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  • Troy Borst avatar

    What If Jesus Had Not Died?

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 4, 2015
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    What if Jesus had not died? You see, the cross proves everything. I would like us to read 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 (this is in the New Testament) this morning and see more specifically what the death of Jesus changed for human beings.

    WHAT IF JESUS HAD NOT DIED? MATTHEW 16-27; 2 CORINTHIANS 5:17-21 THREAD: What if Jesus Christ had not died on the cross for you and for me? WHAT IF: Matthew 16:21-23 “From that time on Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Expectations

    Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 9, 2016
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    Have you ever been in a situation where people did not live up to the hopes and expectations you had for them? If so, you can probably understand why John the Baptist was confused in the reading we heard from Matthew’s Gospel.

    Have you ever been in a situation where people did not live up to the hopes and expectations you had for them? If so, you can probably understand why John the Baptist was confused in the reading we heard from Matthew’s Gospel. Why was he confused? There are two possible reasons. One is that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Making A Lasting Impact

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 5, 2017
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    Jesus calls us to be salt and light. A watching world needs to "taste the Lord and see that he is good." People need our preserving influence, and they need to see the light of Christ shine through us. You may be the only Bible some will ever read.

    Matthew 5:13-16 Making a Lasting Impact Do you ever yearn to make a difference in the world? To do something significant with your life? Do you ever wonder, “Why am I still on this earth?” I tell you, there is no greater satisfaction than to know you have been used by God himself to touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Review Of Classroom Literature Textbooks

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019
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    In years past, classroom literature textbooks used in American schools, both public and private, reinforced both Christian values of ethics and morality. In most public schools today, such things are no longer given to our children to read. This does not bode well for the future of democracy.

    (If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) After having conducted an exhaustive survey of Americans who identify themselves and Christians, George Barna reported the following results in his book, “The State of the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Great God Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 1, 2020
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    The Second Law was given to the new and younger generation who are prepared by God to enter into Canaan. Moses establishes YHWH as Great God, God’s characters and God’s demands are also recorded. Read further to know the disposition and imposition of God in our lives.

    Theme: Great God Text: Deuteronomy 10:12-22 Introduction: The Second Law was given to the new and younger generation who are prepared by God to enter into Canaan. Though it looks like a summary of all that he taught over the years in the wilderness in fact, there are new things added to this ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Powerful People Pray With Expectation Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2020
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     | 13,339 views

    When we look at some less well-known people in the Bible whose names we might just pass over while reading a verse or passage of scripture, you will discover that God has also used many ordinary people in a powerful way.

    Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are going to examine together how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Some of the people from the Bible we will look at are more well known than others. The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters, 39 in the Old ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Once I Was Blind, Now All The People I Knew And Loved Hate Me

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 29, 2014
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    A man who was once blind can now see and this is only a small part of a horrible story where the man lost all the people he knew because his sight was restored. This is a lesson on social skills and how people can be horrid. It is a must read!

    This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 3rd April 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: A man who was once blind can now see and this is only a small part of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    The Secret Power Of Abiding

    Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 18, 2014
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    There's starvation many places, but one place where there shouldn't be, is the people of God. God's made abundant provision for our vitality, but to absorb His life, we must "abide" in the True Vine, Jesus Christ. Read of the meaning & rewards of abiding.

    THE SECRET POWER OF ABIDING John 15:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was speeding down a Texas highway, feeling secure in a column of cars all traveling at the same speed. However, as they passed a speed trap, he got nailed with an infrared speed detector and was pulled over. 2. When the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We're All Broken Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 21, 2011
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     | 4,820 views

    The human mind is self-rationalizing and self-deceptive. Without a guide, we have no idea what is right and good. God's Word offers that guide but it's more than just reading a guidebook and determining to do better. We need to come to grips with the brok

    Today we are going look at just three verses. Normally these verses might be couched in terms of “this is really bad stuff—this is sin—don’t do it!” While that is true, I want to handle these verses a little differently. Firstly, remember that these words are written ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Abgail Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 23, 2018
     | 13,372 views

    As I read about our heroine today and listened to the messages on the other unsung heroes of the faith, I see that that they had courage right in the face of fear. They did not let fear stop them from doing what is right or from intervening in the lives o

    Theme: Unsung Heroes Video: What is courage from bluefishtv.com. Quote on courage: Courage looks different than many people think today. The most courageous people in the world are ones who never pick up a weapon or those who choose to lay their weapons down. The kingdom of God is looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    16% Approval Rating Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 4,843 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS 16% Approval Rating Numbers 12:1-16 INTRODUCTION -I am an Oregonian born and raised and so is my wife Laura. -When we were 17 we met working at TCBY in Gresham. -We went to youth group together which is usually a safe and appropriate dating practice for teenagers. (Hint, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rebels In The Pews Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
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     | 10,099 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS REBELS IN THE PEWS Numbers 14:1-16 INTRODUCTION -When George HW Bush was President he banned broccoli on Air Force One which made national headlines. -When asked about it he said, “I do not like broccoli and I haven't liked it since I was a little kid and my mother made ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Conformed Or Transformed? Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 7,997 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS CONFORMED OR TRANSFORMED? Numbers 14:26-45 ***This message tagteam preached with Doug (layperson in our church) -Louis Zamperini was a WW2 pilot who flew a B-24 bomber. -Because of a mechanical failure his plane crashed over the ocean in enemy territory. -He and a co-pilot ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enemies Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 10,476 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS ENEMIES Numbers 16:1-35 -Years ago I was talking to a woman about a situation she was in. -She was describing someone that was causing problems her in life and was asking me for advice. -And she used A WORD that shocked me! -People are usually pretty careful about what words ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What Have You Done For Me Lately Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 15, 2014
     | 10,528 views

    At first glance the book of Numbers reads a bit like an operations manual. It’s got numbers of soldiers, lists of names, and a bit of repetition. Tucked between those lists and numbers are some stories of real people, dealing with real issues of faith!

    BETWEEN THE NUMBERS WHAT HAVE YOU DONE FOR ME LATELY? NUMBERS 20 ***This message tagteam preached with Billy (layperson in our church) INTRODUCTION - VERSE 1 (ERIK) -Everyone has funny things that gets said in their house with no one else around. -For years one of our family jokes came from my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ