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  • Rev. Matthew Parker avatar

    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,144 views

    The Book of Romans is a passionate defense of the gospel. This sermon is an introduction to a 12-part series on the first 8 chapters of the book of Romans.

    The Book of Romans Series – Sermon # 1 – Romans 1:1-17 – “Not Ashamed of the Gospel” A while back a bunch of us got together for a CATM Academy course called Movie Making 101. When the class was gathered I simply introduced the course by saying that we had an opportunity to tell a story. What ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    The Gracious Heart Of God

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,589 views

    In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

    Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Michael Russell avatar

    Slavery

    Contributed by Michael Russell on Jan 12, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,582 views

    A description and defense of the Old Testament’s laws on slavery; Jesus as the one who saves us from slavery to sin

    Slavery Last week, we looked at the letter to Philemon, a letter about a slave. So this week, I thought we’d look in more depth at slavery. See, you’ll often hear this attack on the bible: the bible’s for slavery, and it’s wrong on that. So why listen to anything the bible says? If it gets ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    The Fog Of War - Spiritual Warfare

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 16, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,124 views

    Spiritual Warfare - God's Armor 1. The Battle is Real 2. God's Defensive Weapons 3. God's Offensive Weapons

    Scripture: Ephesians 6:10 - 20 Theme: Spiritual Warfare Title: The Fog of Spiritual Warfare INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ, our Savior and LORD who came to take away the sin of the world and grant us Abundant Life! Have you ever heard of the name - Carl ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Thunder And Love Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025
     | 190 views

    Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word.

    Sermon: Thunder and Love: Thesis: Exploring the life of John, one of the Sons of Thunder. Jesus renamed these two for their zeal, passion, defense and proclamation of Jesus and The Word. Mark 3:16-19: The disciples James and John named as “Sons of Thunder.” Luke 9:51-56: The Samaritan Opposition ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Trial Of Stephen, Part 3

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 14, 2024
     | 288 views

    Stephen continues his defense of the Gospel, this time looking at the example of Moses, a man chosen by God and rejected by his peers.

    The Trial of Stephen, Part 3 Acts 7:17–29 NKJV “But when the time of the promise drew near which God had sworn to Abraham, the people grew and multiplied in Egypt till another king arose who did not know Joseph. This man dealt treacherously with our people, and oppressed our forefathers, making ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mike Fogerson avatar

    Arming For Victory Pt. 3 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 22, 2012
     | 3,897 views

    This far, all of the weapons we have been given are defensive in nature. With these weapons we can fend off the attacks of the enemy when he comes at us. Defensive weapons can hold Satan off, but only offensive weapons can cause him to flee! God has gi

    Jan 22nd 2012 Ephesians 6.17-18 A This far, all of the weapons we have been given are defensive in nature. 1 With these weapons we can fend off the attacks of the enemy when he comes at us. a Belt & breastplate we have integrity and identity in Christ. (Satan doesn’t have the authority ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Herbst avatar

    Creation Or Evolution: Where Does The Science Lead?

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Dec 30, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,229 views

    This 2008 Denver Christmas Conference seminar discusses 5 issues evolution is stumped on (Origin of matter, design and information, life, the mechanism of evolution and the fossil record)& explains why Christians can trust the Bible!

    Gen.1:1 – “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.” - Charles Darwin. You’ve heard evolution referred to as a fact, and anyone disagreeing with it is a fool. That confidence based in ignorance. Intellectual honesty ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Piety / A Turning Point

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 6, 2010
    based on 101 ratings
     | 23,839 views

    There are two main defects that can effect a Pious Life: (1) they have a mistaken version of Piety as Holy Joe and Mechanical Martin or (2) they knowingly reject Piety for self-fulfillment like Phil the Pharisee.

    After some research I discovered a couple of things that are commonly mistaken for Piety. Piety is not being a quote a Holy Joe We all have are own conception of a Holy Joe, but there are some common basic characteristics. A Holy Joe will go to church, why ( Pause) because their family has ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Dr. Jonathan Vorce avatar

    When God Raises You Up

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 2, 2018
     | 10,460 views

    Many times we can be discouraged by being passed over, disrespected, taken for granted or outright ignored. This sermon talks about The Foundation of Promotion, The Mechanics of Promotion & No Longer Passed Over but Sought Out.

    Introduction Man is Carnal | God is Spiritual Man Strives for Democracy | God Designed the Church as a Theocracy (As Christians we live according to the government of God Acts 5:29-40 I. The Foundation of Promotion A. Prayer & Fasting 1. The Focus on the Families definition of prayer is as ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Geoff Baggett avatar

    Truth Detectors 1.3: The Truth About God Series

    Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,719 views

    This is the third message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of God. (05-02-04)

    *Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 3 “The Truth About God” Psalm 139:7-10 Opening Illustration A young woman brought her fiancé home to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    Making The Most Of My Losses Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 17,310 views

    Fifth in a series of messages on the life of David. This message deals with how to handle the losses in our lives.

    All of us experience losses throughout our lives. We have family members and friends who die. Sometimes we lose jobs. Or we can lose material possessions or our health. Sometimes we lose a relationship that’s important to us because of a conflict or because someone moves away. Those kinds of losses ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Confessing Our Sins Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    This sermon shows us another key that will help us glorify God and grow spiritually. That key is confessing our sins.

    Scripture All Christians are in the process of spiritual growth regardless of how long we have been saved. Some Christians grow slowly; other Christians grow quickly. The desire of every Christian is to become more and more like his or her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. The master key to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John White avatar

    The First Christians

    Contributed by John White on Feb 25, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,523 views

    As we examine this passage it is easy to see three outstanding things about these who were first called Christians. They had made a CHOICE for Christ. They had been CHANGED by Christ. They were accepting a CHALLENGE for Christ.

    The First Christians Acts 11:19-26 "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Derrick Tuper avatar

    Strength In Numbers

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 19, 2016
     | 31,346 views

    In Ecc. 4:9-12 Solomon talks about the benefits of relationships. He gives reasons why two are better than one. No matter what kind of relationship you have: church, family, friends or romantic, there’s great value where two or more are gathered.

    STREGNTH IN NUMBERS Ecc. 4:9-12 INTRODUCTION: A few weeks ago I did a sermon called Helping Hands which highlighted the importance of the church working together. In Ecc. 4 Solomon talks about the benefits of relationships. So, no matter what kind of relationship you have, whether it’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ