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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    How Can We Reach A Muslim With The Gospel? Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 11, 2011
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     | 9,265 views

    With the growing numbers of Muslims in our communities we now have the opportunity to present the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ to Muslims. Though it may seem difficult, nothing is too difficult for God.

    HOW CAN WE REACH A MUSLIM WITH THE GOSPEL? Philip Roberts of Midwestern Baptist Theol. Seminary said when developing a plan for witnessing to Muslims, “Muslims rarely hear a truthful presentation of the gospel.” [They may need dozens.] With the growing numbers of Muslims in our country and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Church?

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 16, 2010
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    A hard look at the church. what it is and what it is not. We have to be what Jesus Christ defined as the church if we will make an impact on the world.

    What about the church? Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction- I want to talk about the church this morning. I want to talk about this church, Rosedale Church of the Nazarene. RNC for short, and I want to talk about the church universal (all churches). I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Ministry Of The Holy Spirit. # 1

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on May 21, 2012
     | 7,081 views

    I got this idea from reading a sermon that i saw on sermon central. Then i just went with teh holy spirit as he lead me. I looked at the ministry of the Holy spirit.

    THE MINISTRY OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Part 1. John 16:7-15. Of all the great stuff that the Bible teaches the Ministry of the Holy Spirit is the one that most people have a problem with. Let me say that I know that I am not an expert, but there ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Here I Am To Worship

    Contributed by Michael Bolin on Dec 25, 2010
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     | 4,224 views

    Discerning true worship from the example of the "Magi."

    Good morning! I hope everyone has had a great Christmas. I want to thank each of you for being here this morning. Christmas is behind us and how many have taken that deep sigh of relief? This holiday season isn’t over and the Christmas story isn’t done. We have looked at Joseph, Mary, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Church Split

    Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 3, 2008
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     | 4,601 views

    If the Church is to servive we must be of one mind.

    Philippians 2:1-3 March 2, 2008 In Dwight Pentecost’s commentary on the book of Philippians he refers to an occurrence of a church split in Dallas Texas. The church split was so bad that it involved a legal suit of one side of the church against the other over who had the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Going Through The Big D Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008
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     | 4,467 views

    Exposition of Mark 10:1-12 regarding Jesus’ statements on marriage and divorce

    Text: Mark 10:1-12, Title: Going Through the Big “D,” Date/Place: NRBC, 2/24/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Preview with pastoral warning and assurance of care and openness to hearing differing viewpoints, Snapshot of marriage in America, from Covenant Marriage by Fred Lowry, p. 18, Why is it that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Athanasian Creed: All Truth

    Contributed by David Mcnally on May 26, 2013
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    There are three Ecumenical Creeds which were constructed in the early days of the Church, to communicate Scriptural truth and combat errors. We can use them as tools for evangelism.

    The purpose and value of the Athanasian Creed: ‘all truth’ John 16 v. 13 We are here today because we believe certain things about God and Jesus. If we did not believe them we would be in a different place, a different church. If we did not believe any of them we wouldn’t be in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Reverse The Curse

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 17, 2013
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    Exposition of 1 Samuel

    Text: Malachi 4:6, 1 Sam 3:1-18, Title: Reverse the Curse, Date/Place: NRBC, , AM A. Opening illustration: Boy Scouts this week, Article from Stetzer on Gay Marriage/Global snapshot, B. Background to passage: We live in a world that is under the judgment of God. He is giving our world over to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Whom Have I Cheated? Series

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Jul 2, 2013
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    One thing the church lacks is more people of character and integrity. Character and integrity are used synonymously, but there is a difference between the two. Character develops through individual situations, integrity finalizes codified virtues learned.

    WHOM HAVE I CHEATED? THE SIGNIFICANCE OF INTEGRITY 1 SAMUEL 12:1-5 1 Samuel said to all Israel, “I have listened to everything you said to me and have set a king over you. 2 Now you have a king as your leader. As for me, I am old and gray, and my sons are here with you. I have been your ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Dealing With Difficulty As A Believer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 4, 2011
     | 5,832 views

    James addresses ’wars and fights’ in a way which we sometimes miss.

    Dealing with Difficulty as a Believer James 4:1-10 * Ever since Genesis 3, mankind has been in the throes of fights, wars, struggles, suffering, which are generically called, difficulties. It is a never ending battle. No matter what you call them, we face these every day. You have heard me say ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Servant Leadership Part 14 : Stewardship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 30, 2011
     | 9,562 views

    Stewardship is a key aspect of Servant Leaders

    Servant Leadership Part 14 Stewardship I am going to begin with an uncomfortable question today. Are you a giver or a taker? I want you to give this a serious thought. Take a moment to think about the last week and make a mental list of what all you have taken and what all you have given. Think ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Tolerance - 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010
     | 5,803 views

    We live in an age of tolerance. Political correctness has obliterated common sense to the point that most people think it is a basic human right not to be offended.

    Dakota Community Church July 11, 2010 Tolerance – Part 1 We live in an age of tolerance. Political correctness has obliterated common sense to the point that most people think it is a basic human right not to be offended. Examples from the internet: Another street preacher in the U.K. has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Harmless

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 12, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,179 views

    The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other. We have shown a different picture. As a church we must stop hurting each other. We must learn to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

    Harmless Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Introduction: The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other (John 13:35). Yet the history ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Wiles avatar

    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010
     | 4,697 views

    The forgiveness of sin through Christ gives us the freedom to be victorious over fleshly desires and gives us the power to be successful in God's work.

    CALLED TO FREEDOM GALATIANS 5:13-15 INTRODUCTION Our has been and is still a time of bondage. We can think of the slavery days as practiced in our country and in other countries. Africans themselves even practiced slavery. It was under the administration of Abraham Lincoln that the slaves of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blush - Pt. 3 - Pool Parties Or Pity Parties? Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 14, 2013
     | 7,190 views

    Cheeks bright red. Eyes averted. Head ducked in shame. There are some questions that should still embarrass us. However, red cheeks may just lead to changed hearts!

    Blush Pt. 3 - Pool Parties or Pity Parties? Cheek coloring moments. We all hate them. That instance in which you would like to crawl in a hole. You thought no one noticed and you discover that everyone saw you fall, fail, make a fool of yourself. You find yourself with a blush. Like . . . ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal