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  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Our Peculiar Obligation-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2011
     | 2,529 views

    1 of 2. The author exhorted his audience to join him in living out/confirming the obligations peculiar to their faith. What obligations are peculiar to the Christian? An obligation peculiar to the Christian is...

    OUR PECULIAR OBLIGATION-I—Hebrews 10:19-25 Attention: Meeting the New Neighbors My quiet Saturday morning ended abruptly when my 12-year-old son, Billy, and one of his friends burst through the door. "Hey Dad, announced Billy, "have you met the new neighbors?" "No." "Come on Dad, you have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Out Of Africa Series

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 10, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,590 views

    Without the involvement of the ancient Africans, we would not have Christianity with us today, much less the nation of Israel. Without Africa - you and I, we would be toast.

    Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is retitled "The Road Less Traveled" on this page.) May our Lord Jesus empower you as you ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Call Him Mighty Series

    Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Dec 13, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,094 views

    A look at God as our hero from Isaiah 9:6 and Zephaniah 3:16-20.

    I don’t know what it was but for some reason when I was on vacation I just started to notice some of the weirdest things. I saw a sign in a restaurant that read, “This is a drug-free work place.” Really? Was that a change in policy? Was there a time when the sign could have said, “The whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judgment And Hell Fires Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Jun 14, 2018
     | 5,219 views

    Message 37 in our exposition of Revelation contemplating hell.

    The Revelation of Jesus Christ “Judgment and Hell’s Fire” Rev 20: 11-15 Hell is not Satan’s domain; it is his eternal prison. This is not his headquarters; it is his confinement. It is not his home; it is his place of torment. Following the description of the final disposition of Satan, John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    To Be Righteous, You Must Be A Sinner Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 17, 2018
     | 6,860 views

    Jesus said the worst among us--the despised and most sinful--who are repentantly trust not on themselves or their goodness will get to heaven and those who trust in their own rightoeusness will not.

    The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus To Be Righteous, You Must Be a Sinner Luke 18:9-14 Well, I had another chance to share the Gospel this week. As a pastor, it's an occupational hazard! Actually, the opportunity came as a result of a benevolence call. It has become our policy at Risen King that ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Six Horrible Things The Bible Teaches…

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 4, 2022
     | 2,553 views

    Sometimes we hear about the “Endangered species” list.

    That is, there are certain kinds of birds, fish, animals, and insects that die and become few in numbers because of hunting or natural disasters. When this happens, they are placed on the “Endangered Species” list so that they will not become extinct. Once they are placed on this list, everything ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Because You're Not Strong Enough Series

    Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 1, 2020
     | 5,677 views

    We cannot do anything apart from Jesus, even though we think we are in control. We must come to a place of surrender, willing to trust in the strength of our Father God. Portions of this outline and message are derived from notes on Church Edge

    Today, we’re beginning what I plan to be a 3 week message series entitled, Jesus Strong. The text for today’s message will be from the Letter to the Philippians, chapter 4, verse 13. That’s Philippians 4:13. You can go ahead and turn there in your Bible if you’d like and we’ll read it together ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Love Life Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 26, 2021
     | 4,122 views

    If you want to love life, love people.

    Evangelist, Larry Moyer, tells the story of a warden, who asked a prisoner on death row what he would like to eat for his last meal. The prisoner replied, “I would like to have a huge piece of watermelon.” The warden said, “You must be kidding? This is December. Watermelons have not been ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Second Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 937 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 107:13-22, 2 Kings 4:1-17, Romans 12:6-16a, John 2:1-11. A). SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "One Flesh" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 13,745 views

    Woman was brought forth out of man, as the church was brought forth out of Christ (#11 in The Christian Victor series)

    “FOR THIS CAUSE A MAN SHALL LEAVE HIS FATHER AND MOTHER, AND SHALL CLEAVE TO HIS WIFE; AND THE TWO SHALL BECOME ONE FLESH. This mystery is great; but I am speaking with reference to Christ and the church. Nevertheless let each individual among you also love his own wife even as himself; and let ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Snare Of The South Wind

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 12,594 views

    If you have a Word from God, no matter how much the storm rages, God will let you prevail.

    Acts 27:13-20 KJV And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their purpose, loosing thence, they sailed close by Crete. [14] But not long after there arose against it a tempestuous wind, called Euroclydon. [15] And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Gethsemane

    Contributed by Randy Croft on Dec 21, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,133 views

    Reflections on Gethsemane

    When have you been closest to death? ILLUS: I seem to come close every time I play softball with (name of parishioner)...especially when I’m on Third base and he lines a sharp foul ball...or playing paintball-- I remind everyone that I’m a noncombatant, but that doesn’t work either... ILLUS: I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rethinking Community

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 29, 2016
     | 6,104 views

    Do Christians have a Christ-given responsibility towards the marginalized?

    Intro Our world has many marginalized people. The socially excluded lack access to housing, employment, healthcare, civic participation, and legal protection. Second class citizenship leads to poverty, crime, suicide, and drug addiction. The solution begins with something that Jesus taught, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who Will You Follow

    Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 2, 2010
     | 4,828 views

    Who do we follow in our modern church? Where do we call upon for guidance and advice? What is the corner stone of morality? What is the plumb line of righteousness? Who do you Call upon in your darkest hours? Where do you place your allegiance. Is

    For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com “For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.” 1 Corinthians 2:2 Who do we follow in our modern church? Where do we call ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Shave And A Haircut Series

    Contributed by David Wilson on Mar 10, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,410 views

    God commands Ezekiel to visually demonstrate how severe the destruction of Jerusalem is going to be and restates that He has just cause to judge these people.

    In Chapter 5, the prophet Ezekiel continues his prophetic parade of visual aids. In this chapter he is told to shave with a sword and burn his hair. A serious student of the Bible will note that Ezekiel’s visual demonstrations (and the historical events that they represented) follow ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist