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  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    The Jesus Tomb Movie: A Reply

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,404 views

    John Cameron who made the Oscar winning movie about the Titanic has now partnered to make a new film. The new film takes a true story and distorts the truth. His new film is called "Jesus Family Tomb". But are these Jesus bones as his film suggests?

    A Body of Evidence I would however like to share a story that has a connection to Ireland. I want to talk about the Titanic. It took three years to build the great ship at a cost of over $7,500,000.00 in 1912 dollars and was the pride of the White Star fleet. To build it today would cost over ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Will Never Quit Series

    Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 29, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,863 views

    Sermon three in the series. The characteristics of a Christian who never quits seeking to fulfill God’s purpose for his or her life.

    I Will Never Quit Sean Lester April 28, 2007 Text: To those who by persistence in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there will be wrath and anger. There will be trouble and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Barnabas, A Much Needed Friend Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 11, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,869 views

    This sermon will show us the importance of having a friend that will put his neck on the line for a brother or sister of the faith.

    BARNABAS, A MUCH NEEDED FRIEND Acts 9:23-31 While reading last month about the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin Germany, there is a story about a friendship that was birthed between Jesse Owens a Black man and Luz Long a German. Both men were competing in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A God Approved Life

    Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,030 views

    There are many sources that we seek approval from, but our greatest desire should be that God approve our actions, attitudes and words.

    LIVING A GOD-APPROVED LIFE GALATIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION We might say trying to win approval from others consumes our lives. We do what our bosses require so that they might approve us and therefore give us our paycheck. Children seek approval from their parents. This means a lot to them and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011
     | 7,307 views

    This week we will look at the first piece of armour we are directed to take, the shield of faith. Let’s read through are scripture again and pick up the next piece at verse 16...

    The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 The Shield of Faith As you know we are looking at this scripture in Ephesians 6, that tells us of the whole armour of God. We started severaal weeks ago talking about this preparing us for battle. We saw that just as a soldier is prepared, so must we be. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dirty Feet At The Lord's Table

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,775 views

    Jesus showed the disciples that they must be servants.

    Introduction: A Opening Story B John 13.1-5 1 Facts that need to brought out as I read . . . a Passover (or eve of Passover) aa Sunday: Palm Sunday bb Monday: Cleansed the Temple cc Tuesday: Arguing with religious leaders dd Wednesday: Day of rest ee Thursday: Lord’s Supper dd 3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Responding To Ridicule

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 18, 2010
    based on 65 ratings
     | 12,001 views

    When reason fails, some turn to ridicule. They choose laughter over logic. Should the Christian respond? If so, how? Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Responding to Ridicule Nehemiah 4:1-3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Responding2Ridicule.html Sanballat has always lived in every time, and taken form in every church. He and others like him believe if God's kingdom is built up it will hurt their cause. They don't want to see it happen. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Five Signs Of Pride

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 19,505 views

    Notice five things the Edomites did to Israel as the result of their pride showing itself.

    Five Signs of Pride Wed night October 7th 2009 Obadiah 1:10-14 Introduction What is pride? It is above all an attitude, but it never stops with an attitude. It never stops in the mind or in the heart of a person or a people. James 1:14-15 “but each one is tempted when, by his own evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Things That Make A Great Church

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009
    based on 21 ratings
     | 19,035 views

    This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

    Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Attitude Is Everything Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,360 views

    Using Paul’s defense as an outline for what it means to live with a Christian Liberty that honors Christ.

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE B.) FREEDOM TO CHOOSE FITNESS “ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING” (1 Cor. 9:1-18) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 29, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storms Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 15,933 views

    Storms of life are inevitable but there is hope for the believer in the midst of the storms.

    Life’s Storms Acts 27 1. Take courage in the sovereignty of God v.21 The sovereignty of God is the biblical teaching that all things are under God's rule and control, and that nothing happens without His direction or permission. 2. Take comfort in the presence of God v.22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Not Dead: The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Fred Sigle on Aug 25, 2016
     | 5,213 views

    God wants all people to be saved. The message of the gospel is presented throughout the Bible. God sent His Son to save the world.

    GOD’S NOT DEAD: THE GOSPEL A. Over the past few weeks we have been DEFENDING our faith that GOD IS NOT DEAD. 1. Now, I realize that you already BELIEVE that, or else you wouldn’t be here this morning. COMMENT: However, there are people you WORK with, people you go to SCHOOL ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Cord Of Three Strands

    Contributed by Troy Borst on May 4, 2017
     | 15,377 views

    A story illustrating the truth of "A cord of three strands is not easily broken."

    CORD OF THREE STRANDS Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 #fellowship THREE STRANDS STORY (P) Once upon a time, there was a tall tower that stretched high into the sky. The top of the tower held a glass bowl filled with the “Water of Life.” Anyone who reached the top of the tower could drink from the glass ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Apollos The Eloquent

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2017
     | 6,077 views

    Being eloquent isn't as important as who you are eloquent for.

    Apollos the Eloquent Acts 18:24-28 Today we are introduced to Apollos, who would become part of Paul’s ministry team. But who was Apollos? Let us take a look at one of the major personages of the early Christian Church and from this learn what it means for us today. A little background ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Will Do What Is Good Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 9, 2016
     | 11,611 views

    God will do what is good in His sight. We trust Him by doing what is right and leaving the rest to Him. Doing what is right will cost us, but it is the right thing to do.

    In 2 Sam 10 the king of the Ammonites, Nahash died and his son, Hanun (hey nun), ruled in his place. • David wanted to show kindness to the new King, so he sent a delegation to express his condolences to Hanun for the loss of his father. • Unfortunately, this good gesture was ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible