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  • John Lowe avatar

    Ben Sira Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 26, 2022
     | 2,360 views

    Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period.

    Ben Sira Ben Sira, also known as Shimon ben Yeshua ben Eliezer ben Sira or Yeshua Ben Sirach (2nd century BCE), was a Hellenistic Jewish scribe, sage, and allegorist from Seleucid-controlled Jerusalem of the Second Temple period. He is the author of Sirach, also known as the "Book of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because Of An Empty Tomb

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Apr 5, 2021
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     | 8,631 views

    Sadness, depression, hopelessness, helplessness, loneliness, fear, and anxiety are destroyed - Because of an empty tomb.

    Because of an Empty Tomb By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. John 20:11-18 “But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the body of ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Irenaeus Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,240 views

    Irenaeus was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in southern France and for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy.

    • Irenaeus c. 130 – c. 202 AD) was a Greek bishop noted for his role in guiding and expanding Christian communities in the southern regions of present-day France and, more widely, for the development of Christian theology by combating heresy and defining orthodoxy (conformity, agreement, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Will You Desert Him? Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Apr 6, 2022
     | 1,806 views

    In the moment of conflict, his disciples deserted him. But Jesus wasn’t alone at the cross. John tells us of others who were there.

    - What Will You Do With Jesus? - Will You Desert Him? Introduction John 19:28-30 - the last moments of Jesus’ life. 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Judging And Discernment Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024
     | 1,149 views

    There is a right way and a wrong way to judge. This message looks at the right way

    JUDGING AND DISCERNMENT MATTHEW 7:1–6 “DO NOT JUDGE, OR YOU TOO WILL BE JUDGED. 2FOR IN THE SAME WAY YOU JUDGE OTHERS, YOU WILL BE JUDGED, AND WITH THE MEASURE YOU USE, IT WILL BE MEASURED TO YOU. 3“WHY DO YOU LOOK AT THE SPECK OF SAWDUST IN YOUR BROTHER’S EYE AND PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE PLANK IN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Quest For Power Vs. The Call Of Christ

    Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 5, 2025
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    Epiphany is not just a moment of clarity; it’s a summons to transformation. Let’s walk through this text with open hearts, asking, What does the birth of Jesus teach us about power, greed, and the true call of leadership?

    Sermon Title: The Quest for Power vs. The Call of Christ Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Church, it’s the first Sunday of a brand-new year, and God has a message for us: Pay attention. Paying attention to what’s right in front of us—what’s under our noses—can be a life-changing act. We just wrapped the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Old Testament Background For Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship (Discipleship Intro)

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 6, 2025
     | 646 views

    Understanding the relationship of rabbi to disciple – and what discipleship entailed – will help us to better understand Jesus’ teachings because they help us better understand the teacher (Jesus) and His most frequent audience (the disciples).

    The Old Testament Background for Jesus' Teachings About Discipleship I Kings 19:19-21,Luke 9:57-62, Matthew 19:21, and Luke 5:27 Intro A lot of ignorance about discipleship primarily because interpreters isolate the New Testament teaching from its Old Testament context. Main Idea: ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Unexpected Hero Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 3, 2025
     | 330 views

    We are in dire need of integrity in our society, and it begins and ends with Jesus Christ and the foundation of Scripture.

    Paul the Ringleader Text: Acts 24:1-9 Introduction 1. “Integrity, the choice between what is convenient and what is right” (Tony Dungy). 2. “Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching” (C.S. Lewis). 3. “People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Rapid Advance Of The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 6, 2024
     | 882 views

    Thessalonica was a wonderful testimony to a rapid advance approach to ministry. Paul mentions being there three sabbaths (Acts 17:2). There were many who were won to Christ and built up in faith in this short time before the team, Paul, Silas and Timothy moved on.

    My wife and I took part in a nine-month ministry training program called Rapid Advance. The name of the training came from this chapter and from a summary of how the Gospel moved in the book of Acts. Paul did not spend his years of ministry planting a single church and trying to perfect it. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    David's Victories Over The Ammonites: How To Walk In Wisdom Series

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,625 views

    What does David do? He gathered his entire army, and marches out against them, time to end this once and for all.

    Too many people in our world make dumb decisions and reap the consequences. The Bible calls this person a fool. But the Bible also talks about a person who lives differently. They "walk in wisdom." Let's discover how we can walk in wisdom. To do that, I think we’re going to be talking ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    Back To School-The Final Exam Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 10, 2023
     | 2,446 views

    Many schools, where I live, begin the academic year in August. Not very many students understand, though, that there is a final exam at the end of this year in spring. In the same way, we believers will have a final exam when we stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

    (Based on a message preached August 6, 2023 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription). Introduction: Have you noticed that some things change? We have one student who’s going away to college next week, and school’s going to start before long. I’m sure you’re all excited, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believers Are Baptized And Receive The Holy Spirit: A Sermon For The Baptism Of The Lord Sunday.

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 3, 2024
     | 2,037 views

    There is more than one Baptism Jesus received at the river Jordan. Water and Spirit Baptism are distinct and normative for the believer.

    Believers are Baptized and Receive the Holy Spirit Acts 19:1-7 This Sunday is known as Baptism of the Lord Sunday in which we remember that Jesus was baptized by John in the River Jordan, even though Jesus had no sin to repent of. When this happened, there was an enrichment of what Baptism means. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divine Love As Leadership: Christ The King's Radical Model For Contemporary Times Series

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 20, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 485 views

    Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first.

    Divine Love as Leadership: Christ the King's Radical Model for Contemporary Times Intro: Christ's reign differs from all others; it represents an inverted hierarchy that places the weak before the strong and the last before the first. Scripture: Daniel 7:13-14, Revelation 1:5-8, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Follow The Leader To His Trial Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 30, 2021
     | 2,447 views

    There were two trials the night Jesus was arrested. One was illegal but formal. The other trial was in the court of public opinion. Peter didn't do so well in his trial.

    You can hear the audio of the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8241541 ? During the pastorate of Henry Ward Beecher in Indianapolis he preached a series of sermons upon drunkenness and gambling, incidentally scoring the men of the community who profited by these sins. During the ensuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Ministry Lifecycle

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 19, 2022
     | 1,162 views

    John the baptist knew his mission was over and he was glad. Churches today need to learn this lesson. Sometimes churches do not let old missions close out.

    The Ministry Lifecycle John 3:22-36 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 3:22 After these things Jesus and His disciples came into the land of Judea, and there He was spending time with them and baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing in Aenon near Salim, because there was much water there; and people ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist