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  • Derrick Strickland avatar

    A Non-Negotiable Faith

    Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 1, 2002
    based on 251 ratings
     | 22,415 views

    Daniel demonstrates how we can maintain our faith in a compromising environment.

    “A NON-NEGOTIABLE FAITH” Daniel 1:1-16 INTRO: 1. Sometimes our faith can become an inconvenience. It will place us in inconvenient situation. a. It can put us at odds with those around us. If not, it’s time you take a look at your relationship with God. b. ILL. When the boss man suggests ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Ride The Pine Or Sit On The Pew?

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Dec 22, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,839 views

    Ride the pine or sit on the pew?

    What our world needs more than anything in these days is to wake up. We need to wake up people. We need to stop being born out of the understanding of tradition, but be renewed through the understanding of the Son of God who died for us on the Cross. What we need in a sense is a revolution of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    B.y.o.o. (Bring Your Own Oil)

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 13, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,820 views

    Preparing oneself for the Second Coming.

    B.Y.O.O. (Bring Your Own Oil) MATTHEW 25:1-13 INTRODUCTION... B-Prepared.com Offerings There is no doubt that 9/11 changed our world and changed how we think about our national security and our lives. Most phone books now contain a section on national security and what to do in such a crisis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cleansing The Temple

    Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 10,962 views

    As we see Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem, we learn that equally he is concerned to deal with the sin in our hearts

    We have read of that dramatic moment in the Gospel of John when Jesus first cleansed the temple. Having called his disciples to a more permanent relationship with himself, he left with them for Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover as the acknowledged Messiah, the Promised One to come. Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    The Beatitudes

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001
    based on 94 ratings
     | 27,334 views

    A message on the Beatitudes

    INTRODUCTION Last week in our introductory studies, we learned that Jesus had just choose the twelve to be His Apostles from the group of all of His disciples. Shortly after Jesus chose the apostles, He laid the ground work for the transformation of their characters by preaching the Sermon on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Nation Under God? Series

    Contributed by Alex Perednia on Jun 22, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,992 views

    As Americans, we should be thankful for our citizenship in this great nation under God. But, Christians have dual citizenship and have been incorporated into "one new humanity" in the church of Jesus Christ.

    INTRODUCTION "One Nation Under God…" That phrase, One Nation Under God, which features so prominently in our Pledge of Allegiance has been the subject of much discussion and has become the scrutiny of many people over the last year. It all started last year when a self-avowed atheist by the name ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shaking Philippi Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,547 views

    Exposition of Acts 16:25-40 regarding the Philippian Jail events

    Text: Acts 16:25-40, Title: Shaking Philippi, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him, shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church.” "I don’t want to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,681 views

    A thankful heart experiences the peace of God.

    Overcoming Worry With Thanksgiving Philippians 4:4-7 Introduction Worry is the absence of peace in the life of a believer. God desires that we trust Him, not worry. And I have found that when I trust Him, there’s no need to worry. I experience His peace, the peace that passes all understanding. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Credentials Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 38 ratings
     | 14,484 views

    # 17 in series. Christ presents his credentials - five witnesses to support that He is the Son of God!

    A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 17 “The Credentials of Jesus” John 5:31-47 One of my favorite old movies is a western in which a cowboy is set upon by some Mexican banditos trying to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Depravity

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
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    Three reasons we must grasp an understanding of man’s depravity.

    Romans 5:12 Depravity Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 12, 2006 Introduction Tonight as we take up our subject of depravity, remember that we are considering anchors of our faith. An anchor is something that will hold us in place when the winds of change and compromise come up and try ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 1

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 17, 2009
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     | 5,835 views

    What if no one had ever shared the gospel with you? You would be hopeless, lost and unforgiven. This is why God wants us to share our faith. God wants you to give your Christian testimony, and Paul shows us how.

    How to Give Your Christian Testimony - Part 1 Acts 26:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 26, 2008 (Background Acts 25:11-27) *What if no one had ever shared the gospel with you? -Everything would be different! -- No purpose, no meaning, no spiritual help, no foundation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessed Or Cursed Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,769 views

    Faith has always been the God-required respo9nse that brings salvation.

    Blessed or Cursed? Galatians 3:6-14 Introduction When the Philippian jailer asked what he must do to be saved, Paul concisely answered, “believe in the Lord Jesus, and you shall be saved” (Acts 16:31). Salvation is appropriated by faith; and that faith is personal, internal, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Back To The Basics

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 28, 2010
     | 7,620 views

    Inspired by a message from Andy Stanley at the 2010 SBC Pastors conference, this message helps us examine the state of the church in AMERICA today.

    BACK TO THE BASICS Deut. 1:19-46 / Acts 15 * Most all of us remember the story of the Children of Israel and their Exodus from Egyptian Captivity. We recall that God had ‘given’ them a land flowing with milk and honey. Additionally, we know that because of unbelief, disobedience, and employing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy Is The Lamb

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,371 views

    The revelation of the Lamb who is worthy to be praised is the central theme to the book of Revelation.

    Worthy Is the Lamb, Revelation 5:1-14 Introduction Charles of Anjou, King of Hungary, was crowned three times. The first time he was crowned with an emergency crown because the historic crown of St. Stephen was not available. Some people said the value of the crown was not the fact that it had ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Courage To Do........

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Apr 15, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,175 views

    though courage takes on another dimension, a dimension of peace and joy in the middle of challenges and struggles

    Do you know what my son James dreamed about last night? A friend asked Steve ( adapted from a story by Steve Goodier). The friend continued, “He dreamed about you.” Steve smiled with delight at the honor of a friend’s son including him in a dream. Steve had befriended the young boy early in their ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist