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  • Richard Schwedes avatar

    Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

    Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,954 views

    Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

    49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Depths Of God's Forgiveness

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 4, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,071 views

    To explore the depth of God’s forgiveness and some characteristics of it.

    The Depths of God’s Forgiveness Luke 23:33-46 Primary Purpose: To examine how much God has forgiven us through Jesus Christ. When we examine the accounts of the crucifixion of Jesus, you may notice that Matthew and Mark’s accounts are very similiar. John’s account is different since he was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Decision-Making

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,681 views

    We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

    Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    What’s Up With Worship

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 5, 2012
     | 4,730 views

    DO WE COME TO CHURCH BECAUSE IT’S A HABIT? WE COME BECAUSE THAT IS WHAT WE ARE SUPPOSED TO DO. THE END RESULT IS THAT THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT, NOT WHAT WE ARE DOING AT THE EVENT. SO, WE SLOWLY AND INCREMENTALLY SLIP INTO A “GOING THROUGH THE MOTIONS” KI

    WHAT’S UP WITH WORSHIP INTRODUCTION: TRADITIONALLY, EVERY SUNDAY AFTER CHURCH OUR FAMILY OUT TO DINNER. THIS EVENT HAS BECOME HABITUAL; IT IS EXPECTED. IN FACT THERE IS ALMOST A MUTINY IF THERE IS EVEN THE HINT OF NOT GOING OUT. THE PLACE IS NOT IMPORTANT, THE EVENT IS IMPORTANT. SOMETIMES, JUST ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power For Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016
     | 6,331 views

    Where Christians receive the power to carry out personal evangelism

    Introduction: In light of the events of the past week (SC decision and the violence in the world) the question has come up if this is the End of the World? Maybe not the end of the world, but the end of or nation as we know it. The residents of Europe in 1939 may have asked themselves the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Into All The World

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 8, 2017
     | 3,676 views

    Jesus said to to go, make, baptize and teach what?

    Intro Among the notable sayings of Jesus are the Great Commandments and the Great Commission. Purpose Let’s look at the Great Commission that Jesus gave to His Church. Plan Let’s explore this in Matthew 28:16-20. Matthew 28:19 Go In Matthew 28:19 the first verb in the Great Commission is to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get Fat: Teachable Series

    Contributed by Kelly Fellows on Jun 9, 2010
     | 7,950 views

    Do you have a humble attitude that says I can learn from this person or situation? Or do you have the prideful attitude that says, it's got to go my way?

    INTRO MESSAGE GET FAT - Teachable QUICK REVIEW ➢ We are in a series of teachings on the characteristics that lead us to experience promotion and become the person God has created us to be. ➢ For the past 2 weeks we have been GETTING FAT – because God wants to use FAT ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    A Humble Walk

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,947 views

    FBC Gaithersburg: funeral for Julia McNeely Vance, centenarian, physician, daughter of Irish Baptists. Text and poem requested by family. Julia's commitments, nurtured early, brought her into an unusual life. Not delivered by me because of illness.

    That classically Irish face looks out at me from the printed page, and I wonder what it must have been like for Julia McNeely, born a century ago, to have grown up and to have followed her calling. On one side were all the customs and expectations of her day and time … that women would live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Genesis 9 - Part 1 - Rainbows And Empty Rooms Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 14, 2010
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,959 views

    If the altar was Noah's expression of his commitment to God, the rainbow is God's expression of his commitment to Noah and ultimately to me.

    Genesis 9 - Part 1 - RAINBOWS AND EMPTY ROOMS A couple of days ago, I saw a rainbow. It was just over there - a few houses away. If only they knew. There, like a mysterious portent of blessing, defying the mist of rain and piercing the imagination with it's multiplicity of colours, the heart with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Matthew 6 – Part 2 - Why Pray If God Already Knows My Needs? Series

    Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 31, 2010
    based on 17 ratings
     | 21,286 views

    God chooses to answer me not because I have needs, but because I bring those needs to Him rather than try to meet them in my own strength. And He is not all that keen on repetition.

    Matthew 6 – Part 3 - WHY PRAY IF GOD ALREADY KNOWS MY NEEDS? So what is the use of praying if God already knows what I need? Matthew 6:7 and 8 says “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as people of other religions do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Dry Rot

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 19, 2018
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     | 6,972 views

    We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom.

    Dry Rot August 19, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must prevent spiritual dry rot in our lives in order to remain useful to God and His Kingdom. Focus Passage: Luke 13:6-9 Supplemental Passage: Again He said to me, "Prophesy over these ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Preparing For Easter: An Outline For A Message From The Song, "Where He Leads Me”

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Apr 22, 2023
     | 1,052 views

    Great hymns can be a source of inspiration for sermons. The song, "Where He Leads Me", is appropriate not only as an invitation song but also as a guide through the Easter season. To the best of my knowledge, the song is in the public domain and has no current copyright.

    Introduction: The song, “Where He Leads Me”, is often sung as an invitation song. Take a closer look at the lyrics, though, and every verse could be an illustration or picture of the Easter season! Here are the verses for “Where He Leads Me” with outline material to follow: 1 I can hear my Savior ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ready And Prepared

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 10, 2023
     | 2,130 views

    Jesus teaches us valuable lessons using the story of ten bridesmaids to prepare us for eternity.

    A GREAT DEAL OF OUR LIFE AND DAILY ROUTINE IS GETTING READY OR PREPARATION. WE SPEND TIME GETTING READY FOR WORK, FOR APPOINTMENTS, HOLIDAYS, AND SUCH. I FOUND ONE STUDY THAT SAYS THAT THE AVERAGE AMERICAN SPENDS 5 YEARS OF THEIR LIFE IN PREPARATION AND WAITING FOR EVENTS IN THEIR LIFE. MATTHEW’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Jesus Christ: The Great Evangelist, Part 1

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 6, 2022
     | 1,491 views

    In the fourth chapter of John's Gospel, the Lord Jesus is presented as the Great Evangelist. From the time He won Nathaniel (John 1:48-51) to the thief on the cross (Luke 23:39-43), He was busy bringing sinners to Himself.

    In Chapter 4 of his Gospel, John has us turn our attention to the Lord Jesus as the Master Soul-Winner and our example for sharing the good news of salvation to everyone regardless of background, culture, nationality, or any circumstance. No one is exempt from hearing and receiving the message ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can Jonah Sleep So Soundly When Running Away From God? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2013
     | 4,528 views

    A look at how a defiant attitude can cause us to not care that we're disobeying God.

    HOW CAN JONAH SLEEP SO SOUNDLY WHEN RUNNING AWAY FROM GOD? Defiance can overwhelm any sense of guilt. - Jonah 1:5. - There are other possibilities here for why Jonah is able to enter into a deep sleep: it could have been physical exhaustion; it could have been that he’s so tormented by his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist