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  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Martyr Stephen Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 10, 2020
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    Stephen had tried to convince Sanhedrin about their graceless character and arrogant behavior. He cites examples from history as well as their ancestors' conduct towards prophets and godly but died as Martyr.

    Acts 7:51-60 Revelation through Death of Deacon Stephen 7:51-53 Confrontational Preaching of Stephen 7:54, 57-58 Conditions of the Ungodly 7:55-56, 59-60 Confident of Stephen Acts 7: 51-53 Confrontational Preaching Stephen had tried to convince them about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Sermon On The Mount - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 14, 2019
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    This is the introduction to a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside, as he delivered what is more familiarly known as the “Sermon on the Mount.”

    Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) Part 1 – Introduction This is the introduction to a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside, as he delivered what is more ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Slavery Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 3, 2020
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    Christians are obligated by God's character to free those enmeshed in slavery. Among the enslaved in North America are those participating in the scourge of pornography and prostitution, which Christians must avoid and resist.

    “During those many days the king of Egypt died, and the people of Israel groaned because of their slavery and cried out for help. Their cry for rescue from slavery came up to God. And God heard their groaning, and God remembered his covenant with Abraham, with Isaac, and with Jacob. God saw the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Government Of The Promised Son, Part 2 (Isaiah 11:1-9)

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jun 6, 2024
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    Isaiah presents a series of prophecies that pertain to the person and role of God's Messiah. In Chapter 11:1-9, he describes the character of the future kingdom where the creation will live at peace.

    "THERE shall come forth a Root from the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of its roots. The Spirit of the LORD shall rest upon Him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD. His delight is in the fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    How To Go From Bitter To Better Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2021
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    Bitterness is an emotion that can eat us from the inside out like poison or cancer. Like the biblical character Joseph, there are things we can do to keep bitterness from destroying us.

    A. Abe Lemons was head basketball coach at the University of Texas for six years starting in 1976. 1. Lemons turned the Texas Longhorn basketball program around, but when DeLoss Dodds took over as the athletic director they soon were butting heads, and at the end of the 1982 season, Dodds fired ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Bradford Reaves avatar

    The Christian Lifestyle Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jul 1, 2022
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    Nothing we do is more serious and important than worship. The basis of our worship, and the only basis of our worship, is to be the person, nature, and character of God through His son, Jesus Christ.

    Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Last week we spend some time covering this portion of Scripture in Ephesians Chapter 5 where Paul is writing about the spiritual walk of the believer. The fact is the moment you put your faith in Jesus Christ as ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Pain And Suffering?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 25, 2015
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    Satan uses pain to make people doubt God’s goodness. He wants to inject doubt into our minds until we distrust the character and behavior of our heavenly Father.

    25 January 2006 Title: Pain and Suffering? Scripture Reading: Job 1:13-22 This evening I am going to talk about pain and suffering and how to face trouble, because from the cradle to the cemetery, we spend much of our existence trying to avoid pain and stay out of trouble. The longer we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Tested Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 5, 2022
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     | 3,057 views

    Faith produces worth & approval in those who undergo severe afflictions, adversity & trials. Faithfulness in suffering produces character & virtue, & ultimately it produces a better resurrection

    HEBREWS 11:35-40 A TESTED FAITH [LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES] [Romans 8:35-38] Many have been the triumphs faith has obtained against incredible odds and many have been the times when the faithful suffered because they chose to remain faithful. This section deals with many unknown men and women who ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jenny Franklin avatar

    Fruit Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Jenny Franklin on May 6, 2025
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    We are going to look at some aspects of God’s faithfulness, see how Jesus lived out that faithfulness, and talk about how our faithfulness can reflect the nature and character of God.

    FOCAL VERSES: Fruits of the Spirit The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control… Galatians 5:22-23 ESV Abiding in the Vine Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Grant Adams avatar

    Why Did Jesus Choose Judas? Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025
     | 525 views

    It has been said if you cannot say something nice about a person, do not say anything at all. Of all the bible characters, Judas has about the blackest record of them all.

    It has been said if you cannot say something nice about a person, do not say anything at all. Of all the bible characters, Judas has about the blackest record of them all. Because he walked and talked with Jesus but never repented and took him as savior. In verse 64, Jesus knew. Why did he want a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sweeter Than Honey: The Wisdom Of A Word-Soaked Life

    Contributed by Paul Dayao on Jan 10, 2026
     | 213 views

    This passage reveals that true wisdom is not found in the quantity of information we consume, but in a deep, daily love for God's Word that transforms our character and guards our steps from evil.

    Introduction: More Than Information We live in what people call the "Information Age." We have more data at our fingertips than any generation in human history. We can search for any fact in seconds. But as we look at the world around us—and sometimes even at our own lives—we have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
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     | 1,026 views

    Explore the nature, fruit, and power of true faith, emphasizing that it is a deliberate confidence in God's character, even when His ways are not understood, and it is essential for pleasing God, producing spiritual fruit, and living righteously.

    Good morning, folks! It's a joy to see all of you here today. We're diving into some of the most potent verses in the New Testament. We're talking faith – true faith. Not just any kind of faith, but the faith that moves mountains, the faith that transforms lives, the faith that births the very ...read more

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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    Sermon On The Mount - Part 8 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jun 22, 2019
     | 5,063 views

    Part 8 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what is known as the “Sermon on the Mount.” Here Jesus begins to show the outworking of the beatitudes as salt and light in the world.

    Part 8 - Salt of the earth and light of the world Sermon on the Mount The Christian Character Matthew 5:3 - 7:27 (Cf. Luke 6:20-49) This is Part 8 in a 14-part series of studies I call “The Christian Character” as described by Jesus to a crowd of people on a Galilean hillside as he delivered what ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Real Jesus Takes Charge Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,569 views

    The cleansing of the temple gives us a glimpse of Jesus’ character that is often overlooked or even denied. We see the Real Jesus in his confrontation with the money changers just as surely as in His compassion toward the weak.

    The Real Jesus Takes Charge Fortifying the Foundations # 6 John 2:12-22 4-6-03 Intro: Please turn in your Bible to John 2:12. This morning we come the amazing story of Jesus cleansing the temple—driving out the moneychangers and those who were selling sacrificial animals in the Court of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Reunion With The Saints.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Apr 28, 2004
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,238 views

    After Peter’s release from prison, he began to seek the Saints, God’s people. When you turn people lose to go wherever they please you soon discover their character.

    The reunion with the Saints. Acts 12:12 -- 17. 04/28/04 We are finishing up our study about the life of Peter. This is the third study in acts chapter 12. We started by talking about the repression of the King. We saw how that king Herod had James killed and it pleased the ungodly Jews and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist