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  • David Owens avatar

    Obey The Gospel

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 6, 2019
     | 7,896 views

    How does a person become a Christian? When is the moment when they move from being lost to being saved? What is the Gospel? How does a person "obey the gospel"?

    A. I want to start with a true story: Jorge Rodriquez was new to our country and did not speak English. 1. He had no lawyer the day he appeared in court for hitting a parked car while driving drunk. 2. He went before the judge with what he thought was his “trump card.” 3. Rodriquez approached ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prescription For Church Unity Series

    Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 65 ratings
     | 17,262 views

    It seems like there is a real danger for the church in that, the stronger a they hold to their beliefs, the greater the chance of disunity. There is such need for us, with our great beliefs that we hold dear, to talk about church unity.

    Introduction: You may notice that during this time of the year that many of our men around the country are glued to the football games on television. College football is such a great part of American tradition. It all builds up to the bowl games at the end. That is what people are waiting for, to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dry Bones And Singing Stones

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,128 views

    The truth of the day is that Ezekiel’s bones will live and the rocks will sing because there is nothing at all anyone can do to prevent the Word of God from being spoken.

    Dry Bones and Singing Stones Ezekiel 37:1-14 Luke 19:29-40 Palm Sunday March 20, 2005 Jeb was one of the leading citizens of Ottumwa, Iowa. He was the kind of guy that you could count on, no matter what. He was a deacon in his church. Every time the doors were open, he was there. He had served ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Freedom

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 274 ratings
     | 31,406 views

    As we celebrate our nation’s freedom (USA), let us remember what God has made our freedom for.

    Freedom Galatians 5:1 (New International Version) It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Freedom Lady. Atop the hill in Washington, D.C. stands ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Paul And His Commission Series

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Feb 12, 2014
     | 5,129 views

    When God needed to lift the gospel from the Jewish context that predominated in the early church, He knew that it would take a special man. And He had just such a man prepared. Truly, Paul had a unique commission.

    Salvation: Why? and How? or, SALVATION: ITS NEED AND PROVISION Romans Chapters One to Five Calvary Baptist Church Series Begins Sunday, September 30, 2012 Sermon 3: The Man Who Said “Yes.” (Or, Paul and His Commission) October 28, 2012 Romans 1:14-17 Romans 1:14-17 I am debtor both ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD avatar

    Thanksgiving Vs Entitlement : What Is Our Choice? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 28, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,481 views

    One of the major reason for our hearts to become ungrateful is our sense of Entitlement

    Today we celebrate as Thanksgiving Day. The topic of Thanksgiving is very familiar. The Bible speaks volumes about the topic. The Psalms are resplendent with affirmations of thanksgiving to the Lord for His good ness and mercy. “Oh Give Thanks to the Lord…” rings out loud and clear in this book. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    My Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,838 views

    When I am Christ, what does that mean?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • OI hope you have been learning some things during our What Do I Believe About… series. • We began with examining the possibility that there is a God in heaven who created the heavens and the universe, an uncaused first cause. • Then we made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Unto The Church In Pergamum, Write Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,385 views

    Either you are for Jesus, or you are against Him

    Unto the Church in Pergamum, Write Revelation 2:12-17 Introduction Pergamum was the third of the seven churches to which John was directed to write. Pergamum was the political capital of the Roman province of Asia. The governor of the province, which included the territory where the seven ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good Confession Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 12, 2019
     | 3,143 views

    I believe that we have entered what I am calling the age of antichrist. The social credit system active in China is the pattern the antichrist will institute around the world. This message is a challenge to be ready to confess your faith even if it costs you.

    The Good Confession PPT 1 Series title Last weeks message we asked who is igniting your tongue? PPT 2 tongue on fire PPT 3 apostles on fire Then we talked about the best of people can let their tongues get away from them, i.e. Peter. Jesus calls him satan for something he said, and Jesus said on ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Love That Conquers The World (May 6, 2018)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on May 3, 2021
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,067 views

    The Gospel is not about a competition. The Gospel is about becoming victorious over the things that hinder God’s plans---God’s will for our lives and our roles in winning others to Jesus Christ!

    LOVE THAT CONQUERS THE WORLD Text: I John 5:1 - 6 1 John 5:1-6  (ESV) Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him.  (2)  By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Perry Greene avatar

    Serving God Is Not Optional

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,160 views

    In one sense, God gives us the freedom and option to serve Him or not. We know the outcomes of that choice, so it is not really an option to reject Him.

    Serving God Is Not Optional Patriots have their eyes open to the destruction of our republic. Even the people who are asleep or are not patriotic know something is wrong. Our forefathers knew that having God as the basis of our society was essential, not optional. They knew that when people know ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Teachings Of Titus #3

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022
     | 2,067 views

    In the previous sermon in this series, in Titus 1:10-16, Paul dealt with the false teachers, and told Titus that their mouths must be stopped.

    Why? Because he said the words they were preaching were damnable words that were “Subverting whole households” to go astray. One of the sad things about those who fall into false religions is that they aggressively do everything they can to convert their complete families. This is typical of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    2) Seeking Grace

    Contributed by James Lyons on Mar 9, 2023
     | 1,510 views

    Part II

    2) Seeking Grace, Ruth 1:18-2:4 We left off last week listening to Ruth’s interchange with her disheartened mother-in-law, Naomi. And we saw in Ruth 1:16-17 her incredible statement of faith. Let’s look at it again. 16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Breaking Down Walls Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 19, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,804 views

    Because of our union with Christ, our differences are put to death so we can live in communion with one another.

    Breaking Down Walls Ephesians 2:11-22 Rev. Brian Bill February 3-4, 2024 My four sisters and I spent a lot of time outside when we were growing up, probably because my parents wanted us out of the house. We played hide-and-seek, kickball, dodgeball, Simon Says and Red Rover. We ran all over the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Twenty-Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C: Dishonest Steward Or Shrewd Manager

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 18, 2025
     | 313 views

    Baptized believers should use the worldly resources they possess to serve God's eternal kingdom by being generous and helping the poor, and do it in a way that involves street smarts, enterprise, and proactive initiative.

    There’s an old story about Moishe, a medieval Jewish astrologer who prophesied that the king’s favorite horse would die soon. Sure enough, the horse died a short time later. The king got angry at Moishe, certain that his prophecy had brought about the horse’s death. He summoned Moishe and commanded ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic