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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Fourth Commandment (4 Of 12)

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022
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    In Romans 12:2 we read, And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

    It seems that one of the easiest things in this world to do is follow the crowd and let others do our thinking for us. The lost world is convinced we are so dumb we can not think for ourselves. For example, we cannot even listen to the president of the United States address this nation on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Three Kinds Of Peace

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 19, 2022
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    A Christian man got very involved in collegiate football.

    He had one team in particular that he pulled for each week. When they won, he had a wonderful week-end, but if they lost he had a t-e-r-r-i-b-l-e week-end. His joy and peace within his heart each week was determined by the football team that he supported. The fact is, many folks allow THINGS and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chosen Series

    Contributed by John Oscar on Jan 30, 2022
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    Pastor John teaches on the biblical doctrines of election and salvation

    The Chosen Ephesians Series CCCAG January 2nd 2022 Scripture- Ephesians 1:1-14 Introduction- When I first began the journey toward becoming a pastor I attended a pastors conference in Milwaukee where the district had flown in a ministry expert to help encourage the local pastors. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Your Response To Jesus?

    Contributed by Gene Gregory on Apr 30, 2021
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    Next in series on John. Examines the options we have in responding to Jesus.

    John 11 (2) Last week we studied the resurrection of Lazarus. What a fantastic miracle that was. Can you imagine? Can you imagine someone who has been dead for 4 days, being raised from the dead? Can you imagine being one of the mourners at Mary and Martha’s house? Can you imagine being there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Queen Of Sheba & Jesus

    Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2019
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    Solomon was a type of Christ, he was the son of David; but there is a greater son of David – Jesus Christ. The Queen of Sheba represents a person seeking Christ. Her fervency in seeking Solomon should be compared to our seeking of Jesus.

    THE QUEEN OF SHEBA & JESUS 1 Kings 10:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: True doctor office stories 1. JOKE. a. About to have a blood test, Janet nervously waited while the nurse tightened a tourniquet around her arm. "I understand you're from Huntsville," she said. "Are you a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Tim Bond avatar

    Why Was Jesus Transfigured?

    Contributed by Tim Bond on Mar 8, 2002
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    When we think about the incident known as the transfiguration of Jesus, why it happened is more important than what happened.

    I heard a story recently about a terrible fire in a chemical plant. Several area fire departments responded to the blaze, and quite a crowd from the entire area gathered at a distance to watch. The media was there in helicopters and satellite remote trucks. The president of the company was among ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    God Has Established . . .

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 20, 2000
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    "Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities ..."

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. This July 4th will be the 22_th birthday of our nation, & people will be celebrating it in many different ways. There will be parades & fireworks, & for most people it will be a day off from work, a holiday, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?

    Contributed by Gordon Norman on May 8, 2002
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    This sermon gives biblical & historical insight into the right & assurance of Israel’s existence & challenges the church to raise its voice in support of the Jewish people.

    “Can Israel Survive In A Hostile World?” (Ezekiel 37:1-14) Preached April 14th 2002 For the last 18 months we have all watched the turbulent events in the Middle East. We’ve witnessed the aguish resulting from the shootings, the suicide bombings & in the last couple of weeks we’ve seen the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Is Like A Basketball Game!

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 14, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 26,170 views

    What is LIFE? How do you define LIFE? We will discuss today the meaning of Life, how to take advantage of the OPPORTUNITIES, and what shall we do to attain SUCCESS in LIFE.

    “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who for the joy set ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Taming The Beast - Practical Guidelines For Controlling Your Tongue

    Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 19, 2003
    based on 196 ratings
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    The tongue poses perhaps the greatest threat to the kingdom of God and the church today. It is as serious if not more serious than any other problem we face for it is the tongue that reveals what’s inside of us. Controlling the tongue isn’t a luxury! Acco

    It seems that over the past several months the media has had a heyday with the church. For some time you couldn’t turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the decay of the Catholic Church. More and more accusations have been made against priests around the area of sexual ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Core Values: Peculiar And Dedicated People

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 19, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
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    The core values contained in our church purpose statement.

    THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------- April 18, 2004 ------------- 1Therefore, putting aside all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander, 2like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    The Gospel Is Preached At The Areopagus Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,269 views

    Paul takes the context of a pagan city and uses their apparent spiritual thirst to tell them about Jesus and his rescue from the judgement to come.

    Here’s Paul, left alone in Athens, the cultural capital of the world. How do you think he’d be feeling? Overwhelmed? Excited? Fascinated? Imagine this is you, not in Athens, but in New York or Paris or Rome or Berlin? How would you be feeling? Like you couldn’t wait to get out and start exploring? ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Great Chain Locks Up Satan. Trust It! Use It!

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 3, 2021
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    Satan is locked up and yet has freedom in this world. How do we respond?

    June 6, 2021 Revelation 20:1–6 1 Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven. He had the key to the abyss and a great chain in his hand. 2 He seized the dragon, the ancient serpent, who is the Devil and Satan, bound him for a thousand years, 3 threw him into the abyss, locked it, and set a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Scott Maze avatar

    God's Grand Narrative: Lessons From The Past Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 2,802 views

    Inside the believer’s mind, there is something very close to assurance yet is as dangerous as the “running with the bulls” in Spain. It is presumption. Presumption is an idea taken to be true though it is not known of certain.

    Begin message with an Interview with Clay Warnock from The Call on Foster Care. Questions are: 1. How many children are currently in care in our local area? 2. How many homes are available for these children? 3. What do these children need from the church? We’re in a series of sermons in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 23 - Jehovah Shalom - God Of Peace Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 28, 2025
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    In a world that is in constant turmoil, and fears loom large, we have the assurance that Jehovah Shalom, ‘God of Peace’ is with us. Learn how God met Gideon a man filled with fear and transformed him into a mighty warrior who delivered God’s people from fear and bondage.

    We read in Judges 6:11, “Then the LORD's angel came to the village of Ophrah and sat under the oak tree that belonged to Joash, a man of the clan of Abiezer. His son Gideon was threshing some wheat secretly in a wine press, so that the Midianites would not see him.” (GNB) Observe the kind of ...read more

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