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    Who Was Herodias In The Bible? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
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     | 983 views

    Explores the consequences of unrighteous anger and manipulation, and the importance of strong character, using the story of Herod and John the Baptist.

    Welcome, beloved family of God. It is a true blessing to gather here together, united in faith and bound by the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here to break open the bread of life, to drink deeply from the wellspring of God's wisdom. We are here to find solace in His word, to find guidance ...read more

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    "The Floating Axehead"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 74 ratings
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    Simple three point outline on staying afloat in the ministry: 1.) I borrowed the Axe. 2.) I lost the Axe. And 3.) I found the Axe!

    Title: "The Floating Axe Head" Introduction: Elisha’s school of the prophets was growing and now needed to be relocated and expanded. He asked his students for help in supplying the necessary building materials. Each student was to cut down a beam and bring it with him to the new construction ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Can I Be Confident That God Has Heard My Prayer?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014
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    A look at the confidence we can have that God has heard our prayer as well as some of the reasons He doesn't always respond immedately.

    CAN I BE CONFIDENT THAT GOD HAS HEARD MY PRAYER? 1. Christ has promised access. - Luke 11:9; John 14:14; John 15:7. - Through what Christ has done for us, we have access to God the Father. - It’s important that our right to come to the Father is not based on our actions or behavior. If ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cure- Living For Jesus Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 26, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,766 views

    This is the 142nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 22nd sermon from Romans.

    Series: Action [#142] THE CURE- LIVING FOR JESUS Romans 13:1-14 Introduction: As we heard last week, it is easy to listen to God’s Word; but following God’s Word is something all together different. How do you live your life for Jesus? Romans 13:1 You live for Jesus by… 1. Following the laws ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Part 5 - Men Submit Unto Christ Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,521 views

    Part 5 of our Home as God Intended series will focus on Men submitting to Christ.

    The Home as God Intended Part 5 – MEN: Submit unto Christ Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME PRAYER SCRIPTURE READING Luke 18:9-14 The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector 9To some who were confident of their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    How Would You React?

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jul 9, 2014
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     | 4,851 views

    When things get difficult, how do you react? Keeping a cool head is relatively easy whenever things are going smoothly. But what happens when the unexpected occurs?

    How would you react? Mark 14:10-11, 27-31, 43-47, 66-72 10. Then Judas Iscariot, who was one of the twelve, went off to the chief priests in order to betray Him to them. 11. They were glad when they heard this, and promised to give him money. And he began seeking how to betray Him at an ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Chronos: Galatians 6 Series

    Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022
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     | 1,299 views

    We carry the burdens of others as a witness to Christ’s love and we carry our load or responsibilities as a personal reminder of the freedom we have in Christ to be a servant to all.

    This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Myth 6: Believe In Yourself Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 26, 2023
     | 1,837 views

    Like all of the myths we have talked about in this series, there is a bit of truth in the saying - and it is often spoken from great intentions.

    - Myths Some Christians Believe - Believe In Yourself Introduction Myths Some Christians Believe that we have talked about in this series: God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle. God Just Wants Me to Be Happy. I Could Never Forgive that Person. Follow Your Heart. “God Really Doesn’t Care”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Answering Anger

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Oct 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,910 views

    It's not anger that is the problem for Christians, it's how we deal with anger that causes problems - learn what the Bible teaches us to do in anger from Ephesians 4:26-27.

    Not long ago there was a golfer who was having a really bad day. He was having such a hard time that when his ball went into the water on the 13th hole he picked up his bag – spun it like a discus – and threw it in the lake and stormed off the course. The rest of the golfers chuckled to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faithful- Fight The Good Fight Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 19, 2024
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,950 views

    This is the 219th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 2 Timothy.

    Series: Action [#219] FAITHFUL- FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT 2 Timothy 2:14-26 Introduction: Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, (a young pastor in Ephesus) who was facing many challenges in his ministry. False teachings were beginning to creep into the Church, causing divisions and confusion among ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From Coping To Conquering

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 131 ratings
     | 10,984 views

    DON’T JUST DEAL WITH PROBLEMS OF LIFE; TURN THEM AROUND TO YOUR OWN USE. DON’T JUST COPE CONQUER LIFE.

    Title: From Coping To Conquering Text: II Corinthians 4:5-12 Intro: You know it is a bad day when: - You call the suicide prevention hotline and they put you on hold. - Your stuck in traffic and your horn gets stuck behind a group of Hell’s Angels motorcycle gang. - You get to work to find a 60 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God's Pattern For All Churches

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
     | 5,128 views

    There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church

    MAR 24 2013PM God’s Pattern for All Churches Acts 11: 19-30 READ PASSAGE There’s no question—this passage covers one of the most significant events in history. It’s the founding of the first great Gentile church. The church was founded under God’s sovereignty, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Heart Of A Servant

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    Deacon’s Ordination Service

    The Heart of A Servant Today we have been given the opportunity to commission one of God’s servants, Dea. Willis Fulks, into the office of Deacon. This is not something that should be entered into lightly, because it carries with it a great responsibility. Jesus said in Matthew 20:26-28 “…but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Leaders' Family Life - (Part 6 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,150 views

    Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime.

    Churches suffer when this category is ignored or downplayed. Paul listed three very specific requirements concerning a leader’s family life. We ignore them at our own peril. 1. Husband of one wife 1 Timothy 3:2 Unfortunately this qualification has been so wrapped up in controversy that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Easter: Unstoppable Jesus

    Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Mar 31, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,663 views

    What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object? Easter shows us the victor.

    During the season of lent we’ve been talking about our Unstoppable God and we've been following Jesus on his road to the cross and marveling at all of the ways that he is unstoppable. When Jesus sets off on his path toward the cross no one could stop him, even when they told him he was crazy, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran