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  • Robert Leroe avatar

    "The Rich Man & Lazarus”,

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 51,389 views

    A parable that tells us much about the human heart

    “The Rich Man & Lazarus” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts You may be thinking, “Hey—wasn’t Stewardship Sunday last week? Although I’m sure there’ve been plenty of sermons on this parable that condemned the misuse of money, that’s not what I want to focus ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Welcome Home Series

    Contributed by Mark Eberly on Apr 28, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,209 views

    This week we examine the parables of "lostness" focusing on the parable of "The Compassionate Father and His Two Lost Sons." While the prodigal son’s lostness is obvious, the elder son is lost in his own way as well.

    Parables of Jesus Welcome Home Luke 15:11-32 April 26, 2009 A family had put the carcass and scraps from their turkey dinner in a trash bag and set it outside next to the back steps intending to clean up and then put the bag in the can after making sure that nothing else needed to go in the bag. ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Knowing The Truth (Part 1)

    Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008
     | 2,482 views

    The epistemological validity of the Christian Faith. The relativism of Christianity in a postmodern world.

    "I hope to come to you soon, but I am writing these things to you so that, if I delay, you may know how one ought to behave in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, a pillar and buttress of truth." Paul has clearly stated his reason for writing Timothy in the above verses (1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Focus Of Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 23, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,482 views

    Salvation, sharing Jesus, Our mission

    THE FOCUS OF OUR FAITH Acts 4: 12, 13 (p773) April 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: If you remember what we’ve been sharing the last couple of weeks together is that the resurrection of Jesus has become the foundational belief for the church. Although Jesus indeed died on the cross, God raised Him ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Robert Butler avatar

    Witness: Resolves #9 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 24, 2019
     | 3,118 views

    A witness resolves to speak the truth in a society opposed to the truth. We must be resolute in our message.

    We began a conversation a number of weeks ago about what gives us meaning in this life and I suggested that the question is actually a mute point for those who call themselves Christian because if we believe that Christ came, died and rose again then we must also live out this reality. To live out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Reluctant Apostle Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 2, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 17,434 views

    The characteristics of genuine salvation as displayed in Paul’s Damascus Road experience.

    A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 17 “The Reluctant Apostle” Acts 9:1-23 Saul has been mentioned three times in our study as a bitter opponent of Christ and his church. (7:58), (8:1), and now in (9:1). Today’s text reintroduces Saul by saying, he was “still breathing threats and murder ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Futility Of Christ's Passion Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 4,449 views

    If Christ did not rise, his death was pointless and our faith is foolishness.

    Introduction Imagine hearing someone give a word of revelation like this from the First Church of Corinth on Easter morning: We have become new creatures in Christ. He has sent his Holy Spirit who has made us spiritual beings. The resurrection of Jesus Christ that we celebrate is a sign to us of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    The Rise Of Islam And The Last Days Series

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,457 views

    IS THE RISE OF ISLAM A CONCRETE EXAMPLE THAT WE ARE LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS. I BELIEVE THIS COULD BE ONE ASPECT TO CONSIDER.

    THE RISE OF ISLAM AND THE LAST DAYS JOHN 14:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I HOPE THAT YOU CAN SEE THAT A PICTURE IS UNFOLDING IN THIS SERIES OF MESSAGES. I BELIEVE THAT THE COMING OF THE LORD FOR HIS BRIDE, THE CHURCH, IS IMMINENT. EVENTS PROPHECIED IN SCRIPTURE, SUCH AS IN MATTHEW 24 HAVE COME TO PASS, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Positive Power Of Lemonade Series

    Contributed by Charles Higgs on Nov 26, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,301 views

    When life gave the Apostle Paul lemons he made lemonade.

    The Positive Power of Lemonade! Philippians 1:12-19 Sermon Notes for November 25th, 2001 a.m. The terrorist and enemies of the 911 incidents thought… America…will be weaker America…will be bitter America will be divided America will loose their faith in God America is taking the lemons of 911 and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Friendly Fire

    Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 5, 2001
    based on 140 ratings
     | 11,113 views

    Friendly Fire is when you are hit by the ammunition from your own troops. How many church members have been injured from our friendly fire?

    Friendly Fire Introduction: A few years ago, back in 1990, we were involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Our troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, we won an outstanding victory, and we had relatively few casualties. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Song Of The Shepherd Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000
    based on 94 ratings
     | 5,846 views

    God cares for the needs that we have like a shepherd cares for sheep and a host cares for guests

    Song of the Shepherd Psalm 23 August 17, 1997 Evening Service Introduction I. A sheep farm: Sheep are frail and dumb animals, they need constant care and constant supervision, without this they will die or be injured II. We are the sheep of God: We need God’s care and supervision, we need His ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Benefits Of Controversy

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 50 ratings
     | 4,699 views

    The Spirit taught Paul and Barnabas how controversy may produce many benefits for individuals and the church. When some believing Pharisees said, "It is necessary to circumcise the Gentiles and to direct them to observe the Law of Moses."

    Illustration: Paul wrote, "My grace is sufficient for you. Therefore I rejoice in weakness, in insults, and hardships. So that your faith does not rest on the wisdom of men, but on the power of God." (2 Cor. 12:9,10) Illustration: Lord, deliver me from the lust of vindicating myself. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,609 views

    Paul teaches us how to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and truthful speech in the face of stiff criticism

    How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers (Acts 23:1-5) Illustration:Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Sawyer avatar

    The Value Of Man Series

    Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Dec 14, 2013
     | 4,115 views

    This message is a discussion of Commandments 6,7,and 9 of the Ten Commandments and how they are relevant to our relationship with each other. God places a lot of value on the human race. We tend to under value each other.

    NOTE: This message is part of a series on the Ten Commandments and there is an Introduction posted on this website that sets the tone for the focus of the text. Okay, so let's jump into the passage for today: Exodus 20:13 "You shall not murder. We will spend a little time talking about this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fight Like A A Girl

    Contributed by Robert Tallent on Sep 15, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,838 views

    Encouragement to fight on

    Fight Like A Girl Judges 4:17-24 Will you always love me, old fat and bald, I do 1. She decided there was a war going on vs 17 The majority of our country may be ok with the sin and filthiness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist