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  • Michael Stark avatar

    What To Do About Cranks

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 17, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
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    Divisive people, like divisive doctrine, harms the people of God. Failure to address divisive people ensures that the church is hindered in her labours.

    “As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.” Harry Ironsides was quoted as saying, “The brightest light draws the most moths.” He was referring to cranks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Saved Through Childbearing Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 3, 2013
     | 5,355 views

    Women have a vital role in the life of the saints. Struggling for mastery over men ensures that they cannot fulfil the role God has graciously given.

    “Yet she will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith and love and holiness, with self-control.” [1] The role of women—in society and especially in churches—is a topic fraught with grave danger. The man who dares speak on the biblical role of women ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Character Counts Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 8, 2016
     | 11,902 views

    The response to disruptive people demonstrates the Christian's maturity. Paul counsels the expression of the character that marks all who are mature in Christ.

    “In a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver but also of wood and clay, some for honorable use, some for dishonorable. Therefore, if anyone cleanses himself from what is dishonorable, he will be a vessel for honorable use, set apart as holy, useful to the master of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Turansky avatar

    God Is More Valuable Than Life & Health Series

    Contributed by Scott Turansky on Dec 25, 2022
     | 1,373 views

    Jesus Christ in the darkness of our suffering brings into it the light that we need so that we can move forward.

    I'm really grateful for God's word. I don't know what I would do without it. The Bible has so much information in it about who we are and who God is and God's plan for us that it becomes this really strategic place that we spend our time learning and studying. That's why we ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David DeWitt avatar

    The Power A Burden Brings

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 6, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 4,325 views

    God gives us a burden before we can do anything great for Him

    The Power a Burden Brings Selected Passages February 25, 2001 Introduction I. What is a burden? A. Webster 1. Something that is carried, a duty or responsibility 2. Something oppressive or worrisome 3. The bearing of a load or the capacity for cargo B. Our Christian Understanding 1. A burden is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Davinci Code Trap

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 24, 2006
    based on 15 ratings
     | 1,738 views

    A look at the enemies purpose for the DaVinci code book and film.

    The DaVinci Code Trap The year was 1988 and the film The Last Temptation of Christ had been released. The Christian world was in a fury over this Christ bashing movie. Immediately books were written, films produced and preachers fired up their sermons to preach against this thing the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Five Important Questions About Speaking In Tongues

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,810 views

    This sermon addresses the big picture of the issue of speaking in tongues. The author is not a Pentecostal.

    Q1: What is the speaking in tongues that Paul is discussing here? - In Acts, the gift of tongues was the gift of being able to speak in a foreign language. The disciples were miraculously given the ability to communicate in languages that they didn’t understand. This was a mighty sign for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marvin Penner avatar

    Ephesians 1: 1,2 Series

    Contributed by Marvin Penner on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 63 ratings
     | 3,924 views

    To get a sense of who we are in Christ and be encouraged..

    Ephesians 1: 1,2 Meeting Creek EFC/Sept. 24/00 Objective: To get a sense of who we are in Christ and be encouraged.. We will be going through Ephesians - it will take a while with breaks all but it will be very encouraging. - take notes because at least for now we will have questions and deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Handmaid Of The Lord!

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 2, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,205 views

    This Character study deals with Mary the mother of Christ, and looks at her unique acceptance of the favor God had placed on her

    THE HANDMAID OF THE LORD! The Virgin Mary INTRODUCTION: the subject of Mary – the mother of the Lord has been a controversial topic for quite a long time. One side of the argument seeks to elevate her position to one almost, if not in reality, equal with the trinity. The other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Smith avatar

    Condemming Sin In The Flesh,the Other Side Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 25, 2004
    based on 13 ratings
     | 1,953 views

    Will there be faith on Earth when Jesus returnes? Can we live up to Gods expectations?

    Condemning Sin in the Flesh ,The other side of Jesus. There has been a lot of controversy over what a Christian is supposed to do to convey the teachings of Jesus to the lost and unruelly in the world. We have been told here lately that we must be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • R. Darrel Davis avatar

    The Dead Speak: And Some Of Them Are Not Happy!

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Nov 7, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 2,689 views

    A salvation message based on the story of Lazarus and the Rich man

    The Dead Speak: And Some of Them Are Not Happy! Luke 16:19-31 Illustration: Recently, there has been a huge increase in interest in our culture about life after death. I think this is shown by the increased interest in the occult. There is a syndicated television show that illustrates this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Songs Of Rescue, Songs Of Praise Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2011
     | 3,382 views

    The psalms are particularly important as Christian songs because they subsume every human experience and emotion and thought into a song of gratitude and praise.

    Monday of 5th Week in Lent April 11, 2011 The stories we have read today are rescue stories. Individuals–humans with infinite dignity–were saved from death by divine intervention. It is interesting to note that both of these passages are controversial. The first–Daniel and Susannah– is known in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    The Limits Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 21, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,181 views

    The cross of Christ not only brings peace, but also division. When faced with opposition and division, disciples of Christ stand firm while loving and respecting their opponents.

    Luke 12:49-56 “The Limits of Peace” INTRODUCTION The night sky was cloudless and filled with stars. Shepherds watched their flocks, while they huddled around a campfire. Suddenly, they were surrounded by a multitude of angels. They were told not to fear because the angels brought them good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Ric Veal avatar

    The Directions From Jesus Series

    Contributed by Ric Veal on Jun 8, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,179 views

    Following Christ in His last days on earth.

    The Directions From Jesus Matthew 26:17-30 I. The Preparation (26:17-19) A. When? (26:17a) . Feast of Passover - 1st day, 14th of Nisan . Feast of Unleavened Bread - 15th to 21st of Nisan B. Who? (27:17b) Jesus and His men C. Where? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Love Chapter

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Jun 13, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,332 views

    Love Chapter. Tongues is NOT everybody's thing!

    Happy "Love Chapter" Saturday, Everyone! Ah, the famous Love Chapter is this week's Sunday School lesson. Exactly what IS a tinkling cymbal? Most cymbals "I know" are quit loud! Paul's great chapter on love comes after a lengthy discussion about spiritual gifts. It seems that some gifts were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist