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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Transformed By The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 24, 2022
     | 2,247 views

    We are transformed when we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit.

    Transformed By the Spirit Text: Acts 2:14-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: A woman testified to the transformation in her life that had resulted through her experience in conversion. She declared, "I’m so glad I got religion. I have an uncle I used to hate so much I vowed I’d never go to his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Why Lord?

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 2,205 views

    Children are different in many ways, but almost always they are alike in one way.

    • You tell a child to do something and invariably they will say, “why” ? • You tell a child not to do something and invariably they will say “why”? One of the reasons it annoys us as parents when our children do this, is because sometimes we know they should do something, but we do not always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Higher Priesthood Of Melchizedek Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 28, 2022
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     | 3,154 views

    Melchizedek was one of those puzzling people in the Bible who appears only briefly but is mentioned again as an example of holiness and righteous living.

    Higher priesthood of Melchizedek Let us dive into his biblical story and relevance for Christians today! Who was Melchizedek, mentioned in the Old and New Testaments? How was he a priest of God Most High? Why did Abram (Abraham) give him a tithe? Melchizedek Higher Priesthood of Melchizedek ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Bored With Life!!!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022
     | 2,109 views

    I want to preach on something today that is a major problem in this country. I am talking about BOREDOM!!!

    Now some will tell you they never get bored with life, but those same people will also tell you they like to take cold showers in the winter. Boredom can be a serious problem, even for Christians. Let’s look at two things that will help us with this problem. First, we need to look at - I. THE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Vanishing Values

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,923 views

    William Bennett, author of “Vanishing Values,” dealt with how the American values our forefathers held dear are rapidly vanishing in our age.

    It has proven to be true that history repeats itself. When God established Israel as a nation He gave them very strict laws, but by the time we reach the book of Judges we find those values, that God had tried to instill in that nation, HAD VANISHED. Look at Judges 17:6. We read, “In those days ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Mind Of Christ

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022
     | 2,495 views

    A college boy was explaining the reason he flunked out in college was because he had a clinker in his thinker.

    Did you know that about ninety-nine-and-nine-tenths of the problems that confront people is because they have that same problem--they have a clinker in their thinkers? We laugh this off as not being important, but God sees the way people think as being very important. Illus: We see this in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ultimate Scapegoat

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022
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     | 6,450 views

    What was the Scapegoat, and can it's function somehow be applied to Jesus? Christ made a one-time sacrifice and atonement to cover all sins. There is no more need for a scapegoat, as the Lamb of God became the final sin offering.

    I want to begin our sermon this morning by asking if you’ve ever before heard the word “scapegoat.” This term was coined by William Tyndale, the first great English Bible translator, who I will discuss a little further later on in our message. After Tyndale, the word came to be used for a person, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is A God Of Goodness

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 4,514 views

    Any time people are special in our lives, we want to tell others about them.

    This is why we Christians tell others about the GOD OF THE BIBLE AND HIS LOVE AND GOODNESS. The reason some do not talk more about the God of the Bible than they do is because they really do not know Him well enough to talk about Him! Illus: Dr. Odell Belger said that he arrived his first year in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 8

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
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     | 1,050 views

    An article in The Reader's Digest stated that a man who had throat cancer was cured by his doctor's treating him with strong doses of vitamin C.

    This was interesting because the man only received help when he received the strong dosages. In these sermons on soul winning we hope you are getting a "strong dosage” effect. It is the prayer of this pastor that by giving these "strong dosages" week after week that many of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Book Of Mark #09

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,543 views

    Many times it seems that we have GOOD NEWS or BAD NEWS brought to us. Sometimes we hear …

    • The bad news • The good news • The great news Illus: The day after a man lost his wife in a scuba diving accident, he was greeted by two grim-faced policemen at his door. "We're sorry to call on you at this hour, Mr. Wilkens, but we have some information about your wife." • ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Spirituality? (5 Of 7)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 1, 2022
     | 980 views

    We want to look again at this passage of scripture that tells us we should ADD certain things TO OUR FAITH.

    In this sermon, we want to see that we should ADD TO OUR FAITH PATIENCE! Illus: Patience gives us a fit in this life! A man noticed a woman in the grocery store with a very hyper three year old girl in her cart. As the mother and her child passed the cookie section, the little girl asked for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For The Cross

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 5, 2022
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     | 2,412 views

    Jesus’ innocence means His blood pays for our sin.

    PREPARING FOR THE CROSS Luke 23:1-25 #Easter2022 SCRIPTURE READING: LUKE 23:1-25 [person from the congregation] INTRODUCTION…amacdonaldlaw.com/blog/2016/may/what-is-the-difference-between-innocent-and-not-guilty [adapted] As we begin today, we are going to jump into some simple law terms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Is In Your Inner Circle Series

    Contributed by Louis Mare on Jan 3, 2023
     | 5,338 views

    We will be looking at why friendships matter, we will look at how Jesus modelled intentional relationships with us, and how to have christ-centred friendships.

    We will be looking at why friendships matter, we will look at how Jesus modelled intentional relationships with us, and how to have christ-centred friendships. I want to ask you today, how many friends do you have? I want to point out this verse. Proverbs 17:17 FBV: A friend is someone you may or ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Bride In Song Of Songs

    Contributed by Kunnil Wilson on Jan 5, 2023
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     | 2,749 views

    The beautiful picture of the Bride for our Lord Jesus Christ

    The Holy Bible consists of 66 books, 39 books in the Old Testament and 27 books in the New Testament. Out of these 66 books, 6 books are in poetical language, or books in poetic form. All these 6 books of poetry are found in the Old Testament. Job, Psalms, Parables, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Message 17 - 1thessalonians Chapter 5:22 – Abstain From Every Form Of Evil Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 14, 2023
     | 2,804 views

    What may appear innocent can be barbed because it can become a form of evil. Abstaining from all forms of evil is examined in this serious message. What does it mean “to abstain” and several examples are looked at.

    MESSAGE 17 - 1THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:22 – ABSTAIN FROM EVERY FORM OF EVIL THE INTRODUCTION {{1Thessalonians 5 v 22 “Abstain from every form of evil.”}} The KJV is “Abstain from all appearances of evil.” NIV is “Reject every kind of evil.” NASB and ESV is “Abstain from every form of evil.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational