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  • Todd Leupold avatar

    The Faithful Soldier Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 9, 2009
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    What we can learn from a Centurion about being people who ’amaze’ and please Jesus that we may commit to be like that ourselves to His pleasure and glory!

    Series: Jesus’ Unexpected Heroes “THE FAITHFUL SOLDIER” Sunday, September 6, 2009 AM Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: As we launch a new series, I would like us to consider what does it mean to be a hero? What does or doesn’t make someone a hero in your eyes? Would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney avatar

    Apostolic Days

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 13, 2020
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    Somebody said, I wish I could have lived in the days of the apostles. Well, we are living in apostolic days right now. Now, the question is... will we live like the apostles lived?

    Have you ever thought to yourself, I wish we were living in the days of the apostles? And then you think to yourself. You know in the days of the apostles there were miracles, and signs, and wonders. The power of the Holy Spirit was falling. People were being baptized in power. The lame were ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • H. Junior Beasley avatar

    Salvation Power In The Complete Word Of God.

    Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Nov 25, 2012
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    Understanding the Specific Works and Power of the Word of God.

    Heb 1:1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Heb 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds; Heb 1:3 Who being the brightness of his glory, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Klein avatar

    The Christian's Vote

    Contributed by Steve Klein on Oct 21, 2016
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    This lesson delves into the Christian's relation to government and his obligation to make the world a better place. God rules in the kingdoms of men and we must trust Him. Ultimately, our citizenship is in heaven.

    The Christian’s Vote Intro: We start with the truth that we’ll end with. As a Christian, I am a citizen of the United States, but first and foremost, I am a citizen of heaven. Philippians 3:20 “For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    One Nation...

    Contributed by Veronica Coldiron on Jul 15, 2008
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    This sermon is a look at the state of our union in retrospect to the Word and the consequences of turning from the power of God on a national level. It also offers a means to repair the damage that has been done.

    2 Chronicles 30:8 Now be ye not stiffnecked, as your fathers were, but yield yourselves unto the LORD, and enter into his sanctuary, which he hath sanctified for ever: and serve the LORD your God, that the fierceness of his wrath may turn away from you. There can be little doubt that this has been ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Call 2 Fall Sunday

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 6, 2010
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    How to pray for our nation and why.

    Call 2 Fall Sunday 2 Chronicles 7:14 As we celebrate our independence as a nation, we also want to celebrate our dependence on God. Spiritual Awakenings - Acts 17:26-27 The Influence of the Church in History Acts 3:1-7, Acts 4:4, 8-20, 29-31 We must pray! For our nation, for the church, for ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Are You An Enemy Of God?

    Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 10, 2009
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    The world will try to kiss us with the kiss of death; we have to stay focused on Jesus as believers. We have to tell the world “NO WE ARE MARRIED”, we are married in a sense to Jesus! Are you an enemy of God?

    Are You An Enemy Of God? James 4:1-10 1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Regarding Christian Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009
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    Paul was NOT suggesting that these believers neglect their earthly citizenship. Paul’s challenge to them was that they recognize the unique relationship they had with God and the work of the Kingdom.

    SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 17, 2001 Date Preached: January 17, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative of Our Christian Citizenship Text: Phil 1:27-30 Introduction: Paul shares many thrilling truths in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rick Boyne avatar

    Believers’ Social Security

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2011
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    God has prescribed the way for us to be secure in Him.

    Believers’ Social Security July 31, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has prescribed the way for us to be secure in Him. Focus Passage: Psalm 37:3-5 Supplemental Passage: Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For Such A Time As This - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 12, 2012
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     | 11,534 views

    1. We need leaders who love the Lord (1-4). 2. We should avoid the dangers of alcohol (5-11). 3. We should risk doing the right thing (12-15 &19). 4. We have the right plan for family problems (15-20). 5. We’ve found the King worth following (21).

    For Such a Time as This Part 1 Esther 1:1-22 (Reading vs. 1-12) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 20, 2012 *For such a time as this. Many of us know Esther as a favorite Bible story, a story of taking a stand to do the right thing, a story of God taking care of His people. And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    Being On The "Right" Side Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012
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     | 4,416 views

    Jesus is the outcast darting from tree to tree in the backs of our minds, questioning "Do love Me"? Keep my commandments."

    Saints of God, I have saved the last two studies in this series for last "what Jesus though of Politics and Religion" And if your one of those who read the last chapter of a mystery first to see the ending then I won’t disappoint you. Something you might want to share with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Buddy Cook avatar

    Living For God In A Secular World

    Contributed by Buddy Cook on Jul 16, 2015
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    Daniel and his three Hebrew friends were thrust into the pagan environment of Babylon. How they served God in this pagan land is an example of how we can serve God in our secular culture.

    LIVING FOR GOD IN A SECULAR WORLD Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction: Recent Supreme Court Rulings • List of Supreme Court Rulings • We live in a world driven by public opinion and public opinion does not always line up with what God’s word to us. Question: How do we hold biblical ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Don't Tell Me What To Do Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 14, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 13,716 views

    This sermon uses David’s experience with King Saul to teach biblical attitudes toward authority that God places over our lives. The limitations of scope in such authority and the basis of our respect for authority are discussed.

    Don’t Tell Me What to Do! Submission to Human Authority I 2/17/02 Follow with me as we read I Samuel 24. This incident occurred during a very difficult time in David’s life. King Saul had listed him as #1 in the “Ten Most Wanted” fugitives in Israel. David had been running for his ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Is It God Ordered Or Man Ordered?

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 1, 2013
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    GOD ORDAINED A PLAN FOR ISRAEL'S GOVERNMENT.

    IS IT GOD ORDERED OR MAN ORDERED? INTRODUCTION: THE LORD APPOINTED TWELVE JUDGES TO RULE OVER ISRAEL, BEFORE THEY ESTABLISHED KINGS. THESE JUDGES HAD JUDICIAL POWERS AS WELL AS LEADERSHIP POWERS. REFER TO THE BOOK OF JUDGES. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: READ 1 SAMUEL 8: 4-5. THE ELDERS GAVE SEVERAL ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Roger Hasselquist avatar

    There Is One Lord Series

    Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 17, 2023
     | 1,642 views

    What if you had a boss that demanded that you check in with him every ten minutes, no matter what? What if he required it even if you were in the middle of other important work?

    Alba 4-16-2023 THERE IS ONE LORD Ephesians 4:5 This morning's message is entitled “There Is One Lord” from Ephesians chapter four, verse four. What if you had a boss that demanded that you check in with him every ten minutes, no matter what? What if he required it even if you were in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ