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  • Keith Edwards avatar

    A Biblical Response To Homosexuality, Pt 1 Series

    Contributed by Keith Edwards on Aug 9, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,221 views

    This two-part message offers a biblical response to the issue of homosexuality. It speaks the truth in the context of grace and love.

    A Biblical Response to Homosexuality Centerpointe Church (2 Timothy 3:1–8 NLT-SE) “You should know this, Timothy, that in the last days there will be very difficult times. For people will love only themselves and their money. They will be boastful and proud, scoffing at God, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Fantastic Blessings Of Faith In God Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 23, 2020
     | 9,710 views

    The fantastic blessings of faith in God: 1. Faith gives us the goodness of God (vs. 1-16). 2. Faith gives us amazing answers to our prayers (vs. 16-22). 3. Faith gives us a home in Heaven (vs. 17, 23-25).

    The Fantastic Blessings of Faith in God The Book of Romans Romans 4:1-25; Hebrews 11:1 (Initial reading: Romans 4:1-8) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 1, 2016 (Revised October 23, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Romans 4. In the last chapter, God's Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before The Watergate

    Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 11, 2020
     | 4,294 views

    In this message the need for the Word of God as the moral and spiritual foundation of of our Christian life and hope is related to the story of Ezra reading the Law to the exiles who had returned to rebuild Jerusalem.

    …Before the Water Gate Nehemiah 8: 1-12 A sermon preached by Charles J. Tomlin, DMin All the people gathered together into the square before the Water Gate. They told the scribe Ezra to bring the book of the law of Moses, which the LORD had given to Israel. 2 Accordingly, the priest Ezra ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Do It Without Me 2024

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 9, 2024
     | 2,158 views

    This message is about being involved in what Christ is doing in this season.

    Don’t Do It Without Me Scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11; First Peter 4:10-11; Isaiah 6:8 Good morning Strangers Rest. If you recall from my message last week, I talked about how you, as a Church, have come this far by faith. Next week we will celebrate the Church’s 99th anniversary and as I concluded ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Christ Great Love--Demonstrated, Perfected . . . Proven Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 21, 2021
     | 3,387 views

    How are we to love one another? How do we overcome the things that divide and destroy in the body of Christ? Jesus answered these questions powerfully when He washed the feet of His disciples in John 13.

    Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    From The Depths Of Depravity To The Heights Of Humanity Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 22, 2021
     | 2,273 views

    What will determine the ultimate outcome of your life? What will be your legacy? How will you be remembered? Three very different kinds of people reveal how we determine what the outcome of our lives will be when crunch time comes in Jesus' life.

    Main Idea: Show Christ’s great love by humbly serving each other This past month our little Wallace family of 5 had one of the most joyful and yet challenging experiences we have ever had. We had son and grandson, a precious little baby boy, about as cute as they come, and we gave him up for ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    The Belt Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Apr 14, 2024
     | 1,372 views

    Paul makes the case the the foundation of our Christian armor is truth.

    The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6:10-13 Chenoa Baptist Church Pastor Jefferson M. Willams 04-13-2024 The Belt of Truth A couple of years ago, I learned how important a belt is. I was flying back from Trinidad and was in the Toronto airport. I had lost weight over the summer and my belt was the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The First Deadly Sin"

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 9,495 views

    Nebuchadnezzar learned from personal, painful experience that pride goes before a fall.

    "The First Deadly Sin" Daniel 4:28-37 A celebrity was being interviewed on TV. The talk-show host asked, ¡§Can you recall the most embarrassing thing that has ever happened to you?¡¨ ¡§Yes,¡¨ she answered. ¡§Next question, please!¡¨ Most of us would like to forget our embarrassing or humbling ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Get Off Of My Porch

    Contributed by Don Carpenter on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 10,724 views

    I had a very animated professor at Bible college by the name of Dr. Emert. He taught us about the danger of blaspheming God's Son by claiming that He is anything less than God.

    Get Off Of My Porch! Isaiah 5:20-25 20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! 21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Science Of Biblical Interpretation

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 4, 2001
    based on 132 ratings
     | 5,819 views

    The Eight Fundamental Rules of Biblical Interpretation

    The science of Biblical Interpretation (Hermeneutics) began at least about 2500 years ago with Socrates and Aristotle who have influenced it to our day. The eight rules of Biblical Interpretation are found in the writings of the foremost legal and Biblical authorities, both ancient and modern. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Truth Is Out There Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 23, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 3,918 views

    This was based on the X-Files and is centered on Jesus being the Truth.

    John 14:6 It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    How To Support A New Believer Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,366 views

    The first few weeks of a new believer’s walk with Christ is crucial!! As mature Christians, how can we make sure they stick with it? *Handout INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Acts Chapter 9 - Saul and Ananias How to support new Christians. <ILLUS> Keith - shared the gospel with Him at camp. How can we support a new Christian? Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    What Is Truth Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,167 views

    John writes about truth more then any other Biblical writer but what is the truth he writes about?

    It was a tough spot to be in, especially for a career politician who had based his entire life on compromise. On one hand he had the crowd to please and in the other hand he held the life of an innocent man. The story is a familiar one, Jesus has been arrested and hauled before Pontius Pilate ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Lin Smalec avatar

    True Reality - American Idol Series

    Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 3,880 views

    Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to look at God’s True Reality.

    Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - AMERICAN IDOL 23 October 2005 One of the most popular types of TV shows today are reality shows. Many of us have become caught up in the drama and excitement of shows like American Idol, Extreme Makeover, The Amazing Race, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Defeat Indecision Series

    Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,420 views

    How to defeat the giant of indecision.

    Key verse: Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." But the people said nothing (1 Kings 18:21). INTRODUCTION Choice plays a big part in our lives. For instance, we can get anything we ...read more

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    Denomination: *other