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  • Ron Hietsch avatar

    Problem Solved

    Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Feb 2, 2015
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     | 5,369 views

    Medical science can possibly cure some diseases and extend some life spans; but we on our own can not atone for our sins.

    February 8, 2015 Epiphany 5B Text Mark 1:29-39 Today's Gospel takes off where last Sunday's lesson ended. Jesus immediately left the Synagogue, in Capernaum,with his recently selected disciples, Peter, Andrew, and the sons of Zebedee - James and John. Mark shows an urgency when he writes. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Conflcit Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 13, 2019
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    Christian leaders will suffer at times and should speak the truth in love to those who oppose them. We must lead with love and truth in times of conflict.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What is one thing we all face, many times on a daily basis? • Sometimes, unfortunately, we face this use even within our own homes and families. • We all, at times, find ourselves in the midst of conflict. • Because of conflict, Paul is writing from prison. • Both of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Practical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 11, 2022
     | 3,710 views

    The book of James is written by Jesus’ brother. James speaks to the practical side of Christianity. Christianity is doctrine, but it is more than doctrine. His point was to influence believers to a practical Christianity. It is written to Hebrew Christians.

    A man leaves his business in the hands of someone to look after things while he is gone. When he returns, he asked the one he left in charge, did you get my letters and read my instructions? Yes, he replied I received them, and I read them. How could it be that this man received the letters and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Walk With Care Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Feb 14, 2015
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     | 8,095 views

    We all know how easy it is to become distracted. We also know what can happen when we are distracted. The world can be a dangerous place. We all know that. And that is why we exhort one another to be careful.

    Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ~Part 20 Our Identity In Christ Ephesians 5:15-17 15. Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16. making the most of your time, because the days are evil. 17. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. . ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    The Greatest Question Of Life - A Message About Eternal Judgment And Hell

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 2, 2015
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     | 8,743 views

    This is a message that is hard to preach but ever so necessary. Hell is going to overtake those who have not been warned.

    THE GREATEST QUESTION OF LIFE TEXT: Mark 8:36-37 Mark 8:36-37 KJV For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? [37] Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? I. INTRODUCTION—THE MOST FOOLISH IMPLICATION OF ALL -Over the last several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Should I Answer His Call

    Contributed by Ron Macarthur on May 2, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,182 views

    Helpful encouragement to those who question should I answer His call.

    Answering His Call What does “the call” feel like and is He really calling me? Two questions rolled into one that many people ask themselves. I can share with you what the feeling of the call to teach the Bible felt like to me. Early in my Christian walk God gave me a hunger for His Word. This ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How The Bible Defines Sin Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 14, 2007
     | 2,455 views

    To help the people to understand what the Bible says about sin according to the book of James

    Title: How the Bible Defines Sin Theme: To help the people to understand what the Bible says about sin. Text: James 2:9; 4:17 James 2:9 But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. James 4:17 Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What Kind Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 17, 2011
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     | 6,574 views

    The question is this; what kind of faith do I have? James offers of 4 possibilities - 3 of which are no good.

    What Kind of Faith James 2:14-26 * I suggest we live in the “MENU AGE.” That is to say, we desire to have a choice about anything we do. We drive up to McDonald’s, are asked “what would you like” only to say, “Wait a minute, let me look at the menu.” As a culture, we have decided that we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Taylor avatar

    Brought To Life; Brought Together

    Contributed by David Taylor on Sep 10, 2024
     | 223 views

    Living out what God has done has been described in a number of ways, walking worthy, walking in love, walking in light, and now walking in wisdom.

    We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought Together. As we have said, Ephesians can be divided into two sections, chapters one through three describe what God has done in us through Christ while chapters four through six call us to live out what God has done in us. Living ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Are We Doing It Our Way Or God's Way?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 6,565 views

    Living in readiness and anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.

    Matthew 25:1-13 “Am I Doing Things My Way Or God’s Way?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One day, while visiting a home for mentally challenged children... ...operated by a Christian friend... ...a minister noticed the tiny handprints of ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Jews And Greeks And Wisdom Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,768 views

    Paul had the best Jewish education available at that time; but the plain preaching of a crucified Jesus, was more powerful than all the oratory and philosophy of the heathen world. This is the essential point and substance of the gospel.

    August 5, 2012 First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 2.2: Jews and Greeks and Wisdom Scripture 1 Corinthians 1.18-1.25 1 Cor 1:18-25 (KJV) 18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 19 For it is written, I will ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Two Ways Series

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 11, 2021
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     | 4,462 views

    For men today there are only two ways, the way of sin and death, and the way of salvation.

    The Two Ways Proverbs 1:7-33 From Adam and Eve onward, the root of human tragedy lies in wrong choices. Man lost all because he chose to listen to the deceiver rather than to Him who is Truth. The book of Proverbs is all about helping us to make right choices, to choose the way of God and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Preaching Matters

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,744 views

    Does preaching really matter? Only if we believe God has a message for us.

    2 Timothy 3:1-4:4 Preaching Matters Woodlawn Baptist Church September 2, 2007 (Have a stack of sermons on the stage. Pick them up and flip through them in a reminiscing sort of way and think out loud about them.) Though I’ve only been preaching a little over six years, this is a lot of sermons. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Defining Deviancy Down

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 25, 2012
     | 5,622 views

    Though true that sin is "out there, it's just as true that sin is "in here."

    Defining Deviancy Down TCF Sermon March 18, 2012 In 1993, a Democratic senator from New York wrote an essay for a educational journal. In this article, Daniel Moynihan argued that: “the amount of deviant behavior in American society has increased beyond levels the community can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Personification Of Truth Vs. The Pettiness Of Skepticism

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 24, 2022
     | 1,087 views

    The drama of redemption continued as the Lord Jesus, having faced an illegal trial by the religious authorities of Israel, now faced the representative of political authority in Israel, Pontius Pilate, and the conversation he had with the true Authority.

    John 18:28-40 records the probable final conversation that the Lord Jesus has with another person before he was led off to be crucified. He had a dialogue with the Roman governor of the Judean province, Pontius Pilate, and we also see that these two men had opposing agendas. Pilate comes across ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist