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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Gender Identity

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 17, 2023
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    1) Gender Binary, then 2) Gender Identity, and finally how to deal with 3) Gender Confusion.

    Thinking back even a decade ago, most of us would not have imagined how confused people have become over the issue of gender. In recent years we have seen athletes and media celebrities undertake and promote what is known as gender reassignment surgery. Corporations regularly include depictions of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Blessings Of Following Christ #3 - We Get A New Family Series

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008
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    Fourth in this series, this one discussing how through Christ we become part of the family of God.

    Blessings of Following Christ #3 – We Get a New Family Ephesians 2:19-22 November 4, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction We’ve been looking at different benefits or blessings of following ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christmas: Why Did Jesus Come To Us? Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 12, 2021
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    I’m really glad God came up with the idea of Christmas. But what did God have in mind when He created Christmas? What motivated Him to bring Christmas to us?

    Christmas is really enjoyable on so many levels. But a widow names Stella has an unusual experience on Christmas. Stella’s first Christmas as a widow brought incredible loneliness. One day her doorbell rang and she was greeted by a messenger holding a box. “What’s in the box?” she asked. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Why Should We Pray?

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 31, 2007
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    Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer.

    WHY SHOULD WE PRAY? Luke 11:1-13 INTRO: Prayer is the universal language of religion. In every age, on every continent, in every religion, people have prayed. Despite the universality of the experience of prayer, we have become aware of a growing neglect of the practice of prayer. Prayerlessness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fly The Flag High

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 25, 2014
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    The Second Sunday in June of each year is the beginning of National Flag Week. Here is a short Biblical perspective for Flag Day which is June 14th of each year.

    Fly the Flag High As a Christians' Banner Psalm 20:5 says, "May we shout for joy over your salvation, and in the name of our God set up our banners! May the LORD fulfill all your petitions!" The word banner (דָּגַל dāg̱al) is a verb meaning to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Genesis Chapter Eleven Series

    Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 7, 2023
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    These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter Eleven. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

    GENESIS CHAPTER ELEVEN OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is the story of the Tower of Babel is built and the linage up to Abram. Thomas Coke (1801) – Genesis 11 Men begin to build the city and tower of Babel: God confounds their language: and disperses them over all the earth. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Is! Series

    Contributed by Gary Hampton on Aug 26, 2002
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    This sermon sets forth simple proofs that God is!

    God Is! It is not unusual to be challenged today by someone who has either been brought up to disbelieve or has had bad experiences in life. They may ask the Christian to "prove to me there is a God!" Of course, "No one has seen God at any time" (John 1:18). Neither has anyone tasted, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Understanding God's Will

    Contributed by John Harvey on Jun 10, 2004
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    Understand God’s will for your life by living by the greatest commands to love God and love your neighbor

    Understanding God’s Will June 13,2004 Intro: Today we are going to talk about the most asked question of believers: “How do I know God’s will?” We want to seek God’s will in all types of areas of life, but we often forget that God’s will is wrapped up in our entire lives, not just the major ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How We Got Our Bible Lesson 4: Arguments For God's Existence

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 18, 2006
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    Arguments for the existence of God.

    1. The Bible does not attempt to prove God, but accepts His existence, i.e., “In the beginning God . . .” (Gen. 1:1). 2. “I could no longer disbelieve.” –Sheldon Vanauken -------------------------------- Five Self-Evident Truths (That do not need proof) 1. There is a God with complete power and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Working God

    Contributed by Trae Durden on Sep 9, 2013
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    “Whatever you do in life becomes your platform to teach about Jesus!” - Phil Robertson

    Credit to Dr. David Platt, I got this sermon from one of his sermons. Our Working God 1 Corinthians 10:31 Introduction: Too many times we dis-associate our work from our faith. Too many times the Christian thinks that either they should keep their faith to themselves at work, or on the other ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alan Smith avatar

    Faith That Doesn't Have To Touch

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002
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    Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? The answer is yes.

    Introduction: I want to begin the lesson by reading a passage from John 20 that will introduce the topic I want us to explore this morning, namely this: Can reasonable people believe the things that are crucial to Christian faith? “Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Power Of Obedience

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017
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    Obedience is inherit in the relationship of man (as a created being) with God, the Creator. The New Covenant does not do away with the need for obedience to God. In fact, it supply the strength to live that way. Heaven will be a place of obedience to God.

    Romans 5:19 9/25/16 Intro The most important issue in your life right now is your obedience to God.i Every problem you face is in some way related to this issue. Every solution in your life is ultimately found in obedience to God. My subject today is the power of obedience. Obedience opens to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    The Action Of Surrender Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 2, 2007
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    Christianity as a lifestyle, a relationship with Jesus; exists, is one of surrender. And this is the concept – Christian Surrender that I would like to look at biblically this morning. What does it mean to be surrendered to Christ?

    THE MARTYR’S OATH The Action Of Surrender Romans 9:16-21 INTRODUCTION: This morning, we continue our series of the Martyr’s Oath. Christianity as a lifestyle, a relationship with Jesus; exists, is one of surrender. And this is the concept – Christian Surrender that I would like to look at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Is Evolution More Credible Than Creation? Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 12, 2005
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    The biblical account of creation is more viable than the theory of evolution.

    SERIES: “ANSWERS FOR SOME OF LIFE’S DIFFICULT QUESTIONS” TEXT: GENESIS 1:1 TITLE: “IS EVOLUTION MORE CREDIBLE THAN CREATION?” INTRODUCTION: A. A number of years ago, Ronald Keith Williamson was convicted of the brutal murder of Debra Sue Carter ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Definition Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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    America doesn't have a homosexual problem; we have a human sexual problem. If you consider yourself a Christian, God expects all of us to practice sexual purity.

    INTRODUCTION Today I’m going to talk about “God’s Definition of Marriage.” This is the most popular trending topic today since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is legal in all 50 states. However, I’m not just speaking today in reaction to this ruling. Most of you know I teach ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist