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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Under Authority

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 29, 2022
     | 1,195 views

    What we perhaps don’t realize is that Christians are also under authority, civilians enlisted in the same cause, fighting evil and promoting the good.

    I was watching an old Humphrey Bogart movie the other night, called Action in the North Atlantic. It was about the merchant marine in WWII, not about the navy. I was particularly interested because my brother Jeremy up in Alaska was in the merchant marine. And then I got even more interested, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sin In The Church

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 28, 2025
     | 606 views

    Every one of us needs to understand that we’re all susceptible to sin. But also everyone of us also needs to know that there is hope if we leave that sin – because we can be restored.

    Alba 4-27-2025 SIN IN THE CHURCH I Corinthians 5:1-13 There was a flock of wild ducks headed south for the winter. One of the ducks looked down and sees domesticated ducks in a barnyard and the easy life that they have. He decides to leave the wild ducks to spend some time with the domesticated ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Are You Building On?

    Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Nov 14, 2025
     | 355 views

    A sermon to adults on building their lives upon Jesus

    Matthew 7:24-29 11/16/25 a.m. What are you building on? I guess I ought to do a series of sermons on SONGS we SANG in Children’s Church. I’ve mentioned some of these songs in different messages that I’ve brought. “Oh be Careful Little Eyes what you See.” “I Have Decided to Follow Jesus.” “This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Vision For A Great Work Series

    Contributed by David Blizzard on Feb 10, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 5,976 views

    GOING FORWARD WITH A VISION

    A VISION FOR A GREAT WORK – NEH. 2:11-20 Review Nehemiah 1-2 – He was involved in the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. It was not just a project but it was about people. Nehemiah has chosen not to just live comfortable and let his people suffer. He left the King’s court and was willing to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Secret Of Contentment Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001
    based on 19 ratings
     | 3,601 views

    THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

    BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What About Gambling!

    Contributed by Robert Fleener on Jan 11, 2001
    based on 266 ratings
     | 5,115 views

    What does the Bible have to say to Christians about gambling?

    "WHAT ABOUT GAMBLING ?" July 18, 1999 SOME KEY FACTS — USA - $639 spent annually on legalized gambling. Sharpest increase in gambling is among senior citizens. In CA, 40% of lottery tickets are bought by the unemployed. The casinos’ most profitable day is Sunday. The casinos’ busiest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    So You Wanna Go Out Series

    Contributed by Randy Harp on Feb 5, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 6,200 views

    Part one of Dating 101 (Guidelines for Dating)

    Dating 101 So You Wanna Go Out Where does the term “dating” come from? 1. The Bible NEVER mentions the word dating · Couples got together from their parents arranging them to be together (forever) · Couples got together from a dad trading his daughter for money, property or goats 2. Dating ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "You Are The Church" Series

    Contributed by Blake Carroll on Sep 14, 2001
    based on 70 ratings
     | 11,787 views

    We as saved individuals make up the body of Christ.

    Title: “You Are The Church” Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-13 Introduction: A lovely building is not a church. All the beams, joists, decking, pews, seats, pulpit furniture, carpet, fixtures, woodwork, organ, piano, speaker system, chalkboards, easels, and podiums do not make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    E Pluribus Unum, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,594 views

    E Pluribus Unum- out of many, one. This was the heart of Jesus that his church might come together as one

    E Pluribus Unum Part 2 Opening 1. We learned last week that… a. E Pluribus Unum- (EE PLOOR-uh-buhs YOOU-nuhm)- b. Jesus talked us becoming Heis in John 17:20-23 Gr. #1520- Heis- (Hice) that they may be ONE c. Incredible success & strength comes from working and contributing ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Rodney Fry avatar

    The Christian And The Human Family

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 30, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,627 views

    “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is confused about foreign po

    THE CHRISTIAN AND THE HUMAN FAMILY Romans 13:1-7 Introduction “Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities.” That’s easy for Paul to say. He didn’t have to deal with a tax-and-spend President, who doesn’t seem to be able to make up his mind. The President smiles nicely but is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Change Is Not A Four Letter Word

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 16, 2005
    based on 28 ratings
     | 2,407 views

    Unless we are willing to be transformed into that which is good and acceptable and perfect to God our worship is in vain.

    Romans 12: 1 – 8 Change Is Not A “Four” Letter Word Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that you were given a teabag as you entered worship today. --- Remember the last time you were given something in worship by me? I asked you to take a silver dollar and turn it in $100,000. And now I’ve ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Imitate Christ In Your Concern Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,520 views

    As we are spiritually transformed by God’s Holy Spirit (Romans 12:1-2) we will show the evidence. Romans 14 shows that we will imitate Christ in our Concern for others.

    IMITATE CHRIST IN YOUR CONCERN Romans 14:1-23 I. Genuine Acceptance (vs. 1-4) A. No Reservations 1. The weak in faith here is seen to be those who held to OT traditions and trappings of the Law 2. Romans 15:1 – Paul includes himself in the “WE” there, indicating that the strong in faith are those ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians As A Missionary Church

    Contributed by Carl Palatino on Nov 17, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,668 views

    PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH

    PHILIPPIANS AS A MISSIONARY CHURCH Philippians 1:3-7 Introduction: PHILIPPI Historical Background The name of the city of Philippi was originally Krinides (lit. springs). It stood about 10 miles inland from the Aegean Sea in the Roman province of Macedonia. In 356 B.C. Philip II, king of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warner Pidgeon avatar

    God Moved Into The Neighbourhood

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 15, 2011
     | 3,325 views

    A very short talk given to a few hundred school children aged between 5 and 9 plus a lot of their parents, at the Buttsbury Schools Year 1 to 4 Christmas Carol concerts at Christ Church.

    (Note to the reader - I will begin by showing a brief 1 minute video about why Christmas is special, with contributions from young children, in which they say that Jesus came to live with us because he loves everybody, because he wanted us to be good not bad, to fix the problems we were having, ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • TD Stone avatar

    The Last Christmas

    Contributed by Td Stone on Dec 21, 2013
     | 7,542 views

    What if you knew beyond the shadow of a doubt, that this was your last Christmas with your loved ones. What gift would top the list?

    I don't know about you, but there seems to me to be endless applications of Black Friday sales.Included; are cars, clothes, reading materials, electronic gadgets, and jewelry, It appears to me that too many of these Black Fridays contribute to Red Sundays, when it comes to the church offering ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed