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  • Ernie Arnold avatar

    Do We Still Need Baptism?

    Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 27, 2016
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    In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity. This is a message that speaks of the sacredness of Christian baptism.

    Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17 Theme: Baptism Title: Do we still need baptism? Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us: 1. The Importance of Baptism 2. The Transformational Nature of Baptism 3. Our Baptismal Identity Grace and peace from God our Father and from Jesus Christ who came ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Two Witnesses And Destruction Of Jerusalem Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 28, 2017
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    The church is the temple of the Holy Spirit today; that is, believers (not a building) are the temple of the Holy Spirit.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 7-4-16 Lesson: III.C.9.b: The Two Witnesses and Destruction of Jerusalem (11:1-13) ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dear Ephesians Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 11, 2017
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    The first two verses of Ephesians make up the salutation. This type of salutation was the usual way of starting a letter in Paul’s day. The custom was to give first the name of the writer, then to identify the reader and finally to express greetings.

    By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/7/16 Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians (1:1-2) Series: Paul's Letter to the Ephesians Ephesians 1:1-2 (NIV) 1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 4, 2018
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    The first two verses of Ephesians make up the salutation. This type of salutation was the usual way of starting a letter in Paul’s day. The custom was to give first the name of the writer, then to identify the reader or readers and finally to express. .

    Commentary on the Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 11/7/16 Lesson 1: Dear Ephesians (1:1-2) Ephesians 1:1-2 (NIV) 1 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Maintain Balance In Leadership Series

    Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016
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    Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

    Parenting is an extreme responsibility, but thank God there are extreme blessings as well! As Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family once said, “Parenting is not for cowards.” We have answers for the modern family though – the blessed Word of God! If you typed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Dangers Of When Church Becomes Comfortable

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 8, 2014
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    What causes a person to forsake the rules and do what they want to do? It is something called comfortability or comfort zone. They become so comfortable to the point that it’s my will that matters and that’s it, it is irreverence.

    “The Dangers of when Church becomes Comfortable” Comfortable Christianity By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Once upon a time in the land called Feel Good there was a Church. This new Church was called "The Church of the Comfortable and Tolerant". Very recently this Church hired a new ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    The Gomer In Me

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
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    Hosea's love for a promiscuous wife becomes the clearest example of God's love for wayward people.

    It has been said that when God saved us God took His greatest risk. Because the truth is the investment that came along with God bringing us into relationship with Himself is something that can not be fully comprehended and it is often something that is devalued and underappreciated. God is a God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Relationships 101 - Dating, Is It Biblical

    Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Feb 26, 2014
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    In our day, dating arrangements are made entirely by young people apart from their parent’s involvement. The date is planned by young people with an expectation of physical intimacy. Furthermore, there is no commitment beyond the next date.

    Relationships 101 – Dating, Is it Biblical? December 1, 2013 Chuck Brooks, Pastor-Teacher, GraceWay Church Today we are going to be talking about dating. The Scripture teaches the purposes of God for companionship and procreation are accomplished in marriage. But it also teaches ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Where Is Jesus-Jesus Is Here

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 15, 2014
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    When we recognize the presence of Jesus, it produces a change. To have the presence of Jesus is to be willing to endure rejection and persecution.

    Where Is Jesus—Jesus Is Here Luke 22:47-22:62 4/13/2013 Palm Sunday OT Zech 9:9-10 Luke 19:28-48 If someone were to run up to ask you and say, “where Is Jesus.” What would you say. How many would say, what on earth is wrong with you? He’s seated at the right hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Drawn To Jesus-4 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 7, 2014
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    4 of 5. John recalled the manner by which Jesus’ disciples first became convinced that He was Messiah. Some will become Jesus' disciples. But What draws/attracts those disciples? Disciples are drawn to Jesus thru their…

    DRAWN TO JESUS—IV—John 1:35-51 Attention: My being drawn to the field of biological oceanography.—always fascinated with the ocean & with animals. I had no desire to be a tax consultant or an accountant—I can’t even imagine how tediously miserable I would be as either ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Trial And Torture Of The King Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 11,892 views

    Before Jesus reached the cross, He faced unspeakable torture at the hands of the Roman soldiers. There are accounts of soldiers flogging prisoners to death. The point of flogging was to bring them close to death so the crucifixion time would be shortened.

    INTRODUCTION Easter is three weeks from today. We’re counting down the last 94 hours before the disciples discovered the empty tomb. I’m calling this “94 Hours that Changed the World.” We’ve already walked with Jesus from the last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Better Eightfold Path, Part 2 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014
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     | 8,693 views

    Are you on fire for Jesus, or has the fire gone out? Some people are so afraid of spiritual wildfire that they settle for no fire.

    INTRODUCTION Those who practice the religion of Buddhism learn there is an eightfold path that should take a person to place where they no longer experience suffering. There’s still suffering in the world, they are just no longer attached to it. Their idea of Nirvana is arriving at a state ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    A Fit Man - A Study Of The Garments Of Aaron - Introduction Series

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 30, 2014
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     | 12,153 views

    Introduction to the priestly garments that the Aaronic Priesthood wore during their times of ministry.

    Leviticus 16:21 KJV And Aaron shall lay both his hands upon the head of the live goat, and confess over him all the iniquities of the children of Israel, and all their transgressions in all their sins, putting them upon the head of the goat, and shall send him away by the hand of a fit man into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Will You Work Until Jesus Comes?

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 14, 2014
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     | 31,427 views

    A sermon about the importance of service and stewardship.

    Will You Work Until Jesus Comes? Mark 13:34-37 One of my favorite TV shows as a child was Magnum P.I. One of the main characters of the show was Jonathan Higgins. He was the "majordomo" of Robin Master's estate. A majordomo is a person who speaks, makes arrangements, takes charge and/or acts on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Grace

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 2, 2015
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     | 12,246 views

    The entire New Testament is dedicated to revealing the dynamic process of God's grace empowering us with the love and dedication of Jesus.

    Illustration An old man lay drunk in the street causing a policeman to confront him with: “Get out of the street or I am going to run you in.” A young preacher witnessed this and was moved to interrupt the policeman: “If you will allow me I will aid the old man.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church