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  • Christian Jones avatar

    Living As Children Of Light

    Contributed by Christian Jones on Jun 4, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,345 views

    Today, we will delve into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 5:1-7. In the Paul encourages believers to live as children of light, highlighting the transformative power of Christ in our lives.

    Title: Living as Children of Light Sermon Text: Ephesians 5:1-7 Introduction: Today, we will delve into Paul's letter to the Ephesians, specifically focusing on Ephesians 5:1-7. In these verses, Paul encourages believers to live as children of light, highlighting the transformative power ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Integrity

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 30, 2021
     | 2,069 views

    God is present in the good and the bad of life.

    Integrity – Job 2: 1 – 10 Intro: I want you to listen carefully as I begin this message with a list of questions: 1) What is the relationship between blessing and faith? 2) Do we believe in order to be blessed? 3) Is faith an expression of gratitude because ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Confession And Cleansing: Transformed By Truth 1 John 1:8-9 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,618 views

    1 John 1:8-9, let us explore the profound truth of confession and cleansing found in God's Word, uncover the transformative power of truth in acknowledging our shortcomings and experiencing the gracious cleansing God offers through Christ.

    Confession and Cleansing: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative words of 1 John 1:8-9, exploring the profound truth of confession and cleansing found in God's Word. Join me as we uncover the transformative power of truth in acknowledging our shortcomings ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 5, 2005
    based on 25 ratings
     | 7,031 views

    God wants our confession of Faith so we don’t have a failure to communicate.

    What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate Text Romans 10:1-10 I love that old movie, Cool Hand Luke, staring Paul Newman. He was a man with problems—one of which landed him in a southern prison. He kept breaking out of the prison—and he kept getting caught and being brought back. Now, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Church Is On Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Mar 4, 2012
    based on 11 ratings
     | 35,923 views

    For the people in the Church to be on Fire we need: The presence of the Holy Ghost in our lives because He is always described as fire. It is hot! When the people in the Church are on Fire we will be able to reach the world. We need to be consumed

    When the Church is on Fire It Cannot Get Lukewarm Text: Revelations 3: 15 Focus: “… I would thou wert…hot” When the Church is on Fire it promotes evangelism, it proclaims Jesus, and it provides a place of Liberty. Sermon: Story about Sloppy Joe this morning at 4:15 am ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Responding To Threats Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 17, 2014
     | 6,699 views

    False teachers threaten the health of the Community of Faith, just as errant doctrine threatens the spiritual welfare of the people of God. The message considers how the elder is to respond to such threats.

    “But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness.” [1] The people of God live under constant threat even to their lives. Jesus warned His people, “Behold, I am sending you out as sheep in the midst of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Basis For Decisions! - Postmodernity

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,556 views

    How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present Jesus to a non-Christian world?

    Our Basis for Decisions! How does post-modernity affect the way Christians should live and how does it affect the way we present the ethics of Jesus to a non-Christian world? Pray Have you ever thought about what is the basis of your decisions in life? How do you make decisions about what is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Candle Of Humanity – How Good Is Good? Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 26, 2022
     | 2,135 views

    Laws laid down by God for right and wrong determine the destiny of the human race, and of individuals. Only when man comes to the Light, and he is revealed for what he is in the true light of God, then he can understand who he truly is in the sight of God.

    THE CANDLE OF HUMANITY – HOW GOOD IS GOOD? There is the light of a candle in every person relating to goodness. That light connects with the knowledge of good and evil. The good a person has, is measured against the standard of man for what is good and evil. That is why the world can say, “He ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holiness: A Culture Or A Lifestyle?

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,698 views

    This message looks at eight characteristics we often find in holiness culture and then contrasts them with the characteristics of an authentic holy life.

    Holiness: A Culture or a Lifestyle? Christianity has an image problem in America today. Many, who are outside the church, are convinced that lifestyle does not line up with beliefs for the average churchgoer. As a result, Christians have acquired a hypocritical image. The perception of those ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Rock And The Hard Place Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 12, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,207 views

    Part 1 focuses on how our knowing that God has forgiven us of sins we have repented from enables us to have confidence that He hears us when we are crying out to Him, especially when we're between the Rock and Hard Place.

    The Rock and the Hard Place – Part 1 You Are Forgiven Scriptures: Psalms 103:10-11; Jeremiah 31:34; Romans 8:31-39; I John 4:8, 16-18 Introduction: First and foremost I want to thank Cynthia and Anthony for covering for me during my sabbatical. The last two months have allowed me to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Suffering Series

    Contributed by Richard David on Nov 9, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 4,994 views

    How Christians should respond to questions from seekers regarding why God allows suffering.

    I. Intro.; Searching Issues; answers to objections (or questions that Christians may have) A. Why does God allow suffering B. What about other religions, the New Age C. What’s wrong with sex outside of marriage D. What does God think about homosexuality and homosexuals E. Does Christianity conflict ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Lee avatar

    Is America A Christian Nation?

    Contributed by Richard Lee on Jun 23, 2009
    based on 210 ratings
     | 50,753 views

    This sermon explains the Judeo-Christian history of the United States and the Christian beginnings of many national organizations. It also evaluates America’s current status as a Christian nation.

    Study more on this topic and other related topics in the American Patriot’s Bible (Thomas Nelson), edited by Dr. Richard Lee, at www.americanpatriotsbible.com. ********* "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord..." Ps 33:12 Recently a national Radio Talk Show Host and a call-in listener were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Donald Whitchard avatar

    "hate Speech" According To Jesus: A Refresher Course

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 5, 2022
     | 1,937 views

    The Lord Jesus warned His disciples that they would be hated for telling the truth about sin, spiritual death, and the need for redemption found only in Him (John 14:6; Acts 4:12). This message is still hated by the world today. Some things never change.

    I want to begin with defining a term describing the attempts of Christians who, no matter how well-meaning their intentions, somehow believe that they can make friends with a worldview that hates them no matter what they do, say, or imitate. They bend over backwards trying to "fit in" ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace Overflowed Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 16, 2007
     | 3,996 views

    Paul a picture of the depth of Christ’s grace

    Pentecost 16 Grace Overflowed 9/16 † In the Name of Jesus † May God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord give you grace, mercy, and peace. Kevin Everett Our Goal – perhaps as challenging? As Kevin Encourages others, so Paul encourages us! Paul’s quote It is something most athletes desire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Roberta Karchner avatar

    The Birth Of A Leader (Part 1 Exodus) Series

    Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 7, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,211 views

    Like Jesus in a manger, the birth of Moses tells us much about the nature of God and his willingness to identify with the marginalized.

    2 Now a man from the house of Levi went and married a Levite woman. 2 The woman conceived and bore a son; and when she saw that he was a fine baby, she hid him three months. 3 When she could hide him no longer she got a papyrus basket for him, and plastered it with bitumen and pitch; she put the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed