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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    In Place-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2018
     | 4,090 views

    3 of 3. Joshua came face-to-face with the Commander/Captain of the hosts of heaven. God’s people must become aware of their place in God’s battle. How can we take our proper place? Those securing their place in the LORD’s battle are Open to His...

    IN (My/Your)PLACE-III—Joshua 5:13-15 Set for Restoration—Leadership—Ready to Rumble—Commanding the Battle Attention: Just yesterday(Saturday) I was walking our dog by the Carrabelle River at sunset. I was at the intersection of Marine St. & Ave 'B'. The dog & I were on the east side of Marine ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hearing God’s Good News-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2018
     | 4,381 views

    2 of 3. Shepherds were given an official announcement of Jesus’ birth. Jesus’ birth has been publicly announced. BUT... Who will hear God’s Good News? Those who Hear/Discover God’s Good News...

    HEARING GOD’s GOOD NEWS-II—Luke 2:8-20 —OR— DISCOVERING The GOOD NEWS! Attention: A portion of my testimony—My breaking point(in front of the TV) Recognition of personal sinfulness despite having previously heard & read God’s truth for years. There is actual Substance to Christmas even when ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Governance-&-Marriage-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 2, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,539 views

    1 of 6. Peter pressed & confirmed the crucial role of Christian governance regarding Christian marriage. But how is Christian governance addressed in our marital obligations? Christian governance in MARRIAGE addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 D. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Church—1Peter 3:8-12 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Choosing An Undivided Heart-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 10, 2010
     | 3,016 views

    Part 2 of 2. The writer to the Hebrews set before his audience a deeper consideration of an Undivided Heart. What challenges do ’Christians,’(traditionists), face in this consideration? The challenge of choosing an Undivided Heart is accepting the Voic

    SERIES: The Careful Considerations of Our Christian Confession Hebrews 3:1-6; 7-17; 3:18--4:11; 4:11-13; 4:14---5:11 Previously in Hebrews, we have looked at... A. The Challenge of Choosing the Greater STEWARDSHIP—Hebrews 3:1-6 Today we will look at the 2nd installment of... B— A challenge ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Robbed Of The King-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 12, 2011
     | 3,674 views

    1 of 2. Jesus wept over Jerusalem’s lack of discernment in the midst of her visitation. Our Savior is grieved over a lack of discernment in spiritual matters. But Why? 7 faults of spiritual ignorance. Spiritual ignorance Robs us of...

    ROBBED Of The KING-I—Luke 19:41-48 Attention: Bob in supermarket/Elderly lady with a sweet, graceful, grandmotherly air about her, following him around staring at him. "Pardon me young man," she said, "I’m sorry if my staring at you has made you feel uncomfortable. It’s just that you look so much ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Superman Vs. Jesus

    Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 9, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,709 views

    Comparing and contrasting Superman and Jesus, concluding that -- Jesus is the superhero who delivers God’s justice to the world in God’s way.

    Super heroes are popular these days. One of my favorite shows on TV is No Ordinary Family -- an ordinary enough family which somehow ends up with extraordinary super-powers -- and how they are struggle to figure out the best way to use their powers for good -- without imploding the family. NBC is ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Jesus' Third Appearance

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 16, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,649 views

    Jesus revealed Himself to His disciples on three different occasions, but He reveals Himself to us every time we look up to HIim and talk to Him.

    Text: “This is the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead” (v. 14). The first time Jesus appeared to his disciples was the evening of Resurrection Day. This took place in Jerusalem or someplace near Jerusalem where the disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    God’s Gentle Servant Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 30, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,904 views

    We must embrace God’s Gentle Servant, we must depend on God’s great power, and we must believe in God’s sure and certain promises if we’re going to find hope in the midst of trouble.

    At the elementary school where Becky Barnes teaches in Arizona, they had a problem with students throwing rocks. The principal made an announcement over the intercom warning students that anyone caught throwing rocks would be taken home by him personally. Later that day, during afternoon recess, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Whose Son Is The Messiah? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 12, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,727 views

    As the Messiah, Jesus is the incarnate Son of the Living God.

    Whose Son Is the Messiah? Text: Matt. 22:41-46 Introduction 1. Many people have attempted to come to grips with the question who was Jesus? a. "I am of course a skeptic about the divinity of Christ and a scorner of the notion that there is a God who cares how we are or what we do" - Kurt Vonnegut ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Fulfillment From Love-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 29, 2012
     | 3,921 views

    1 of 2. The circumstances surrounding Peter’s reinstatement made much of the commitment needed to fulfill his station in life. Fulfillment hinges upon a commitment to love. Your commitment to Love brings fulfillment to...

    FULFILLMENT From LOVE-I—John 21:15-22 Attention: Poor Bill Jones In a coastal church one Sunday morning, a bespectacled minister glanced at the note that Mrs. Jones had sent to him by an usher. The note read: "Bill Jones, having gone to sea, his wife desires the prayers of the congregation for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Avoid Rape? By: William R. Nabaza Of Www.nabaza.com

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 13, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,160 views

    How To Avoid Rape? by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com

    How To Avoid Rape? by: William R. Nabaza of www.Nabaza.com Genesis 34:1-2: (Contemporary English Version) Dinah, the daughter of Jacob and Leah, went to visit some of the women who lived there. She was seen by Hamor's son Shechem, the leader of the Hivites, and he grabbed her and raped her. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Wayne Lawson avatar

    The Justice Of God In The Damnation Of Sinners

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 28, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,698 views

    This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in the year 1734.

    TITLE: THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 18:20-33 This challenging topic “THE JUSTICE OF GOD IN THE DAMNATION OF SINNERS” originates from a sermon by American Christian Theologian - Reformer - Author - Pastor -- Jonathan Edwards, originally published in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John White avatar

    The Blessings Of Baptism

    Contributed by John White on Jul 11, 2019
     | 3,854 views

    I am sure some have shared my experience of being saved for a number of years before experiencing the blessing of being scripturally immersed.

    THE BLESSINGS OF BAPTISM I Cor. 10:1-4 "Moreover, brethren, I would not that ye should be ignorant, how that all our fathers were under the cloud, and all passed through the sea; And were all baptized unto Moses in the cloud and in the sea; And did all eat the same spiritual meat; And did all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Entangled Or Disentangled? Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 5, 2025
     | 516 views

    Jesus equips disciples to transform their lives by disentangle ourselves from the materialistic thinking and practise of the world and entangling ourselves in service to our Saviour.

    You can listen to this sermon at https://npbc.org.au/podcasts/media Matthew 6:19-24 “Entangled Or Disentangled?” When Jesus came to this earth Jesus made it very clear that we all need to make a decision. Are we going to live the way Jesus calls us to live? Or are we going to live our own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promise Of God's Presence

    Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 22, 2025
     | 252 views

    Stephen's defense before the council using the promise of God's presence

    The Promise of God’s Presence Acts 7:1-8 Good Morning John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. NKJV Charles Williams said, “In Jesus, the truth and self-expression of God has become human; the meaning of life and all existence has become ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational