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  • Don Campbell avatar

    Becoming A Christian Philosopher

    Contributed by Don Campbell on May 15, 2023
     | 1,082 views

    The word “philosophy” means a love of wisdom. Paul said, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Col 2:8). There must be two kinds of philosophers.

    BECOMING A CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHER Practical Principles for Living or Detached Musings? INTRODUCTION A. In 1972 I took Introduction to Philosophy at Shawnee College, Ullin, Illinois under an old professor named Dr. Pepper, who looked like Colonel Sanders. 1. I learned that the word philosophy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Purpose Of Testing Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,245 views

    As Christians today, we have to endure testing. But God doesn’t only call us to endure it, He calls us to have joy in it. He calls us to have joy in it because there is a purpose behind it.

    1. Testing produces patience (3) 2. Testing produces perfection (4) 3. Testing wants wisdom (5) 4. Testing finds faith (6-8) JAMES 1:2 It’s back to school time, isn’t it? Teachers are excited. Parents are excited. Kids are excited. You can just feel the excitement in the air, can’t you? Well, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Is The Holy Spirit

    Contributed by Steve Taylor on Oct 17, 2006
    based on 25 ratings
     | 11,736 views

    An overview of some characteristics of the Holy Spirit and His role for the believer.

    Today, I would like to introduce you to the Holy Spirit. Now whenever that is said, people begin to get nervous. We often times have so many different ideas about the Holy Spirit that any discussion of the Holy Spirit becomes a nerve racking ordeal. Before I begin the introduction, however, I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Every Member A Missionary

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,039 views

    God uses even the "quiet" types to introduce people to Jesus. (Adapted from WELS 2006 Mission Fest Sermon)

    On May 30th, 2004, terrorists in Iraq kidnapped a Korean named Kim Sun Il. Kim had been working for a year with a South Korean firm that supplied goods to the U.S. Army, an opportunity he used as a means of gaining entrance into the country so that he could do what he really had come to do: serve ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Benefits Of Believing Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 30, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 7,814 views

    This sermon reveals a part of who we are and what we have in Christ, your identity in Christ by relating what you receive as a result of receiving the righteousness of Christ including Peace with God, Access to Grace and Hope in God’s glory.

    Based on what Paul has just taught about – justification by faith alone and the crediting of righteousness to our lives, there are benefits of your having believed in Jesus Christ. The “therefore” connects Chapter 5 with what Paul has just written. In fact, “since we have been justified through ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Seven, Part 9 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
     | 2,643 views

    Pergamum: The Dangers of Tolerance and Compromise

    The Seven, part 9 Pergamum: The Dangers of Tolerance and Compromise Revelation 2:12-17 July 14, 2013 We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. As we look at these letters we see that they are as ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Seven, Part 10 Series

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
     | 2,561 views

    Thyatira: The Dangers of Thriving but Tolerating

    The Seven, part 10 Thyatira: The Dangers of Thriving but Tolerating Revelation 2:18-29 July 14, 2013 We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century yet they are as relevant to us today as they were to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Baby Dedication Service

    Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Feb 17, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 13,761 views

    This is a baby dedication service that can be adapted and used for any dedication of a baby or child

    Introduction The practice of dedicating a baby to the Lord is found in the presentation of Samuel by his mother, Hannah, in 1 Samuel 1:28 where Hannah says, “So I have also dedicated him to Yahweh; as long as he lives, he is dedicated to Yahweh.” When Jesus was still a few days old, Mary & ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Lord's Pattern In Training Preachers Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 10, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,857 views

    To establish that the Lord’s pattern in training preachers is by a hands-on approach; by the mentoring of mature ministers, evangelists and leaderships; in order to develop and equip faithful men, in the mission of evangelism and edification. This lesson discusses the art of preaching!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Lord’s Method: Hands-on Training 2. The Lord’s Mentors: Mature Trainers 3. The Lord’s Mission: Faithful Trainees Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme the: “Lord’s Pattern in Training Preachers.” The book of Colossians as already ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Neal Gray avatar

    It's All About The People

    Contributed by Neal Gray on Apr 30, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,133 views

    God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people?

    "It’s All About the People" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Romans 15:1-7 Purpose: God’s interest is people. Do I love what Jesus loves? That is, do I love people as much as Jesus loves people? As God’s ambassador, and as the pastor of His flock, or as a brother in the family of God, the truest way ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • David Welch avatar

    The Touchable Eternal God Series

    Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015
     | 5,226 views

    First in a series of Message from 1 John with a focus on 1:1-5.

    “The Touchable Eternal God” Introduction Is it possible to get to know someone without seeing them? Can you develop a relationship without a face to face encounter? People do it all the time through the internet. We develop some sort of affinity or feeling with characters in a movie or ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    You Are My Son, The Beloved

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 2, 2021
     | 4,384 views

    Because the Father loves the Son and calls Him "beloved," we who are in Christ are beloved also. For The Baptism of the Lord Sunday, the First Sunday after the Epiphany.

    You Are My Son, the Beloved Mark 1:4-11 We have come to the Sunday on the Church calendar where we remember that Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist in the Jordan. This account is contained in all four Gospels, even though John does not explicitly mention it, just that He came to John where the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ron Ferguson avatar

    The Olivet Discourse - A Serious Look At Matthew 24 And Revelation 6 In Parallel – Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 11, 2022
     | 2,874 views

    Matthew 24 and 25 make up The Olivet Discourse but they are two of the most misunderstood chapters in the whole bible. Neither chapter has any application to the Rapture, but they connect with The Second Coming, the Second Advent. We link Chapter 24 with Revelation 6 perfectly.

    THE OLIVET DISCOURSE - A SERIOUS LOOK AT MATTHEW 24 AND REVELATION 6 IN PARALLEL – PART 1 [A]. IMPORTANT INTRODUCTION: Now in 1Cor 15 ? {{1Corinthians 15 v 51 “Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed . . . }} Paul sets out the revelation from God of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Going Home

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,923 views

    This is our homcoming service, and I thought this was very appropiate time to talk about our eternal home!

    Going Home Text: Revelation 22:1-5 1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Problem With Liberty

    Contributed by William Noel on Jul 4, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,302 views

    Three timely examples of how Christian misuse and even abuse their freedoms in Christ

    “The Problem With Liberty” Gal. 5:13-15 Introduction · Introduction: Ruth is a 44 year old stay at home mother of five from Pennsylvania when asked why don’t you attend church she replied: “ I’m active in Scouts with my daughters, and my husband and I both coach teams for our kids. I feel if we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist