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  • Tom Fuller avatar

    Love Your Government Neighbor Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2009
     | 3,145 views

    As Christians many believe government is an evil that should be avoided or opposed. Paul encourages us to be a redemptive force for the gospel by actually getting along with governmental authorities.

    As we get into chapter 13, let’s sum up where we’ve been. Chapter 12 marks a big change in Romans—going from the theological to the practical—how do we live out what we’ve learned about God and us and God’s plan? Chapter 12 could be summed up like this: “The only reasonable thing to do in response ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Reaching The Raised Bar 4: Biblical Church Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 16, 2009
     | 3,653 views

    Dealing with the part of our church vision statement that says we are supposed to work toward a biblical worldview, beginning with the church

    Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 4: Biblical Church, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/12/09, AM A. Opening illustration: John Smyth was a Cambridge-educated Anglican priest, who came to be convinced of the illegitimacy of infant baptism in about 1605. And after much persecution of the “Anabaptists” views (which ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Order In The Gym I: Battle Of The Sexes? Series

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 21, 2009
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     | 5,069 views

    What is meant by Paul’s inspired words in 1 Cor about women being silent in church? Why is this so and how is it important for all of us to understand? What, if anything, is cultural or unique to Corinth and what are the universal principles?

    SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today III. MAINTAINING PROPER DIET & EXERCISE D.) ROLES & EQUIPMENT (Offices & Gifts) “Order In The Gym II: BATTLE OF THE SEXES?” (1 Cor. 14:33-40) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, July ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Luther Reformation

    Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010
     | 5,424 views

    1517 the Reformation began with the 95 Thesis

    Reformation Sunday Let us pray. As disciples of Mt. Pilgrim who are we, what are we? Are we righteous people? Are we saved? What should we be doing? What should we not be doing? If someone was to ask you when you walk outside this building this morning who are you and what do you believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Why Do We Take Communion? Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 29, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,284 views

    This week we examine why Christians take communion.

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • The first time you walked into a church, when time for Communion, what was running through your mind? • I was raised in a tradition where you had to get in a long, LONG line and walk up to the Priest who would put this wafer in your mouth and would give ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    The Holy Spirit Pointed That Holy Of Hollies Is Not Yet Open

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 12, 2014
     | 1,818 views

    To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS as the WAY to the FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:8 (Amplified Bible) 9:8 By this the Holy Spirit points out that the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Holy Spirit Pointed That Holy Of Hollies Is Not Yet Open

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2014
     | 2,011 views

    To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe in JESUS as the WAY to the FATHER? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS is the WAY to the FATHER, thru His body, the curtain that was rent. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:8 (Amplified Bible) 9:8 By this the Holy Spirit points out that the way ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    In Memorium

    Contributed by Eric Hanson on Dec 7, 2013
     | 3,108 views

    HIghlighting some outstanding Christian believers in the context of Memorial Day

    IN MEMORIAM Pastor Eric J. Hanson INTRODUCTION American history is replete with heroes whose great personal qualities came from a deep well of a fine upbringing in which upstanding personal character, faith in God and in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and duty to others were deeply instilled. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Religious Liberty, Your First Freedom

    Contributed by John Crowe on Oct 13, 2014
     | 7,033 views

    a sermon on Religious Liberty

    INTRO: This week I was moved as many of you were by the protesters in Hong Kong. Here’s a group of people trying to exercise freedom in order to get some type of representative government instead of an oppressive tyrannical government. As I watched video and pictures from the news, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being A Servant

    Contributed by Paul Norwood on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,470 views

    To encourage audience to be servants.

    “Being a Servant” Text: John 13:1-5 I. Welcome II. Introduction Our special theme for the Walter Hill church this year is “Being the Leaven in 2011!” Of course, as Jesus taught with this very short parable in Matthew 13:33, this is what disciples in our Lord’s kingdom ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Singing In A Foreign Land

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 20, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,188 views

    Have you lost your song in a foreign land or ’far country’? The Jewish people did in Babylon...this message offers helps on how to return...(the audio has much more than does the manuscript)

    Singing In a Foreign Land Psalm 137:1-4 * Our Psalm today is written by some unknown writer toward the end of the Jewish captivity. It appears to be a report of the feeling of the Jewish people at this time. In it, we can discover some common truths that we have with the Jewish people. Let’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Greene avatar

    Wedding Ceremony For Danielle Spurgeon And Chris Kaufman

    Contributed by Steve Greene on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,483 views

    In a world where this is so much confusion on the subject of marriage, this biblically based ceremony includes a full transcript including vows, exchange of rings, and a meaningful sand ceremony.

    On behalf of both the Spurgeon and the Kaufman families, I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for being here. I know that it means a great deal to Danielle and Chris to have you all here with them on this very special occasion. Most of us are familiar with the creation story found in ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    "Dare To Love"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,356 views

    A sermon about what it means to lay down our lives.

    “Dare to Love” 1 John 3:16-24 In Matthew Chapter 7 Jesus says an interesting thing. ***Put UP Words on Screen*** He says: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only those who do the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Demon Possession In The U. S.

    Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 30, 2021
     | 2,878 views

    To aid ministers in addressing the unusual area of demon possession, I have compiled articles and statistics on behavior associated with possession.

    DEMON POSSESSION IN THE U.S. ARTICLES ON POSSESSION 1. Most people in the U.S. don’t think that demon possession – as pictured in the Bible – is still going on today. This is because behavior that resembles possession is not treated as a spiritual phenomena, but as a mental or physiological ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ivy Drafor-Amenyah avatar

    Planning Adequately For The New Year

    Contributed by Ivy Drafor-Amenyah on Dec 29, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,984 views

    This sermon serves as a guide in planning your life for the coming year. It gives an opportunity to reflect on the past year and look forward with hope into the future

    THE NEED FOR PERSONAL PLANNING If you forget all that happened in the past, if becomes a challenge planning properly for the future. The future does not always depend on the past but it must learn from it. The future is bright when you have enough energy to face what is ahead of you. Moving into ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed