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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    First Corinthians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019
     | 4,888 views

    Living Life with a Purpose

    Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "what's It All About?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,020 views

    A sermon about the Law of Love.

    Matthew 22:34-40 “What’s It All About?” How can a person legitimately look into the face of an enemy and feel unqualified love? It is nearly impossible, is it not? And yet, Jesus tells us that this is what it means to be a Christ-follower. I’d say we live in a very "religious" ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Bride And The Other Woman

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 20, 2026
     | 194 views

    Revelation contrasts two postures of faith: faithful love that waits for Christ, and religious power that bargains, manages, and uses God instead.

    We tend to feel safest when spiritual arguments stay at a distance. If the question is about systems, we can observe. If it’s about denominations, we can analyze. If it’s about institutions, we can debate. Those are comfortable conversations. They let us think clearly without being personally ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Subject To One Another Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,342 views

    An incomprehensive study of the 'one another' verses. Part 4

    When studying any verse or passage of scripture we must be cognizant of what comes both before and after that verse or passage. This is the only way to accurately divide the word of truth. Paul and the other writers of the New Testament were not sitting down with a quill and parchment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Edgar Mayer avatar

    Tough Words – Good News

    Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Nov 21, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 5,433 views

    A sermon on Luke 3:1-20.

    Sermon on Luke 3:1-20; Pastor Edgar Mayer; Wilsonton/Glencoe Parish; 10.12.00; 2nd Advent. For more sermons and other writings check out pastor's homepage: http://www.geocities.com/mayeredgar. "Heavenly Father, when your words are at times hurtful, let us not doubt that they are nevertheless good ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A New Year Resolution

    Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 7, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,746 views

    In his letter to the Phillipians, Paul invites us to join him as he strives for Christian perfection. This is a good New Year Resolution for us. This sermon and its invitation launches a new sermon series exploring our ’postmodern’ times & how we can st

    Happy New Year! Only 4 hours and __minutes to go. I’m sure that most of us will be happy to see 2001 go and hope that 2002 will be a better year. There has been some talk about New Year resolutions around the office these last days before the new year. I guess the talk of these new ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Christian And Civil Government

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    This is a study of what the Scriptures teach about the origin and purpose of civil government. We also briefly examine both the Christian’s responsibilities and rights in relation to civil government.

    We Christians have many relationships in our lives. We have a relationship with God through Christ. We have relationships with those who are in the Church. We have relationships within marriage and family. We have relationships with our neighbors or society. We have relationships with our ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What's Love Got To Do With It?

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 8,616 views

    This is about God’s true love for us.

    “Love” is a word that is thrown around more than a football at the Super Bowl. Everyone talks about love. I love this. I love that. I love your hair. I love that shirt. I love this team or that team. I love summer. I love Christmas. “I love you. You love me. We’re a happy family.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Test Of Fellowship

    Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jan 31, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,482 views

    Now after all of this John foresees a question that will be raised by the recipients of this letter. The question: How do we know if we really know God? One translation of the Scriptures puts it this way, “How can we be sure that we belong to Him?”

    Living the Life Series: The Test of Fellowship Scripture Reference: 1 John 1:3 - 6 Introduction Last week’s game between the Washington Redskins and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers was an awesome game. It appeared in the first half of the game that the Redskins had showed up to play having got out to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Knowing Who You're Looking At - Meeting Jesus Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 9, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 15,484 views

    The Bible frequently refers to Jesus as the "Son of Man" (even more than it calls Him the Son of God) Why was He called the "Son of Man", and what can mean to us?

    OPEN: In the late 1700’s, the manager of Baltimore’s largest hotel refused lodging to a man dressed like a farmer because he thought this fellow’s appearance would discredit his inn. So the man left. Later that evening, the innkeeper discovered that he had turned away none other than then ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jason Jones avatar

    The Battle Within Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,026 views

    Exposition of Galatians 5:16-18 about walking in under the control of the Spirit of God

    Text: Galatians 5:16-18, Title: The Battle Within, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/10/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about the woman who was an impulsive shopper. Husband confronts. She repents and is really trying to make a change. He tells her to tell Satan to get behind me. She buys another dress ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Perry avatar

    I Would Do Anything Series

    Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 4,907 views

    At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

    I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Joy Of The Lord Is Our Strength

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 2, 2002
    based on 295 ratings
     | 94,805 views

    The Scriptures teach that the joy of the Lord is our strength. This is a lesson which provides guidance on how we can experience the power of spiritual joy in our Christian lives.

    Background: The Jews had returned from 70 years of foreign captivity in Babylon. While they were in Babylon, the Jews were not able to practice their religion in its entirety. In fact, for the most part, they did not have access to the Law of God. For most of the captives, whatever they knew of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Stirring The Nest Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Sep 11, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 19,868 views

    The nest is comfortable. It is safe, warm, secure and only for a season. You can’t stay in the nest forever. If you stay there too long, then it is no longer an incubator, but a coffin!

    "Outed” Pt. 1 Text: Deut. 32:11 "Like an eagle that stirs up its nest and hovers over its young, that spreads its wings to catch them and carries them on its pinions.” NIV “He was like an eagle hovering over its nest, overshadowing its young, Then spreading its wings, lifting them into the air, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    What Is Truth? Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 27, 2010
    based on 13 ratings
     | 11,811 views

    God rules over hearts and minds with truth and advances a kingdom of repentance and righteousness.

    Scripture Introduction In 1818, Percy Bysshe Shelley published a poem on the ephemeral nature of human kings and political powers: I met a traveler from an antique land Who said: Two vast and trunkless legs of stone Stand in the desert. Near them, on the sand, Half sunk, a shattered visage ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed