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  • John Gaston avatar

    Tolerance: The Lever Against Christians

    Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 8, 2013
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,396 views

    THE “LEFT” HAS FOUND THE ISSUE OF “TOLERANCE” TO BE THE MECHANISM TO FORCE SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA OVER THE PREVIOUSLY DOMINATING BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE RESULTS IN A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY, IN WHICH THE STABILIZING SOCIAL STRUCTURES CRUMBLE,

    TOLERANCE: THE WEDGE AGAINST CHRISTIANS THESIS THE “LEFT” HAS FOUND THE ISSUE OF “TOLERANCE” TO BE THE MECHANISM TO FORCE SOCIAL CHANGE IN AMERICA OVER THE PREVIOUSLY DOMINATING BIBLICAL WORLDVIEW. EXCESSIVE TOLERANCE RESULTS IN A PERMISSIVE SOCIETY, IN WHICH THE STABILIZING SOCIAL STRUCTURES ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Good News - Rejected Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 15, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,463 views

    Jesus' inaugural address is a bold proclamation that TODAY the Lord will move mightily in our lives and in our world.

    Luke 4:14-30 “Good News—Rejected” INTRODUCTION On January 21, President Obama will deliver his inaugural address. He will give that address before and expected crowd of 700,000 people gathered around the capitol and millions of viewers watching the television broadcast. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Easter Day

    Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,497 views

    Mark’s original ending has been seen as controversial yet it is so powerful & real & full of challenge.

    The Easter resurrection story in Mark offers us a different slant in a way on old story. It offers us an ending where the feeling is not spontaneous joy & praise, but fear & confusion & doubt. It is a ending that has troubled the Church for generations, indeed it made the people who put together ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Mystery Of The Valley

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,893 views

    COPING WITH THE "WHY" OF VALLEYS

    THE MYSTERY OF THE VALLEY 8/2/07 1/17/08 Ps 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Yea, though I walk ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Beginning Of The End Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,380 views

    Our relationship with Jesus not only transforms our daily, physical lives, but it also provides us with hope beyond our physical lives.

    Luke 20:27-38 “The Beginning of the End” INTRODUCTION Antagonists of the Christian faith occasionally offer arguments that they believe beyond a shadow of a doubt invalidates all religious beliefs. One of my favorites is, “If God is all-powerful, then is God able to make a rock bigger than ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Jehovah-Ore Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 2, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,602 views

    This is just one of a series studying the names of God

    NAME OF GOD Jehovah-ore: The Lord is Light Psa 27:1-3 We have been studying Names of God Name is a Strong Tower Elohim – Strong Creator El Shaddai – God Almighty Jehovah-Jireh – The Lord Will Provide Today we are going to look at another name of God: JEHOVAH-ORE “The Lord is Light” It is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Significance Of Questions

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 18, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,894 views

    Lookign at questions in the context of Job 38, and Jesus stilling the storm in Mark 4

    One of the most unhelpful ideas about Christianity, indeed about faith in general, is that doubt is the opposite of faith. It is not. Certainty is the opposite of faith. Doubt is an intrinsic part of faith, for by definition faith is about making a commitment and a decision about matters that ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    What If's

    Contributed by Robert Clark on Jun 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,674 views

    Conquering the fear reflected in our What If’s.

    SERMON NOTES: May 31st, 2009 – Paralyzing What If’s – Matthew 6:25-34 Illustration: Missionaries new post– husband missing – wife worried - hears native drums – fear/what if’s – husband returns with friendly natives bearing anniversary gifts - wife was so worried about negatives she forgot about ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Greatest Command 5: Healing Hands And Helping Hearts Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2014
     | 4,182 views

    We wrestle with the question of to whom we are obligated to do good. Jesus makes it clear that we are obligated to all those in our path.

    1. Jesus was asked -- What is the greatest command (Mark 12.28ff and Luke 10.25-28)? a. Teaching with Q-A b. Teaching with Debate -- disrespect? Entrapment? 2. His reply came from Deuteronomy 6.4ff and he linked Leviticus 19.18 (love neighbor to it) 3. There is a process called, "stringing pearls" ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Does The Death Penalty Really Solve Anything?

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,074 views

    Someone recently posted this question on a social networking site... The Death Penalty: Does it really solve anything? I feel compelled to share the conversation.

    Someone recently posted this question on a social networking site... The Death Penalty: Does it really solve anything? I feel compelled to share the conversation. First off - the way the question was posed has automatically skewed the answer with a negative bias. Asking for results-oriented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism Service

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,444 views

    service of Baptism

    This morning we have been celebrating the birth of a child that was called Emmanuel through our gathering together as a church family, our prayers for one another, our financial giving and especially in music. In recent weeks we have looked at the story of John the Baptist and his call to ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Kingdom Values - Mercy Series

    Contributed by Vili Costescu on May 7, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,783 views

    A new perspective on the concept of Mercy - a discretionary power to mitigate conflict or to grant forgiveness

    8 July 2014 can be considered the worse day in Brazil’s history. Ever! Those of you who don’t know what I am talking about, let me remind you: on that day, MERCY has been absent from Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Germany defeated Brazil in the first semifinal of the 2014 ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    Developing A Dream Lesson 1 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 11, 2019
     | 5,359 views

    Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. Spend time with God to get your vision.

    A. WHAT I WANT YOU TO LEARN! 1. Understand the difference between a biblical dream and a passing fancy or fleshly desire. 2. Examine your past dreams to find the dream God has for you. 3. Write down a concise dream statement for your life. B. INTRODUCTION 1. Dictionary definition: “To conceive ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling And Election Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jun 14, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,007 views

    Predestination. Election. Free will. These are some of the most hotly debated doctrines in the church. We think we have to be in one camp or the other. But is that true? Let's find out together.

    You can listen to the audio of the sermon on my podcast at: https://pastorlanny.buzzsprout.com/ Core 52 Week 24 - Our Calling • Threw away the rent check. Before you judge me, how many gift cards got thrown out at Christmas time in the wrapping paper at your house? • So easy to overlook or lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Beneath Life's Crushing Load

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 17, 2020
     | 2,280 views

    Christ was born in vulnerability. He entered our realm because of our weakness, for only the weak and broken are in need of a savior.

    December 24, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:8-20 Beneath Life’s Crushing Load Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. I extend a welcome to all of you who are worshipping with us this Christmas Eve. It’s an ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran