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  • John Gaston avatar

    Why You Shouldn’t Speak In Tongues

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2017
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     | 11,443 views

    The arguments against speaking in tongues today, if applied to other Bible doctrines, would have all orthodox Bible believers crying foul. The truth is, these arguments are not true to the Scriptures or Early Church experience, and should be rejected.

    WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SPEAK IN TONGUES INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. We’re on our way somewhere! Not just to a normal place like the grocery store or to the bank. We’re on our way to heaven! 2. Have you ever been up a really tall building? A small boy, with his father, was in an elevator going up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Unqualified Series

    Contributed by David Ward on Jun 27, 2016
     | 9,031 views

    BIG IDEA: Those who talk God's talk need to walk God's walk.

    INTRODUCTION: In 2007, the I-35 bridge that crosses the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapsed suddenly during rush hour, killing 13 people and injuring 145. The investigation revealed that the gusset plates that connect girders together in the truss system were undersized, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Grace-Filled Heart Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jun 28, 2016
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     | 9,999 views

    Today's sermon, A Grace-Filled Heart is part of the "A Christian Heart" series. It looks at a heart that is grateful, enduring, and a heart that fears God. It also walks through John Newton's hymn, "Amazing Grace."

    A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Introduction In this series on a Christian’s heart we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re going to be looking at a ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Dennis King avatar

    Should Luck, Fortunate, Or Chance, Be Included In A Christian's Vocabulary? Series

    Contributed by Dennis King on Jun 28, 2016
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     | 11,908 views

    Should the word(s) luck, fortunate, or chance, be they good or bad, be included in a Christian's vocabulary? Or do the facts that God is all knowing and in sovereign control of our lives and of everything in our world negate their use entirely?

    Should Luck, Fortune, or Chance, Be Included in a Christian's Vocabulary? Should the words luck, fortune, or chance, be they good or bad, be included in a Christian's vocabulary? Or do to the fact that God is all knowing and in sovereign control of our lives and of everything in our world ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Helping Hands

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 18, 2016
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     | 20,770 views

    A lot can get accomplished when people work together. It’s no different when it comes to the church. When the Israelites faced their first battle after the exodus they needed to work together in order to be victorious.

    HELPING HANDS-Exodus 17:8-16 INTRODUCTION: A lot gets accomplished when people work together. In the summer of 1904, at the World’s Fair in St. Louis, it was hot and people were searching for something to help cool them off. A vendor named Arnold had just what they were looking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God's Plan For Marriage Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 1, 2016
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    The first sermon in a short series on marriage, family and the home, based loosely on Francis Chan's book You and Me Forever

    God’s Plan for the Home (Part One) Text: 1st Corinthians 7:25 – 31 So today, I’m going to start a three part series titled, “God’s Plan for the Home.” And I’m specifically going to focus on marriage… and so if you’re here, and maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The City Of Pergamum Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016
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    Pergamum was a center of religion. There were many temples to many false Gods, and out of this God chose to establish a true church. However, Satan had ideas of his own. Perhaps he could destroy the church from within.

    I. Introduction A. The city of Pergamum was about 70 miles north of Smyrna 1. The name Pergamum means elevated and Marriage a. We shall see how appropreate this is (1) In Pergamum and during the age of the church at Pergamum the church was elevated (2) And there was a marriage ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Lay Upon The Head Sprinkle Upon The Altar

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015
     | 2,917 views

    To show that the our sins has been laid on the head of the LORD JESUS CHRIST and His blood sprinkled on our hearts for our redemption. Hebrews 12:24 (Amplified Bible) And to Jesus, the Mediator (Go-between, Agent) of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you redeemed by the Lamb? Yes. Through His blood. Colossians 1:14 Colossians 1:14 (Amplified Bible) In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, [which means] the forgiveness of our sins. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Seven Benefits To A Spirit-Empowered Church

    Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 30, 2015
     | 17,943 views

    You and your church can become a fountainhead of supernatural revival in your community, city and country.

    THE SEVEN BENEFITS TO A SPIRIT EMPOWERED CHURCH JOHN 7:37-39; EZEKIEL 47 By Dr. James O. Davis Do you want to have an average church or a normal church? By and large, the average church we find today, the normal church we find in the Word of God. Let me ask you a couple more questions. Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    He Is Not Here, But Is Risen

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    The Resurrection exhibits God's love for us.

    Text: “Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the first-fruits of those who have fallen asleep” (1 Corinthians 15a:20) Jerusalem – OBITUARY – 33 A.D. Calvary-Jesus Christ 33, of Nazareth, died Friday on Mount Calvary, also known as Golgotha, the place of the skull. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    When The Time Had Fully Come Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 51 ratings
     | 14,879 views

    When the time of God had fully come, what happened? 1- When the time had come God sent His Son 2- When the time had come God sent His Spirit

    INTRO.- ILL.- A time management expert at a conference was to give a speech about her success in business and how time management plays a huge part of business success. She engaged the crowd and they seemed to love her. She was giving tips and sharing success stories. Suddenly, she realized she ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Not Love The World Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 14, 2010
    based on 54 ratings
     | 51,271 views

    What is so bad about the world that we are told not to love it? Why is the world so evil? 1- The lust of the flesh 2- The lust of the eyes 3- The pride of life

    INTRO.- 15Do not love the world or anything in the world. What part of "no" do you not understand? Or better yet: What part of "do not" do you not understand? Who said those words? It’s probably not the person you thought it was. The phrase got a wider audience when it was used as the title of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bob Amundsen avatar

    Yes, I Love You, More Than You Can Imagine

    Contributed by Bob Amundsen on Apr 17, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,521 views

    Jesus asks Peter if he loves him and if he is truly ready to become a disciple. It is a question that Jesus asks of us today. If we know he loves us, how come we don't always do what he wants us to do which is to spread his message to others.

    Our reading this morning comes from the book of John Chapter 21: verses 1-19. It is a story that we might be familiar with, but if not it is an easy story to follow. It was written by the Apostle John, who by now if many of you don’t know is my favorite Gospel writer. John to me is the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    In Peter's Shoes

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Apr 18, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,306 views

    A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Easter, preached 4/18/2010 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Big Cove Tannery, St. Paul Lutheran Church, McConnellsburg, and Mt. Zion, Little Cove. It talks about how Jesus both forgives and restores Peter and us.

    You have probably heard the saying “you never truly understand someone unless you walk a mile in his or her shoes.” As I was thinking about how to approach this sermon this morning, the easiest way I thought I could do this was to have you put yourself into someone’s shoes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Faith To Move Against The Stream Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,462 views

    Discover the kind of faith it takes to move against the stream of popular culture as you examine the life of Noah.

    What fish is known for swimming up stream against almost insurmountable odds? The Salmon is the answer. The Salmon swims up stream to fulfill a God given instinct to reach its feeding and breeding grounds. Salmon are famous for their fighting spirit. They battle currents and leap across rapids and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist