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  • David Dykes avatar

    God's Definition Of Marriage Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018
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     | 14,117 views

    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

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    The Cure For The Common Conflict Series

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 12, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,388 views

    What’s the cure for the common conflict? It’s grace

    Open: Well today we are going to be continuing in our study through the book of James. This morning we will be exploring another topic that is relevant to every single person here today -- the topic we are going to looking at this morning is conflict. I read a story this week about two farms in ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Pure Religion

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 31 ratings
     | 10,777 views

    To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Nov 1, 2020
     | 1,965 views

    When you put your faith in Christ, you will experience pressure and you will be tried but you will also have God who will not only give you the strength to persevere but us them tomold you, to make you more righteous.

    For the next couple of weeks, I thought we would take a close look at what has been called the “Achilles’ Heel” of Christianity. What is our “Achilles’ Heel,” you might ask? It is the question of pain and suffering. The Barna Group, founded in 1984, is a marketing research firm focused on the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Discipleship - Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 9, 2020
     | 1,845 views

    Today, I would like for us to look some more at the topic of the Routine of Discipleship...

    Thus far in this series on discipleship we looked at “The Root of Discipleship” – Jesus commanded His followers to make disciples of all nations. Discipleship happens when Christians obey the Word of God and pass on their godly heritage to the next generation of Christians. We’ve discussed “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Change Clothes Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 18, 2022
     | 3,414 views

    Paul writes to the Colossians to put to death the deeds of the earthly nature

    Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-17-2022 Mud Bowl One of my favorite student ministry outreaches we ever did was what we called Mud Bowl. We will till up about half an acre in the back of the church. Someone had access to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgiveness: The Hardest Choice Series

    Contributed by Doug Johnston on Mar 14, 2001
    based on 104 ratings
     | 5,044 views

    We will fail to grow healthy relationships unless we purpose to forgive other’s mistakes and move beyond constantly reminding them of their errors.

    Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice: And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:31-32 Forgiveness is a skill, a choice we purposefully ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Worthy Of Your Calling Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 4,195 views

    This is the fifth in a series of studies on Ephesians and deals with examining a life that is lived "Worthy of our Calling".

    Worthy of Your Calling Ephesians 4:1-6 Paul encourages the churches at Ephesus to walk in a manner that is worthy of their calling. That is good advice for all of us. Walk in a manner that is worthy of your calling. Let¡¦s look at this for a minute. 1) Our Calling ¡V What is our calling? What ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Compassionate Conduct

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 2,801 views

    To live in harmony we must watch we say to one another. The Lord is watching

    I Peter 3:8-12 September 3, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Compassionate Conduct” Introduction: • How can we live in harmony with one another? • How can we avoid saying the wrong things? • How can we be on our best behavior? I. LIVE IN HARMONY (vs. 8-9) A. Be sympathetic 1. Love as brothers 2. Be ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Sin Vs. Signs Of Love

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 18, 2009
     | 2,708 views

    I’m so glad that Christ loves us even with our sin nature. This is a short study showing the love Christ and how we can avoid sin because of that love.

    SIN vs. SIGNS OF LOVE Colossians 3:15-17 I. Sins of sexual attitude and behavior a. The sins i. Evil desires ii. Sexual sins iii. Impurity iv. Lust v. Shameful desires b. Consider ourselves dead to these sins – vs. 3:15 II. Sins of speech a. The sins i. Anger expressed ii. Cursing iii. Dirty ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Breaking Through

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 2, 2013
     | 3,014 views

    ALL IS NOT VANE IN CHRIST!

    BREAKING THROUGH OBSERVATION: MANY SCHOLARS ACKNOWLEDGE SOLOMON AS THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES. BIBLE SCHOLARS DO NOT AGREE ON THE DATE OF THE WRITING. A GOOD THEME WOULD BE LIFE WITHOUT GOD IS MEANINGLESS. INTERPRETATION: ECCLESIASTES 2: 9 (NKJV) SO I BECAME GREAT AND EXCELLED MORE THAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Have Seen The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,748 views

    God’s holiness makes us cry out for cleansing.

    I Have Seen the Lord November 25, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s holiness makes us cry out for cleansing. Focus Passage: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: Apparition of Jesus and/or Mary on walls, toast, stains on sidewalks, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Philippians 3:15-21

    Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 14, 2024
     | 713 views

    Philippians 3:15-21

    Philippians 3:15 - 21 Point | Your focus determines your worship Paul, writing from jail, has been encouraging the church in Philippi to pursue and know Jesus. Now, Paul is pleading with them (crying) concerning their growth, maturity and behavior. Paul shares some of the warning signs and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Rotten Apple Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 13, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,172 views

    A Rotten Apple

    A Rotten Apple Scripture: Mark 8:14-21, Genesis 6:5-8, Genesis 7:1-5, Genesis 7:10. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, “A rotten apple spoils the (whole) barrel” is a proverb, we have all heard one time or the other. The dictionary defines it as follows: It only takes one bad ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Who's Gospel Is It?

    Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,289 views

    Sermon explains that the Good News does not belong to a preacher, a church, or a denomination--it is the gospel of Jesus. Unity and humility are encouraged.

    WHO’S GOSPEL IS IT? Have you have heard of T. D. Jakes? Charles Stanley? Rod Parsley? Creflo Dollar? Billy Graham? Kenneth Copeland? Kenneth Haggin? Cho Yonggi? Which one do you like best and why? We can be attracted to certain amongst this list based upon our personalities, our church ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal