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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    What Does The Bible Say About Ministry? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2009
    based on 26 ratings
     | 50,618 views

    This sermon examines what the Bible says about ministry.

    Scripture Today, as we continue our study in Romans 12, the Apostle Paul is in the so-called practical section of his letter to the Romans. He begins chapter 12 by exhorting the Christians to live utterly and completely for God. Then, in verse 3 he starts explaining how Christians are to serve in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Pursuit Of Holiness

    Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,150 views

    Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we can’t be with God without first being holy....

    Hebrews 12:14-12:14 The Pursuit of Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Learning To Give Honor

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,408 views

    This sermon examines three lessons that are learned in the process of obeying the fifth commandment - to honor father and mother. We learn how to 1- relate to others 2- relate to ourselves 3- relate to God

    Learning to Give Honor 5-12-02 Intro: Text= 5th commandment as recorded in --Deut. 5:16 1. Here we have an INSTRUCTION for living that’s full of promise. How many would like for your “days to be long” and for it to “be well with you”? Sounds like a life full of blessing & ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Just As He Said Series

    Contributed by Coty Pinckney on Oct 26, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,166 views

    Jesus was faithful to fulfill His promise to rise from the dead, thereby verifying that "heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away."

    Just As He Said A sermon on Mark 15:40-16:8 by Coty Pinckney, Community Bible Church, Williamstown, MA 10/22/00 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40 And there were also some women looking on from a distance, among whom were Mary Magdalene, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rest Assured Series

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,669 views

    Sometimes we can be left in hard circumstances so long we start believing that a momentary realization that we are indeed alive is only a sadistic pause until the next car breakdown, pipe breaking, kid-sickness, roof leaking, job layoff or unexpected bill

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC January 18, 2004 Paul was very encouraging with his words to the church at Thessalonica. Sometimes, however, even words of grand encouragement can leave you wondering. I have counted for many years upon the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Mark (Jesus Suffering Servant) Series

    Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,109 views

    An overview of the gospel of Mark for seekers, looking at his specific view of Jesus as hard working, suffering Son of God, ransom for the world.

    SE120504 GOSPEL TRUTH 1. Mark WHAT’S “GOSPEL” We’ve all heard this phrase: It’s the GOSPEL truth, man! Which means we think something is absolutely true, there’s total veracity… but that’s not what it meant to the people who coined the term. The Greek word we get it from is actually a compound ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Husbands" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 9, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,860 views

    If we love our wives the way Christ loved the church, how could they not want to be subject to us as head of the home? (#10 in The Christian Victor series)

    “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself up for her; that He might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that He might present to Himself the church in all her glory, having no spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    Make Wise Decisions Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on May 22, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 5,533 views

    Jesus’ conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount is a call to obedience.

    (adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series Living a Life of Integrity) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 7:13-27 TITLE: “MAKE WISE DECISIONS” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago, there was a news story about a man named Don Wyman. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Bond avatar

    The Proper Care And Feeding Of Parents Series

    Contributed by Steve Bond on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,907 views

    This is the third message in our series "Desperate Households." We’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-6:4. Today the Scripture we’re going to study essentially shows us how to treat our parents.

    This is the third message in our series “Desperate Households.” We’re taking a close look at Ephesians 5:21-6:4. The past two weeks we’ve focused on the relationship between husbands and wives. I’m calling today’s message “The Proper Care and Feeding of Parents.” The Scripture we’re going to study ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How Not To Love God

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 19, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,881 views

    Don’t let the mystery and the power of the cross ever be substituted for anything less. Not the law, not wisdom - just the power of the cross.

    Title: How to not love God Text: 1 Cor 1:17 – 31 MP: As unreasonable as it is, the cross is still more powerful than any sign or logic It’s always dangerous to use a Monty Python sketch to bring out the truth of a Scripture, but in this case, you’ll see, the shoe fits. But, seeing as this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's Not All About Me Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,975 views

    13th in a series from Ephesians. The entire process of salvation is God’s gift - it is nothing we can earn.

    Last Sunday many of you may have seen the article titled “’Lord’ is fading at some churches” on the front page of the Arizona Daily Star. The article focuses on two practices that have become common in these churches – leaving the word “Lord” completely out of their liturgy and their services, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Drake avatar

    The "S" Word: Husbands And Wives Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,924 views

    God gave us marriage as a picture of Christ’s love for His church. We faithfully show the world His love for us in the way we accurately display that picture in our marital submission.

    1. Marital submission is about a mutual position 2. Marital submission is about a marvelous preparation 3. Marital submission is about a mysterious picture EPHESIANS 5:22-33 On June 14, 2000, Southern Baptists created a firestorm of controversy. Leaders of our convention were all over the TV ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Freedom's Enemies Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 11, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 12,969 views

    Stay free from the law and the legalist!

    One morning, during an adult Sunday school class, a pastor in San Angelo, Texas, picked up the podium and walked back and forth with it. When someone asked, “What are you doing?” he replied, “Well, sometimes you just need to take a stand.” (Rebecca Livermore, San Angelo, Texas, “Lite Fare,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The Barren Temple

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 29, 2017
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,891 views

    The fruitless fig tree and its meaning.

    Mark 11:12-11:24 We’re going to look from the scriptures at two of Jesus Christ’s most misunderstood actions. The two actions I’m talking about are: (a) Jesus Christ’s cursing of a fig tree and (b) his action of driving out the money changes from the Jewish temple. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    From Warning To Wonderful

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 5, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,748 views

    Have you ignored a warning and failed? God still has a promise for you.

    We all have had warnings given to us. Some were meant to help us as “Look out for that car!” “Don't touch that! It's hot!” They had implied promises because that car will hurt you will get burned. Other warnings were threats with negative promises. “Don't make me pull this car over!” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist