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  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    The Gospel Of Judas

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 23, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,186 views

    How does this Coptic Gnostic Text make its way from the lost to try and force itself into mainstream Christianity? Is this an actual Gospel? What can we make of this new discovery?

    “The Gospel of Judas” Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan USA www.tawasbaptist.org April 23rd, 2006 † WELCOME † SCRIPTURE READING Matthew 26:25 “Then Judas, the one who would betray him, said, "Surely not I, Rabbi?" Jesus answered, "Yes, it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    0505 Easter V (Rogation Sunday): A Rash Promise Series

    Contributed by Mark Woolsey on May 20, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,445 views

    Was Jesus’ promise to do anything we ask in His name a rash promise?

    Sermon: A Rash Promise Text: John 16:23-33 Occasion: Rogation Sunday (Easter V) Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, May 21, 2006 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    How Should We Then Live?

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 4, 2006
    based on 97 ratings
     | 19,665 views

    A contrast and comparison of the Tower of Bable and Pentecost.

    The Philadelphia Daily News reported that 46-year-old David Vassallo boarded a jetliner in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for a flight to North Carolina. He began talking to the man seated next to him and boasted that he was an undercover federal sky marshal. The man he was talking to was quite ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Paul George avatar

    The Wide Gate Or The Narrow Gate

    Contributed by Paul George on Jun 9, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 44,727 views

    Many people today believe that God’s kingdom is governed on the same basis as our nation, democracy, if this was true then the right way to heaven would be that of the majority. Although the nation Israel knew nothing of democracy as we have it, they, t

    The Wide Gate or the Narrow Gate Matthew 7:13-27 The Lord Jesus Christ, in this great Sermon on the Mount, has distinguished His kingdom from that of contemporary Judaism, while identifying it with that spoken of in the Old Testament. As He concludes this sermon, we come to the bottom line, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 21, 2008
    based on 46 ratings
     | 42,480 views

    I have three simple thoughts about thanksgiving. 1- We have it so good 2- We enjoy it so much 3- We express it so little

    INTRO.- ILL.- One man wrote, “The day before Christmas became a thanksgiving day for my family. The station wagon was packed with kids and travel stuff for the 400-mile trip to Grandma’s. As is our custom, before leaving we asked God to protect us on the road. He did, but in an unusual way. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Traveling Light: From God To Israel To The World Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,541 views

    The prophetic poems of Christmas take us on a journey from heaven to Israel, and then to the world.

    Sermon Note Material (sermon follows) Chiasmus in Luke 1:68-79 by Ed Vasicek The four prophetic poems in Luke are not merely random accounts of history (though they are historical), but take us into a direction. In the Magnificat (1:46-55), the theme is that God loves to exalt the humble (like ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Five Things You Must Do To Be A Healthy Christian

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 4, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 21,052 views

    1. Worshipping God publicly and privately 2. Grow in knowledge of God 3. Fellowship with others 4. Share our faith with others 5. Use our gifts

    “Five Things You Must Do to Be a Healthy Christian” March 9, 2008 Everybody seems to be on a health kick these days. Turn on just about any channel on TV and you will find someone selling something to make you healthy. It may be a juicer or Bow flex or pill – but everyone wants you to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    When The Church Is Shaken

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 14, 2006
    based on 31 ratings
     | 15,371 views

    This sermon describes the work of the Holy Spirit in shaking God’s church into extra-ordinary service.

    Introduction: Have you ever been in the middle of an event that you will never forget? In such situations you remember the people around you, you remember the sounds, you remember the time of year and you remember the results? These events are profound for you. I have experienced several such ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christ-Likeness Remains Our Presdestined Purpose

    Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 10, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,225 views

    The goal of all discipleship is to create Christ-likeness in believers.

    CHRIST-LIKENESS REMAINS OUR PREDESTINED PURPOSE Romans 8:28-39 By late Spring, 1864, the American Civil War reached a military impasse that compromised President Lincoln’s re-election. He wrote a note to that effect, then filed it. General Sheridan’s victories in the Shenandoah Valley and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    So That We Too Might Live Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 29, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,809 views

    A sermon for Easter Sunday, showing what the resurrection has done for those who are found in Jesus.

    So That We Too Might Live Text: Acts 2:22-39 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In the nearly 2000 years since the resurrection of Jesus Christ, I am sure there have been thousands upon thousands of sermons preached, hundreds of books have been written, it has been debated in the highest of circles and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    New Year Priorities

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2007
    based on 509 ratings
     | 91,570 views

    1- worship 2- work 3- witness

    INTRO.- ILL.- A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know God in a personal way should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Protective Clothing Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,578 views

    Only the armor of God can prevail against the great lie that there is no truth outside our own experience.

    I've spent a good part of this week since coming back on vacation catching up on the mail - sorting things, answering letters and reading. I subscribe to a lot of publications; probably about half are directly related to religious issues; the rest are mostly news or public policy oriented. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Larry Wilson avatar

    The First Deacons

    Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011
     | 5,024 views

    Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

    THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Priorities, Priorities, Priorities

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jan 11, 2013
    based on 11 ratings
     | 24,207 views

    In this new Year, we need to prioritize our lives just as the Jewish exiles needed to do upon their return to Judah.

    Priorities, Priorities, Priorities Haggai 1:2-4, 13 Intro. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a person, a man was giving rides in an old airplane. The couple wanted to go up but they thought twenty dollars a person was too expensive so they tried to negotiate ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    The Adornment That Attracts

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2013
     | 3,035 views

    A sermon to help men to recognize the divinely created differences between men and women.

    "The Adornment that Attracts" Pt. 2 1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered. 8 Finally, all of you, have unity of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist