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  • Chris Kelly avatar

    From Ordinary To Extraordinary Series

    Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,313 views

    Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

    From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series: Letting God Guide You April 24, 2005 Last week, (if you were here), you’ll remember that we left Esther with a catch-22 decision to make. She had to decide if she was going to save her own neck and be safe… or risk her life by going out on a limb for Gods ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Matter Of Life And Death

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,121 views

    The "sanctity of life" often describes our stance on the beginning and the end of life--but what about the time in between?

    For the last few weeks we’ve been following the accounts of the period of time between the Judges and the early Kings of Israel. These accounts are found in the books of First and Second Samuel—and primarily detail the life of Samuel, the rise and fall of King Saul, and the choice of his ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pattern Of Conversion 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 16, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,805 views

    To establish that Paul’s preaching of Christ unto Lydia and her house in Philippi was the beginning of his preaching, of the Great Commission and the Holy Spirit’s revelation of the “pattern of conversion,” designed to save all believers by God’s grace through the faith in Christ.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hear of the faith. 2. Believe in the gospel. 3. Repent of sins. 4. Confess faith in Christ. 5. Be Baptized into Christ. Introductory Remarks. 1. The "gift" of salvation is given to all by God's grace, not by our faith or works of merit. Salvation is not given ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Digging Out Of Depression Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 8, 2015
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,861 views

    Is depression a mark of a lack of faith? Is it always a sinful attitude? Consider the story of a great man of God who struggled with this terrible emotion, and the ways in which God healed him.

    OPEN: Over the past few weeks we’ve been dealing with emotions that can cripple Christians. Two weeks ago, our family minister dealt with the issue of Fear. Last week we dealt with Guilt. And this week we’re going to focus on a very real emotion that has crippled thousands: ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is There Only One Way?

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 24, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,156 views

    A message detailing the dangers of pluralism.

    "Is There Only One Way?" John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Beware Of The Dogs In The Church Ph. 3: 1-3 Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013
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     | 9,856 views

    There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ways and that’s what I want to look at today. Parts are adapted from the "Preacher's Outline & Sermon Bible

    This chapter is one that needs to be studied over and over. It includes the personal testimony and ambition of Paul. It also gives us some of the great principles that governed Paul's life. There are some things the believer must do as we live for Christ. First, we must guard ourselves in several ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Stewardship?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,867 views

    Stewardship is the way we express our love for God.

    TALKING POINTS: 1. We are nearing the end of our series Bible Jeopardy: You Know The Answer, What Is The Question? (Overhead 1) As both a brief summary and a set up for introducing today’s topic, here are the questions that we have asked. (Overhead 2) All of these are a part of our topic for today ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Full Armor Of God

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 19, 2003
    based on 135 ratings
     | 132,240 views

    To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength an

    To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Like A Flood PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,281 views

    Explores how God's Spirit fortifies our faith, guiding us through adversities and towards redemption when we turn from our transgressions.

    Welcome, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather together in fellowship, to share in the warmth of God's love, and to delve into the richness of His Word. As we gather today, let's find comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone in our struggles, for God is with us, ready to guide us through ...read more

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    How Do I Know?

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 30, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,028 views

    We’re not alone in the universe; God has made us to know Him, and we can. 6 proofs, and some misperceptions.

    “How do I Know?” Psalm 145 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts In the comic strip BC, a caveman is having a crisis of faith. “God, just show me You exist, and I’ll believe!” he cries. Suddenly there’s an earthquake, a volcano erupts, lightning strikes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Rediscovering Our Voice - Stephen

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Look at Stephen the martyr & how we are called likewise to rediscover our voice in sharing our faith & speaking prophetically too

    2 Peter 2:1-10 Acts 7: 51-60 Summary prior to Acts reading Stephen is in Jerusalem around AD 30. He is one of the most trusted men in the Church; a very good man who the Bible says was full of both the Holy Spirit and love. The early Christian community trusted him & chose him to be treasurer of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Owens avatar

    The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2019
     | 5,472 views

    In this sermon, we explore questions like: how and when was the canon of the Bible put together, what is biblical authority, and how do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who encountered a man and began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” had printed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2014
     | 4,524 views

    In this sermon, we explore two questions: What is Biblical Authority? and How do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who ran into an acquaintance and they began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conviction Or Convenience (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 27, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,384 views

    A call to be people of conviction.

    Conviction or Convenience? (Part One) Various Scriptures Introduction Everyone here has heard the story of the young lady at Columbine High School who, being asked if she believed in God, said, “Yes,” and was promptly shot and killed. Stories vary, but there is general agreement that Cassie was ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Pure And Unadulterated

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 21, 2011
     | 3,024 views

    It doesn't matter how active you are in ministry if you are teaching a distorted Gospel.

    Some of you may remember my telling of an incident that took place in our Presbytery last fall. A woman pastor from the Netherlands was received into membership in our Presbytery even though she does not believe that Jesus is God, or in the atonement - that is, that the death of Jesus on the cross ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed