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  • John Lowe avatar

    Concerning The Unmarried Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2019
     | 4,683 views

    In this passage, Paul addresses an issue in detail that he had touched on earlier in 1 Corinthians 7.8-9. The issue was, “Does a Christian have to get married, and how about the unmarried women in the church who are not getting any younger” (see I Co 7.36).

    December 19, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #6: Questions Concerning Marriage, 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.40 Lesson 6.4: Concerning the Unmarried Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7.25-35 1 Cor 7.25-35 (KJV) 25 Now concerning virgins I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Give Yourself A Break

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,184 views

    With statistics concerning sociological changes in America this sermon discusses the stress Christians are experiencing. Movie clip from "Cheaper by the Dozen" provides an illustration.

    Give Yourself a Break Eccl. 4:6-12[1] 6-20-04 Intro I want to begin this morning with a clip from the movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.[2] In this movie Coach Tom (played by Steve Martin) and his wife Kate (Bonnie Hart) have twelve kids. They are doing fine until opportunity knocks—an opportunity ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Be Ready Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013
     | 8,590 views

    Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

    In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Fights And Quarrels Series

    Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Nov 18, 2024
     | 1,186 views

    James makes the point that conflict starts on the inside with wrong desires and motives and moves to the outside to conflict with others.

    James: Practical Faith  James 4:1-6 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church  11-03–2024 A Fight on an Exit Ramp I’ve only been in a couple of fights in my life. One was when I was thirteen years old and I was walking to a friend’s house. This older kid on a bike came out ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rsvp Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 26,247 views

    Why did Jesus heal the man with Dropsy? Was it merely a man who happened to be there at the banquet, or was there something more?

    OPEN: A teacher at a privately run church school wanted to point out to her children how they should behave when they were at church. So she started out by asking the children what kind of rules that their parents might give before taking them to a nice restaurant. One second-grader excitedly ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Noble Woman Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 28, 2004
    based on 95 ratings
     | 28,480 views

    Final sermon in Proverbs & Parables series. The qualities of the Noble Woman found in Proverbs 31 are applied to the Church as the bride of Christ. The church should have Integrety, Industriousness, be Inclusive and Influential, and be confident in her I

    The Noble Woman Proverbs 31 SCRIPTURE READING: Proverbs 31:10- INTRODUCTION: Today we’re ending our study of Proverbs. In sermons and in our Pueblo Groups we’ve covered topics from finances to child-raising . We’ve seen God’s wisdom for working right, for talking right and for living right. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Serious Talk Or Idle Chatter?

    Contributed by Tim Oakley on Jul 29, 2006
     | 2,634 views

    If we do as the early church did in verse 42 then we will see God add to our number daily as verse 47 testifies to.

    Serious Talk or Idle Chatter? Introduction Acts 2:41-47 Wednesday night Bro. Tom asked the question of everyone at Bible study, What are your goals for the church? First off let me say thanks to Bro. Tom for being willing to be so bold and ask such a point blank question. Of the few that were here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Believes In Resurrection

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 2,114 views

    The stress points in life are an invitation to climb into the arms of a loving God. There is no power on earth that can compete with resurrection power.

    God Believes in Resurrection Psalm 46 April 3, 2005 When our kids were young, one of their favorite books was titled, “Alexander and the Terrrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” It seems as though Alexander had one of those days when nothing went right. It all started as soon as he woke up ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Knowing The Power Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 20 ratings
     | 6,542 views

    It is so easy to put the hope of our salvation onto our achievements as believers. Paul not only shows us the uselessness of such an exercise, he also points us to the only source of our hope which is the resurrection of Jesus.

    Philippians 3:1-11 Knowing The Power of the Resurrection Scripture Readings:- Romans 6:1-14. Philippians 3:1-11. Beloved in the Lord Jesus Christ, I want you to recall for a moment the transformations which took place in the lives of various people who witnessed the resurrection of our Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 31, 2006
    based on 78 ratings
     | 33,046 views

    In the spiritual battle Satan is going to try and con us with the lie that we are not good enough to be part of God’s family. In such circumstances we need to hold onto Jesus knowing that He is the One who makes us thoroughly equipped.

    Ephesians 6:14a The Breastplate of Righteousness Scripture Readings:- Isaiah 59:1; 12-20 Romans 6:1-14 Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Text Ephesians 6:14b Congregation of the Lord Jesus Christ, Let’s imagine you are reading the “cars for sale” section of the local paper. Someone is selling a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Balance At The Speed Of Life Series

    Contributed by Anthony Seel on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,342 views

    First of a series of three on balance in the Christian life.

    The Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost September 18, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 “Finding Balance at the Speed of Life” Many of us have a vague “feeling” that things are moving faster. Doctors and executives alike complain that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jason Patrick avatar

    The Song Of A Pregnant Teenager

    Contributed by Jason Patrick on Jan 12, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 8,191 views

    Often times we find it difficult to submit to God’s will, but Mary serves as an inspiring example of how we can submit to God even when God’s plan is an utter mystery to us.

    The Song of a Pregnant Teenager / Luke 1:47-55 Third Sunday of Advent, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 16 Dec. 2001 She was the last girl anybody expected to fall under this kind of disgrace. Fourteen years old, a freshman at Jerusalem High School with a straight A average, Mary always ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeffery Anselmi avatar

    God's Power Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 13, 2001
    based on 124 ratings
     | 20,150 views

    This message talks about the power of our awesome God.

    INTRODUCTION  When you think of God, what comes to mind? Who is God, what is God? When Barna research group asked this question in studies from 1997-1999 they got the following responses: 1. First of all 95% of those surveyed said they believe in God (1997) 2. Only 68% believe in God ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Three Little Pigs

    Contributed by George Rennau on Feb 20, 2001
    based on 464 ratings
     | 72,682 views

    A familiar story with a powerful message.

    The Three Little Pigs "Once upon a time there were three little pigs whose mother said to them, "It is time for you to go out into the big world to build your homes and to seek your fortunes." This morning I want to share a familiar story with a powerful message. How many of ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Luciano Lombardi avatar

    Can The World See The Difference Series

    Contributed by Luciano Lombardi on Feb 27, 2001
    based on 114 ratings
     | 6,021 views

    Objective: As Jesus looks to the future, his desire is for the church to primarily be the place where the world finds God.

    Can the World See the Difference? Subject: The Community of Believers Theme: Being the Place where the world finds God Time: Sunday Morning July 30, 2000 Question: Can the World see the Difference? Introduction: How do we define “being different?” - in the past this has been shaped by what ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal