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  • Bob Joyce avatar

    Unity … It's Not Just A Concept

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007
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     | 2,998 views

    A sermon on unity in the church giving the incentives, imperatives and incarnation of unity in the church

    "The Battling Baptists" ... that’s the reputation Baptists have, according to Walter Shurden. Baptists are born fighters because they were born fighting. Early Baptists were known as law-breakers. Shurden writes, "They broke the laws in England and they broke the laws in America. And they broke ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Which Gospel

    Contributed by Mike Parry on Jun 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,749 views

    This was part of our Da Vinci Code sermon series. We examined the Gnostic gospels, using primary sources and the early church fathers and contrasted them with the New Testament Gospels.

    “Which Gospel” Truth Behind the Da Vinci Code FCC – May 28, 2006 Introduction: Today we are wrapping up our 4 week sermon series on the Da Vinci Code. Why have we been talking about a book of fiction? Do you know that a week ago, the movie’s opening weekend brought in $77 million…that is second ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Looking At The Plans Series

    Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006
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     | 6,688 views

    However, in order for God to be free to work, you need to be dreaming the right dream. You need to be envisioning the right plan. Not just any plan will do for God. You need a divine plan to build your home. That plan is God’s written word.

    I love to look at building plans – especially of houses and churches. Whether it’s a floor plan or a full blueprint, I love it. My love for plans began when I was in fifth or sixth grade and my parents were planning to build their house. Mom and dad involved me in the plan selection process, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The New Covenant

    Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on May 11, 2008
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     | 23,071 views

    Christians have a New Covenant.

    THE NEW COVENANT Hebrews 8:1-13; 10:1 By Cleavon Matthews March 26, 2006 INTRODUCTION There was a time when you knew what a church believed simply by it’s name or association. But now in our postmodern day many churches have dropped their denominational names and associations disguising ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Nearer, My God, To Thee Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006
    based on 29 ratings
     | 13,921 views

    When we are most in need of a "Close Encounter with the Divine," is when we should look for God to build a ladder to us, that we might experience His grace and guidance.

    Texts: Genesis 28:10-22 Date: Sunday, July 21, 2002 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Last week, we watched Esau trade in his birthright for a simple bowl of red stew. Overcome by hunger, he gave into his selfish, deceitful younger brother Jacob and traded the double portion of his father’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Pride

    Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Dec 14, 2005
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     | 15,374 views

    The Subtle Deceiver

    Pride We all have at various times have been dominated by pride. No matter how much we try we get into that someway. What is pride? The Webster English Dictionary defines “pride” as: Inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one’s own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Salvation Of A Scarlet Woman And The Nature Of True Worship

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004
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     | 4,607 views

    The conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is one of the high points of John’s gospel. Included in this conversation is a priceless revelation concerning true worship.

    Text: Scripture Reading: John 4:3-30, 39-42 The conversation between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at Jacob’s well is one of the high points of John’s gospel. Included in this conversation is a priceless revelation concerning true worship. Jesus was concerned about a certain village of people that ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Self-Worth Struggle

    Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 24, 2016
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     | 15,485 views

    Most of us develop a sense of self-worth based on our ability to meet personal standards, which we have generated from our perception of social, cultural, and peer standards. As a result, our self-worth is generated by worldly values not God's.

    The Self-Worth Struggle Introduction … source of our self-worth Self-worth, often referred to as self-esteem, is considered to be indicative of a person's basic mental evaluation of their value or worth. In developing self-worth a person judges their ability to meet personal standards, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Follow Me"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 14, 2013
     | 8,260 views

    Three things needed to follow Jesus

    “Follow Me!” August 18, 2013 Mark 1:16-18 “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Isaiah 40 - Comfort My People Series

    Contributed by Gene Brooks on Aug 12, 2012
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     | 13,303 views

    Isaiah wrote Isaiah 40 to teach Israel that comfort is found in the Messiah who is a sovereign Shepherd, an incomparable Creator, and a strengthening Savior.

    Opening thought: Ever had someone tell you to get out of your comfort zone? Those who say that want you to get out of your complacency, drop the laziness, get moving, do something you’ve never done before, try something risky. In today’s passage, Isaiah encourages us to find a real ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The God Who Uses My Mistakes Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 27, 2012
    based on 6 ratings
     | 14,000 views

    It's all right to make mistakes as long as we learn from them.

    The God Who Uses My Mistakes Text: Gen. 12:10-20 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Maxwell in his book Failing Forward, said, "The difference between average people and achieving people is their perception and response to failure...What does matter is that your life can change if you're ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    A Biography Of Satan Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 13, 2025
     | 1,028 views

    This passage is one of the major Biblical passages in giving us information about Satan. What do we learn about him here?

    - This is considered one of the major Biblical passages in giving us details about Satan. Of course, it is written to the king of Tyre but the details (which we’ll unpack in the sermon) give ample reason to think this passage has two meanings. - The first is a straightforward prophecy about the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Self-Esteem Or God Esteem - Lesson 5 / Conclusion - Your New Identity Found In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020
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     | 3,118 views

    IV. YOUR NEW IDENTITY FOUND IN JESUS A. The Law Of Life B. Christians Under Construction VII. CONCLUSION AND REVIEW

    When we teach the subject of the Christian life, we offer the content of the life of Christ dwelling within us by the Holy Spirit. Any of the principles that I have been sharing with you regarding setting your mind on the things of Jesus, confessing His Word, and stirring up praise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Sad, Sad Decision Of Cain, The Firstborn Of Adam And Eve (Expanded) – Genesis Chapter 4; Jude 1:12 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 16, 2022
     | 2,020 views

    When Jude deals with the ravenous wolves of the false teachers, his thoughts go to three vile people in the Old Testament. Today I am doing only one of those even though we touched on it in the past. Cain is the disobedient and murderous one. We will examine the story in more detail.

    THE SAD, SAD DECISION OF CAIN, THE FIRSTBORN OF ADAM AND EVE (EXPANDED) – GENESIS CHAPTER 4 Jude 1:12 There was an earlier massage that contained Cain and Korah together. Now Cain alone is expanded. Today we look at Cain. {{Jude 1 v 11 “Woe to them for they have gone the way of Cain, and for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Day Of Pentecost Changed Everything

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 21, 2022
     | 6,414 views

    These 120 believers were waiting to be endowed with power from on high. They were about to be touched by the Spirit of God in a way that would change them forever. They would be the first of a vast multitude that would follow in their steps.

    Sermon - The Day of Pentecost Changed Everything Acts 2:1-41 Acts 2:1-6, 12-21, 36-41 “On the day of Pentecost[a] all the believers were meeting together in one place. 2 Suddenly, there was a sound from heaven like the roaring of a mighty windstorm, and it filled the house where they were sitting. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist