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  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 2:11-21 - Message 5 – Paul Reprimands The Apostle Peter Publicly Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 17, 2023
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    How do we deal with others in reprimand? How do we deal with serious problems in the church and in Christian lives? It is difficult. In this message Paul had to reprimand Peter publicly because Peter failed in the very matter Paul was fighting against.

    THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 2:11-21 - MESSAGE 5 – PAUL REPRIMANDS THE APOSTLE PETER PUBLICLY We are continuing the series in Galatians, following the letter that deeply impressed Paul’s heart because the gospel he preached was being mangled. In this message Paul had to reprimand Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is Jesus Really Divine? Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2006
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    Using the DaVinci Code as a starting point for demonstrating Jesus really is the divine Son of God, and why this is important for us today.

    Last week I began this sermon series called Counterfeit Christianity because of my concerns over how easily people across this country and around world have been led astray by believing some of the claims made about the Christian faith by a fictional book called The Da Vinci Code. My hope is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Palestinian Problem, Pt. 2

    Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 10, 2005
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    Here are 10 Facts That Dismisses and Destroys The “Palestinian Problem”.

    “The Palestinian Problem” Pt. 2 Zechariah 2:8 “…for he who touches you (Israel) touches the apple of His eye.” Jeremiah 6:4 4. The 10 Facts That Dismisses and Destroys The “Palestinian Problem”. Fact #1: The driving force behind this issue is summed up in one word…hatred. Most of us don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obeying God Rather Than Men Series

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 30, 2016
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    The Early Church chooses to obey God and accepts the risk.

    SERIES: Adventures in Acts 006 TITLE: Obeying God Rather Than Men TEXT: Acts 5:17-29 INTRO: The early church had come through Persecution from without and Problems within. Now: -The Church is thriving. -The apostles are preaching with great power -There is unity in the church, sharing all things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Oak Tree Series

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 22, 2024
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    The second in the Lenten series. This week's focus is on the promises of God

    February 21, 2024 Hope Lutheran Church Series: If Trees Could Talk" Genesis 13:14-18; Isaiah 61:1-3 The Oak Tree Good evening, friendly humans. I was very honored when your pastor contacted me and asked if I would be a guest presenter during your Lenten midweek services. Thank you for ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Saul's Conversion Series

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Aug 27, 2023
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    Saul's conversion shows us that God can reach anyone and change anyone. Ananias' acceptance of Saul is a wonderful example. And Paul's reflection on the event reminds us of just how important it is to be baptized.

    I don’t often think about Nottingham. I can’t remember ever visiting it. It’s 200 miles away and we haven’t had reason to go there. But Nottingham is an up-and-coming city. A few years ago, The Times newspaper named it as the most improved city in its survey of the best places to live. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Implications From Jesus’ Burial & Resurrection-1(2024)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 3, 2024
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    1 of 4. Luke lays out the historicity of Jesus’ burial & resurrection. Jesus was dead, buried, & resurrected. But What details surround His burial & resurrection? 13 implications from the details surrounding Jesus’ burial & resurrection.

    Some IMPLICATIONS From JESUS’ BURIAL & RESURRECTION-I—Luke 23:50--24:12 Need: The burial & resurrection of Jesus is historical fact. Trust in the fact of Jesus’ death, burial, & resurrection, is a key factor in a person’s being ‘born-again’. Trust in the facts surrounding Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reasons For Desiring To See Jesus Series

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jan 8, 2022
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    Persons desiring to see the Christ were not only at the time of his birth. At and near his death many sought to see Jesus. As we see those around his death, let us examine why they desired to see The Christ.

    REASONS FOR DESIRING TO SEE JESUS A few weeks ago, we had a lesson concerning the desire to see The Christ at the time of his birth. Today, let us examine reasons some desired to see The Christ, Jesus, just before the time of his death. Many desired to see him at the feast of Unleavened Bread ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Miracle Of The Burial Of Jesus

    Contributed by Les Puryear on Apr 22, 2016
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    The burial of Jesus was a wonderful miracle wrought by God. Normally, victims of crucifixion were not buried. So how did Jesus escape the normal disposal of a crucified body? This sermon tells how God did it.

    INTRODUCTION - ”JOSEPH OF ARIMATHEA" 1. Easter has come and gone. 2. We have spent much time grieving over the cross and celebrating the resurrection of Christ. 3. Today, I’d like to tell you one more story about the resurrection. 4. If this part of the story of the resurrection ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Triumph To Tragedy

    Contributed by James May on Apr 11, 2001
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,312 views

    The story of Jesus’ last week with a little poetic license from the Triumphal entry to the Crucifixion and burial. Tragedy to Triumph will complete the Story in a second sermon.

    Triumph to Tragedy Luke 19:33-38, "And as they were loosing the colt, the owners thereof said unto them, Why loose ye the colt? And they said, The Lord hath need of him. And they brought him to Jesus: and they cast their garments upon the colt, and they set Jesus thereon. And as he went, they ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Delighting In Mankind

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,841 views

    A sermon about Jesus from Proverbs 8:22-31 (Some illustrations and thoughts from other Sermon Central Contributors)

    Evening Service for 10/31/2010 Proverbs 8:22-31 WBTU: A. Last week we talked about Adulterous Anne and temptation. B. Chapters 8 and 9 begin a compare and contrast between Folly and Wisdom. Solomon puts it in terms of two women: Woman Wisdom and Woman Folly. He discusses these concepts as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Advance Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 21, 2025
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     | 296 views

    Acts 16:1-5 shows us how the gospel advances.

    Introduction At the turn of the 21st century, Blockbuster reigned supreme in the video rental industry. If your family wanted a movie night, someone likely had to drive to one of Blockbuster's 9,000 stores, stroll through rows of DVD-lined shelves, and hand a membership card to a blue-clad ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Sing To The Lord A New/Old Song Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 15, 2013
     | 2,766 views

    The Liturgy, especially the Mass, is a point of contact between the human and divine

    Monday of 11th Week in Course 2013 Sacrosanctum Concilium 1 “O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises!” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Testifying Truth

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 26, 2018
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     | 2,998 views

    The Sanhedrin again seek to put Christ and Christianity on trial, even though Jesus has been crucified, dead and buried.

    Mid-Week Message/Devotion April 25, 2018 Acts 4:5-12 We are reading through this account of Peter and the apostles being queried by yet another gathering of what amounts to a self-appointed council. Why do I say self-appointed? You see this council of Jewish priests – the Sanhedrin was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Turning Hearts

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 16, 2018
     | 1,974 views

    What we need in this world is reconciliation of God and man, and of man to man.

    Thursday of the 11th Week in Course 2018 Reformation/Revolution Look closely at the words of the Lord’s Prayer and you will see, as the Church Fathers taught, the whole of the Gospel summarized in these petitions. Think of all the problems we face in our world today, and all that we have faced in ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic