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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Christian Conscience And The State Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,232 views

    What role does conscience play in Christian citizenship? That is the study presented in this message.

    “One must be in subjection, not only to avoid God’s wrath but also for the sake of conscience.” How many sermons have you ever heard concerning the conscience? I confess that I have been in service to the churches for almost forty years, and on only two previous occasions have I ever preached a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Scattering Series

    Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 6, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,557 views

    Even if the future of the church in America looks like VERSES 1-3, God can still bring about VERSE 8.

    The Scattering Acts 8:1-8 My favorite movies are those with plot twists at the end. When what happens at the end of a movie, you never saw coming at the beginning. And when the ending is revealed it's kind of like, "oh, everything makes sense now." I think the first time I vividly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Save Any Outside The Church (Lesson 1) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 15, 2020
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     | 2,587 views

    To establish that there are some things too impossible for God to do. Didn’t Jesus say: “There is nothing too impossible for God?” Yes, but Paul wrote: “It is impossible for God to lie." Can God save any outside the church?

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. To save any outside the church Remarks. 1. This is lesson one, in the lesson-series entitled: "Things too impossible for God." Our scripture lesson declares: "With men this is impossible, but with God, all things are possible," Matthew 19:26. And Paul ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Communion And Jesus.

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,044 views

    The Lord's Table. The Communion Table. What does Communion mean.

    Jesus and Communion. 1Corr. 11:17-34 An understanding of historical background is essential in the interpretation of any document, biblical or otherwise. Consequently, this factor plays a larger role in the interpretation of many books of the New Testament . Romans is one of those books where an ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Religious Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 6, 2018
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    A Religious Cleansing Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey - February 25, 2018

    A Religious Cleansing Series: Conversations with Jesus Brad Bailey - February 25, 2018 Intro How many like to be confronted? …like it when someone confronts you about something they see in your life? (No hands) How many believe that such confrontation can be healthy and even loving? (Most hands ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Communion Meal Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 22, 2023
     | 2,357 views

    The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey

    The Communion Meal Series: The Sacraments August 6, 2013 – Brad Bailey Intro Identity is powerful. Identity may be the most powerful force in our lives…and yet the most unrooted. We tend to live out of some combination of who we have been… are expected to be… want to be… and should be. And I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Da Vinci Code: The Humanity Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Apr 27, 2006
    based on 11 ratings
     | 3,316 views

    What does it mean to say that Jesus was fully human? Was he married? Did he have a family. Was He a sinner just the like the rest of us? This sermon seeks to answer these questions in light of the claims of Dan Brown’s book, The DaVinci Code

    Introduction: In preparation for the spiritual tsunami that is coming on May 19th with the release of the movie, The DaVinci Code, we began last week, to look at the first of three claims that form the basis for the ideas found in Dan Brown’s book. The message focused on the trustworthiness of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Is It Christian Or Is It Convenient

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 13,766 views

    This sermon looks at how we may have to choose between being a true Christian, or simply taking the path of convenience in our walk with the Lord. Jeroboam is the main character.

    IS IT CHRISTIAN OR CONVENIENT I Kings 11:26-40, 2 Timothy 2:1-30, Text I Kings 12:25-33 Early 2/26/93 .ls2 We live in a world intent on making things convenient for us. There are a host of things that have made living more conven ient and human bodies more lazy. We no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Lord, How Am I Supposed To Love This Woman?

    Contributed by Cedric Portis on Apr 20, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 33,122 views

    Women learn to submit to their husbands by watching their husbands submit to God. If a husband is not submitting to God, more than likely there will be a problem of submission in his home.

    Lord, How am I supposed to love this woman? 3/23/03 Minister Cedric Portis Ephesians 5:21 Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:23 For the husband is the head of the wife, even as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Consequences Or Freedom Series

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2003
    based on 45 ratings
     | 6,990 views

    Jesus gave Barabbas the chance not just for a shortened sentence, but for a rebuilt life. When we break the law, we will face consequences; but our experiences can become the basis for redemption from what has happened to us.

    Let’s play Jeopardy this morning. I’ll be Alex, you can be the contestants. The category is institutions. The answer is: The following people all spent time in this kind of institution: the prophet Jeremiah; Al Capone; the apostle Paul; Marion Barry; Bugsy Siegel; Nelson Mandela; John Dillinger; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Respect Authority! Series

    Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 20, 2003
    based on 61 ratings
     | 17,668 views

    God calls Christians to respect authority out of respect for God. Paul illustrates how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work relationships.

    Respect Authority! Ephesians 6:1-9 Focus: God calls Christians to submit to one another and respect authority out of respect for God. Function: To illustrate how our submission plays out in the Parent-Child relationship as well as in our work world. When Celeste and I first found out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    Tearing Down The Walls Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
    based on 91 ratings
     | 15,510 views

    Christ came, tore down the walls, and united people in Himself.

    Tearing Down the Walls - Eph. 2:11-18 Steve Simala Grant, Aug. 26, 2001 Intro: (don’t read, but read/explain relevant parts – point of desire for removal of walls) Robert Frost. 1875– 64. Mending Wall SOMETHING there is that doesn’t love a wall, That sends the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Marriage

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000
    based on 99 ratings
     | 20,679 views

    A look at Christian responsiblities in marriage

    THE VASE SHATTERED AGAINST THE WALL AND FELL TO THE FLOOR, AND WITH IT FELL THE HOPES AND DREAMS THAT THEY HAD BROUGHT INTO THEIR MARRIAGE. EVERYONE HAD SAID THAT THEY WERE A PERFECT COUPLE AND THAT THEIRS WOULD BE A PERFECT MARRIAGE, AND EVERYONE WAS WRONG. SCENES LIKE THAT HAPPEN EVERYDAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Be Good Citizens

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000
    based on 76 ratings
     | 5,972 views

    Christians should be good citizens.

    BE GOOD CITIZENS Titus 3:1-2 INTRO.- ILL.- A girl went into a Chinese restaurant in Chicago and told Wing Foo Sam, a waiter, that she wanted an order of chow mein to take out. She said she wanted a first-class order because, as she explained, “it’s for a mighty nice chap.” Wing Foo Sam brought ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Which Do Have, Christ Or Religion?

    Contributed by Steve Pilon on Apr 27, 2001
    based on 65 ratings
     | 3,451 views

    There is a difference between Christianity and religion and the difference is important to God.

    Title: Which do you have? Christ or religion? 483 years ago an event took place in Europe that would forever change the face of the Christian church. This event began when a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg and as a result of that action ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational