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  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Privacy And Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 8, 2000
    based on 145 ratings
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    Every believer is equally a priest in full-time Christian service, and there are no "lay" people. Believers have privacy, and their spiritual life is between them and God.

    PRIVACY & PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS (6-12-01) (1 Thes. 4:11-12; Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10) [HTTP formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/priests.html] 1. All born-again believers are PRIESTS in full-time Christian service (Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10). Rev 1:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Extreme Surrender Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
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    In order to be a world changer I must be willing to lay down my life. Part 1 in a series called "How to Change Your World."

    How to Change Your World – Part 1 October 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION One of the things that was clear from our study of the Sermon on the Mount was that followers of Jesus have within themselves the potential to make a great impact on the world. Jesus referred to those who take his message ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
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    This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

    THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    The Disturbance Of Jonah

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Oct 5, 2005
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    The misconduct of one statesman can lay waste a nation. It only takes one drunk driver on the highway to leave a scar and an empty chair in a family.

    Disturbance Jonah 1:4-6 This is our third lesson in the book of Jonah. If we could take one word and maybe describe the first two verses, we would have to say duty. And if we used one word to describe what we read in verse 3 we would have to say disobedience. Duty and disobedience should not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rx For The Soul - Peace For The Mind Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
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    Jesus promised a peace unlike that offered by the world. What was the difference between the two, and how can we lay hold of God’s peace?

    OPEN: Several years ago, I visited the historic site of Appomattox and heard an amazing story. As I remember it, our guide told of Wilmer McLean who owned a home near Bull Run. His house was seriously damaged during the opening battle of the Civil War, and so, falsely believing he would be safer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    An Introduction To Identity Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
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    This sermon is the second in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to lay an important foundation for growth, maturity and usefulness in the Christian life.

    When you first met “J.E.”, you could tell he was a very angry man. In fact, at age 54 he’d been an angry person for many years. In a Bible study that night, many questions had been raised in his mind. Talking with the leader afterward, J.E. said, “I asked Jesus to be my Savior when I was 9 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Simply....baptisim!

    Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Jul 1, 2010
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    A bare bones outline that lays out the simple truth of why I am baptizing a new convert tonight. Adapt to your own use

    Simply.... Baptism! Mark 1: 9-10 I It was OBSERVED by Christ our Lord II. It was ORDERED by Christ our Lord III. It is OBEDIENCE to Christ our Lord IV. It is OPEN testimony of ur Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Compassion Of Your Savior

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 25, 2007
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    Why did Jesus stay at the Jordan while His sick friend, Lazarus, lay dying in Bethany? Maybe a story like this one was the reason.

    The Compassion of Your Savior John 11:31-32 31 When the Jews who had been with Mary in the house, comforting her, noticed how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there. 32 When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    You Can't Take It With You

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 10, 2016
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    Jesus teaches a lesson about covetousness and then illustrates it with the parable of the Rich Fool. How to avoid the destructive effects of covetousness and lay up treasures in Heaven

    TITLE: You Can't Take it With You TEXT: Luke 12:13-21 INTRO: One of Aesop's fables tells about a dog who was carrying a bone. He came to a bridge and as he crossed, he saw his reflection in the water. He thought it was another dog with a bone. He opened his mouth to snap at the other dog and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
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    The cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith. It represents the greatest sacrifice ever made—Jesus Christ laying down His life for the salvation of mankind.

    THE OLD RUGGED CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:5, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Colossians 2:14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Paul Andrew avatar

    Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Cycle B; 5th Sunday Year B-- Simon’s Mother-In-Law Lay Sick With A Fever

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 5, 2021
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    “Our fever is passion, our fever is lust, our fever is anger”

    Simon’s mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. “Our fever is passion, our fever is lust, our fever is anger” (St. Ambrose, Expositio evangelii sec. Lucam, in loc.). St. Ambrose is talking about concupiscence, which is not sin but it’s what makes sin seem attractive (No. 2515). An illustration ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Extreme Privilege Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 47 ratings
     | 5,079 views

    In order to be a world changer, I must be willing to lay down my life daily through intimacy with God. Part 2 of a series called "How to Change Your World"

    How to Change Your World – Part 2 October 21, 2001 Public School 279 in Brooklyn, New York has used the Internet to post some ways that their elementary students believe they could make the world a better place. A student named C.J. says…I would make the world a better place by trying to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ajai Prakash avatar

    Two Lifestyles: Carnal Vs Spirit-Led

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 21, 2013
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     | 14,060 views

    Paul lays it out bare about the carnal and Spirit-led lifestyle. He touches on the pros and cons and also exhorts us to make a choice that would lead to eternity in Christ.

    Opening Illustration: Lena arrived in the port city of Magadan, Siberia, well before the Iron Curtain was drawn back. Sick and penniless, she went to the dock area to find work. There she met a gentleman who, as she put it, had “a good heart.” He gave Lena a job in his factory, and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James May avatar

    Missing The Best While Looking For The Rest

    Contributed by James May on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 20,159 views

    What do we expect to find when we go to the House of the Lord? God has so much more in store for those who will reach out in expectation and receive what He wants to give.

    Missing the Best While Looking for the Rest Sunday, July 25, 2010 AM By Pastor James May What did you come to church looking for this morning? You got up this morning, knowing that today would likely be a rainy day because of the remnants of a tropical storm that were coming into the area, yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 5 - Curses Are Cancelled Through Christ Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Feb 9, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,171 views

    How can one break free from all the curses in one’s life, and replace them with the blessings that God has in store for them? Read on to understand how this is made possible only through Christ.

    Today’s meditation is taken from Deuteronomy 11:26-28, "Today I am giving you the choice between a blessing and a curse--- a blessing, if you obey the commands of the LORD your God that I am giving you today; but a curse, if you disobey these commands and turn away to worship other gods that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other