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  • Tammy Garrison avatar

    Carefully Taught

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Nov 11, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 2,470 views

    The Lord went to a lot of effort to write us a love letter. We call it the Bible. We would be amiss not to read it.

    Letters are interesting and amazing things. They have been the main form of communication between two people or groups of people who are some distance apart, longer than any other form of communication. With the invention of the telephone, there was some threat that written correspondence may ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Church At Its Best Series

    Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016
     | 5,229 views

    The church is at its best when the church is bold.

    Last week we took a few moments to study the first opposition the early church experienced. The big take away from our time together was that there is a spiritual dimension to life whereby Satan, the enemy of God, wages war against Him and all the good that He has given the world. The war that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dying At 10:30

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Nov 13, 2015
     | 4,632 views

    Analyzing the periods of life. Waiting too long to be saved.

    DYING AT 10:30 Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16 I. The Householder = Master of the House --> God is the Householder A. Hiring --> God hires labourers in kindness to them, to save them from idleness and poverty, and pay them for working for themselves. 1. The Devil by his temptations, is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    When Christ’s Church Almost Lost Its Focus Series

    Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Aug 25, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,768 views

    The Apostles determined to focus on the Ministry of the Word of God and Prayer as their highest priority. Developing a priesthood of believers, they resolved a potential problem, and God blessed their decision.

    WHEN CHRIST’S CHURCH ALMOST LOST ITS FOCUS Acts 6:1-7 Dorn Ridge Church of Christ and York Manor Nursing Home August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) This morning we are continuing to look at the Church in the book of Acts. A.) I want us to see a time when the church faced a situation that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jude Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2022
     | 2,955 views

    The Epistle of Jude is the penultimate [next to last] book of the New Testament and the Christian Bible. It is traditionally attributed to Jude the Apostle, brother of James the Just, and thus possibly the brother of Jesus.

    Jude Jude The author of the biblical book of Jude was probably the brother of James (not one of Jesus' twelve disciples). Alternatively, it could be that Jude was just an assumed name. The Epistle of Jude is the penultimate [next to last] book of the New Testament and the Christian Bible. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    #my Black Christian History: Roots Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 3, 2024
     | 6,065 views

    “My Black Christian History: Before the Chains,” let us remember that the Black church’s history didn’t begin during the civil rights movement. Black history’s roots are a rich tapestry woven with threads of faith, resilience, and the pursuit of God.

    Sermon Series Title: " My Black Christian History: Before the Chains" “My Black Christian History: Roots of Faith.” ”After these things the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; Your reward [for obedience] shall be very great.” ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Apostolic Church Series

    Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024
     | 1,016 views

    The Apostolic Church" focuses on being a church grounded in Jesus, Spirit-led, and mission-driven. This sermon calls believers to embrace their identity as a sent people, united in truth, and empowered to impact the world.

    The church is not a building; it’s a living, breathing community of believers united under the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Throughout history, the term “apostolic” has often been linked to authority, leadership, or church structure. Yet, in its purest form, the term points back to the mission, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Everybody Ought To Go To Sunday School (Sunday School: Past Present Future)

    Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 56 ratings
     | 21,054 views

    I developed this sermon to emphasize the importance of Sunday School. We also recognized the teachers and SS Superintendent during the service.

    Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield 7/18/04 Title: Sunday School: Past, Present, & Future or “Everybody Ought to Go to Sunday School” Text: Judges 2:10-11 Introduction 1. Sing this song with me: “Everybody ought to go to Sunday School, Sunday School, Sunday School The teenies and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Getting Out Of God's Way Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,484 views

    Part 6 of "Being the Church," focusing on the crucial importance of letting God have His way in the life of a church.

    Stephen N. Collins 7/13/2008 Being the Church Part 6: Getting Out of God’s Way Scripture: Acts 11:1-18 Icebreaker: I can’t hardly stand to wear my contacts anymore. So when I got my new, thick, black-rimmed glasses, I got them because I wanted something modern and stylish that I wouldn’t be ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Can We Take Christmas

    Contributed by Keith Broyles on Oct 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,851 views

    For many of those that are among us, however, each Christmas becomes more and more difficult to endure. It is a joyous time, but there is also more loneliness, depression, heartache, and disappointment at this time than any other of the year. Can we en

    I read a story this past week about a woman who, in early December had stopped at a grocery store to pick up a few things on her lunch break. One of them was a cinnamon-scented air freshener. She had smelled a candle with the same scent in the store but wanted to know exactly what the air ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Henderson avatar

    The Power Of Sharing Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,750 views

    In this message we look at the powerful testimony we have to the lost when we learn to share our possessions with one another.

    The Power of a Changed Life “The Power of Sharing” Acts 4:32-37 A 3 year old boy had been misbehaving all day so his parents sent him to bed early as punishment. He marched off without a word but 5 minutes later he appeared in the LR, carrying his favorite toy, his piggy bank and some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Lemonade From Lemons Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 16, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,981 views

    AS WE APPROACH THIS PASSAGE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS WHAT I MIGHT CALL THE FINAL LEG OF THE GREAT COMMISSION (CULTURALLY SPEAKING). BY THE TIME WE REACH THIS PASSAGE THE GOSPEL HAS PROGRESSED FROM THE JEWS TO THE SAMARITANS, TO THE GOD FEARING GREEKS, AND N

    MAKING LEMONADE FROM LEMONS ACTS 11:19-30 INTRODUCTION: AS WE APPROACH THIS PASSAGE, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS WHAT I MIGHT CALL THE FINAL LEG OF THE GREAT COMMISSION (CULTURALLY SPEAKING). BY THE TIME WE REACH THIS PASSAGE THE GOSPEL HAS PROGRESSED FROM THE JEWS TO THE SAMARITANS, TO THE GOD FEARING ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 31, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,806 views

    Are we really the church or a faded glory of a church which once was?

    Faith in Action Acts 4:32-35 It has been said: Preach the Gospel; if necessary use words.” This is one of those statements that are pretty self-explanatory. There is all too often a wide gulf between what we preach and what we do. We find preachers and teachers who can explain the text in an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    On What Rock?

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,496 views

    Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20.

    Is Protestantism legitimate? What are the keys to the kingdom? If true Christians agree on essential matters, why the rivalry? Let’s look at Rome’s exclusive claim in Matthew 16:13-20. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Problems Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Mar 14, 2022
     | 2,716 views

    Based on Acts 5:1-11 - Challenges hearers to face & solve problems in the church in a God-honoring way.

    “THE PROBLEMS” Acts 5:1-11 FBCF – 3/13/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – What’s the answer to this problem: 2+2? What’s the answer to this problem? The equation 24x squared + 25x – 47 over ax – 2 = negative 8x – 3 – 53 over ax – 2 is true for all values of x is unequal to 2 over a prime where a is a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist