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  • Thomas Clawser avatar

    A Faithful Defense

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019
     | 4,378 views

    The Big Idea: God wants us to be faithful him in our words and actions, even in difficult situations.

    Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Call To Submit Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 19, 2019
     | 5,011 views

    We do not like the idea of submission, but for the disciple of Jesus Christ, to answer His call is to submit to Him.

    The Call to Discipleship: Submit Introduction We do not like the idea of submitting to others. Submission in the sport of wrestling is a loss. Submission to our bosses sometimes creates resentment. Submission to people in power can be unpleasant. Submission means we release our power, our self, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Church Leaders Serving The People

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on May 16, 2023
     | 1,260 views

    In the foot-washing story, Jesus exemplifies servant leadership. Our church leaders should be exercising this idea.

    Church Leaders Serving the People John 13:1-11 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 13:1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    "Bear The Cross Of Self Denial"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 31, 2017
     | 9,600 views

    The sermon is based on the idea of dying by denying self and considering the needs of others in order to be a true disciple of Jesus.

    “Bear the Cross by Self Denial” Matthew 16:21-28 • It was bad enough for the disciples to hear that Jesus would suffer, be rejected, and die on a cross. Now Jesus told them that they must do the same thing. The cross was an instrument of death it had no other purpose • “Cross bearing does ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jeff Poor avatar

    Live A Good Story

    Contributed by Jeff Poor on Apr 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,252 views

    You have no idea what hangs in the balances of your decision to embrace the story that God has for you.

    Welcome… Thanksgiving/Black Friday… Make some joke here. When we started here we started with a series called Timeless where we looked at the ways we can grow our faith. And we asked this question what you our life look like if we were rooted into Jesus. Now over a year later i think we can say ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Brought To Life; Brought Together Spiritual Warfare: The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 21, 2025
     | 532 views

    Big Idea: Stand against Satan by faith, taking our thoughts captive to God’s word.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together, looking at the spiritual battle we face in 6:10-20, which calls us to stand strong against Satan’s schemes by utilizing the armor of God (14). We are looking at the various pieces of armor and how it empowers us to stand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moses Series

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 6, 2025
     | 694 views

    Israel is crying out to God for deliverance. They had no idea their deliverer was a baby, being raised in the palaces of Pharaoh.

    The Story of Us Moses February 16, 2025 Joseph has died and his influence is no longer felt in Egypt. Israel is no longer guests in Egypt but are now slaves. They are the work force to finish the Pharaoh’s building projects. They are crying out to God for deliverance. They had no idea their ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Refining Fire Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 723 views

    Main Idea: God’s promise to purify His people and the hope of His coming judgment and restoration.

    Text is Malachi 3:1 - Chapter 4:6 1. Introduction: God’s Justice and Purification - Recap: The Book of Malachi has revealed the broken state of Israel's relationship with God, marred by corrupt priests, lack of genuine worship, and disregard for God’s covenant. Yet, God’s love remains ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Silly, Silly, Silly People

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,904 views

    Were do we come up with some of these ideas? They are so far out there. We need to stay grounded in Christ and His Word

    Galatians 3:1-9 Silly, Silly, Silly People Introduction Name some different occults that have existed lately. How many times have we seen the wackos preaching something that was not from the Bible? That made us upset. However do you think that we are far away from being them? Paul is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Biblical Christianity: Falling In Love Series

    Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 22, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,691 views

    This is the first of a 4 part series comparing the early church of Acts 1-5 to today. This message looks at the idea of falling in love with Christ.

    Biblical Christianity Pt 1 ¡V Falling In Love Mark 14:3-9 I want you to know that I spent a long time searching for what I am going to begin sharing with you today. It is perhaps the most important series of messages that I have shared in a long time. Listen to these passages of Scripture ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Who's The Fool Now?

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 3, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,622 views

    A look at the triumphal entry and how the people were made to look foolish in that they thought Christ was coming to bring peace through force and didn’t understand that Christ came to bring peace through suffering and death.

    Who’s The Fool Now? Palm Sunday April 1, 2007 Me- Have you ever been a fool because you were blinded by pride? Ski story- pride comes before the fall. Tried to be something I wasn’t. We- We do things all the time that always seem to make us end up looking foolish. We want to impress people so ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Joseph, Asking To Be Hated Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 4, 2019
     | 3,973 views

    If we concern ourselves with only ourselves, and we have no or little concern for how our words or actions impact others, we might get what we deserve.

    Joseph, Asking to Be Hated (Genesis 37:1-36) 1. When it comes to appreciating how good we have it, sometimes we do not realize it until we lose it. One college student wrote home: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Bob Soulliere avatar

    The Power Of Doubt

    Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Jan 30, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,762 views

    My life will on occasion have an orbit like Mercury that for a time simply defies my best efforts to explain it. Nonetheless as surely as there is order in the universe, there is a heavenly reason for my circumstances utterly consistent with God's Word an

    Matthew 28:16&17 The power of doubt Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. In Albert Einstein's early days, physicists had scratched their heads for some 50 years over the unexplainable ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Between A Rock And A Hard Place

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on May 29, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 12,070 views

    Sometimes we can become so foolish that God (with His mercy and Grace) will have to send in our enemy to set us straight and keep us out of trouble.

    BETWEEN A ROCK AND A HARD PLACE In 1 Samuel 29, David manages to get himself into a real jam. After being delivered from the hand of Saul on numerous occasions, David becomes weary of living like a fugitive. In a moment of despair, he reasons that his only hope is to flee from Saul into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    How Jesus Approached The Proud And The Humble

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 7,650 views

    It is pride which has been the chief cause of misery in every nation and every family since the world began. - C. S. Lewis God pickles the proud and preserves the foolish.

    How Jesus Approached the Proud and the Humble (Luke 7:36-50) The Lord Jesus was the Master of approaching people at the point of their need and their level of receptivity. He knew how to move from a person’s felt need to their perceived need to their human need as a gateway to their spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational