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  • Howard Gunter avatar

    So, You Want To Get Baptized

    Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 27, 2018
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     | 3,618 views

    The seeker is hungry to understand Scripture. With the explanation, seeks to go deeper and be baptized. Like this reading, it need not be complicated nor by some rigid ritual; it may be spontaneous and thereby even more meaningful.

    Mid-week Message/Devotion March 28, 2018 Reading: Acts 8:26-40 So, You Want to Get Baptized This to me, this is one of the most enjoyable readings in the New Testament. It sets an example for us that is extremely vivid. Let me first narrate a modern day parallel story based upon personal ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ordinances Of The Church Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 10, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,440 views

    Teaching about the two primary ordinances of the Christian church- communion and baptism

    Ordinances of the Church Christianity 101 Series CCCAG October 6th, 2019 Several different scriptures today Intro: As many of you know I came from a mostly Lutheran with some Catholic influence background growing up. Although I was confirmed Lutheran, I didn't really apply myself during the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    When Religion Isn't Enough Series

    Contributed by David Owens on May 13, 2019
     | 6,827 views

    True religion isn't about external rituals, but it is about relationship and wholehearted devotion.

    A. One day, many years ago, a well-respected British minister took the trolley early Monday morning from his home in the suburbs to the church in downtown London. 1. He paid the driver as he got on the trolley, and being pre-occupied with his busy schedule and the needs of his church he didn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    To Lent Or Not To Lent ... That Is The Question

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 26, 2015
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    Building a continuum with the legalism of the Jews on one end and the Law of Love on the other end. Then trying to decide exactly where along that continuum Lent falls.

    (Establishing the first end of the continuum - Legalism) Exodus 20:8-10 (NLT) “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. You have six days each week for your ordinary work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath day of rest dedicated to the Lord your God. “On that day no ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Religion Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 7, 2024
     | 105 views

    Religion imprisons in ritual, Jesus frees us through our willingness to surrender all to Him

    We continue our series of escape by looking at another area of ourselves that keeps us from experiencing the freedom Jesus’ coming and rising offer us. The last couple of weeks we spoke about escaping bad decisions and the shame/guilt that accompanies them, this week I’d like to explore how to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Real Deal Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009
     | 4,928 views

    Sermon contrasts religious form with spiritual substance with reference made to decline and need for revival that occurred in Israel’s history.

    The Real Deal James 1:25-27 5-25-08 Our story opens this morning in 2 Samuel 6:12-15 “Now it was told King David, saying, "The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-Edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God." So David went and brought up the ark of God from the house of Obed-Edom ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Pure In Heart: Defined Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 10, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,945 views

    In this sixth beatitude, we must understand the standard Jesus is setting with the with the phrase "pure in heart.". If we set the standard too low, we fail to enter into the fullness of the blessing. If we set it too high we forsake the pursuit as futile.

    Intro We are studying the Beatitudes with an interest in how to position ourselves for revival. What attitudes of heart are conducive to experiencing more of God’s grace and participating in what he is doing. The Beatitudes provide insight for participating in the kingdom of God because this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Living Rich In Christ Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 1, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,873 views

    The final sermon in the Living in Christ sermon series - this one works from the point of our riches found in Christ Jesus.

    Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 10, Aug. 1, 2010 Living Rich in…Christ Colossian 3:1-11 ,Ecc. 1 and Luke 13:13-21 † In Jesus Name † My brothers and sisters in Christ, as you set your view, and your life’s direction on things above, may you realize the rich freedom you have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Chasing After The Wind

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 3, 2010
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     | 12,279 views

    We can live a meaningful life4 in a world filled with vain pursuits.

    Title: Chasing After the Wind Text: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18 Thesis: We can live a meaningful life in a world filled with vain pursuits. Introduction: The Book of Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite bible books… despite its reputation as somewhat of a downer, I find it to be filled with wit ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Post Salvation Blues

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2023
     | 1,133 views

    The greatest feeling of our life was the day we accepted Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior. That feeling doesn't last forever. We have to live in this sinful world. We all experience post salvation blues. The word of God can encourage us to overcome.

    Until a few years ago, the best way I know how to describe my Christian life was like that of a convict. A convict who has been pardoned. The cell door has been opened, but I was still living in a prison. There was no doubt in my mind that I had been pardoned and the door was open, so I was free to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Righteous Lives By Faith Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 29, 2023
     | 1,491 views

    Paul emphasizes the importance of faith, the futility of works and the sufficiency of Christ.

    Gal 3:10-14 The Righteous Lives By Faith 10For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, “Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them.” 11Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for “The ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Journey Back To Faith.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 16, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,709 views

    The futility of contemplating a life without God.

    A JOURNEY BACK TO FAITH. Ecclesiastes 1:2, Ecclesiastes 1:12-14, Ecclesiastes 2:18-23. The harder we try to understand the book of Ecclesiastes, the greater the temptation to chime in with the author’s refrain: “all is vanity!” Yet, somewhere along the way, we might realise that it is going ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rebuilding Broken Walls

    Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Oct 30, 2002
    based on 161 ratings
     | 30,200 views

    This message provides hope in the most futile situations.

    "Rebuilding Broken Walls" Introduction: Our Nation is filled with broken walls.The walls of human morality have fallen. The wall of the Christian family have fallen. The walls of peace are crumbling all around us. The walls of our military might have been weaken by exploitation and evil ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Worry-Free Life Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 806 views

    Why worry? This message looks at the futility of worry

    LIVING THE WORRY-FREE LIFE MATTHEW 6:25–34 “THEREFORE I TELL YOU, DO NOT WORRY ABOUT YOUR LIFE, WHAT YOU WILL EAT OR DRINK; OR ABOUT YOUR BODY, WHAT YOU WILL WEAR. IS NOT LIFE MORE IMPORTANT THAN FOOD, AND THE BODY MORE IMPORTANT THAN CLOTHES? 26LOOK AT THE BIRDS OF THE AIR; THEY DO NOT SOW OR REAP ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mirror Reflection

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 132 ratings
     | 80,964 views

    What image do we see when we look in the mirror? Who is that person in the reflection? As I thought about this passage I began to realize that all of us look at life in slightly different ways. We see each other through different mirrors. Updated January 2020. .

    After being away for some time on a business trip, ... Bill thought it would be nice ... to bring his wife ... a small gift. "How about some perfume?" ... Bill asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ... costing $60.00. "That's a bit much," he said, ... so ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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