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  • Frederick Meekins avatar

    Lessons In Apologetics #4: Pragmaticism & Combinationalism

    Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Aug 27, 2010
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    Lessons In Apologetics #4: Pragmaticism & Combinationalism

    The next theory of truth and religious knowledge is pragmatism. Developed initially by Charles Sander Pierce and expanded by William James, pragmatism is the theory that truth is not determined by what one thinks, feels, or discovers but rather by what works. Christians may instinctively recoil ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Second Look At Freedom Of Religion Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 13, 2017
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    We must seek to meet those who have no connection to religious tradition but sincerely seek truth, goodness and beauty. Ultimately, Jesus Christ is the what and the whom they seek.

    Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2017 Joy of the Gospel The words of today’s Gospel could be a reflection on the Beatitude, “Blessed are the poor in spirit.” Ultimately our food, our clothing, our housing and our health care are not ends in themselves, but rather means to the end of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Manna Ceased

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 6, 2013
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    Nothing can be more heart-breaking when people who had once been sugary-sweet suddenly turn insipid!

    ‘Open, Simsim’ Manna ceased! Joshua 5:12”Then the manna ceased on the day after they had eaten the produce of the land; and the children of Israel no longer had manna, but they ate the food of the land of Canaan that year.” Nothing can be more heart-breaking when people ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Finding Peace And Provision In Jesus SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
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    This is a story about ordinary people, with problems and difficulties just like you and me. When we invite Jesus into our lives and go deeper with Him, we find that Jesus calms our worries and provides for all our needs, turning us into fishers of men.

    In the book of Luke, we find a beautiful story about a fisherman named Simon who was chosen by Jesus to follow and serve Him. This story is about ordinary people, like you and me, who invite Jesus into our lives and go deeper with Him. In doing so, we find that Jesus calms our worries and meets all ...read more

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    Keep The Passion Burning!

    Contributed by Chew Chew on Jan 30, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
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    God has called each and every one of us to an awesome task and call in our life on this earth and it is important to keep our passion burning till we complete our race on earth.

    Title: Keep the passion burning! Text: 1Tim 4:14; 2Tim1:3-14 Introduction The Holy Spirit fuels our heart with passion or fire. When someone is touched by the Spirit of God a number of things takes place: Love the Word of God ~ sermons no longer boring. Worship takes on a different dimension. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Community-Membership Has It's Privileges

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 5, 2007
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     | 3,322 views

    being part of the community of faith has it’s built in privileges

    Intro: years ago a credit card company had as it’s motto, membership has it’s privileges. If you used this card, you were in for some special privileges. Becoming a member of Christ’s community, gives us privileges, or blessings. It is so exciting to think that our church, this community, by being ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Embracing The Joy Of Staying In Love Through The Seasons Of Married Life

    Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 4, 2024
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    Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life (Valentine’s Day Homily)

    Embracing the Joy of Staying in Love through the Seasons of Married Life Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Reflection Love, the basis of human connection, develops in many ways as partners overcome the difficulties of matrimony. From the magical beginnings to the steadfast dedication of elder ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Joy Of Walking By Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 9,714 views

    IT takes a lot to walk by faith. The rewards are worth it!

    INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE 1 „X Walking by faith. That sounds so good doesn¡¦t it. „X I think all Christians want to walk by faith. We want to walk the path God wants us to walk, we want to trust in Him to provide for and protect us. HOW MANY OF US HERE TODAY WANT TO WALK BY FAITH? „X Great, then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Power Of Youthful Worship SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,589 views

    This sermon explores the question of why young people should remember and serve God in their youth, highlighting the benefits and power of youthful worship.

    Today, we will explore an intriguing question raised by a passage of Scripture: Why should young people remember God and serve Him in their youth? Let us delve into Ecclesiastes 12:1, which urges us to remember our Creator in the days of our youth, before the challenges of old age arise. ...read more

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    Out Of Breath

    Contributed by Jeff Haynes on Oct 14, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,271 views

    Our spiritual blessings in Christ

    “Are you out of Breath?” Ephesians 1:3-14 Introduction: How many of you remember getting excited as a child that you didn’t even stop to breathe when telling the story of what happened? It could have been learning to ride a bike, catching your first fish, or hitting your first home run. I remember ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Grace From Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 14, 2001
    based on 96 ratings
     | 5,149 views

    Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001

    Year C Third Sunday After the Epiphany January 21, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Text: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21 Title: “Grace from Faith” Lord Jesus, I want to know you personally. Thank ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "Developing Longsuffering”

    Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 18,297 views

    Correct me if I am wrong, but everyone wants to “Develop Joy” right? And not to many of us would pass on the opportunity to live a life of “Peace”, however it’s this fourth characteristic that many have trouble developing within their Christian characte

    “Developing Longsuffering” Job1:1ff Introduction: I pray that everyone is getting something out of this series on “Developing Character”. I hope that we are not just warming a pew, listening to good music, and leaving here unchallenged. My desire is that each one of us would take seriously the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "A Waterpot, A Well, & A Word!!!"

    Contributed by Charles Banks on Jun 12, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 15,663 views

    This sermon clearly shows us how we are to do what we can to carry the Word of Life into a dying humanity and try to invite someone to meet JESUS CHRIST as much as we can! It also shows us that we need to leave whatever our struggles may be with JESUS wh

    “A Waterpot, A Well, & A Word!!!” John 4:28-30 The Waterpot This waterpot has a lot of valuable lessons that we can all learn and apply to our daily lives! Just like this woman, we all have a waterpot of our own. However, it is important to note that some of us have preoccupied our waterpots ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Words Are Necessary

    Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 8, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,742 views

    We’ve all heard the quote falsely attributed to St. Francis of Assisi, "Preach the gospel at all times. use words if necessary;" words are necessary and this message encourages believers to speak boldly.

    MEN’S RETREAT – NOV 3, 2007 Speaking in the Fight Col.4:6 - Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. 1. Why speaking is a fight: hard to take a stand, etc. a. Speaking is difficult. i. We’re scared to speak! 1. It’s been said ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Answered Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 15, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,311 views

    Ruth and Naomi had seen the desperate side of life and now they were beginning to not only see God's hand in their lives but they were beginning to experience God's deliverance and mercy.

    TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 15, 2012 Date Taught: August 15, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Sermon Title: Faith Answered Text: Ruth 4:1-22 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: How many times have we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist