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  • Andy Payne avatar

    Does Relativism Work Series

    Contributed by Andy Payne on Feb 16, 2010
     | 2,962 views

    Relativism is the idea that all moral (rights and wrongs) statements are grounded in the urge and individual taste of each person or culture. Is this a biblical perspective?

    Does Relativism Work? Joshua 24:14-28 Intro: Are all religions the same? Are all religious beliefs aspects of truth? What does the bible say about this? Bigger questions is-- What is Truth? Is there a “truth perspective for all people – irrespective of belief? i.e. Is there a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Say About Pornography? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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    This sermon addresses the issue of pornography, its harmful effects on Christian homes and churches, and practical steps towards overcoming this temptation.

    Welcome, dear family of God, to this gathering of saints, a sanctuary where we seek to understand the Word and will of our Heavenly Father. We stand together on the solid rock of our faith, united in our common love for Christ and our shared desire to live in accordance with His teachings. In the ...read more

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    Mighty Is As Mighty Does

    Contributed by William Noel on Aug 15, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,509 views

    Discussion of 3 character traits essential to being Mighty for the Lord

    “Mighty Is As Mighty Does” II Sam. 23:8-12 Intro. What does it take to be ‘mighty’ for the Lord? I believe it takes someone who knows they are never outnumbered. In verse 8 of II Sam. 23, we’re introduced to a man by the name of Adino. He and his people are mentioned one time in Scripture, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Capital Punish: Christian Or Barbarian?

    Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,607 views

    WHAT DOES JESUS BELIEVE ABOUT CAPITAL PUNISHMENT? That would be the big question. I does not matter what I believe but it does matter what Jesus believes.

    CAPITAL PUNISH: Christian or Barbarian? Rom 13:1-6 NIV Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which God has established. The authorities that exist have been established by God. Consequently, he who rebels against the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Be The Church Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 28, 2020
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     | 16,023 views

    There are simply far too many Christians out there who have this mistaken belief that church is just something that you go to for an hour or an hour and a half on Sunday morning. The truth is — you don’t go to church; you are the church!

    TITLE: BE THE CHURCH SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 16:1-2 I want to continue with Part-iii of our series entitled “THE CHURCH SERIES.” • First message of this series was entitled “The Church” • Last Sunday message entitled “The Church Has Left the Building” • This morning I want to tag this message “Be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Does The Bible Say About The Christian’s Relationship With The Government?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 25, 2021
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    What do Paul and Peter have to say about the Christian and government? Is the church allowed to pursue the violent overthrow of secular governments? What should be our focus if it's not the accumulation of earthly power?

    - We are going to dig into a subject this morning that is challenging. We are going to be talking about church and state. It’s one we don’t talk about particularly often. - As we start, I want to acknowledge up front that these passages are difficult. I want to say that I don’t like everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Does Not Forget

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025
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    The assurance that God does not forget is a profound encouragement to all believers. In moments of pain, waiting, or doubt, we must remember that God’s remembrance is constant, personal, and filled with compassion.

    GOD DOES NOT FORGET By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 49:15 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 1:9-20, Psalm 56:8, Lamentations 3:22-23, Hebrews 6:10, Romans 8:38-39 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings seasons of hardship, waiting, and unanswered prayers that can make us doubt if God truly remembers ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Church Series

    Contributed by Timothy Gardner on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 3 ratings
     | 18,813 views

    The word "Church" is so often used out of context. This sermon series helps the church (the people) identify how God defines church buy using seven different analogies found in the Bible. This is the introduction sermon to the series. There are eight serm

    The Church (Sermon 1) Sermon Series by Timothy Gardner Church Analogies (Overview) I found this poem found hanging on a wall in St. Louis at a local Salvation Army church. It was knitted together and it hung in the sanctuary. I wrote it down because i found it interesting to share with others. ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Does God Ordain/Allow Evil And Suffering?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2022
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     | 1,687 views

    Within the church, there is a belief that everything is under the direct sovereign control of God, therefore He ordains what satan and his minions do.

    It is also believed that when people get sick or suffer horrible tragedies, it is the will of God because He "allowed/ordained" it. God is the Holy and transcendent one. He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent and omnibenevolent. He knows all things past, present, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Does God Care? Series

    Contributed by Susan Blader on Nov 27, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 28,374 views

    Both God’s justice and His mercy show how much He values life.

    Does God Care? A Sermon on Genesis 9:1-17 This morning we are continuing our series on Noah and the flood. Noah has been saved from the flood of destruction that the Lord brought on a wicked and disobedient world. He has floated on the ark for 150 days (Gen 7:24). And as Noah looked out on a ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    God’s Kind Of Church Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 14, 2010
     | 8,131 views

    what kind of church would God design? How does it match up with the 21st Century, Americanized church? Give it some thought.

    God’s Kind of Church 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 * If you have ever built a house for your family, then you know a little about decisions, frustrations, and more. In the process, you may well discover that ‘what you want is beyond your ability to provide. We lived in Yazoo City, Mississippi, for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 13, 2013
     | 8,167 views

    A message about the church. This is a series that we are doing about witnessing and being part of the church.

    Title: The Church Theme: To show the importance and power of the church in the life of a Christian. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Mat 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" (14) So they said, "Some ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    God Does Not Change

    Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 74 ratings
     | 24,827 views

    Change can be a force for power and progress … or, if not handled well can also be a force for stagnation and regression.

    God Does Not Change TEXTS: Joshua 1:1-18 When changes come in life we often find it disturbing! Change can be a force for power and progress … or, if not handled well can also be a force for stagnation and regression. The Bible is a book about changes, those handled well ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Be The Church!

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 2, 2009
    based on 24 ratings
     | 46,908 views

    This is an alliterated, textual sermon on "being the church", using Phoebe as an example. PowerPoint is avaible too, just e-mail me.

    BE THE CHURCH! Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL A mega-church in Vista, California made headlines last October when they canceled all of their worship services over the weekend. Rather then meeting together in an air-conditioned sanctuary, North Coast Church closed its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Be The Church

    Contributed by Francis Balla on Sep 20, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,144 views

    We have many church shoppers and hoppers these days, who do not have full understanding of what church really is or perhaps they are looking for a perfect Church. Let me assure you, there are no perfect churches, because there are no perfect people.

    BE THE CHURCH! Romans 12:3-13 Introduction: When I ask you what is a Church, you may answer in one or two ways: A church is a building where Christians go to worship. Or a group of committed believers of Christ, figuring out how best to live out their faith. When people come to church, they come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist