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  • David Owens avatar

    The Place And Purpose Of The Bible Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 18, 2019
     | 5,474 views

    In this sermon, we explore questions like: how and when was the canon of the Bible put together, what is biblical authority, and how do we know that the Bible is the Word of God?

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a collector of rare books who encountered a man and began to talk about books. 1. The man told the collector that he had just thrown away an old Bible that he found in a dusty, old box and he mentioned that “Guten-somebody-or-other” had printed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    By His Attitude. Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2019
     | 4,152 views

    Paul’s message in the last four chapters of 2nd Corinthians is obvious: The Corinthians had better shape up before his next visit.

    December 4, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson IV.A.1: By His Attitude. (10:1–6). 2nd Corinthians 10:1-6 (NKJV) 1 Now I, Paul, myself am pleading with you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—who in presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson # 2: Thanksgiving And Prayer Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,564 views

    Philippians is a letter of appreciation for the faithfulness of Christians in Philippi, and is essentially a thanksgiving for the work of grace in Philippi, and for their thoughtfulness in sending Epaphroditus with a gift for Paul in prison in Rome.

    Date: 4/3/18 Lesson # 2 Title: Thanksgiving and prayer Text: (Philippians 1:3-11) Scripture: (Philippians 1:3-11, NIV) 3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Day I Tore Up The Bible Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2017
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,684 views

    No, I didn't actually tear up a Bible, but my audience didn't know that. Find out why I pretended to do that, and what that means to those who actually do tear pages from Scripture.

    Last week I said that we’re going to make one statement over and over throughout this series: We don’t have to APOLOGIZE for our faith. We don’t need to rally to God defense. Our God is bigger than we are – and doesn’t really need our help. But in spite of that… God calls us to contend for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    The only thing this thief saw was a broken, bruised man with a hand-made title hanging over his head and a crowd who hated and mocked him and yet he believed and was saved. What will it take for you?

    1)Where are we? a)Calvary b)Christ is hanging on the cross c)He is hanging with two thieves on either side d)The mocking crowd e)Time of suffering, pain and torment 2)What do we know of those hanging with Jesus? a)They were criminals b)They deserved what they were getting 3)What changed the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Answer Is Always Jesus Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 28, 2023
    based on 6 ratings
     | 811 views

    Instead of focusing on preaching the gospel, sin, or church, we should focus on sharing stories about Jesus, His kingship, and the purpose He gives us.

    When someone asks you about your faith, don't feel like you have to give a sermon. Just talk about Jesus. Share the stories you've read in the Bible about His life, His death, and His resurrection. Make it as natural as telling your friends about the latest movie you watched. Just talk about Jesus. ...read more

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    Wisdom For The Family Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 22, 2019
     | 9,544 views

    Speak for those who can't speak for themselves.

    Wisdom For the Family Proverbs 24:11-12 Rev. Brian Bill January 19-20, 2019 It’s probably not appropriate for a Packers fan to bring up the “double doink” field goal missed by Bears kicker Cody Parkey in the closing seconds of their game with the Eagles a couple weeks ago…but I’m going to anyway. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is God Waiting On?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 36,484 views

    One of the hardest things to do is wait on God. But what if God is waiting on you? This message pivots off of Isaiah 30:18 and explores that possibilities and its implications for us.

    Isaiah 30 12/7/14 During the last few months I have been waiting on the Lord for some things. And to be honest with you, I have felt frustrated that answers were not coming more quickly. I know God is omnipotent—so if the answer is not coming, it’s not because He’s unable to do it. The problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Spiritual Warefare

    Contributed by John Howard on Mar 24, 2002
    based on 28 ratings
     | 9,975 views

    We have an enemy who wants to stop us from serving teh Lord. What provisions has God made to help us stand firm. A look at teh armor of God and how are to use it will help us understand that we are equipped to stand firm and resist Satan.

    Spiritual Warfare Eph 6:10-20 I want to talk with you about a very serious matter - I know we are all striving to find our place - In God’s community - We are all looking to follow Christ as best we can - But the very fact that we, this community of believers - Has caught a glimpse - Of what God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Pilate's Perspective Of Jesus' Last Week

    Contributed by Michael Worker on Mar 29, 2002
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,885 views

    A view of the last week of Jesus life through the eyes of Pontius Pilate.

    It was the time of the Passover. Typically the Passover was a busy time in Jerusalem. For this reason, Pilate planned to spend several weeks in Jerusalem at this time of year. This year, Procula, his wife, wished to make the trip also, but Pilate refused her. "It’s too risky" he said, "The city ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Attributes Of God - Complimenatry To Energizer

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001
    based on 22 ratings
     | 2,492 views

    Praises for the attributes of God from complimentary to energizer

    90. Complimentary – I praise you Lord as you know how to affirm me by acknowledging the good works you have graciously allowed me to do. “Therefore, judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Foundation For Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,708 views

    A look at the origins of the earth and the message of Creation as it inspires our trust in a loving God.

    Beginnings #1 We are, today, beginning a series of messages drawn from some of the major themes in the book of Genesis. Our text for today is one of the Bible’s most familiar texts: 1:1. Preparing for this series of messages has been far more challenging than I expected. Though the book is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Protection In Times Of Danger

    Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 18, 2001
    based on 261 ratings
     | 116,886 views

    As a father would protect his children, Psalm 121 suggests three ways God protects us from danger.

    When I was a boy, my family’s home was broken into three times. Valuables were stolen, memories gone. We realized how unsafe and unprotected we truly were. After the third time, my father decided that this would never happen again. He began to turn our little house into a fortress. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Loveliest Lynchee Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 4, 2001
    based on 69 ratings
     | 10,130 views

    The poetry of Gwendolyn Brooks, recently deceased African-American poet, illustrates how a commitment to justice begins with hope, turns to a sense of responsiblity, rises to act, but also acknowledges the depth of human sin.

    The dateline was to be Little Rock, Arkansas, September 1957. The story was to be about the vicious hatred of a city whose people were resisting justice and terrifying school children. Little Rock, Arkansas, where Governor Orval Faubus had become the symbol of massive resistance, and where an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Remembering Our Spiritual Fathers And Building Up On Our Spiritual Heritage

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,373 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT REMEMBERING OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS AND BUILDING UP ON OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE

    REMEMBERING OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS AND BUILDING UP ON OUR SPIRITUAL HERITAGE ****************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. WE MUST REMEMBER AND FOLLOW THE GOOD EXAMPLE OF OUR SPIRITUAL FATHERS 2. THE GOD OF OUR FATHERS IS FAITHFUL FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal