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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 13, 2018
     | 27,837 views

    It is vitally important in those matters on which God directs the actions of man, to know, upon what authority anyone presumes to know God’s desires and commandments, and to express them to others. What authority did the earliest Christians recognize?

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Mystery Of God Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 16, 2023
     | 2,021 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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    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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    Message 16 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:21 – Examine Carefully And Hold Fast To What Is Good – No Excuses! Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023
     | 2,616 views

    We live in a world today where all the boundaries have been blurred and are increasingly, becoming blurred. We have no fixed point for marriage, no correct lines for morality, no division of good or bad in gender or behaviour or attitudes. We examine what GOOD is. Do good to all.

    MESSAGE 16 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:21 – EXAMINE CAREFULLY AND HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD – NO EXCUSES! {{1Thessalonians 5:21 “but examine everything carefully. HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”}} [A]. THE INTRODUCTION When we consider this short instruction, two questions may come into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 18, 2025
     | 434 views

    Peter equips us to avoid evil by having a testimony that is one of actions and words in the church and in the community.

    You can listen to all NPBC sermons at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 Peter 3:8-17 “Right Conduct: Avoiding Evil” (written for sermon central to fill a gap in the series)) There was a wife who was struggling with her relationship with her husband, so she went to visit a marriage counsellor ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Deacons

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jun 18, 2025
     | 302 views

    The Apostles appointed men to serve the Church's needs

    God’s Deacons Acts 6:1-7, 1 Timothy 3:8-12 Good morning Bruce Larson, in his book "Wind and Fire", points out some interesting facts about Sandhill Cranes. He says, “These large birds, which fly great distances across continents, have three remarkable qualities.” 1. The cranes rotate ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Sermon 7 - The Necessity Of Relationships Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 14, 2025
     | 541 views

    It is hard to have an impact on people if we don't have a relationship with them. Jesus, Matthew and Paul show us how to have a spiritual impact through relationships.

    Introduction: A. One day a rabbi and a priest got into a head on collision with each other. 1. The damage to both cars was considerable, but amazingly neither of the clerics was hurt. 2. After they crawl out of their cars, the rabbi saw the priest’s collar and said, “I see that you’re a priest, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Is Official/Formal Church Membership In A Local Church According To Scripture? – Part 4 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 7, 2025
     | 303 views

    This is the final part and we look at a numbers of issues here as well as two statements from Internet sites on why membership is important. Over and over I am opposing this notion that commitment is connected with official membership. It is judgemental and untrue. I hope this is of some value.

    IS OFFICIAL/FORMAL CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN A LOCAL CHURCH ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE? – PART 4 We have been looking at some passages of scripture from Paul’s writings and in vain, do we look for even the slightest suggestion that a church has official membership that discriminates among the Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "_______ Come Forth"

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 7, 2024
     | 2,770 views

    Lazarus represents the church a Royal Priesthood the 5-fold ministry called to perform the duties of reconciliation but had become sick and Jesus said, Lazarus was DEAD.

    “_________ Come Forth!” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - There are 37 recorded miracles of Jesus in the Bible John 21:25 states “And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Sin Of Unbelief PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 11, 2024
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     | 711 views

    This sermon encourages believers to confront their doubts, seek strength in God's Word, and embrace faith as a confident step into God's truth and promises.

    Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is indeed a day of joy and thanksgiving, for we are gathered here to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of the Holy Scriptures. We are here, not by accident, but by divine appointment, to engage with the Word that is sharper than any two-edged sword, ...read more

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  • Alan Perkins avatar

    Songs For The Journey - Psalm 120 Series

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 18,453 views

    The Olympic judging scandal reminds us that this world is not our home.

    This past week, the eyes of the whole world were focused on Salt Lake City. The winter Olympic games are being held there, of course, and normally that would be enough to draw attention and provoke discussion. But this week, the drama was heightened even more because of the controversy over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Paul And Timothy - Victims Of Age Discrimination

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,275 views

    Whose criteria are you using to evaluate God’s men?

    Years ago, sigh, ages ago back in college a professor handed out a humorous letter from a mission board rejecting the Apostle Paul for sundry reasons. I was able to find it and have placed the letter at the end of this message. The author is unknown else I would give appropriate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shame Verses Liberty Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 11, 2009
     | 3,102 views

    The ancient church of Thyatira had some mighty big strengths and one mighty big weakness that threatened the very life of the church.

    Sermon for CATM – January 11, 2008 – The Churches of Revelation – “Shame Versus Liberty” Today we’re right at the mid-point in our sermon series and course on the Churches of Revelation. We’ve looked at four of the seven churches so far. We started with Ephesus and Sardis, last week we looked at ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Stay Alert Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,334 views

    The best defense is a good offense... A call to build up our faith

    ME Open your bibles to the book of JUDE…if you don’t have a bible with you, the ushers will gladly hand you one. [Ushers hand out bibles to any who need them] We’re going to be looking at verses 17-25 today… We’re wrapping up this short series through the book of Jude and, refreshingly, Jude ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Confessions Of An Old Man

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 10, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 9,433 views

    David gives a late life confession of sin and faith.

    March 14, 2004 Psalm 38 1 A psalm of David. A petition. O LORD, do not rebuke me in your anger or discipline me in your wrath. 2 For your arrows have pierced me, and your hand has come down upon me. 3 Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; my bones have no soundness because of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran