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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Vital Signs

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 17, 2023
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    Apocalyptic signs are signs of evil, not of the end of the world; they point us to a person, not to a particular time.

    You wouldn’t believe how many internet sites are devoted to Biblical prophecy about the end times. Or maybe you would. Some of them focus on natural disasters, some identify various world leaders as the Antichrist, others see events in Israel and the Middle East as key. One site highlights UFO’s, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 2 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022
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     | 1,847 views

    Either what the Bible tells us in its totality is true, or it is to be dismissed as fable and we can discount anything we want to. Those who are liberals in churches and colleges deny parts of the bible and adopt humanism to try to adapt the bible. God is supreme.

    LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 2 SECTION 3: THE ELEMENTS OF LIBERALISM (I am presenting some thoughts on this subject helped by some excellent material by Matt Slick who is founder of CARM, the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry. I have used some wide quotations from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Clinging To Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024
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    This sermon explores the transformative power of God's love, as demonstrated in John 9, and the promise of restoration for those who believe.

    Good morning, dear friends. It's always a joy to gather with you, to share in the warmth of fellowship, and to turn our hearts towards the Word of God. We are here, not because we are perfect, but because we are loved by a perfect God. And in His love, He has given us His Word, a lamp to our feet ...read more

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    Turning Religious Reluctance-8

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 11, 2018
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    8 of ? Jesus bore witness of His Messianic identity to a reluctant but religious woman. God’s people bear witness of Jesus’ identity to reluctant religious people. What does it take to turn that religious reluctancy around? Turning religious reluctance to God requires...

    TURNING RELIGIOUS RELUCTANCE-VIII—John 4:1-26(:28-30, 39-43) Turning the Religious Lost Attention: Think Twice Before Continuing down the path you’re on! The Church exists to turn the world away from it’s errant way! Everybody lives by a ‘religion’—a set of spiritual & secular values that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "No Middle Ground"

    Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Mar 5, 2002
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     | 13,552 views

    A message proclaiming the uniqueness of Jesus Christ.

    ¡§No Middle Ground¡¨ Luke 11:14-28 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow qgmorrow@st-andrew.com Preached at St. Andrew¡¦s Episcopal Church, Fort Worth March 3, 2002 Outline: I. THE ACTION (v. 14) a) Jesus exorcises a demon from a mute man and the man speaks. b) The crowd responds in amazement. II. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    That's A Devil Of A Problem

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 27, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
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    We will leave evidence regarding who we follow.

    THAT’S A DEVIL OF A PROBLEM John 8:37-47 S: Discipleship (spiritual heritage) Th: “Who is your daddy?” Pr: WE WILL LEAVE EVIDENCE REGARDING WHO WE FOLLOW. ?: Inductive KW: Problems TS: We will find in our study of John 8:37-47 three problems that the leaders revealed about themselves when they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Two Types Of Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2002
    based on 105 ratings
     | 17,251 views

    James speaks of two sets of attitudes. One focuses on negative attitudes and the other positive attitudes.

    Two Types of Wisdom Introduction: Conflict in relationships is more likely to occur as a result of values more than beliefs. The question then that we need to address in marriage is what are the values we need to portray in our Christian relationships. James 3 has some resounding truths that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Poverty Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014
     | 8,769 views

    Poverty of spirit drives us to the Savior.

    Series: The Sermon on the Mount Title: The Poor in Spirit Text: Matthew 5:3 When two people who love one another come together on the day of their wedding, there are traditional vows which are often spoken to one another. I, take you, to be my wife... for better and for worse... in sickness and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Nepotism Of Caiaphas

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010
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    The Nepotism of Caiaphas (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: John chapter 11 verses Ill: • Many years ago a young man from an distinguished family; • Applied to a renowned bank for employment. • The bank wrote to one of the references given by the young man; • And he received this reply. • “We simply cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Galatians 2:11-16, The Pressure Cooker Of Popular Opinion Series

    Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,391 views

    Galatians 2:11-16, The pressure cooker of popular opinion

    The Pressure cooker of popular opinion Galatians 2:11-16 * Peer pressure can be very powerful at times. * Most of us would not like to admit how many times we have buckled underneath it. * We like to think of ourselves as independent thinkers, un-persuaded by what others think of us. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Walk By Faith, Not By Sight

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016
     | 13,566 views

    To give pattern of living, our lifestyle here on earth must be faith and not by our five physical senses that we use to relate to the inhabitants of this world.

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you walking by faith? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To give pattern of living, our lifestyle here on earth must be faith and not by our five physical senses that we use to relate to the inhabitants of this world. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Can We Really Know That Jesus Rose From The Dead?

    Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Apr 14, 2022
     | 1,098 views

    As we begin to celebrate Easter starting tomorrow with Good Friday and ending on Sunday with Easter Sunday, I would like to address one question… Why should anyone believe in Jesus?

    Easter Service – Covenant College – South Africa – 14 April 2022 Can we really know that Jesus rose from the dead? Luke 24:1-12 – Read The funny story about the Taxi Driver One Easter a priest and a taxi driver both died and went to heaven. St. Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    What Is The Meaning Of Life?

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
     | 2,241 views

    What is the meaning of life? Ah, the age old question. So many have asked the question, and so many have attempted to provide an answer.

    "In an uncertain world, here is certainty; in a world without foundations, here is a rock-solid foundation" - Douglas J. Moo, The NIV Application Commentary: Romans What is the meaning of life? Ah, the age old question. So many have asked the question, and so many have attempted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Power Of Humility

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 71,113 views

    Sermon examines the benefits of humility with practical steps for walking in humiity. Moses in Niumbers 12 is given as an example of this. Jesus' teaching on the subject is also considered.

    Read Text (Numbers 12) I call your attention to verse 3 in this chapter: “Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth.” In this story, we are given a dramatic picture of the relationship between spiritual authority and genuine humility. Moses is the most ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    It's Not All About Me Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,141 views

    13th in a series from Ephesians. The entire process of salvation is God’s gift - it is nothing we can earn.

    Last Sunday many of you may have seen the article titled “’Lord’ is fading at some churches” on the front page of the Arizona Daily Star. The article focuses on two practices that have become common in these churches – leaving the word “Lord” completely out of their liturgy and their services, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist