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  • Steven Kellett avatar

    The Marks Of A Martyr

    Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 18, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 27,148 views

    Three characteristics of Stephen - the first Christian Martyr - that should be true of all believers.

    One dark January evening in 1944 Bruce Porterfield sat down in his home in Lansing, Michigan, to read the paper after a hard day’s work. The story of how five missionaries had presumably been killed by Stone-Age Indians in Bolivia caught his attention. That evening he committed himself to follow in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Fit To Fight

    Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 6, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 18,336 views

    As Christians, we are constantly in a Spiritual battle against evil and Satan. We had better be prepared to go to war for the Truth of Jesus.

    There is a story of a military officer stationed in Korea. She was in the Army 2nd infantry and the division she was in had an unofficial motto: “Fit to Fight.” She said that she was amused at how each unit twisted this motto to fit their duties. She said that the aviation battalion changed ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Enlarge Your Tent Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 4, 2002
    based on 257 ratings
     | 152,014 views

    First of a series called "Enlarge your Tent Based on Isaiah 54:1-4 I used a lot of Mike Slaughter’s material.

    Enlarge your tent, Isaiah 54:2 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ February 24, 2002 The man told his doctor that he wasn’t able to do all the things around the house that he used to do. When the examination was complete, he said, "Now, Doc, I can take it. Tell me in plain English ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hurry Up And Wait Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 6, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 10,302 views

    Saul, Pt. 2

    HURRY UP AND WAIT (1 SAMUEL 11) It’s been said, “Rome is not built in a day.” When I was in elementary school I was in a big hurry to grow up. I was skinny and short. When my brother and I sat in the same car going to school every day, I could not help but compare his size to mine. My brother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    War: What Is It Good For? Series

    Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003
    based on 165 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

    War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Silence Is Golden Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,923 views

    Couples, Pt. 7

    SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) Middle Age is the last laugh before old age is no laughing matter. People in middle-age can identify with his piece of humor titled “Middle Age”: Maybe it’s true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out or spread out. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hurry Up And Wait Series

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,196 views

    Saul, Pt. 2

    HURRY UP AND WAIT (1 SAMUEL 11) It’s been said, “Rome is not built in a day.” When I was in elementary school I was in a big hurry to grow up. I was skinny and short. When my brother and I sat in the same car going to school every day, I could not help but compare his size to mine. My brother, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Back Biting Series

    Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,389 views

    Back biting is the stealth bomber of the unholy armed forces because the attack always comes when your back is turned...

    Many unfortunate things happen in many churches around the world, simply because people are people. There are the unattractive things Christians do, which ultimately result in the dismembering of the body of Christ. They are the sins we commit, which drive people away from the church where people ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Worship With A Clear Conscience

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,434 views

    In our verses for today, we will look at what worship is all about from the point of view of Jesus. He connects worship with three of the seven key areas of our lives. The Financial, the Intellectual and the Relational aspects.

    Matthew 5:23-24 New International Version (NIV) 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Boy's & Girl's Hell In The Hall Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 8, 2013
     | 5,699 views

    Each of us have experience with bullying: either as the one wounded or the one doing the wounding.

    Bullying: Far From Harmless March 3, 2013 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction A Each of us have experience with bullying: either as the one wounded or the one doing the wounding. 1 Maybe you’re there right now! a Someone is stabbing you with words, kicking you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 2 - We Need The Heart Of The Wise Men Series

    Contributed by James May on Dec 7, 2011
     | 7,306 views

    This is the 2nd in a 4 part series for the Christmas Season. Each message deals with the kind of heart that we must have if we truly want to see who Jesus is and be in his presence while the rest of the world sleeps in darkness.

    What Does It Take to See Jesus? Christmas Series 2011 Part 2 – We Need the Heart of the Wise Men One of the greatest statements in recent years concerning the appearance of the Wise Men in the story of the Birth of the Christ Child is this: “Wise Men Still Seek Him”. Psalms ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Silence Is Golden

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,050 views

    Couples, Pt. 7

    SILENCE IS GOLDEN (LUKE 1:5-25) Middle Age is the last laugh before old age is no laughing matter. People in middle-age can identify with his piece of humor titled “Middle Age”: Maybe it’s true that life begins at fifty, but everything else starts to wear out, fall out or spread out. There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Logic, History, Statistics, & Astronomy: Interdisciplinary Approaches To The Truth Claims Of Christianity

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 993 views

    Praises to the Lord for the many blessings he's given and that I've received. Truly I don't deserve such a prosperous life, but it has been given freely to me.

    Before we get started today I have some prayer requests for my readers. First I'd like to ask for prayers for my friend Amiri Ally Mdee. He is 19 years old and lives in Tanzania, a country ravaged by AIDS and poverty. Please pray for him and his mother. Pray that their needs are met, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Be In The Know (Part Two)

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 4, 2019
     | 5,955 views

    Last week I talked about how we need to realize how little we know. We might know a lot of information but what about spiritual things? God wants everyone to come to a knowledge of the truth. Then we need to grow in our knowledge. There are some things we need to have along with knowledge.

    BE IN THE KNOW (part two) To be in the know means to be knowledgeable about something or to have access to information about something; especially if it's exclusive. It means to be aware or well-informed on a topic that's not widely known. The topic of Jesus is widely known but when it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Lesson # 1: Salutation Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2018
     | 6,057 views

    Christianity which began with quiet meetings in the humble Jewish homes, or oratory, by the river-side, had spread in Philippi and has by now settled down into a stable and permanent church organization.

    Date: 3/15/18 Lesson # 1 Title: Salutation Text: (Philippians 1:1-2) Scripture: (Philippians 1:1-2, NIV) 1 Paul{P1] and Timothy{P2], servants of Christ Jesus, To all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons{P3]: 2 Grace and peace to you from God our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist