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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Jesus Said What? Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012
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     | 7,305 views

    Let us learn to examine ourselves in light of Jesus and not examine Jesus in the dim light of ourselves. It will cause discomfort, but how wondrous it is to serve a true King and to experience the mercy of a Lord that we truly fear.

    Introduction In the movie “The Kid,” Bruce Willis plays an image consultant. We see him racing in to save clients who have said or done something that makes them appear insensitive to people, which in their cases they actually are. “What did I say?” “What did I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Sound Doctrine Requires Sound Elders Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 57 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE

    BIG IDEA: APPOINT QUALIFIED ELDERS WHO CAN TEACH AND DEFEND SOUND DOCTRINE I. (:5) NEED FOR ELDERS A. Sometimes The Way to Get Ahead is to be Left Behind "For this reason I left you in Crete" B. Orderliness is Next to Godliness "that you might set in order what remains" C. Plurality of Elders ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Exposing The Lies Of The Enemy PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 19, 2024
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    Explores discerning and combating deception in daily life, and defending divine truth.

    Welcome, beloved family of faith, to this shared space of worship and wisdom. We gather here, not as strangers passing in the night, but as brothers and sisters bound together in the love of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Together, we stand on the precipice of a new understanding, a fresh ...read more

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    Strength In Weakness

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 18, 2011
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     | 8,791 views

    In the process of defending himself Paul reveals a vision he saw fourteen years earlier.

    Strength in Weakness 2 Corinthians 12:1–10 Introduction Once, a little girl discovered a cocoon hanging from a branch in the forest. She carefully brought it home, placed it in a jar, and waited with anticipation—one day, she knew, a beautiful butterfly would emerge. Sure enough, she noticed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Mighty Men

    Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Jul 18, 2017
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    David's Three Mighty Men defended a seemingly insigniffican bean patch etc. But King David sent them there. What is your bean patch that King Jesus sent you to defend

    DAVID'S MIGHTY MEN Luke: 18:1 And he spake a parable to them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; saying , There was in a city a judge, which feared not God neither regarded man: And there was a widow in that city and she came unto him saying, Avenge me of mine ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Neither A Slave Nor A Slave-Owner Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 13, 2016
     | 3,645 views

    We must stand up for the freedom of the Gospel and the rights of pre-born humans.

    Thursday of First Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel I can’t imagine what it is to be a slave, or, for that matter, like Lincoln, a slave-owner. But all of us have sinned, and many have been addicted to one sin or the other. That’s the worst kind of slavery. The nation of Israel ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Thoughts For The Third Sunday Of Advent Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 3, 2016
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     | 6,382 views

    I and you need to ask who Our Lord is in relationship to ourselves, and who we are in relationship to Him.

    Third Sunday of Advent 2016 In nomine Patris, . . . “Who are you?” “Just who do you think you are?” “Who in the world???” All of these questions strike at the fundamental awareness of our personal existence. All of these questions merit an answer, because what ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Remembering God

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Nov 13, 2021
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    On Remembrance Sunday we remember conflicts and we remember members of the armed forces who gave their lives. But above all, we need to remember God.

    Talk for Remembrance Sunday, 14 November 2021 Today is Remembrance Sunday. In the UK we observe Remembrance DAY on the 11th of November and we observe Remembrance SUNDAY on the second Sunday in November. On both of those days we REMEMBER members of the armed forces who gave their lives in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Paul Imprisoned Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 8, 2021
     | 1,531 views

    It is painful to learn that religious people join hands with wicked rulers, leaders, and those in power. So-called religious leaders indeed go to any extreme to trouble the saints for their survival.

    Acts 24:1-27 Paul imprisoned for two years under trial 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations 24:10-21 Paul defends his case before Felix 24:22-27 Politics of Felix Acts 24:1-9 Jewish Accusations The Jewish religious leaders, especially the High Priest Ananias with Tertullus, a lawyer, sailed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Obeying Our General Orders

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 21, 2023
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    We must solemnly swear that we will support and defend the Faith against all enemies, outside the church and in the church; that we will bear true faith and allegiance to the Word of God; obey the orders of the Son of God Jesus Christ, according to unadulterated Word of God. So, help me God

    Obeying Our General Orders By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - When I enlisted in the Army and before I went off to Basic Training I like every person that enlist in the (military) U.S. Army had to recite the Oath of Enlistment which went “I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Elisha And The Two Bears Series

    Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Jun 14, 2020
     | 12,912 views

    Elisha was a prophet not to be trifled with

    Elisha and the Two Bears 2 Kings 2:23-25 A husband and wife who work for the circus go to an adoption agency. Social workers there raise doubts about their suitability. The couple produces photos of their 50-foot motor home, which is clean and well maintained ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Theology

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2024
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     | 853 views

    Are we really seeking God's truth or defending our theologies and traditions?

    The irony is that the most avid defenders of His sovereignty deny Him the right to create a plan of salvation that allows man free will to accept or reject His plan thus opposing His sovereignty. The most avid defenders of free will deny God the right to keep that which He saved until the end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of A Witness Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2021
     | 3,240 views

    Paul could have gotten off immediately but he stayed. He could have defended himself but he defended the Gospel. He sought to bridge the gap with his people. He was prepared to sacrifice for the sake of the Gospel.

    LET US PRAY: Thank you for your written Word. May the truth of your Word inspires us again, to know you and trust you, to give us hope and strength, and make us faithful followers of Christ. May the life and ministry of Paul be an encouragement for all of us who are serving you today. Bless us ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2018
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     | 15,197 views

    A study of three characters from the Gospels—Martha the whining worker, Mary the willing worshiper and Lazarus the walking witness.

    Whining Worker, Willing Worshiper, Walking Witness TEXT: Please note with me three texts: Luke 10:38-42 – “Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house. 39 And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Tried 'n True Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014
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     | 3,539 views

    Jesus began his ministry with at least 2 significant events -- his baptism and his temptation.

    1. Greatness During Watergate Back in 1974, Richard Nixon's administration was falling apart due to the Watergate scandal so, to divert everyone's attention from that, he planned a trip to Russia and Italy and two of his closest aides came along... Alexander Haig and Ron Ziegler. Even though' ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ