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  • Hans Krause avatar

    The Great Dilemma

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Nov 1, 2018
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    Does our faith permit us to disobey the government or to evade taxes? Are Romans 13 and Acts 5 incompatible? How can we sincerely and creatively live as citizens of two kingdoms? What is the underlying principle that governs our choices?

    [Sermon preached on 4 November 2018, 24th Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Some years ago, we needed to get a little home renovation done. I asked someone for a quotation. When he had given me the price, he added: “That’s without a receipt. If you want a receipt, I will have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Sunday?

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 24, 2024
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    When you look at the letter of the Law, you demand one day only. When you look at the principle or purpose of the Law you see the grace that Paul spoke of and why Gentiles were not required to be under naught but the moral law.

    Exodus 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let's look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 shabbath ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Good Eyesight Spiritually

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 10, 2025
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    In this passage of scripture, the Lord used the image of eyes to convey an important spiritual principle that we need to consider. We all would agree that eyesight is something that is very important to all of us in this PHYSICAL WORLD, but it is EQUALLY IMPORTAN IN THE SPIRITUAL WORLD.

    Illus: Because our eyesight is so crucial to us, He created the eye so it can be protected. For example: • God placed our eyes lower than our forehead so our eyes can be protected by our forehead. • God gave us eyebrows for the purpose to help keep moisture, such as sweat and rain, out of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living With Integrity In A Corrupt World

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025
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    In a world that often promotes deceit, dishonesty, and moral compromise, living with integrity can seem challenging. Integrity is about doing what is right, even when no one is watching.

    Title: LIVING WITH INTEGRITY IN A CORRUPT WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 1:8 "But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016
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    The problem with this myth is that people have confused a promise with a proverb and that creates a great problem.

    Series: Mythbusters “A Godly Home Guarantees Godly Kids” Proverbs 22:6 Open We’re continuing on this morning in our series of messages called Mythbusters. We’re looking at eight spiritual myths – spiritual urban legends – to which many people subscribe. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Listening To The Voice Of God

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 3, 2024
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    Our main question this morning: How do we listen to God?

    LISTENING TO THE VOICE OF GOD John 10 & 1 Samuel 3 #hearingGod INTRODUCTION… colinwbates.com/chinese-character-for-listening/ [adapted] The Chinese language calligraphy character for the word and concept of “listening” is made up of different elements of good listening: Across the top of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Beautiful Symphony Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 19, 2012
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    Like instruments in an orchestra playing the same piece of music, so should all the members of the church and when the church is out of tune, it can get ugly. Four ways Jesus tells us we can tune up our lives.

    INTRODUCTION I really enjoy listening to a great symphony orchestra performing classical music. One of my favorite composers is Johann Sebastian Bach. His most famous composition was “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” Here’s a little bit of trivia about Bach that you might not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Bible - The Complete Book Of The Garden – .

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 22, 2004
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    This sermon - gives an overview of God’s purposes being worked out in four particular Gardens in the scriptures - Eden - Gethsemene - The garden tomb and the garden in Revelation 22. It is a sermon that encourages the hearer to live the christian life to

    The Bible - The complete book of the garden – . In my study I have a book called the Readers digest complete book of the garden. To be honest I have hardly read it and my gardening this year has been anything but complete. Heather has filled in for me as I got busier and busier. Today is Easter ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Monte Brown avatar

    Fire, Fire, Fire

    Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 31, 2007
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    Our lives would be greatly altered without fire. The Bible uses the word fire throughout its contents. However there are four kinds of fire mentioned in the Bible that I would like to talk about this morning.

    Luke 4:43 But He said to them, "I must preach the kingdom of God to the other cities also, because for this purpose I have been sent." Jesus had the power to accomplish his purpose. The purpose for his coming was the preaching the kingdom of God to the whole world. He has given us the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part Iv – Simeon – The Voice Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
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    This is part four in a series looking at the characters in the Christmas narrative. In this case, Simeon is a man who has been promised by the Lord that he will live to see the Messiah and he eagerly waits for that day, knowing by faith it will come.

    The Voices of Christmas Part IV Simeon – the Voice of Faith Over the last few weeks we have looked at some of the people who would unwittingly participate in the great drama that would surround the birth of our Lord. A drama that was written before the foundation of the world LUKE ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    God's Extreme Makeover - Eligibility Requirements Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Sep 27, 2008
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    God wants to give us an Extreme Makeover: becoming new on the inside. While we are all eligible, the book of James gives us four requirements we need to know about going into our makeover.

    God’s EXtreme MAKEOVER: "Eligibility Requirements" James 1:1-12 His Place Sept 21, 2008 NOTE: I was the guest speaker this morning and this was my daughter’s first Sunday back from her YWAM adventure - she gave the morning greeting and testimony of how god was working n her life. It dovetailed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Worry, Be Prayerful

    Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 7, 2007
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    Trouble will come in life - that’s a promise from God. But you don’t have to let trouble overcome you. Here are four truths you need to learn to make it through in the day of trouble.

    DON’T WORRY, BE PRAYERFUL KEY TEXT: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” (Phil. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Terry Laughlin avatar

    Stabilizing Truths, Part 2

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 10, 2006
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     | 7,014 views

    There are four different truths that the Holy Spirit wants you to grasp about the “Greatness of God.” When the Lord is allowed to illuminate these truths into the child of God, He will declare the greatness of God, announcing Him as strong and stable, as

    Turn Your Bibles to Deuteronomy 32:3-4 Title: Stabilizing Truths, Part 2 Theme: The Greatness of God Listen as I read Deuteronomy 32:3-4: “I will proclaim the name of the LORD. Oh, praise the greatness of our God! He is the Rock, His works are perfect, and all His ways are just. A faithful ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Christopher Armstrong avatar

    The Purpose Of The Word

    Contributed by Christopher Armstrong on Sep 25, 2006
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     | 2,967 views

    This sermon will help anyone see the four-fold meaning of the bible. It tells us 1)what’s right, 2) what’s wrong, 3) how to make it right, 4) How to keep it right.

    The Purpose of the Word 2 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: If we are to grasp the will of God for our lives, we must understand word of God in our lives. This passage of scripture gives us insight on the purpose of the bible. Paul writes to Timothy and shares with him the meaning of the scriptures or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Up And Down And In And Out

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2009
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     | 4,098 views

    Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: Worship involves four dimensions: UP toward God, our help; DOWN from our pride; IN toward a caring unity; and OUT toward a world in need.

    When I was in college, I had a math professor who would write a problem on the board, and then with a few deft strokes of his chalk, write the answer: X equals 12. Somehow, no matter what the problem, it seemed as though X always equaled twelve. But how did he get that? From long and complex ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist