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  • David Owens avatar

    When Religion Isn't Enough Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2019
     | 6,806 views

    True religion isn't about external rituals, but it is about relationship and wholehearted devotion.

    A. One day, many years ago, a well-respected British minister took the trolley early Monday morning from his home in the suburbs to the church in downtown London. 1. He paid the driver as he got on the trolley, and being pre-occupied with his busy schedule and the needs of his church he didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Last Supper And The Passover

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Oct 6, 2016
     | 5,636 views

    What are the similarities and differences between the Passover and the Last Supper, Circumcision and Baptism? What are the differences and similarities between the rituals of the Old Testament and the sacraments of the New Testament?

    Luke 22:14-20 1 Corinthians 11:23-25 (These will be read later in the sermon) This morning we will be remembering the Lord’s Supper also known as Communion. Augustine, in the 5th century described a sacrament as “an outward and visible sign of an inward and invisible grace.” A ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Gaining A Worldwide Vision

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
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     | 3,802 views

    What happened in this passage is of critical importance to church history. The events in this passage need to be studied by every church and every body of believers.

    MAR 17 2013PM Gaining a Worldwide Vision Acts 11: 1-18 Usually as we begin each study, I lead in to the message with the ending of the previous week’s message. I don’t have to do that tonight because our passage comes from Acts 11: 1-18 and in it, Peter recaps the whole episode. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Lent Or Not To Lent ... That Is The Question

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 26, 2015
     | 15,479 views

    Building a continuum with the legalism of the Jews on one end and the Law of Love on the other end. Then trying to decide exactly where along that continuum Lent falls.

    (Establishing the first end of the continuum - Legalism) Exodus 20:8-10 (NLT) “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. “On that day no ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    So, You Want To Get Baptized

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 27, 2018
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     | 3,600 views

    The seeker is hungry to understand Scripture. With the explanation, seeks to go deeper and be baptized. Like this reading, it need not be complicated nor by some rigid ritual; it may be spontaneous and thereby even more meaningful.

    Mid-week Message/Devotion March 28, 2018 Reading: Acts 8:26-40 So, You Want to Get Baptized This to me, this is one of the most enjoyable readings in the New Testament. It sets an example for us that is extremely vivid. Let me first narrate a modern day parallel story based upon personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Full - Pt. 1 - Pushing Past Empty! Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 26, 2017
     | 12,196 views

    We prefer full over empty! Jesus says He came that we might have abundant (full) life. Do we? Do we even know what we should be full of?

    Full Pt. 1 - Pushing Past Empty I. Introduction It is a new year. Usually a new year is filled with expectations, resolutions, big plans, and anticipation. But, I also wonder how many would be honest enough to admit that in the back of our minds there is also some fear? I was excited last New ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
     | 4,907 views

    Sermon contrasts religious form with spiritual substance with reference made to decline and need for revival that occurred in Israel’s history.

    The Real Deal James 1:25-27 5-25-08 Our story opens this morning in 2 Samuel 6:12-15 “Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Tradition For Tradition's Sake

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Aug 31, 2009
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     | 12,582 views

    Too often our living and worship become steeped in tradition and ritual. This sermon is a call to examine what we do and more importantly WHY we do it in an attempt to keep us from elevating the traditions of men above the law of God.

    Tradition for Tradition’s Sake Mark 7:1-23 (This message was preceded by singing "Joy to the World" as the opening hymn and the theme of "tradition" was introduced by a video clip of Fiddler on the Roof - from the prologue 1:55 (as the fiddler begins to play) through 3:57 (as Tevye says, "...and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    If Christ Is Not Risen From The Dead, Then What?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Apr 24, 2017
     | 8,785 views

    What if the Resurrection of Jesus had not occurred? Have you thought of the consequences and what the Christian faith would be like? Quote: “Christmas is the promise, and Easter is the proof.” But that proof Is called into question by skeptics.

    BUT IF CHRIST IS NOT RISEN FROM THE DEAD, THEN WHAT? 1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, 2 by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you - unless you believed in ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    We Change

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 14, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,448 views

    Encountering God is a life changing experience. We are never the same.

    Luke 3:7-18 “We Change” INTRODUCTION While walking through life, one of the interesting things to do is to observe fads. I’m not sure how they begin or end. All I know is that after the fad is over people always ask themselves, “Why did I do it?” and “What did I see in it?” Remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    More Than Hatch, Match, And Dispatch Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2000
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,326 views

    The church is for far more than empty ceremony on occasions demanded by tradition; it is the steward of new life, with a rich and full experience that employs the diversity of gifts God has given it.

    Last week you seemed to get a big charge out of my little story about going to a wedding rehearsal and wasting time waiting for a key person to arrive. When I said that I didn’t know what we’d do on Sunday afternoon if he didn’t show up, you let out a belly laugh. You assumed I was talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Easter Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 21,176 views

    Grave robbers didn't rob the tomb, God did!

    An event can be thrust upon you and it takes you by surprise, you never would have predicted it in a million years. Now here it is - staring you in the face. What will you do? You can't stay the same, you can't pretend it didn't happen. You may not know what to do, but this much is certain, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Going Through The Valley

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013
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     | 11,430 views

    Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

    Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The End Of Christmas

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 6, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,637 views

    In Christ’s birth we find ours. When our hearts and hands are full from giving gifts to one another, let us remember the tiny Babe Who gave the greatest gifts of all! Christmas doesn't have to end.

    On Christmas Day, after the presents were opened, a family was having a dispute on the topic: “When does the Christmas season really end?” Dad said, “The season is over on the twelfth day of Christmas, and I have a song to prove it!” The teenage daughter argued, “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    He's Alive, He's Alive!

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Apr 4, 2010
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     | 16,230 views

    Easter Sermon

    Text: Matthew 28:1-7 Title: He’s Alive!- He’s Alive! Introduction: The very heart of Christianity is the resurrection of Jesus Christ! In 1 Corinthians 15 St. Paul reasoned, "If Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. . . .We are then found ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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