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  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Don't Be Ignorant

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 12,218 views

    1- Don’t be ignorant about the deceased 2- Don’t be ignorant about the resurrection 3- Don’t be ignorant about the return of Christ

    INTRO.- ILL.- During a board meeting in a small mountain church one of the deacons said, "Preacher, I think we need a chandelier in this church." "No, I’m against it," said another deacon. The preacher asked, "Well, why don’t you think we need a chandelier in this church?" The deacon said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Every Time The Church Doors Open

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2010
    based on 9 ratings
     | 12,241 views

    Preached 1985. What merits our coming to church frequently? We need to come with the expectation that God will meet us in the presence of His people. And then we will respond with prayer for the church, not mere criticism or complaint.

    They tell the story about the fellow who on one Sunday morning woke up, struggled out of bed, shuffled downstairs for his breakfast, and then announced to his mother, "Mother, I’m not going. I’m just not going to church today. I don’t feel like it, they don’t care for me down there, I don’t need ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Been With Jesus?

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 14, 2019
     | 6,668 views

    For the first Sunday after New Year's. What is our prayer to God for the new year? The early church prayed for boldness. What did they do to be so bold?

    As we start the new year, what is our prayer to God for the new year? Do we prayer that God smite our enemies? Do we pray that God will convert the masses? Do we pray for our health and welfare? What should be our prayer be for the New Year? I picked out this one verse for today’s message several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Purpose Of Prayer

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014
     | 5,941 views

    We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

    Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Transformation Possible: The Transformation Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 26, 2016
     | 13,566 views

    The Apostle Peter experienced many transformations during his life, but the most profound transformation was from failure to faith. This sermon reflects on Peter's denial of Christ in the courtyard.

    Let’s talk about transformation. Merrian-Webster defines transformation as “a complete or major change in someone's or something's appearance, form, etc.” Transformation is at the heart of our Christian faith, isn’t it? Don’t we believe that Jesus Christ came into ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Uncompromised Character Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 10, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,168 views

    Isaiah 53 was written some 700 years before Christ was born, yet it describes the coming of a Savior or Messiah who would be the wounded healer of the world and would have an uncompromised character. Here’s what we see about the character of Jesus.

    Uncompromised Character Isaiah 53 Andy Stanley tells the story of when he was 13 and learning the meaning of the phrase, “Actions speak louder than words.” His dad was the Associate pastor of First Baptist in Atlanta when the senior pastor was asked to resign. Charles Stanley was asked to preach ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He Saw The Best In Me

    Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 30, 2020
     | 17,610 views

    God can see in you what others can't.

    The introduction of our text this morning introduces us to a young man by the name of David. This David had seven other brother and him being the youngest. David was considered to be the weakest, and the tiniest. When we look at David, David’s job was considered to be the ineligible, unimportant, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Melting Pot

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 5, 2022
     | 3,859 views

    You see, the fourth of July is not about hot dogs, hamburgers, swim suits and fireworks. It is about a Nation, a Nation that came into being so people could freely worship Jesus Christ.

    Alba 7-3-2022 THE MELTING POT Romans 15:1-6 Tomorrow is the fourth of July and all across this vast and wide country, Americans will be celebrating the day the United States declared independence from the British Empire. We did not become, "the land of the free and the home of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Blinded By Pride Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,000 views

    Samson was a man with absolute power who was absolutely blinded by his pride in his power. How can we avoid falling into the same trap that took him down?

    When my dad sold his business and retired, he got bored just sitting around – so he went to work as a meat inspector for the government. They gave him a white coat and helmet and special knife, and his job was to go to meat plants (like Tyson or Indiana Packers) and inspect the meat as it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Shepherd Of His Sheep

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 14, 2021
     | 1,453 views

    Now I am not a chef, but I would imagine that if you were going to feed a group of chefs, you had better know something about cooking. Our Lord told Peter to, "feed My sheep.”

    In this particular passage of scripture, he is feeding the “Spiritual Chefs”, the ministers of the gospel. Notice that he speaks of: I. THE ELDER Verse 1. "The elders which are among you...” From this verse we see who he is addressing and where they are located: “Which are among you…” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Separation-Service Series

    Contributed by Mark Stegall on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,141 views

    SERVING GOD EFFECTIVELY

    GODS DESIRE IS TO BLESS HIS CHILDREN THAT THEY WILL BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS. GEN 12;2 WE WILL USE THE LIFE OF ABRAHAM TO ILLUSTRATE THE PRINCIPLES WE MUST FOLLOW IF WE EXPECT TO BE BLESSED,PROVIDED FOR AND USED MIGHTILY BY GOD. 1ST PRINCIPLE: SEPARATION GEN 12:1 A) FROM THE WORLD 2:COR 6: 14-18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Having Good Deeds Towards The Poor

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
     | 4,576 views

    And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. - Hebrews 13:16 Doing good was something always spoken of in the early Church. Believers were commended to in practical ways do good deeds. Requirements f ..

    And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. - Hebrews 13:16 Doing good was something always spoken of in the early Church. Believers were commended to in practical ways do good deeds. Requirements for Presbyters, Deacons, those in leadership, was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sanctity Of Life Sunday Exodus 1__1-22

    Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,907 views

    There is a connection between Racial Harmony and Interracial Marriage and Abortion and our understanding of Christ. Jesus delivers the babies, the mothers, the abortion providers, the irresponsible boyfriends. He loves and saves every sinner who trusts

    Sanctity of Life Sunday Exodus 1__1-22 There is a connection between Racial Harmony and Interracial Marriage and Abortion and our understanding of Christ. When interracial marriage is rejected, it is often because the reproductive effect of it is offensive to the dominant race. That is, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Building A Habitation For God

    Contributed by Orvel Barker on Jul 12, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 12,991 views

    To become a temple of praise to give glory to our creator.

    1 Chronicles 28:10 "Building A Habitation For God!" 1 Chronicles 28:10 "Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it." (NKJ) Intro: Throughout the Bible there are few who were selected to build a house for God. Moses the great lawgiver ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Successfully Perform Multiple Tasks

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,517 views

    1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ.

    1. The Holy Spirit equips us to perform many tasks as we follow the example of our multidimensional Christ. Jesus served people in the capacity of a teacher, shepherd, preacher, evangelist, priest, friend, apostle, advocate, model, mentor, disciple-maker, manager, guardian, ambassador, mediator, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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