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  • Sam McCormick avatar

    The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7c Series

    Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 20, 2018
     | 48,944 views

    Part 7C, for the purpose of using space coveniently, combines the subjects--although not directly related--of (1) false Christs, prophets, and teachers and (2) various gifts and their accompanying functions.

    This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Has God Ever Done Something That Made You Say Wow?”

    Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010
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     | 8,794 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW.

    U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Mother’s Day 2010 Killeen, TX 16 May 2010 Big Idea: God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Psalm 97 ESV; ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Troubled Times

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013
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     | 9,398 views

    In the last days they will be troubled times. We should not be surprised by it, we just be motivated to reach out while there is still time.

    Troubled Times 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Introduction- Turn to 2 Timothy 3:10-3:17. This morning we are going to look at the seasoned Apostle Paul warning to a young believer name Timothy. Paul is trying to encourage him to stay strong in the faith and also challenged him to make a difference. ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Canadian Workplace Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 4, 2007
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     | 3,039 views

    Christian employees are to respect and obey their employers. The apostle issued his command as both 1) a mandate and 2) a motive for submission.

    A report released by UNICEF entitled The State of the World’s Children says millions of children every year end up disappearing. Many, it says, end up forced into work domestic labour. "A vast but unknown number of children are exploited as domestic servants in private homes." The births of many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    God Can Expand The Ministry Series

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jul 15, 2007
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     | 3,221 views

    Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity. What defines our identity and how does it motivate our actions?

    God can expand the ministry Ephesus - Years 2 - 4 Acts 19:9-10; Acts 19:26-27; 1 Corinthians 16:8-9 Ephesus has had a strong start that defined their identity • Competent church planters • Personal discipleship • Paul’s and Apollos’ dynamic work among them Following this vital groundwork, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    When Is It Right To Be Contentious? Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 6, 2026
     | 119 views

    God entrusts defense of the Faith to members of the congregation of the Faithful. Each church member is to stand firm against error rather than depending upon specialists.

    “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.” When our children were young, we taught them a little rhyme. You may have recited it with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Open Letter To The Churches Of Christ

    Contributed by Jeff Hagan on Apr 28, 2022
     | 2,434 views

    Discussing and revealing troubling teachings in the Churches of Christ.

    This serves as both an open letter to ministers, and others, in the Church of Christ and a bit of an inside look at the Church of Christ. Almost every source used comes from the writings of Church of Christ preachers and college professors. A bibliography is available at the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Enemies Of Faith - Discouragement

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 14, 2005
    based on 38 ratings
     | 6,255 views

    Continuing look at enemirs of faith. This week discouragement based upon the Book of Nehemiah. Discouragement that comes through Foes, Friends and False Prophets.

    Enemies of Faith – Discouragement Today we continue in our series of enemy to our faith – we have dealt with “The Divided Mind” and “Fear” - now we will look at discouragement using portions of the Book of Nehemiah. The tool used to bring discouragement is the tongue – whether in criticism, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Whose Image Is This? Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 24, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,034 views

    This sermon explores the balance between fulfilling our earthly responsibilities and maintaining our spiritual identity, using Jesus' teachings on paying taxes as a guide.

    Jesus was obviously an amazing teacher and rabbi. Throughout the course of his ministry I imagine that he answered thousands of questions about God, the law, and living a life of faith. But near the end of His earthly ministry, some questions came with ulterior motives. Many of those asking were ...read more

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    "I Don’t Have That Kind Of Time”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 19, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,866 views

    Paul is unconcerned about his horrific situation, but his concerned is more about the spreading of the gospel.

    In an interview for Clarity magazine, writer Anne Lamott tells of an incident that helped her. One day, Anne visited her friend Pammy who was going through chemotherapy. Anne pointed to the dress she herself was wearing and asked Pammy if it made her look fat. Pammy looked at her and said, "Annie, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    #4- Pain And Joy Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015
     | 5,473 views

    How does my perspective affect my attitude? How is suffering benficial to my Christian walk?

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Fight for ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Judgement Day Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 4, 2021
     | 2,564 views

    We are called to judge ourselves, especially focusing on our motives, as we come before the Lord's Table.

    “Whoever, therefore, eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty concerning the body and blood of the Lord. Let a person examine himself, then, and so eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For anyone who eats and drinks without discerning the body eats and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No Compromise On Pride Series

    Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004
    based on 86 ratings
     | 14,584 views

    A look at Daniel 4, where we learn not to be proud, we also see the difference between false humility and real humility.

    Introduction Story has been told of a lion who was very proud and decided to take a walk one day to demonstrate his mastery over all the other creatures. He strutted his way through the forest until he came across a bear, ‘WHO IS THE KING OF THE JUNGLE BEAR? ‘Why of course you are mighty lion’. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Idol Minds

    Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 14, 2025
     | 149 views

    Idols seduce the mind and steal the heart, but Christ alone dethrones every false god and restores true worship, freedom, and identity.

    INTRODUCTION — THE ALTAR IN THE MIND If there is one truth humanity proves in every century, in every culture, in every language, it is this: We never stop worshiping. You can strip away temples, rituals, church buildings, religious vocabulary— you can call yourself modern, enlightened, ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    The God Of Me Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 7, 2014
     | 4,566 views

    Part 5 of 5 in a series on the false gods of this world (i.e. of our own creation) that vie to be the ultimate object of our worship.

    INTRODUCTION: Monsters… just say the word and images of mummies, vampires, zombies and things that go “bump” in the night fill our heads, but believe it or not there’s a monster out there that is even more dangerous than the ones brought to us by Hollywood, or our dads ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church