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  • Margaret Olubiyi avatar

    True Worship

    Contributed by Margaret Olubiyi on Oct 10, 2013
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,705 views

    Worship, according to the New Illustrated Webster's Dictionary is defined as

    But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship Him. God is Spirit, and those who worship HIm must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:23-24 ESV Define "Worship" Worship, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Art Of Preaching (Full) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 31, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,660 views

    To establish that preaching is an art, that this skill can be taught, learned, developed and perfected. This lesson reviews the need for the church: to identify sound, capable, and, faithful men; to be trained in the "art of preaching:" preparation, presentation and persuasion.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Art of Preparation 2. The Art of Presentation 3. The Art of Persuasion Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson will discuss "The Art of Preaching." This lesson will review the need for the church of Christ to identify sound, capable, and faithful men to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    For The Remission Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 6, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,320 views

    To clarify that the preposition “for” in the phrase” for the remission of sins" does not mean "because." The Greek word "eis" means “for, into, unto, or toward” in all reputable Greek-English New Testament Interlinear. To deny this truth is to reject the Scripture.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. For the Remission of Sins Introductory Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “For the Remission of Sins." This is the ninth lesson in the sermon series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Thy Kingdom Come! Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 21, 2020
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,627 views

    To establish the Kingdom of God has come, and everyone can be members of it today. Those who are still looking for the kingdom to come; will find dispute with the preaching of Christ, the apostles, and me: concerning the good news of the kingdom of God.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Thy Kingdom Come! Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Thy Kingdom Come!" This is the seventh lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Baptized Into Christ Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,690 views

    To establish when one has been baptized into Christ, he was baptized into His death so that the body of sin might be destroyed, and he might rise to walk in a new life having been justified from sin.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Baptized into His death 2. Baptized into His burial 3. Baptized into His resurrection Introductory Remarks. 1. The apostle Paul has just concluded his discussion of the “one man Adam,” comparing him to the “one man Christ.” By Adam's one offense (disobedience), sin and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Way Of Salvation

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 8, 2025
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     | 1,591 views

    To establish that Jesus is the way of prophecy, promise, and proclamation in the New Testament. There is only one way, truth, and means of eternal life. No one can come unto the Father, except through how God ordained in Christ Jesus.

    INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. The Way in Prophecy 2. The Way in Promise 3. The Way in Proclamation Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss a theme: “The Way of Salvation.” This lesson will outline the salvation spoken of by the prophets and promised by Jesus: the only way to the Father, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Service

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 4, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 24,415 views

    This message examines Isaiah's call to ministry and his response, then applies principles to God's call on each of our lives. Isaiah's experience with the Lord, recorded in chapter 6, had a lasting effect on his life and ministry.

    Called into Service (10-25-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) Our text this morning is in Isaiah chapter 6. Please turn there in your Bibles. I want to talk about the call of God on your life. God’s calling on your life is more important than your career. Your career may have something to do with ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    What Is The Bible?

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 11, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 6,506 views

    God has given us the Bible to know how to love, follow, trust, and obey God.

    Just before I moved here a friend of mine took me up in a single engine aircraft that he jointly owned with several other persons. It was a clear and warm August day in 2000 and we flew over downtown Grand Rapids and made several circles around our home in NE Grand Rapids as I took pictures of it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Glorifying God With My Body Series

    Contributed by Shawn Walden on Mar 15, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 16,780 views

    This was part of a 6 week series our church did through the book of Proverbs entitled Giving God Glory Everyday. My assignment was Giving God Glory Through Our Bodies (Purity) (e.g. 1 Corinthians 6:19,20).

    The theme of this entire series is “Giving God Glory Everyday” I want to talk to you about “Giving God Glory Through Your Bodies.” Listen to what the Bible says in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, “…Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have [received] from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Cost Of Being A Disciple

    Contributed by Greg Carr on Jul 21, 2010
    based on 6 ratings
     | 34,635 views

    There is a cost to being a disciple of Christ, a cost that most people do not understand.

    What does it cost to be a disciple of Jesus? According to Merriam Webster a disciple is someone who accepts and assists in sharing the doctrines of another person. A disciple of Jesus therefore is a person who accepts and assists in the spreading of the good news of Jesus Christ. We call such ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Bee Sermon

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 9, 2011
    based on 44 ratings
     | 25,404 views

    A few weeks ago, Shayla had an assignment in one of her classes,to relate a Bee Hive to a City and share the things that they had in common. As I thought about that I realized that cities really do have a good amount in common with a Bee Hive and people e

    Next Sunday, the 20th of March is the official first day of spring and I welcome it with open arms!! Spring time is really a magical time of year isn’t it? Something about it just gets people in a better mood. It’s a time when we can rejoice that we made it through another winter. -“No winter ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Gossiping Tongue Series

    Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 12, 2013
     | 10,050 views

    The sermon deals with the sin of gossip and slander.

    The Gossiping Tongue Central Christian Church Introduction: Series on taming the tongue! ---We all have our individual struggles when dealing with taming the tongue! ---Swearing, lying, boasting, gossip and slander, silent Ill: There were three preachers on a fishing trip –confess their ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Team Of The Shrewd

    Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,988 views

    People of this world are shrewd in their secular dealings, and Christians can likewise be shrewd in their spiritual development, not at the expense of virtue but in pursuit of it.

    Yesterday morning, I went outside to cut the grass. I put on my jeans and a ratty old aloha shirt. I put on my yard work shoes, my hat and sunglasses, and my big yellow ear muffs. I climbed up on the tractor, pulled out of the garage. BOY, it was a beautiful day. I ride down to the end of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Kangaroo Court Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 27, 2012
     | 7,405 views

    Jesus was tried in a kangaroo court. When you put Jesus on trial in your life, will you try Him in a kangaroo court or will you follow the evidence and let that tell you who He is?

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Over the last few weeks in our REWIND series we have been looking at the events of the final week of Jesus life that ending in His resurrection. Last week Jerry took us to the cross as we examined the crucifixion. • How did we get Jesus to a crucifixion? Today we rewind a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kyle Gray avatar

    The Death Of Truth Series

    Contributed by Kyle Gray on Mar 1, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,211 views

    There are only 2 options. You accept that TRUTH is the Word of God and Jesus Christ or you believe truth is ever changing with culture and society. Which do you believe?

    The Death of Truth Merriam-Webster definition of Truth is where we need to begin. You won’t find many word definitions that are this opposite between the dictionary and the Bible. TRUTH – (noun) ((PERSON, place, THING or IDEA)) So, from whichever one you use to define TRUTH, will ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational