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  • David Anderson avatar

    Rightly Dividing Church And State

    Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,831 views

    America was founded upon the Christian understanding of life.

    Sermon ~ “Rightly Dividing Church & State” Matthew 22:15-21 There are those things that are more or less political, and those that our eternal. Our Lord says it like this within Matthew’s gospel: “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    To Be Like A Camel

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Nov 21, 2003
    based on 49 ratings
     | 20,242 views

    We, like the Israelites on their exodus, are like a camel, led and controlled by the Master.

    Dr. Tom Doubt July 16, 1995 TO BE LIKE A CAMEL Exodus 17:1-6 BACKGROUND: As you are opening you Bibles to the 17th chapter of Exodus, allow me to provide you with some background for the passage. 1. God had delivered the Israelites from captivity in Egypt; once they had been slaves, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Grace Of Generosity

    Contributed by David Taylor on Nov 30, 2004
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    The necessity of Giving Generously

    The Grace of Generosity Moving Ahead Together, Part 4 September 26, 2004 NIV Acts 2:42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Narnia: Encounter The Power Series

    Contributed by Terry Martell on Dec 28, 2005
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    A look at the lion from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe- Aslan is his name. A brief overview of the story and the significant lessons we can learn. Aslan’s death is a picture of Ultimate love- a substitutionary sacrifice for one who is undeserving; g

    Narnia Christmas Series “Encounter the Power” Oakbrook Church 12/18/05 Intro.- “What’s up with the lion?” (slide) On posters and TV advertisement everywhere, billboard on Schuering Rd, the 8’ oil painting; what’s up with the lion? Here we are in the middle of December 2005, when people are afraid ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer And Forgiveness

    Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006
     | 4,927 views

    Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

    A few weeks ago we began to examine one for the most important practices (one which should be paramount) in the life of every believing Christian – that of prayer. And prayer for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option, it’s an obligation. The very action of prayer should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Few Words Sometimes Speak Volumes

    Contributed by Timothy Enns on Feb 13, 2012
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     | 7,016 views

    This sermon is the first in a series that look at the individual judges from the book of Judges, character sketches

    How many of you remember the old record players? You remember when a record would get a scratch in it how it would repeat over and over and over again, it would always jump on the scratch and you would either have to physically move the needle up a bit so the song would continue or toss out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Invesment Of A Good Name

    Contributed by John Perry on Jul 4, 2011
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    People invest in all kind of things, some of them pay off & some of them don't! But one investment that will always bring a worthwhile return is the investment of a good name.

    Bunbury Wed pm 22/06/11 “The investment of a good name” Intro: *** In today’s West Australian N/p carried a story about Australia’s most trusted person. Fiona Stanley has been rated as the most trusted person in Australia topping the list of 100 celebrity, sporting & public ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Creation In Crisis--Act 2 Series

    Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,524 views

    This sermon focuses on creation's fall from God's very good creation. The sermon is both a theodicy as well as laying out the next phase of the biblical story.

    Creation In Crisis Genesis 3—Act 2 3/10/11 3KCOC Introduction: The story descends. Last week we began a series about telling the story of the Bible in six acts. The first act is about a good God who created a good creation. Everything was as it should be. The Hebrews call it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Vacation From God

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2014
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     | 11,340 views

    Everyone loves a vacation! It's when we get away to relax. We only carry people on our vacation who we like to spend time with. Do we take a vacation with God or From God? A must answer question

    A Vacation from God Judges 2:1-23, 21:25 • Every person in this building loves a vacation. This is summer time and vacations abound. It’s a time to rest, relax, and get away from the everyday pressures of life. This idea is to unwind and let what you are most comfortable with, take ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    They That Worship

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 24, 2014
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    We must worship God in spirit and in truth. Moving from thanksgiving to praise and finally into worship. The Tabernacle gives a beautiful picture of moving from thanksgiving to praise and finally worshipping God in the beauty of Holiness.

    “They that WORSHIP” By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE:- John 4:24 “God is a spirit and they that worship Him must worship Him in spirit and in truth”. Opening:- This morning I want to look at this scripture and I am going to ask a question that each person needs to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Guilt & Hypocrisy Of The Religious Series

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014
     | 4,701 views

    IN ROMANS 1, PAUL SHOWS HOW SINFUL HUMANITY IS WITHOUT THE TRUTH OF SCRIPTURES. IN THIS STUDY, PAUL CONTRASTS AND SHOWS HOW SINFUL ARE THOSE WHO KNOW THE SCRIPTURE BUT ARE BOUND BY THEIR SINFUL NATURE

    Romans 2:1-16—Guilt & Hypocrisy of the Religious 1. Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever you art that judges: for wherein you judges another, thou condemns yourself; for you that judges do the same things. 2. But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Larry Turner avatar

    The Protecting Helmet Series

    Contributed by Larry Turner on Nov 13, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,690 views

    This sermon talks about the helmet of salvation, Satan's tactics for our mind, and what salvation is.

    So far, we have studied the breastplate of righteousness that insures that we are in right standing with God. This piece of armor protects us from the accusations of Satan of being apart from God. We looked at the shoes of peace that gives us a firm foundation. This piece of armor protects us from ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Steve Ely avatar

    The Porch - Pt. 1 - Off The Porch Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2014
     | 6,444 views

    It is a prominent feature in our lives and our memories. A place of safety. A place of provision. It's "The Porch!"

    The Porch Pt. 1 - Off The Porch A crowd gathered. Ears tuned to sound of His voice. With a verbal paintbrush a complex plot is constructed, a unique in perspective is given, and rich in truth relayed. He quickly and easily crafts a story that will cause the likes of Charles Dickens and William ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    What About Homosexuality?” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
     | 3,631 views

    Living in the unrepentant lifestyle of homosexuality is just as spiritually deadly as living in the unrepentant sins of thievery, lying, adultery, and fornication.

    1. Few, if any of us, would argue against calling STEALING A SIN. a. The same for LYING, ADULTERY, FORNICATION, & OTHERS. b. And if not sin, there is still a remnant in our society that would see these activities as wrong… definitely not right. WHEN WE come to the Bible, there’s no question… these ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Afraid

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 13, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,562 views

    One of the joys of Easter are Christ’s words, "Do not be afraid."

    Title SlideMatthew 28:1-10 Easter Worship April 12, 2009 BlankHave you ever had to endure a period of life where everything seemed to be going your way? I know, it’s hard to take while it’s happening, isn’t it? On the one hand, you’re thrilled with the way things are going, but at the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist