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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 5, 2018
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,545 views

    A sermon examining the authenticity of Peter's ministry.

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1 – His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Imprecatory Psalms

    Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 5, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,634 views

    Every word in the Bible is for us to learn from; and we learn something from the words or actions of every character in it; so what are we to learn from David's psalms or prayers which invoke God's curses on his enemies

    Psalm 35 (especially verses 1-9) David’s ‘Imprecatory Psalms’ We believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God and everything in it is in it for our good in some way, so when we read about people and their actions and words, we are to learn from them, and either copy them or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why God, Why Are You So Mean And Jesus So Nice?

    Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 11, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,568 views

    People see God as a mean tyrant and Jesus as the Gentle Lamb of God and they cant seem to reconcile the two Why the huge Character change?

    God is a God of perfect order, and He had to go through certain calculated steps to create, in the same way he had to go through certain steps to save. The story of our lives is prefigured in two cities. In genesis the Bible talks about Salem. And this city became Jerusalem. Jesus came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Miracle Of The Mercy

    Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,911 views

    Here is a sermon that talks about The Miracle of The Mercies of God. That He would chose you and I to be a witness for Him in this day and time...

    Isaiah 43:8-12 "The Miracle of the Mercy" 8 Lead out those who have eyes but are blind, who have ears but are deaf. 9 All the nations gather together and the peoples assemble. Which of their gods foretold this and proclaimed to us the former things? Let them bring in their witnesses to prove ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 25, 2014
    based on 7 ratings
     | 43,247 views

    A sermon addressing the credentials of a true minister.

    The Credentials Of The Apostle Peter (Part 1: His Ministry) II Peter 1:16-21 Generally, when a minister is ordained he will meet with the Presbytery (or ordination council as some may call it) prior to the formal ordination service. This is a time when others who have already been through the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Value Of The Cross

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 6, 2022
     | 1,647 views

    This is a promise we can stand on. Jesus, who endured all things for us, offers to us His strength by which we can endure.

    Introduction Some years ago, a 14-foot bronze crucifix was stolen from Calvary Cemetery in Little Rock, Arkansas. It had stood at the entrance to that cemetery for more than 50 years. The thieves figured that the 900-pound cross probably brought about $450 and so they cut it off at its base and ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Shall Not The Judge Of All The Earth Do Right Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2021
     | 2,944 views

    Paul went into this question and answer section to debunk the wrong thoughts of the Jews, affirming the value of the covenant, God's faithfulness to His promises, and His righteous judgment for all people.

    The truth of the Gospel is that all men have sinned and come under the wrath of God. • Everyone will be judged by the same measure, for God does not show favouritism (2:11). Both the Jews and the Greeks will be judged for their sin. • Paul took extra efforts to draw attention to the Jews because ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • D. Dewaine Phillips avatar

    God Values Human Life Series

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 11, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,685 views

    This message addresses the topic of abortion by looking at two key passages that reveal how God cherishes human life even before conception in the womb. It was written for "Sanctity of Life Sunday" back in 2003.

    On National Sanctity of Life Day in 2002, President George W. Bush made “A Proclamation.” Based on our country’s Declaration of Independence, he declared that Sanctity of Life is the belief “that every human being is endowed by our Creator with certain ‘unalienable rights’.”(1) He said that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Choosing Compassion Series

    Contributed by John Bright on May 27, 2023
     | 1,961 views

    Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

    "Choosing Compassion" Luke 13:10-17 A sermon for 10/2/22 Seventeenth Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 13 10 Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Michael Otterstatter avatar

    See Yourself In Paul’s Sandals!

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,778 views

    How many people do you think are mentioned by name in the Bible? According to the Biographical Bible, 2nd Edition, there are 3,237 people mentioned by name in the Scriptures. How do the stories of hundreds and hundreds of people intersect with our lives? Their stories are our stories.

    How many people do you think are mentioned by name in the Bible? That’s an interesting question, isn’t it? Perhaps you already know the answer. Or maybe like me you never really thought about it. So, for those who don’t know the answer I am going to ask you to make a guess. Give it some ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Freedom From Resentment

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 22, 2023
     | 1,613 views

    Jesus disarms the cynic in us with His gentle answers to our resentful and skeptical questions. This sermon relies heavily on chapter three of Scott Sauls's book "A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' In An Age of Us Versus Them".

    Freedom From Resentment INTRODUCTION: John 1:43-51 (NKJV) 43 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 2,020 views

    Pastor John teaches on the mystery of God, now revealed through Jesus Christ

    The Mystery of God CCCAG, March 19, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5 (talk about handouts) Introduction How many people here this morning can honestly say they love mysteries? I split this word mystery into two different subjects. The first-TV mysteries, mystery books- the “who done it” type of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Great Bible Secret 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 25, 2022
     | 1,656 views

    Paul Harvey is known for his unique broadcasting skills as he broadcasts the news each day.

    He is known for several things in his broadcasting. • He deals with the issues of life that relate to us • He is also known for some of the unusual stories he tells Illus: One day Paul Harvey announced on his news program that some days things never go right for some people. He then went on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    A Resurrected Greeting

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 10, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,269 views

    Taking our teaching from Romans 6:4, we’ll be looking at the basis of our greeting one another during this time and what the resurrection proves and guarantees, and some of the evidence to prove the resurrection beyond a shadow of a doubt. Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!

    A Resurrected Greeting Romans 6:4 America is one of the few countries where the customary greeting for Easter has absolutely no connection to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What we hear is “Happy Easter.” But this is not how the church has greeted one another in times past. The early church ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Robe Of Grace (October 23, 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 18, 2022
     | 2,100 views

    This vision is about Zechariah’s nation as God’s chosen people. It also appears to operate like an allegory in the sense that like the nation of Israel, Zechariah represents Israel as a high priest with filthy rag righteousness,. We too, as individuals in every age stand guilty as charged.

    THE ROBE OF GRACE Text: Zechariah 3:1-10 Zechariah 3:1-10 Then he showed me the high priest Joshua standing before the angel of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist