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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Separation Of Church And State

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014
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    How does all of this "Separation of Church and State" fit in with what the Bible teaches? Should we as Christians lay aside our beliefs if and when the Lord calls us to serve in the government of our nation? God forbid!

    Suppose your nation was fighting a war. And … there were great and talented leaders in charge. Your nation had never lost a war and was a dominant power in the world. However, in this nation public opinion was turning against the war and the elected officials who were worried about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Hand Of The Lord Is With Us! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 30, 2017
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     | 10,338 views

    The Hand of the Lord is with us! 1. When we suffer. 2. When we are saved. 3. When we are separated. 4. When we are sent to new places in life. 5. When we spread the gospel.

    The Hand of the Lord Is with Us! Acts 11:19-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 BACKGROUND: *The Bible often talks about the Hand of the Lord. In the KJV, the phrase "hand of the Lord" is found 39 times, with 36 times in the Old Testament, and 3 in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving It All Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2017
     | 15,001 views

    Jesus celebrates the sacrifice of the giver, not the size of the gift.

    Beth and I had the joy of serving at the Fall Festival of Fun on Tuesday night. I’m thankful to Sheila Kuriscak and her team for creating this family-friendly outreach. Our job was to greet people as they came in and give kids bags for all their candy. I would estimate that more than 70% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Wisdom Of God And The Witness Of Martyrs

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 1, 2018
     | 2,741 views

    The wisdom of every age considers the Catholic faith a folly. The only promise Christ made about this life is that we would be blessed through the agency of persecution.

    Thursday of the 22nd Week in Course 2018 St. Donatian of Africa The wisdom of any secular age considers the Christian faith to be folly. The reason for this is that the wisdom of a given secular age is focused on how to attain pleasure, status or power. It is essentially centered on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Fighting God

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020
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     | 2,648 views

    When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

    Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Does The World Hate Us?

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Sep 24, 2022
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     | 2,482 views

    One of the things that confuses many Christians is the attitude of non-Christians toward them. Even in the United States we experience backlash against us as Christians.

    Alba 9-15-13 (Revised 9-18-2022) WHY DOES THE WORLD HATE US? John 15:18-25 A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake after being beaten unconscious; the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Royalty Or Grunt

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 10, 2024
     | 365 views

    God being for us does not mean a life of ease and some of those living the high life here may find they are lost.

    "God is for us. He's not against us." We sing that phrase as if He is going to make our lives all peachy keen with a ton of whip cream. When in reality it may include stones and whips. I am thankful that the OT prophets, the Apostles and all of the martyrs down the ages cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Middle Of The Tribulation Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025
     | 131 views

    First 3 1/2 years of Tribulation.

    Event 53 - Jerusalem will be re-established as the center of Jews, (Rev. 11:8). Event 54 - The world leader will sign a peace pack guaranteeing: 1. Seven years safety to Israel. “We shall confirm a covenant with many for one week (sevens),” (Dan 9:27). 2. Probably arrange for Islam to accept the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Running With Horses

    Contributed by Charles Payne on Oct 28, 2025
     | 245 views

    When God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the trials of life are we in training for bigger things?

    “RUNNING WITH HORSES” TEXT “If you have run with the footmen, and they have wearied you, then how can you contend with horses?” (Jer. 12:5) PROLOGUE Question: when God asked Jeremiah the question, “If you can't run with men, how will you run with horses?” Is he defining purpose behind the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unhurried Spirituality Pt 3 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 9, 2025
     | 213 views

    There is no such thing as an overnight success! Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader and because he was filled with the Spirit of God. He was on the go for God because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving individual.

    Sermon: Unhurried Spirituality Pt 3 Thesis: There is no such thing as an overnight success! Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader and because he was filled with the Spirit of God. He was on the go for God because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Salt And Light: A Sermon For The 5th Sunday After Epiphany

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 28, 2026
     | 855 views

    For Epiphany 5 Year A February 8, 2026

    Salt and Light: A Sermon for the 5th Sunday of Epiphany Matthew 5:13–20 NKJV “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Furnace Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2013
     | 9,160 views

    If we're going to accomplish the mission Christ gave us of equipping people to follow Him in a hostile culture, then we need to commit ourselves fully to God, communicate that commitment, and count on God to accomplish His plan in the midst of our pain.

    Jack Groppel is a motivational speaker who works with various kinds of leaders to hone optimum performance. On one occasion, at his training center in Florida, he was working with a group of NFL linebackers. He gave them an assignment. They were to run to the fence at the perimeter of the center ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Regarding Our Enemies

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,600 views

    Bless those who persecute you! Learn to reverse the process of evil by incorporating a God-empowered response towards your enemies!

    THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND OTHER RELIGIONS. ONE OF THOSE DIFFERENCES IS THE WAY WE TREAT THOSE WHO ARE OUR ENEMIES. THIS IS ONE OF THE CONSISTENT TEACHINGS OF JESUS. JESUS MODELED FOR US THE WAY HE WANTS US TO DEAL WITH OUR ENEMIES. JESUS’ SAYS THAT WE SHOULD NEVER ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Faithful Followers

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,805 views

    Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

    Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Preaching Jesus Everywhere

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    When the church functions as the body of Christ, members can count on these three: power, persecution and a pathway

    THE WINDOW Bible-Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships Acts 5:16-42 November 28, 2004 god’s family, the church, is certainly not one-dimensional. A great many folks outside the church would look at the church and say ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist