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  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,946 views

    God calls all Christians to be ministers or priests to others in order to bring lost people to Jesus Christ.

    The Priesthood of All Believers --I Peter 2:4-10, Exodus 19:3-6, Matthew 5:13-16 God calls all Christians to be ministers of Jesus Christ, and this has been His plan for His people throughout the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures. Not all Christians are called to preach or pastor a Church, but we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    What's The Difference

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 11, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,326 views

    There are ten clear differences from someone who claims to be a believer in God and someone who is a Christian. The truths in this message will set our heart aright with God!

    What's The Difference A Question That Exposes Your Relationship With Christ A vehicle owner who is inexperience dealing with vehicle tires can be talked into paying top price for tires, not realizing they have purchased a low grade tire. Many vehicle owners think, "Hey, a tire is a tire, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Let's Restore The New Testament Church

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,524 views

    A sermon on areas that need to be restored from the New Testament church (Outline and material adapted from Ed Bousman at http://edbousman.net/pages/default2.asp?active_page_id=383)

    Introduction: I got this outline from Brother Ed Bousman who has gone on to be with the Lord. Let’s restore the New Testament Church. Perhaps a better way to put it would be, let us restore the people to the church of the New Testament. The New Testament Church has been here since the Day ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Good For Nothing?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,461 views

    A sermon on Ephesians 4:11-12 (Much material adapted from Lynn Anderson’s book, "They Smell Like Sheep")

    Morning Sermon for 8/23/2009 Ephesians 4:11-12 Introduction: A child once said: “The preacher is paid to be good. The rest of us, we’re good for nothing!” WBTU: A. Vs. 11- Church leaders are one of Christ’s gifts to the church. 1. Apostles- These do not exist today. An apostle was an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good

    Contributed by Morris Mott on Sep 22, 2001
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,351 views

    The tragedy of September 11, 2001 was intended to have a different outcome against the nation and the church. But what was intended for has been turned to our good.

    “What Was Meant For Will Be Turned For Our Good” Genesis 50:19-20 Text The Living Bible relays verse 20 in a powerful fashion. “As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for , …” (Genesis 50:20a TLB) When the ist attacked the WTC and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001, (as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Treating Your Enemies Right

    Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 4, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,475 views

    It is natural for us to hate those who treat us poorly. It seems outrageous to do anything else, right? But, we forget that Jesus came to bring a new way of doing things; He wants us to treat our enemies right. Check out what He says . . .

    Treating Your Enemies Right Matthew 5:43-48 Think back to someone(s) who hurt you deeply. Ever asked the question, “What am I supposed to do with these angry feelings?” What if you could speak to Jesus about this? What if he could answer you? What might he say? First, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013
     | 3,556 views

    Walk walk in Him

    Day 6 Read Ephesians 4:1-16 v.1.walk worthy of your calling: The first three chapters talked about theology of Christian Unity which overrides all divisive factors in humankind; and, the last three chapter deal with the practical implications of that unity. It moves from Theology to practice, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Servant Leadership Involves Pain--Even In Election Season

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 16, 2024
     | 355 views

    One of the two major parties has made abortion this voting cycle their preeminent priority. Let's look at the morality behind that divide.

    There is something almost humorous in today’s Gospel pericope. The story has come down to us in two versions. Both place this incident right after Jesus predicted His passion and death for the third time. St. Matthew’s original version pictures Salome, mother of James and John, making the request. ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Of Chaplin And Chaplain...

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 13, 2012
     | 3,323 views

    Now what has Charlie Chaplin look-alike contest of the "Chaplinitis" era (when the fame of the legendary comedian spread like a wild contagion) in common with Book of Malachi (Last Book of the OT section of the Bible) containing a sizable section about Ch

    OF CHAPLIN AND CHAPLAINS Let me relate a bizarre yet true story, before I get started with my main theme. Before that… those of us who don’t know about, Charlie Chaplin, let’s put up our hands? Well, not many hands would go up, for most of us know that he was a ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lesson 3: The Church Is Jesus

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 31, 2009
     | 855 views

    The Church is a body that holds Christ.

    A. INTRODUCTION 1. The emergent church says, “They like Jesus but not the church.” 2. What goes together? The Lone Ranger and Tonto, Laurel and Hardy, Laverne and Shirley, Dagwood and Blondie, Simon and Garfunkel. So, the church and Jesus go together. 3. A vast majority have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joe Hayes avatar

    Heavens Hero Isaac & Jacob Series

    Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008
     | 3,740 views

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    Heaven’s Heroes, Isaac & Jacob Isaac and Jacob were both looking for the fulfilment of the promise made to Abraham, they were both close to death yet they continued to act in faith, confident that God would bring to pass His sovereign plan. The accounts of Isaac and Jacob in Genesis are both filled ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Charles Hines avatar

    We Have Come This Far By Faith Series

    Contributed by Charles Hines on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 30 ratings
     | 34,324 views

    Faith really is Facing Adversity Instead of Turning and Hiding.

    We have come this far by FAITH. Hebrews 11:1 Exercise: WRITE DOWN ONE of YOUR FEARS, YOUR ADDICTIONS, YOUR HABITS, YOUR ISSUES, ANYTHING THAT YOU NEED THE LORD TO MOVE ON. NO NAMES PLEASE. PASS THEM UP to ME. Our scripture text is found in Hebrews 11:1-6 1Now faith is the substance ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Craig Condon avatar

    Be Prepared For Christ’s Return

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 25, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,814 views

    The central theme of the reading from Matthew 24:36-44 is promise. Jesus promises that when he returns he will gather his people. We don’t need to be afraid of the Great Tribulation or the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will be with us. He will protect us.

    The central theme of the reading from Matthew 24:36-44 is promise. Jesus promises that when he returns he will gather his people. We don’t need to be afraid of the Great Tribulation or the Battle of Armageddon. Jesus will be with us. He will protect us. No one knows when He will return to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Lay Man avatar

    The Doctrine Of The Nicolaitans

    Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,789 views

    But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. - Revelation 2:6 We are taught things and all around us others are taught the same things so we are not prone to question is it right what we are believing. ...

    But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate. - Revelation 2:6 We are taught things and all around us others are taught the same things so we are not prone to question is it right what we are believing. For many Bible passages this happens where ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    7 Easter, Year B Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on May 25, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,342 views

    A sermon on for 7 Easter.

    Sermon for 7 Easter Yr B, 1/06/2003 Based on I Jn 5:9-13 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Our personal beliefs, the convictions we have, are very important because they determine how we will act. A secretary at a church tells of one afternoon when she ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran