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    Mission - #3 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
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    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Mission Authentic Christianity - #3 of 7 John 20:19-22 * In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released by Jackie DeShannon and climbed to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love - #4 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 5,209 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Love Authentic Christianity - #4 of 7 Jerry Watts John 13:34-35 * For the last several week we have been visiting, from the Bible, what it means to be an Authentic Christian. There are two reasons I have felt led to do this: 1) This world needs to see an Authentic Christian and be influenced by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fruit - #5 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
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    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    Fruit Authentic Christianity - #5 of 7 Jerry Watts John 15:1-8 * Consider this conversation between a farmer and his tree. * FARMER: Good morning tree! How are you doing today? * TREE: Just fine, farmer! My, isn't it a lovely morning? * FARMER: Yes, it is. Except for one thing--where is your fruit? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Giving - #6 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 13, 2012
     | 6,856 views

    This culture is longing for an authentic view of Christianity and God demands it. This series paints a picture of the Authentic Christian.

    GIVING Authentic Christianity – #6 of 7 Jerry Watts Luke 6:38 * In the ‘hay-day’ years of the train a young man from the country got hired as a switchman on the train. We’ll call him, Leo. As part of Leo’s training, he was taken to a switch by his supervisor. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Taking Evangelism Off The Table

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2019
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    A shocking survey result from a recent Barna demands that we reassess why evangelism is so essential.

    A SHOCKING SURVEY RESULT: In a recent Barna survey, nearly half of practicing Christian millennials said that evangelism is wrong. - Matthew 28:18-20. - After more than 20 years of being a pastor, it’s rare than I read anything that makes me say, “Whoa.” I’ve read too many “debased culture” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Rock Remains The Same

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2023
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    God was merciful and giving to the Israelites when they demanded water near Rephidim. He continues to be merciful to us.

    3.12.23 Exodus 17:1-7 The entire Israelite community set out on their journey from the Wilderness of Sin as the Lord had commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people to drink. 2 So the people quarreled with Moses and said, “Give us water to drink.” Moses said to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seeking Him PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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    Explores how Christ's arrival challenges norms, demands a committed response, and prompts a continuous journey of discipleship.

    Good morning, beloved. We gather here today in the house of the Lord, not as strangers passing through, but as a family knit together by the love of our Savior. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment. And it is in this spirit of unity and purpose that we turn our hearts and ...read more

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    Discern Between The Righteous & The Wicked

    Contributed by John Waldrip on Dec 11, 2001
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    Scripture demands that discernment (not infallibly, however)be made between those truly converted and those unconverted.

    "DISCERN BETWEEN THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED" Malachi 3.18 EXPOSITION: 1. Turn to the last book of the Old Testament, the book of Malachi. I would like for us to begin reading at Malachi 3.13. Please stand, and we will read together Malachi 3.13-18: "Your words have been stout against me, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worship In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 13, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
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    The scripture shows the importance of conforming to God’s image to worship instead of demanding that God conform to our worship.

    Worship in Spirit and Truth 2 Samuel 6: 1 Again David gathered all the choice men of Israel, thirty thousand. 2 And David arose and went with all the people who were with him from Baale Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, whose name is called by the Name, the LORD of Hosts, who dwells ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Parable Of Rich Fool Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jul 7, 2008
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    Store up riches towards God because you never know when He will demand your soul

    Luke 12.13-21 The Rich Fool Did you know you can purchase almost anything on eBay these days? Just this past week an Australian man has sold his complete life – his home, his possessions, his job and his friends – the bidding had gotten to £400,000. Not so long ago a 20 year old student in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    King Of Kings

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 4, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,378 views

    Behold your King and give Him the adoration He deserves, the attention He desires, and the allegiance He demands.

    King of Kings! Revelation 19:11-16 Introduction: In fulfillment of Zechariah’s prophetic promise, “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to you; He is just and having salvation, Lowly and riding on a donkey, a colt, the foal of a donkey”, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Can’t We Be Good Enough To Satisfy God? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 8, 2012
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    Our fallen condition demands that God must provide a Saviour if we will be saved. We cannot redeem ourselves.

    “While we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die— but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Grace In An Awkward Situation Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 8, 2015
     | 6,674 views

    When Peter denied Christ Justice would demand that Christ would deny Peter, but that wouldn't be Grace.

    Grace in an Awkward Situation I knew something changed between us, all the talk we made was small, but what do you say to someone when they’ve heard you say it all. It’s an awkward conversation in a most peculiar way. How did we get from saying I love you to I’ll see you ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Shame

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 20, 2013
     | 5,463 views

    We often want a "no demands" Christianity, and feel little regret over our failures. This needs to change.

    Earlier this week Lance Armstrong confessed to doping, using performance-enhancing drugs to win the Tour de France. He’s been stripped of his titles and his Olympic medal. We can only imagine the shame he is feeling, especially because the world now knows the truth. Shame is found in many ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Race

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 14, 2019
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     | 14,992 views

    Each Christian is running in a marathon. Our Christian life is not a sprint, but a marathon which demands our best always.

    “Since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist