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  • Glenn Robinson avatar

    Can Anyone Find A Trumpet?

    Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 21 ratings
     | 3,289 views

    This sermon uses archeology, statistics, and tests of ancient documents to prove the reliability of the Bible.

    In Biblical times they blew a trumpet as a call to war. I COR 14:8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ? The Church needs to give a clear, concise message about the Bible. Can anyone find a Trumpet ? Its time to blow the trumpet. The Bible is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How To Live With One Another And Still Love It! Series

    Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,352 views

    Part one of a series on the importance of soundness in family living from a Biblical perspective.

    BIBLICAL FAMILY LIVING I HOW TO LIVE WITH ONE ANOTHER AND STILL LOVE IT! HEB 13:4 Sunam 2/3/02 “Marriage should be honored by all….” Mark 10:6-9 - "But at the beginning of creation God ’made them male and female.’ 7’For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "I Believe In The Holy Spirit Of God" Series

    Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 14, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 4,397 views

    This is the third sermon in a series entitled "I Believe" . Other messages will follow.

    "I Believe" Series Message: "I Believe in the Holy Spirit of God" Text-John 16:7-14 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Authority Of Love Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 26, 2003
    based on 95 ratings
     | 12,788 views

    The authority of Jesus and all of his would-be followers is rooted in love.

    Sermon for 4 Epiphany Yr B, 2/02/2003 Based on I Cor 8:1-13 & Mk 1:21-28 “The Authority of Love” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Authority and love; the authority of love; that is a common thread woven into our second lesson and gospel today. In our world, authority and love continue to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Today Is The Day For Happiness

    Contributed by David Haun on Dec 28, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,655 views

    Sometimes, special day services can be difficult to preach. It’s like saying the same thing in different ways. This sermon, on giving thanks will fit Thanksgiving Sunday or a general thankfulness sermon.

    "TODAY IS THE DAY FOR HAPPY CELEBRATIONS OF JOY" (Thanksgiving Sunday) Hope Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) Dr. David L. Haun Thursday is Thanksgiving. It was intended in the beginning to be a day to give thanks to God for all of his goodness and blessings to us. Today is Thanksgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming Contentious People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,794 views

    Paul teaches us how to overcome contentious people as well as our our self-destructive tendency to argue

    Overcoming Contentiousness (Acts 15:36-41) Illustration:Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stem Cell Research? Right Or Wrong?

    Contributed by David Diyanni on May 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,529 views

    Stem cell” research is being touted as a means to healing from all sorts of diseases. We need to be careful to see that some of this research is just another attack against unborn children.

    Stem Cell Research? Right Or Wrong? Ps 139:13-16 Introduction 1. As bible believing Christians we believe that all human life is sacred. From conception to old age, every human being is made in the image of God and needs to be treated with dignity and respect. 2. There are many passages ...read more

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    Denomination: Vineyard

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    Enoch Walked With God Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,519 views

    Everyone knew Enoch walked with the unseen.

    Who Are You? Best Supporting Roles in the Bible Series (Part 3 of 4) Enoch: He Walked with God Gen. 5:22 Mar. 18, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A German writer wrote about a villager who, wherever he went, brought his unseen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware: The Bible Can Mess You Up! Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,319 views

    This weekend we explored the difference between the proper use and the misuse of the Bible. We saw that the ultimate goal of studying and knowing the Bible is not to simply fill our minds with biblical information; it’s to change the way we think about Go

    1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #1 July 8-9, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Beware: The Bible Can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Gift Of Music

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,547 views

    We are to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. When we worship we should sing praises to God, glorifying Him and honoring His Name. Music is a channel of divine blessing, comfort and strength. Even in the depths of suffering, we can turn our hearts and v

    We are a church that loves to sing. I know there are those of you who have trouble participating when we sing, because you feel your voice isn’t worthy. I once read of a man who approached his Pastor and said; “you haven’t heard how poorly I sing. I know the Bible says ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Fight

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,810 views

    Get your fight back.

    Fight Num 33:50 And the LORD spoke unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, Num 33:51 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; Num 33:52 Then ye shall drive out all the inhabitants of the land from ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Holy Visit From God

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,696 views

    When God visits His people He comes not just to heal and deliver, but ultimately to transform us (thoughts from "From Visitation to Habitation" by Francis Frangipane.)

    A Holy Visit From God Reading- Foxes Book of Martyrs- Stephen. Stephen- first martyr of- Christian church- 34-36AD. Acts 6:8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people. NASU He ended up in a controversy with the Jews/arrested. Stephen eloquently ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Part I - Mary – The Voice Of Servanthood Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,212 views

    This is partone in a series looking at some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and what they can teach us. Mary’s humble response to the Angel of the Lord is a powerful example of a young woman with the heart of a servant.

    The Voices of Christmas Part I Mary – the Voice of Servanthood Mary may be the most controversial figure in the scriptures because of the doctrines of the Roman Catholic Church regarding Mary. They teach that she is the co-redemptrix with Christ. They also teach that she was without sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

    Contributed by Vincent Olaer on Oct 2, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,852 views

    Discovering the Secret Of God’s Economy

    Blessed To Be A Blessing Malachi 3:10 10Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. Test me in this,” says the LORD Almighty, “and see if I will not throw open the floodgates of heaven and pour out so much blessing that you will not have room enough for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Lake avatar

    The Dangerous End Of Ignorance

    Contributed by Christopher Lake on Mar 22, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 12,981 views

    Hosea 4:6 Says that God’s people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. What are God’s people ignorant of and why is this ignorance so dangerous.

    I.Introduction: Hosea 4:6 is, at least in part, one of those commonly known passages that we never actually took the time to consciously memorized. We just picked it up during the journey. The sad reality is that in the midst of our picking up we have picked up words and not the true meaning of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal