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  • John Gaston avatar

    When Peter Cut Off Malchus’ Ear

    Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 24, 2021
     | 9,991 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

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    I Have My Rights!!! Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 21,996 views

    We live in nation of "rights" but if my rights conflict with yours we can end up in court, in a church split or in a family division. How do we avoid letting our desire to defend our rights to ruin our lives?

    OPEN: I’m going to read from the words of an ancient document. When I’m finished I’m going to ask you what document these words are from (we put the words up on the screen and underlined the word “Rights” in the passage): “When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Being A Man Of Conviction: Who Am I? What Do I Stand For?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021
     | 2,002 views

    Who am I? What do I stand for? Today it seems like people have been brainwashed by consumerism. People don't necessarily have faiths they defend or causes they believe in anymore, they more so have favorite sports teams, favorite movies, and favorite foods.

    Who am I? What do I stand for? Today it seems like people have been brainwashed by consumerism. People don't necessarily have faiths they defend or causes they believe in anymore, they more so have favorite sports teams, favorite movies, and favorite foods. Young people are obsessed with ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Clean Hands

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 31, 2002
    based on 47 ratings
     | 6,570 views

    In every person’s makeup there are certain ideas about God which we hold as truth unchallengeable; our beliefs, which are not up for discussion. Psalm 24 ought to be that.

    December 29, 2002 In every person’s makeup there are certain ideas about God which we hold as truth unchallengeable; our beliefs, which are not up for discussion. Psalm 24 ought to be that. It was written to be sung antiphonally in worship. The soloist states the first phrase, the congregation ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Things Christians Can Know

    Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 28, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
     | 4,214 views

    One of the biggest differences between the Christian faith and many other religious belief systems is that it is a faith based on fact, not speculations. Things that we can know, not have to guess about.

    Introduction: One of the big things about the Christian faith that is different from all other faiths, except Judaism, is that it is a faith based on fact. It is a faith based on the evidence of real people, places and events. It is a faith based in and on history, handed down through reliable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Danny Anderson avatar

    Jesus Is The Way Out Of Religious Confusion Series

    Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 28, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,214 views

    Many people who wish to follow Jesus are repelled by the multitude of denominations, diffenerences in beliefs, and conflicting doctrines and practices taught by those professing to be Christians. Such a strong distaste for denominational division is in

    Jesus - The Way Out Of Religious Confusion TEXT: John 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Many people who wish to follow Jesus are repelled by the multitude of denominations, diffenerences in beliefs, and conflicting doctrines and practices taught by those professing to be Christians. Such a strong distaste ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Empty Tomb Assurance

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 7, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,698 views

    Jesus resurrection on that first Easter morning is the essential basis of our beliefs. Because Jesus is alive, we can have the assurance that He is able to keep His promises to us.

    1. Easter morning assures us that resurrection is possible—Fact of Jesus’ resurrection provides confidence in future resurrection (20) 2. Easter morning assures us that resurrection is necessary—Sin came in through one man—victory over sin comes through one Man (21-22) 3. Easter morning assures us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Convictions Of A Disciple Series

    Contributed by Brad Rigney on Sep 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,314 views

    This message teaches us that Disciples are people who have convictions. We need more Convictions of our beliefs in order to lead us into action in following and serving our Lord.

    Convictions of a Disciple 2Tim. 1:3-14, Pastor Brad Rigney Intro.: A. This Week, Last Week, next week around our country there will be Thousands of Students beginning College. And in most every college there are, New Students who will be required to attend an Orientation Session or Class. Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Truths About The Virgin Birth

    Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,080 views

    Can a person be a Christian and not believe in Christ’s virgin birth? How important is this doctrine to the rest of our belief system as Christians? Answers these questions and more by utilizing this Christmas message.

    TRUTHS ABOUT THE VIRGIN BIRTH OF CHRIST I want to talk with you tonight on the subject: Truths About the Virgin Birth of Christ. Why is it important for us to talk about Christ’s Virgin Birth? The Virgin Birth is what I call a DOMINO DOCTRINE. Have you guys every played dominos? You know, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matt Hoffmann avatar

    "What Must We Do, To Be Doing The Works Of God?”

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Jul 29, 2009
    based on 9 ratings
     | 8,411 views

    What does it mean to do the works of God? It’s not works, it’s one work... to believe in Christ. The Good News is that even belief is a gift from God!

    Sermon 080209 John 6:22-35; Exodus 16:2-15 Anne and I live in one of those lucky households in America that is blessed with the presence of both cat and dog. Two cats to be exact. I say blessed because we get to witness two very different approaches to the world from each of these animals. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Smith avatar

    Problems With Oneness Theology Series

    Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,171 views

    Oneness theology denies the Trinity doctrine and claims that there is one person in the Godhead who has manifested himself in three different forms: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Is this belief true?

    OVERVIEW OF THE TRINITY The Trinity is one of the foundational doctrines of Christianity. The Trinity is the teaching that there is one God who exists in three distinct, concurrent, persons. Please note, though, this is not saying there are three competing and separate gods (polytheism). The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Going For Life Change

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,580 views

    The Pharisees did not experience life change because they had a different belief. Don't replace the relationship with a religion. Don't make the outward more important than the inward.

    RECAP – John 20:24-28. We saw last week how Thomas finally saw Jesus alive and uttered the most profound statement of faith – “My Lord and My God!” (1) LET GO of our Agenda – don’t cling on to the demands we set. (2) CHOOSE to have faith - faith is a choice ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid avatar

    Spare Me

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2015
     | 3,813 views

    God's grace through Christ Jesus unto us all---some grafted in opened the door; it is our belief and strong convictions to the truth in the faith of Christ Jesus that keeps us.

    SPARE ME by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 13, 2015) “For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee” (Romans 11:21, King James Version [The Gentiles forbidden to boast]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My sisters and ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Evangelism 101

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 19, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,817 views

    When we are nearing the end of our witnessing, we have to wait for signs of readiness and response. If that readiness indicates belief in the resurrection, the audience is ready to begin their new life in Christ.

    Have you ever wondered how you can share the Good News with the people you meet? If so, the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8:26-40 is a good teaching manual. Philip was leading a revival in Samaria that was leading multitudes of people to Christ. God called Philip from ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • James Jackson avatar

    Mindset Matters (Romans 8:5-11) Series

    Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 8, 2022
     | 4,739 views

    Psychology defines mindset as a set of beliefs we have about ourselves. But Paul challenges us not to have a mindset, but to set our minds. There's a big difference.

    Good morning. I’d like you to turn in your Bibles to Romans 8, as we continue our journey through what many people believe to be the greatest chapter in the entire Bible. We introduced chapter 8 by talking about how it was the greatest portrayal… • Of the depth of God’s love for his children. • Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist