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  • John Gullick avatar

    The Body Of Christ

    Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 30, 2018
     | 7,611 views

    A sermon that reviews the importance of the church as the body of Christ

    Ephesians 4:1-16 New International Version (NIV) Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ 4 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Foundation Which Christ Laid Through His Apostles Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 23, 2018
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     | 7,321 views

    You are regarded as being with the people of God. You are entitled to their privileges, and are not to be regarded as outcasts and aliens. The meaning is that they belonged to the same community (the same family) as the people of God.

    The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 5/2/17 Lesson 11: The Foundation Which Christ Laid Through His Apostles (2:19-22) Ephesians 2:19-22 (KJV) 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answers About Apostasy

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jan 18, 2021
     | 2,576 views

    A message to inform believers about the true nature of this doctrine

    “Answers About Apostasy” Introduction: I’m going to be dealing with a doctrine this morning that some of you have never heard of due to the fact that it has been neglected; some of you haven’t heard it preached or taught for years because of the difficulty in defining it and others have heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Be A New Wineskin

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 7, 2021
     | 5,037 views

    God is at work in your life, wanting to bless you and more importantly to bless others through you. How do you become responsive to the Spirit of God as He leads you? How do you continue being a 'new wineskin' for God to pour new joy into? This sermon addresses those questions.

    February 7/21 Sermon - Luke 5:33-39 (36-39) The live version of this sermon is here, current as of February 7, 2021: https://youtu.be/60MgHCRjrKk?t=1487 Today’s message will include a few practical tips on prayer and spiritual formation near the end, so you might want to grab a pen or have your ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "judging"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2021
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     | 4,802 views

    A sermon about not judging others through the mercy of Christ.

    “Judging” Luke 6:37-42” Have you ever made a judgement about someone without really knowing what was in their heart or mind? Or perhaps, you had heard other people say negative things about a certain someone. And so, you formed negative thoughts about that person. And when you met them, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Growing On The Vine

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 22, 2020
     | 5,253 views

    To be connected with the Lord is the only way a believer is able to do what the Lord is wanting and desiring for us today .

    Growing on the vine John 15:1-8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning We have been talking about connections. Connections to God and connections to each others. Connections to your family and connecting with your church. Connecting is especially hard during a period of time where it is hard to ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Are You Married Or Just Dating The Church? Series

    Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 8, 2020
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     | 16,395 views

    This morning, I want to talk to you about Christ's love for his bride, the church. I want to speak to you about His devotion and sacrifice for what is, for Him, the unrivaled passion of his heart.

    TITLE: ARE YOU MARRIED OR JUST DATING THE CHURCH? SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 5:25-32 (This is not an original sermon as selective portions were gleaned from various ministers that contributed to on-line platforms) This morning I will conclude our Four-Week Series entitled “The Church Series.” If you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    After Christmas

    Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Dec 25, 2021
     | 10,085 views

    What do we do after Christmas? The magi and shepherds illustrate some things God wants us to do after encountering the glory of the truth of the Incarnation.

    After Christmas Introduction Today is the day after Christmas. Many of us are tired. It has been a long week of celebration, food, fun, family, and gift exchanges. We have watched our favorite Christmas movies, attended worship services focused on Christmas, been to plays and concerts, and... ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Strong And Courageous

    Contributed by Arthur Miller on Apr 22, 2021
     | 4,649 views

    How do we as Christians become bold in sharing the Gospel of Christ? We will pull some lessons from looking at several courageous individuals from the Old Testament.

    Please note all Bible verses are copyrighted and are shown here for ease sake. Introduction I asked at supper what were some ideas on what to talk about and William said to speak on courage. I questioned him a bit and it was courage in sharing the gospel message. This lesson is for William, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Methods And Motives!

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022
     | 1,610 views

    Every parent has seen rebellious teenagers and prayed their child would not become like them.

    God knows exactly how we feel as parents, because in this text He shows us this is one of His concerns. Notice, He says to the children of God, in Matt. 6:8, “BE NOT YE THEREFORE LIKE UNTO THEM….” To understand who He is talking about we have to go back to the previous chapter. Look at Matthew ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Doubting The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 4, 2022
     | 1,573 views

    Why do we doubt about the resurrection? All Scripture references is from the NASB.

    The resurrection is central to the Christian faith and without the resurrection of the dead, we have no hope. One of the many problems in the church at Corinth was the problem of believing in the resurrection of the dead. We would ask, is there life after death? A popular Greek belief 2000 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    He Is Risen! Easter 2022

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2022
     | 4,047 views

    The resurrection should change our lives, has it?

    He is Risen!! April 17, 2022 Have you ever wondered . . . . Why sandwich meat is round, when bread is square? Why is it that lemon juice has an artificial flavor while dishwashing liquid has real lemons? If man developed from monkeys, why are there still monkeys? Why can’t the professor on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "making Our Home In Jesus"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 11, 2022
     | 2,972 views

    A sermon about being connected to Christ.

    John 15:1-17 “Making our Home in Jesus” In our Gospel Lesson for this morning Jesus likens Himself to a Vine and God the Father to a Farmer. We, believers in Christ, are the branches. But notice that Jesus doesn’t just say that He is any old vine. He says, “I am the Real Vine.” Why ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    The Greatest Commandment Of The Bridegroom King

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 18, 2021
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,070 views

    Within the religions of the world, it is not uncommon to hear that the greatest thing to obtain is faith. Yet, the Great Commandment given by God in the Bible was not to have faith but rather, to love Him

    "You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.' This is the first and greatest commandment." (Matt 22:37-39 NLT) Faith - in and of itself - is useless unless it is energized by God's love. This love command is the foundation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    God Is Immutable Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 19, 2021
     | 7,524 views

    Looking at the fact that in our ever changing world, God does not!

    God is Immutable February 21, 2021 I don’t have many memories of life when I was a little kid. I assume I used a bottle when I was a baby. I’m not sure they had sippy cups when I was a toddler. I remember the plastic cups I used when I was a child. Eventually, I graduated to a real cup, made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist