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  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Don’t Be Confused About The Term Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2010
     | 4,943 views

    The modern-day, Americanized church is a poor representation of the 1st Century church. We are confused about what we are.

    Don’t be Confused – (THE TERM) - #1 Matthew 16:13-19 * This morning I carry you on a brief journey on which, for the past couple of weeks, I have found myself. Quite honestly, this journey has been painful and helpful as well as hard and exciting. My first disclaimer is that my desire is not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    An Introduction To Wisdom. Series

    Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012
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     | 10,442 views

    The book of Proverbs begins with the purpose of a Proverbs and the definition of true wisdom.

    An Introduction to Wisdom Proverbs 1:1-7 Illus. A Baptist pastor was praying with his staff and deacons one Sunday morning before services when a cloud filled the room. A deep voice spoke out to the pastor. "Which every you wish, it will be given to you: wisdom, wealth or great looks." The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Athanasian Creed Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on May 16, 2014
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     | 5,445 views

    In this lesson, we examine the life of Athanasius and also the creed which bears his name.

    Church History: Examining the Creeds and Confessions of the Church Through the Ages and Why They Matter. Lesson 5: The Athanasian Creed So far, in our study of church history we have seen: An overview of the last 2,000 years of church history. The creeds which are found within the Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Price Of Pentecost Part 2 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014
     | 4,259 views

    Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

    The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success today like: Buildings…money…staff…internet and programs. So why were they so successful? The reason is that they had the ONE thing many churches today ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Will Grow Together With Others Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 16, 2015
     | 8,634 views

    Groups, Relationships, Involvement vs. Isolation

    I WILL – “I Will” Grow Together with Others Acts 2:46 (pg. 759) October 18, 2015 Introduction: About 15 years ago I was walking down the hallway at Fern Creek Christian Church on a Wednesday night and I ran into a guy I’d never met before...I’m not sure of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Breathtaking Ministry Series

    Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 9, 2011
     | 5,197 views

    Jesus loves the nobodies of the world. And Levi was one of them. Detested, dishonest and despised Levi, Jesus loved him and welcomed him into the kingdom of God.

    Mark 2:13-17; Matthew 9:9-13; Luke 5:27-32 Then He went out again by the sea; and all the multitude came to Him, and He taught (äéäÜóêù – to teach, impart instruction) them. As He passed by, He saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office (tax station on trade route or place for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    What Is Driving My Life - #1 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jul 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    God has placed us here for specific reasons. This message speaks to the impetus for our life. (Thanks to Rick Warren for the inspiration)

    What is Driving My Life? Philippians 3:1-11 A friend sent us these motivational slogans: * Doing a job RIGHT the first time gets the job done. Doing the job WRONG fourteen times gives you job security. * Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity. * If you can stay calm, while ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cleansing The Temple Part 3: Cleansing The House Of God Series

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on Feb 22, 2015
     | 8,961 views

    A sermon series on Temple Cleansing beginning with the individual, moving on to the home and ending with the church.

    Text: Matt 21 : 12 – 14 12 Then Jesus went into the temple 4of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. 13 And He said to them, “It is written, My house shall be called a house ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Hour Of Decision!

    Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 11, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,611 views

    (1) THOUGHTS create ACTIONS, (2) Actions create HABITS, (3) Habits create CHARACTER, (4) and Character creates DESTINY. Your decision today determines your destiny tomorrow!

    The Hour of Decision 1 Kings 18:21 Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." Joshua 24:15 But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Doug Fannon avatar

    Counterfeit Christianity Part 2: The Counterfeiters Exposed! Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jul 2, 2019
     | 5,637 views

    This the second of two parts. This sermon was preached before observing the Lord's Supper.

    Are you a Follower of Jesus? Are you truly a born again believer in Jesus Christ? Or can we be charged with being a counterfeit? For a lot of us, as Christians we dismiss this question because it almost feels redundant or unnecessary. “Of course I’m a Christian. I filled all the squares. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Bold Witness Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 11, 2019
     | 6,829 views

    We need to be bold in our witness for Christ. We are one generation away from being a pagan nation.

    This sermon series entitled “The Ends of the Earth” is about how we, as the body of Christ, have been directed to reach a lost world for Him. So how are we doing? Not how has the church done in the past, but how is the church in reaching the lost doing today? The fact is, we are but one ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    Misunderstanding True Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 12, 2019
     | 5,985 views

    This passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it.

    Tonight’s passage is a detailed instruction about wisdom—what it is and how we are to use it. Many are guilty of twisting and adjusting wisdom to mean what they want. One of the greatest temptations that ever confronts us is the temptation to twist true wisdom. This is what this passage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021
     | 9,679 views

    Sometimes Christians offend us and this can be a stumbling block to our faith. This happened to Malchus when Peter, thinking he was defending Jesus, cut off his ear. Jesus showed us a better way by healing the one that a Christian offended.

    WHEN PETER CUT OFF MALCHUS’ EAR Jn. 18:1-11; Lk. 22:50-51 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Pastor Ray Stedman told the story of some Americans who were stationed in Korea during the Korean War. They rented a home and hired a local man to cook and clean for them. 2. These Americans were a bunch of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Romans 12:4-5 - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2018
     | 5,084 views

    When invited to church many folks will reply with some variant of , "I don't need to go to church ...". And, that phrase is usually follow up with , "to worship" or "to get to heaven" or "to be a good Christian". What does the Bible say, True or False?

    Before we get started today let's run over our newest memory Scripture and review one of our past memory Scriptures! Romans 12:4-5 (new) “Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Acts Of The Apostles (9 Of 39)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 14, 2022
     | 1,343 views

    In chapter 5, we discovered that the Lord had to purge the early church of hypocrisy.

    The people learned to fear the Lord, and those who loved Him went on serving Him faithfully, filling all of Jerusalem with their doctrine. Look at Acts 5:28, We read, “Saying, Did not we straitly command you that ye should not teach in this name? and, behold, ye have filled Jerusalem with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist