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  • Billy Ricks avatar

    Stephen: Giving His Life And Death For Christ Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 1, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,180 views

    Stephens character was shown by Dr Luke in Acts 6. In Acts 7 we see that character lived out as he lives for Christ and because of his witness becomes the first to die for Christ.

    Intro: Last week we learned about the character of a Godly man. We learned about Stephen. Stephen was the first martyr for Christ and what an example to follow! Stephen was not only the first martyr for Christ, but many Scholars and preachers also credit him with being the first Christian ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Slightly Soiled - Greatly Reduced

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 5, 2012
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    This sermon explains how slight soiling (not gross sin) is actually very dangerous

    Slightly Soiled-Greatly Reduced. PS. 24:3-4, 2 Chr. 24:17-22 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart. . . .-Psalm 24:34 “On the bargain counter of the department store we some¬times find merchandise of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Need For Walls

    Contributed by Scott Sutton on Jul 8, 2022
     | 3,619 views

    I wanted to speak to you today about "The Need for Walls" If you think about everywhere, you go whether it be home, work, church, to a store, or even the vehicle you came here in this morning they are all enclosed by some form of walls for shelter and protection.

    In ancient times walls were built almost exclusively for defense. As in the case of the Great Wall of China. Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the world. The Great Wall was built over a period of 2,300 years! It is the longest man-made structure in the history of the world and has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hypocrisy In Different Forms

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 27, 2011
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,724 views

    What mask are you hiding behind?

    Hypocrisy is an inconsistency. Hypocrisy is the discrepancy between what appears and what is. Between the way things seem and the way they are. The Pharisees appeared to be righteous on the outside, but in reality they were wicked. Hypocrisy is a deliberate deception. Hypocrisy is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building Faith In Our Children Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,234 views

    Part 1 of the series Passing On The Faith

    Building Faith In Our Children Passing on the Faith (2 Timothy) Have you ever thought about how the Christian faith is passed along from person to person, from generation to generation, like links in a chain? Whether you realize it or not, your faith is the result of the faithfulness of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than Conquerors

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 28, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,820 views

    What is your everything? The love that God has for you in Christ Jesus? If your everything is more than that, then rest assured, you are not convinced and you are not a conqueror.

    Title: More than Conquerors!! Scripture: Romans 8:31-39 (Romans 8:31-39) 31 What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? 32 He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all--how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Pride Goes Before A Fall

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 15, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,089 views

    The Edomites believed some things about their nation that God found to be false.

    Obadiah 3-9 Pride Goes Before A Fall Introduction Before we look at our text in Obadiah, I want us to consider some of what the Proverbs have to say about pride. Proverbs 11:2 When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. Proverbs 15:25 The Lord will destroy the house of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For One And One For All Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,228 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to stand strong together in adversity.

    Illus. Jordan has been enjoying soccer for the past 1 ½ years with other 8-9 year olds. •It’s been an interesting and often enjoyable experience to watch them learn the game. •One thing I enjoy is seeing how the kids react to the ball, especially the goalies. •When a line drive comes, instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Super Bowl Christians

    Contributed by William Lott on Feb 2, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,766 views

    This sermon teaches what is necessary for Super Bowl Christians to become Champions.

    Super Bowl Christians I Cor. 9:25 Intro: For a lot of players it’s just great to get to play in the “Super Bowl” but for others who have been there and lost in the past, just getting there is not the goal. They want to be champions. I’m afraid Christians are that way too ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 498 views

    Explore the power of the shield of faith as described in Ephesians 6:16, emphasizing its role in protecting us from the attacks of the enemy and the assurance it provides.

    Good morning, church! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from Ephesians that speaks directly to our spiritual armor and the power of faith. Our focus will be Ephesians 6:16, which reads, "In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming ...read more

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    Eyewitness Of Majesty Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 8, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,430 views

    The Gospel writers did not collect hearsay, but put together eyewitness accounts.

    Eyewitness Of Majesty (2 Peter 1:16-18) 1. Christianity is a personable faith. It is based on human eye-witness accounts and records. Christianity is God reaching down to man. Our relationship to God is a personal one, if we really know Jesus Christ. Other religions advocate man taking the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Hebrew Word Study: Mitspah, God Our Watchtower Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 13, 2022
     | 1,726 views

    Do you know how many times the nation of Israel was attacked by Palestinian forces in 2021?

    Do you know how many times the nation of Israel was attacked by Palestinian forces in 2021? "In the month of April 2021 alone, the following attacks occurred: "On 15 April, one rocket was fired from the Gaza Strip.[1] On 23 April, 36 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip, of which ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad World

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 29, 2023
     | 1,218 views

    I think one of the most effective weapons the devil has ever forged against Christians is this weapon of intimidation

    In verse 14, literally, “Do not be intimidated or disturbed; unsettled.” Simply what the apostle is saying is, “Don’t let the world intimidate you.” I think one of the most effective weapons the devil has ever forged against Christians is this weapon of intimidation. The world can be very ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Storming The Gates Of Hell!"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 29, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,509 views

    The Church that Jesus builds is unstoppable; are we in the blueprints?

    Matthew 16:13-19 Colossians 2:6-15 “Storming the Gates of Hell!” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN My little five-year old nephew, Davis, is Catholic and on a recent trip Davis asked his mother (Kristen) what happens to people after they die. Kristen tried to explain ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    You Need A Good Lawyer

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 10, 2024
     | 706 views

    You may not have needed a lawyer yet, but there will come a time when you will, because 2 Corinthians 5:10 says, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.”

    Alba 6-9-2024 YOU NEED A GOOD LAWYER I John 2:1-2 Lawyers have not always had a good reputation, and some for good reason. I found a story about two lawyers arguing a case in court and they began to call each other names. One roared, “You're a loop-brained shyster.” The other shouted, “And ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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