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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Rooted In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 25, 2018
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     | 9,523 views

    This is the 8th sermon in the 1 Timothy series, "Order".

    Series: Order [#8] ROOTED IN JESUS 1 Timothy 6:1-21 Introduction: As Bel Aire and I have faced criticism by people who seem happy to attack us, I need to ask you, “What do we do to stand firm in our faith”? Having lived in Hobbs for the majority of my life, all I have to do is look outside ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unconditional Security? (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 3,656 views

    A two-part series on the subject; based on passages in the gospel of John and Hebrews.

    There are many benefits in preaching through an entire book of the Bible. One is that the preacher is not able to “avoid” the difficult passages – the controversial passages; those passages the sincerest of believers may disagree on. This morning we will delve into such a passage. Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Gift Of Music

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 13, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 11,651 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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    The Anointed Ones

    Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Jan 16, 2011
     | 4,098 views

    The antichrists have come, even come out from among us. But we are anointed by the Holy One. What does that anointing mean?

    The Anointed Ones (1 John2:18-27) Introduction: A. The Bible gives us several warnings about troubles that are coming. Peter talks about scoffers in the last days. Paul tells Timothy that a time is coming when people will turn aside from sound doctrine and turn to teachers who tell them what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answering A Tough Question

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jul 29, 2010
     | 2,360 views

    Here is the parable of the sower, which we have typically spiritualized to death. What is the bottom line principle exposed in this parable?

    Passage: Matthew 13:10-17 Intro: Let’s just dive right into this fascinating and tough passage. 1. right in the middle of the parable and explanation of God’s revelational plan 2. soils, hard to soft, barren to fertile. 3. so the disciples, after this first parable, wonder why ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Adventures In Missing The Point Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    Some theological arguments are only a distraction from the core of Faith, which is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith.

    1 Timothy 1:3-7 August 9, 2009 Adventures in Missing the Point 3 As I urged you when I went into Macedonia, stay there in Ephesus so that you may command certain persons not to teach false doctrines any longer 4 or to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies. Such things promote ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    God's Big Plan

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012
     | 5,232 views

    God has a huge plan for the world, and He makes it very clear. Nebuchadnezzars terrifying dream is interpreted by Daniel for Nebuchadnezzar as well as the rest of us to see. God's gracious revelation is all around us!

    Passage: Daniel 2:24-49 Intro: Up to this point, we have seen God working thru Daniel and his friends in the life of Nebuchadnezzar. 1. king of Babylon, hugely powerful 2. and last week we saw how God had given him a dream that upset him. 3. how that dream had been used to reveal the liars in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Wise Or Foolish?

    Contributed by Perry Greene on May 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,096 views

    A lesson on true wisdom and knowledge for graduating seniors.

    1. Burger King April Fool's Joke On April 1st, 1998 Burger King published a full page advertisement in an American newspaper announcing the introduction of a new item to their menu: a "Left-Handed Whopper" especially designed for the 32 million left-handed Americans. According to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Holy Spirit; What Does He Do? Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 10, 2014
     | 8,042 views

    Part 2 of 4 in an introductory series on the Holy Spirit, looking at who He is and how He works in our lives.

    INTRODUCTION: John 16 is what I would describe as a fundamental passage on the Holy Spirit. In these verses, Jesus has just finished telling the disciples that things are going to get hard for them when He leaves and that people are going to hate them mistreat them, kill them, and they will do so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Beware: The Bible Can Mess You Up! Series

    Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,364 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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    A Charge To Deacons

    Contributed by Gene Escoe on May 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,873 views

    I wrote this sermon for the ordination of a deacon at my church.

    INTRODUCTION: (Ordination of Glen Colby) This evening is a special night for me, not just for the Colby family. First of all, it is my first opportunity to be involved in an ordination ceremony. Next, when I was growing up the deacons at my church were some of my heroes. These men were such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Logos Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 29, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,216 views

    The Christmas season is about celebrating the incarnation, the time when God became a man. God visited this planet in human form over 2,000 years ago; how do we understand who our Savior is?

    The Logos (John 1:1-13) 1. This past Tuesday, it was difficult to drive in and out of our church parking lot because of a barrage of traffic down Webster Street. 2. Where did this traffic come from? Downtown was blocked off because President Obama and Vice-President Biden were speaking at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • ADEOLU AKIN-ABRAHAM avatar

    The Problem Of A Wicked Neighbour.

    Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010
    based on 7 ratings
     | 33,956 views

    Beware of evil neighbours and friends that lead people away into destruction.

    The bible talks about the problem and danger of a wicked neighbour: Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Psalm 28:3 Draw me not ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Love One Another-The Supreme Commandment

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 1, 2015
     | 5,754 views

    Being a true friend of Jesus means listening to what he wants to tell us and then using that information to do his work in our world and in our lives

    If you were going on a long trip, what would you say to your family and friends before you left? If you knew that you were going to see someone for the last time, what would you say to them? When your children moved away from home, what did you say to them? In each case you probably gave them some ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    The Gospel: For All Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2015
     | 5,460 views

    Paul has expressed astonishment that churches of Galatia have turned from faith alone to faith plus law. He says what they have really done is moved from the true gospel to no gospel at all.

    Is the Gospel really for everybody? You have probably heard someone tell the humorous one liner; you can’t get there from here. That is what the Judaizers were telling the churches in Galatia about coming to Christ only they weren’t trying to be funny. There were a group of people ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist