REC 08/25/02 Article XVIII : Of Obtaining eternal Salvation only by the Name of Christ -- or -- God is Just not Fair Gal 3:16-22: Promise to Seed. Purpose of Law. Faith alone. Luke 10:23-37: Good Samaritan. Does your faith make a damn difference? Acts 4:10-12: ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Dangers Of Letting Culture Affect How We Read The Bible Series

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 3, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,558 views

    Should we allow culture dictate how we interpret God's Word? While most Christians would resoundingly say NO, culture often dictates what and how we read the Bible.

    God’s Word is Truth! Psalms 119:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being true that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by walking ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Women Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 7, 2015
     | 19,996 views

    Discuss her appearance, attitude and abilities (Cannot pin down one primary source but some material adapted from Andreas Kostenberger's article found here: http://www.cbmw.org/Journal/Vol-2-No-4/Saved-Through-Childbearing)

    Introduction: Matthew Henry was commenting on Genesis 2:21-23- The woman was not made out of the man’s head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him and near his heart to be beloved. WBTU: I remember it well. It was my first ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Birth Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 2, 2015
     | 7,744 views

    The Miracle of Christ's Birth

    Introduction A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help. His wife hears the commotion, knows he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    No Mere Men-3--Sec. 1, Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 19, 2014
     | 3,335 views

    3 of 10. Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. But Why? Because...No mere men can Overcome...

    NO MERE MEN-III—1Corinthians 3:1-9 Paul reveals the traits of unspiritual men. Unspiritual men are unable to exist in harmony. Why are the unspiritual unable to live in harmony? Because...No mere men can Overcome... And as we discovered previously—No mere men can Overcome... 1. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    About The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 2, 2016
     | 4,220 views

    A series of messages on the theology of the Trinity

    Message Notes: January 31, 2016 A.M. Series – “Does It Matter What You Believe?” Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, KJV “About the Spirit” John 14:15-21 John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gordon Weatherby avatar

    Paul's Preaching On The Power Of The Purse Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Sep 14, 2013
     | 4,367 views

    This is the first of two messages from 1 Tim. 6 on Money and our walk with Christ. It deals with: I. Godless teachings on money. II Regardless of the amount of money we have we are to live in Godliness with contentment. III. Greed can become god.

    PAUL’S PREACHING ON THE POWER OF THE PURSE (Part One) 1 Timothy 6:3-10 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Over the past several weeks, we have seen many powerful teachings on many subjects in this letter of 1 Timothy. 2.) Today, and next week I want us to see some more very valuable teachings in regards to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Darkness Before Dawn Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 6, 2012
     | 5,293 views

    Nature gives us insights into who God is and what he does as well as how we are to live before him. In this lesson we recognize that the darkness of night, ths shining of the stars, and the dawn of the sun parallel the darkness of evil that encompasses th

    1. Aggie and Sun Story The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M is well known. While living in Texas, a UT fan told me an “Aggie” joke. “Did you hear about the Aggie” who stayed up all night wondering what happened to the sun? Then it dawned on him!” 2. Psalm 8.2-4 3 When I look at your heavens, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    The Canons Of Dort Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014
     | 4,262 views

    What is the TULIP of Reformed Theology and where did it come from?

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 11: The Canons of Dort QUESTION: How many of you have ever heard of the theological acronym TULIP? Typically the TULIP is known as the Doctrines of Grace. Sometimes it is referred to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational