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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Apr 7, 2018
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    Part 8, the final part of this series, explores Christian worship as it existed in the first century and what it portended for Christians in later generations.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Shingirayi Gwete avatar

    8. Discernment – Separating Friends From Foes Series

    Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Feb 26, 2022
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    There are enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this sermon we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the devil.

    In the previous chapter we learnt that there are some enemies who are within the camp of God and pretend to be serving Christ, yet they are deceivers who have been sent by the devil to abuse the flock. In this chapter we will focus on how to identify whether a person has been sent by God or by the ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    The Three "bears” And Goldilocks (Sermon About Bearing Burdens)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 30, 2022
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    Most folks have heard about the fairy tale of the “Three Bears” and Goldilocks.

    We all know a fairy tale is not real, but I want to talk to you about THREE “BEARS” that the Word of God teaches us about. The Bible has 3 interesting statements about our burdens. 1) First one is found in Galatians 6:5, "Each one should bear his own burden." 2) Second one is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    A Fairy Tale Religion

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2025
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    Many churches promote “Easy-Believism” today in their churches.

    This is a dangerous teaching! Why? God has given us the gospel of Christ to take into the homes of lost people and show them what the Lord can do for them if they will accept Him as their Lords and Savior. The gospel of Christ is the only gospel God has given to the church to reach a lost ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Bridges avatar

    When God Closes The Door

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 20, 2001
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    Based on God Calling Noah to Build the Ark

    When God Closes the Door Genesis 7:1-16 In Genesis Chapter Six, God saw the Wickedness of mankind and it Grieved God in His Heart. He said that he would destroy mankind off the face of the earth. But, there was one family and one person who found Grace in the eyes of God. It was Noah and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "As A Backsliding Heifer..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

    Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 22, 2004
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    My uncle used to say, "You can’t tell how far a frog can jump by his croak!" Just because someone impresses us with words doesn’t guaruntee that they will spiritually benefit us.To have fellowship with some we’d have to backslide. Let’s examine why

    Introduction I heard a great statement made just the other day from another brother in Christ, he said, "There are some in this life for me to have fellowship with them I’d have to backslide!" What a powerful statement and true! Since we’re on the subject. what is a backslider. One 5 year old ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Mason avatar

    Father's Day

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001
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    The Apostle Paul’s definition of a good father.

    FATHER’S DAY 1Thess 2:10-12 Introduction: Story of 2 fathers: Woodhaven, and football/faith. Sons imitate their fathers I. Traits of a good father – These should be visible to men and God. A. Righteous – Morally correct – ILLUS 275 Iceberg rooted in Jesus Christ. ILLUS 1147 Chinese symbol – ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • George McLaughlin Jr. avatar

    Outreach & Discipleship #5 Of 5 Series

    Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 8, 2009
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    The Great Commission is "to make disciples." "Going," "baptizing," and teaching explain "make disciples." Yet this is a neglected area in our day. What does it mean to make disciples? How is it done? What does it have to do with outreach/evangelism?

    Intro. - The COMMAND: Make disciples I. What this text tells us about making disciples A. It’s not easy, v. 18. (Only by God’s grace) B. What are the ingredients for discipleship? 1. "going" - connecting 2. "baptizing" - converting 3. "teaching" - completing II. What’s involved in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Spiritual Church

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
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    One of Jesus’ last challenges to the Disciples/Church before the day of Pentecost.

    A SPIRITUAL CHURCH Luke 24:49 INTRO: The text is part of Christ’s last commission to His disciples before the Church was organized after Pentecost. All candidates for God’s Church must have the Holy Spirit dwelling in them. If our Church is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hear O Earth

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 30, 2016
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    Hear it with carefulness with self-application and in faith, be enlightened - LIVE IT

    SERMON Hear O Earth Jer 22:29 I. The exclamation – O a. It is expressive of deep grief i. O Absalom ii. O Jerusalem II. The Repetition a. Earth, earth, earth b. Expresses deep concern c. How great the danger i. Under condemnation ii. In darkness iii. In bondage iv. Misery v. Other darkness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Anthony Mancina avatar

    Psalm 19 Part I Series

    Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,186 views

    An indepth look at how sin eventually evolves into outright rebellion.

    Psalm 19 Pt. II Verses 1-6 – General Revelation  When you look into the heavens although they can’t speak they declare the existence of God – A Supreme Being, far greater than mankind  It’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Shumer avatar

    The Importance Of Knowing What You Believe And Why

    Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 16, 2004
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    Do you know what you believe, and why you believe it? There are some serious reasons you should. This message is part of a series, and focuses on Bible truth regarding the Church.

    CBC = 15 Aug. 2004 = 6 P.M Page 3 of 3 What do you believe, and why? = # 3 = (various, topical) We have been discussing the importance of knowing what you believe and why - 2 Tim. 3.16-17 = It’s God’s Word = Particular purposes = Maturing up to do good works - What’s the best good work we can do? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Simms avatar

    How To Share Your Faith: Part I

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 8, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,256 views

    To look at some rules for how to share your faith with others

    From 9/5/04 pm SBC Philippi How To Share Your Faith John 4:7-30 Primary Purpose: To look at some rules for how to share your faith with others. Someone once told me that 95% of all believers never share their faith with a single person. I have sometimes wondered why this is. It seems to me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Nolan avatar

    Jesus Headed To Jerusalem. Where Are You Heading?

    Contributed by Dennis Nolan on Apr 1, 2001
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    A challenging address for the week before Palm Sunday

    Jesus set his face towards Jerusalem - where are you heading? 01/04/01 Reading Luke 9 51 -62 1) The undeterred Christ "Now it came to pass that when the time came for him to be received up that he steadfastly set his face to go towards Jerusalem"v 51 At times we forget how important Luke’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Homiletics 101 -- "What Preaching Should Be” Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 17, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 16,246 views

    Paul wants us to understand that preaching is not based on the contribution of the preacher, but on the message being communicated. Preaching, in the mind of Paul is to be valued in the core truth, not in the charisma of the speaker!

    Homiletics 101 “What Preaching Should Be” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this passage of Scripture, and in doing so leave the first chapter of the letter, it is important that we understand what it is we are leaving behind. Chapter 1 has Paul laying foundation concerning ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist