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  • Robert Walderman avatar

    The Good News Of The Gospel-Pt.1-"saved From What?"

    Contributed by Robert Walderman on Feb 5, 2021
     | 2,047 views

    To begin this series about The Good News of the gospel, and to really understand why it is so Good, we must first set the stage and start with the BAD news.

    As my final series of preaching here at LBC, I want to share the fundamental reason for all that I, as a Christian and a pastor, have served and lived for, and that is the Gospel message of Christ Jesus. To begin this series about The Good News of the gospel, and to really understand why it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Heb. 9:24-28 +10: The Finished Work Of Jesus

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 5, 2012
     | 8,696 views

    During the first century Jesus announced that he was the fulfillment of scripture, meaning O.T. and the prophecies to do with the coming Jewish Messiah, also meaning the Christ.

    Heb. 9:24-28 +10: THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS 4-7-12 Today Lord willing we’re going to think on and talk for a little while about the most important happening that has ever been recorded and that is "THE FINISHED WORK OF JESUS" * But first I want to give us some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sticky Fingers Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 25, 2022
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    This commandment teaches us that keeping our hands off our neighbor’s things is as important as keeping our hands off our neighbor’s neck.

    One of my favorite movies ever is a little gem called “The Gods Must Be Crazy.” It starts out with an idyllic look at society among the stone age tribesmen of the Kalahari desert. They have absolutely no possessions. Not one. Not even so much as a loin cloth. They spend most of their time hunting ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Don't Be Surprised

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 23, 2016
     | 8,394 views

    There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are.

    DON’T BE SURPRISED INTRODUCTION: There are plenty of things in life that can surprise us, like a sudden noise or an unexpected event. Well, there are some things that happen to us as a Christian that can surprise us but they shouldn’t. Let’s take a look at what some of these are. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practising Belonging Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 27, 2017
     | 4,904 views

    What is expected of new believers? The answer to this question is revealed through examining the life of the first congregation after the body was flooded with a multitude of believers following Pentecost.

    “Those who received [Peter’s] word were baptized, and there were added [to the Faith] that day about three thousand souls. “And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jacob

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 19, 2022
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    Who was one of the first men nicknamed Red, and why? Why was his brother named Heel Catcher? Let's look at the life of Jacob.

    Who was one of the first men nicknamed Red, and why? Why was his brother named Heel Catcher? Jacob was born so soon after his twin brother Esau that he grabbed his heel and earned the name “heel catcher” or “supplanter,” a prophecy of Jacob supplanting the position of honor in the clan and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Communion To You?

    Contributed by Ronald Keller on May 2, 2004
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     | 9,233 views

    A Communion sermon that ends with an opportunity for members of the congregation to share briefly one of the things Communion means to them.

    INTRODUCTION When someone comes to my house for dinner, we eat—And because of my wife’s good cooking, it is always good eating. As we eat we talk, and we talk, and we talk… Our guests and my wife and I get to know each other much better. Today, in a few minutes, before we come to the communion ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Grain Of Wheat Principle

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 9, 2018
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     | 10,186 views

    “Lord, protect me from the things I want. If they're not in accordance with your will. ~Amen.”

    Lent5B You can tell that Jesus eat whole grains by his analogy of a kernel of wheat falling to the ground and dying to produce life. It was in reference to his sacrificial death, but he gives it to us as an over-arching spiritual principle of dying to selfish desires, e.g. like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Responding To Crisis Creatively: Lessons For Leaders

    Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Nov 24, 2022
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     | 1,602 views

    Whenever things change, change oriented leaders become creative by responding rather than reacting to change.

    This message is going to make a difference to some of us who must respond to the changing seasons in the world. I have been trusting God to help me communicate the practical steps we can take to ensure we don’t become victims of the present shift that is taking place all over the world now. No ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Our Commitment To Ministry Series

    Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 2, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,628 views

    This sermon is an exposition of the acronym F-I-R-S-T Essentials for a balanced church ministry. Forget ourselves and lend a helping hand for the benefit of others.

    Jesus was concerned about people. He was drawn to the crowds. But He did not see the crowds as a sea of faces. Rather, He saw each individual. He looked beyond the surface what other saw to see people for what the really were. He was touched by what He saw. He understood the depth of their needs ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Called To Be One Series

    Contributed by Neil Olcott on Aug 6, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,322 views

    What is the most important thing we should do as a church to exhibit what it truly means to be a follower of Christ? What is church supposed to look like?

    Date: June 14th, 2009 Title: Called To Be One Text: Eph. 4:1-6 Subject: Complement: Main Idea: Intro: What would you say is the most important thing that church is to be about? One author wrote a book, “The Purpose Driven Church”, that uses the premise that there are five purposes of the church ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Substitutes For Relationship With God Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,307 views

    Part 4 in the series Faith Basics. This message examines things that we frequently substitute for a relationship with God.

    Substitutes for Relationship with God Faith Basics, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 16, 2007 Exodus 20:3-5 Exodus 20:3-5 (NIV) 3 "You shall have no other gods before me. Check out Eugene Peterson’s translation of that first verse. It gets right to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Longing For Heaven Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,224 views

    In this lesson we focus on the need to long for the things of God, and to be sure we are living by faith and walking in obedience.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of an evangelist who was preaching away during a gospel meeting. 1. He paused and asked the congregation a question – How many of you want to go to heaven? 2. “If you want to go to heaven, then, please raise your hand,” he said. 3. Everyone in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,714 views

    For thanksgiving Psalm 100 was divided into two parts. The first was preached and then the congregation responded in song. Then the second part was preached and again time was given to respond in thanksgiving.

    Thanksgiving Sunday, October 12, 2003 Sermon one God id God A number of women were surveyed as to what they were thankful for. "For teenagers because they give parents an opportunity to learn a second language." "For husbands who attack small repair jobs around the house because they usually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Race Of Life” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006
    based on 128 ratings
     | 35,730 views

    Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

    A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist