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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Justified Fools For Christ-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 14, 2015
     | 3,677 views

    2 of 8. Paul admonished the Corinthian Church regarding his apostolic ministry. The church must regard apostles rightly...as those who are fools for Christ! But How/When are these Justified? Fools for Christ are justified thru their...

    JUSTIFIED FOOLS For CHRIST-II—1Corinthians 4:1-21 Attention: Back in the day, before I had accepted Christ & before the days of digitized anything—1975—I had a Foghat[the name of a rock band] album that pictured a young long-haired, bushy mustached, bereted man(the drummer for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Competent Wife/Woman-7 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 16, 2015
     | 6,159 views

    7 of 7. The writer of Proverbs detailed a successful marriage from the standpoint of a competent wife. A wife’s competence completes a successful marriage. Who is a competent wife? A competent wife/woman...

    A COMPETENT WIFE/Woman-part 7—Proverbs 31:10-31 Competent—1)“Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully; 2)Efficient & capable. Competence is something needed in all areas of life... Climbing Mt. Everest(VBS Theme)—Challenges are only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith 101 Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,555 views

    When someone directs us to do something, before we take the first step, most of us want to know all the details. Abraham didn’t ask; he just kept on moving by faith until he came to this land that was going to one day be Israel.

    INTRODUCTION In college, usually the most basic freshman courses are labeled “101.” It may be Algebra 101, History 101, Calculus 101 or something like that. Today I want to teach from Romans 4, some of the basics about faith. My favorite uncle was Uncle Charles, my mother’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Folly Of Human Utopias: Lessons From Noah And Babel Series

    Contributed by Timothy Bruneau on May 17, 2025
     | 540 views

    In a world torn between nationalism and globalism, where leaders promise perfection through purging "bad actors" or uniting under one system, the ancient stories of Noah’s Ark and the Tower of Babel speak with startling relevance.

    The Folly of Human Utopias: Lessons from Noah and Babel Introduction Have you ever found yourself thinking, "If only we could remove all the bad people from the world, everything would be perfect"? Perhaps you've watched the news—stories of corruption, violence, and greed—and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When That Which Is Perfect Comes Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 12, 2021
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,093 views

    To establish that: When that which “is perfect” came; then, that which was “in part” was done away (put away). This lesson affirms that the perfect has come and refutes the notion that “the perfect” here promised refers to the “Second Advent of Christ.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. When That Which Is Perfect Comes Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “When that which is perfect comes.” This is the twelfth lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be others bearing this title. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why, Oh Lord?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 136 ratings
     | 7,492 views

    Dealing with life’s big questions.

    The scripture reading today is only one verse. It says it all, because Habakkuk is asking the question that all of us have asked at times: “Oh Lord, if you are good, why is life sometimes so bad?” As he wrote this, Habakkuk understood that his nation had sinned and offended God. He understood ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Stay On The Journey

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 11, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 8,212 views

    Our christian walk is more a journey than a destination. We have to keep hoping back on the train

    This section of scripture may seem benign enough with a casual reading, but as we will see, this little story confronts us with a number of issues from our past Luke 24:13-35 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Making The Best Out Of Life - Part Iv

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 194 ratings
     | 12,455 views

    Three more ingredients for making the best out of life.

    INTRO.- Who doesn’t want a better life? More peace. Greater joy. Contentment. Fulfillment. Love. ILL.- The story is told that Abraham Lincoln was surprised one day when a rough-looking man drew a revolver and thrust it in his face. "Abe" figured that debate or argument was out of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Life Change Happens Best In Small Groups Series

    Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002
    based on 75 ratings
     | 11,760 views

    small group series #4

    Life change happens best in small groups, #4 of the core values of Christian community series Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ October 27, 2002 A couple of years ago Tammie and I were living in central Ohio we had just bought a house and been there for a few months. Tammie ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Carmel-Coated Christianity Won't Cut It

    Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002
    based on 124 ratings
     | 16,129 views

    In the last days there will be a lot of people sportin’ a brand of Carmel-Coated Christianity that looks and sounds good that will be powerless.

    I Kings 18:1-40 (READ) II Timothy 3:1 & 5 – “Mark my words. (Pay attention). In the last days there will be a lot of people who have a form of Godliness but there won’t be any power in it. Have nothing to do with them.” In the last days there will be a lot of people sportin’ a brand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    The Church God Uses Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 25, 2002
    based on 331 ratings
     | 30,876 views

    Five characteristics of the kind of church God uses.

    When your average unchurched person decides to go to church, that person is met with a bewildering array of different choices. There are so many different kinds of churches in our culture today, it can be very confusing trying to sort through them all. Churches come in different sizes. The average ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Question Of Zechariah: How Can I Be Sure? Series

    Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001
    based on 120 ratings
     | 9,157 views

    A call to faith in the light of evidence

    The Questions of Christmas (1) The Question of Zechariah: How Can I Be Sure? Scripture Reading: Luke 1:5-25 A great philosopher once said, “Somewhere deep below the surface, the story of our lives as human beings is one long, hopeful quest for certainty.” That philosopher’s name . . . is Bob ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's In A Name?

    Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 7,861 views

    God has been preparing you for a unique role in ministry all your life – what is it He has called you to do? If you don’t know you need to find out. You do that through prayer.

    What’s in a Name? When I say the name “Mark McGuire” most of you immediately recognize him because he established a new home-run record. When I say the name “Kristi Yamaguchi” you would recognize her as figure skating superstar. Say the name “Troy Aikman” and people immediately associate his ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    Faith And Science: Is There A Conflict? Series

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 16, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 7,768 views

    Faith and science need not be enemies as the Bible is open to authentic research and study.

    Faith and science: Is there a conflict? “GOD’s works are so great, worth a lifetime of study--endless enjoyment!” Psalm 111:2 (MSG) “but test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good.” 1 Thessalonians 5:21 (New Living Translation) A. Introduction Today we begin a new series of messages ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Find Time

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 2, 2003
    based on 109 ratings
     | 10,077 views

    Is there ever enough time and if there is what should it be used for?

    Find Time Rev. Denn Guptill Bedford Community Church Pussy cat, pussy cat where have you been? “I have been to London to visit the queen” Pussy cat, pussy cat what did you there? “I frightened a little mouse right under her chair” You ever think about it? Here is a cat that ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan