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  • Bob Faulkner avatar

    Things They're Doing In Church Today Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 11, 2015
     | 5,752 views

    Jeans, falling down, gifts, music. The modern church does look a little different, you have to admit

    THINGS THEY'RE DOING IN CHURCH TODAY 27. Gifts Or No Gifts? Whether there are gifts of the Spirit in the church today is not decided by what men believe about the subject, but the fact remains that there is a wide variety of opinions about it. Among the two billion persons calling themselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 19, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,216 views

    This sermon encourages us to embrace the qualities of the Good Shepherd, guiding and protecting others in our modern society with love, courage, and faith.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and souls. We find ourselves once again in the embrace of our faith, seeking solace in the Word of God, and yearning for the nourishment of spiritual enlightenment. We are here, not as individuals, but as a flock, a community bound ...read more

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    A Watchman's Vision

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 6, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,779 views

    In a world bound in the modern day wrath of God, there is a call upon the church to become aggressive in her fight for the souls of mankind.

    Turn your Bibles to Jeremiah 6:16-17a Title: A Watchman’s Vision Theme: Biblically Achieving Our Call Topic: Biblically Understanding CrossRoads Vision Listen as I read Jeremiah 6:16, “Stand at the crossroads and look… ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don’t Be Confused About The Term Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 7, 2010
     | 4,973 views

    The modern-day, Americanized church is a poor representation of the 1st Century church. We are confused about what we are.

    Don’t be Confused – (THE TERM) - #1 Matthew 16:13-19 * This morning I carry you on a brief journey on which, for the past couple of weeks, I have found myself. Quite honestly, this journey has been painful and helpful as well as hard and exciting. My first disclaimer is that my desire is not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Who's Second In Your Life?

    Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,908 views

    Ancient Obadiah teaches us modern lessons that help us express love toward our neighbors.

    Who is Second? Jesus declared that, after our devotion to God, as involved in the first and great commandment, that there is a second that is “like to it.” So, there’s a second commandment that is, also, of incredible importance and position in God’s scheme of things. We call it the second great ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Yellow Ribbon

    Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Aug 25, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 8,827 views

    A modern story of the Prodigal Son from the song: ’Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak Tree’

    Jesus told a story of a man who had two sons. The younger son was discontented with life at home and he said to his father, ’Father, I want right now what’s coming to me.’ So the father divided the property between his sons and the younger packed his bags and left for a distant country. He was a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Warning: Children At Wrisk

    Contributed by Gregory Penna on May 1, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,849 views

    This was a sermon originally preached on mother’s day and it deals with difficulties in training children in our modern world.

    Several years ago my family and I were visiting the French Quarter in New Orleans. We were taking in the sites and enjoying begnets and coffee. While we were there we stumbled accross two transvestites. These guys where painted in gold from head to toe and they were calling out for my son to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Supper With The Savior

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 13, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 8,009 views

    This is a monologue done in first person by David and is a reinactment of Psalm 51 presented in modern day situation and dialogue.

    “Supper with the Savior” Monologue from Psalm 51 Created by ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2005) Scene opens with modern day David entering stage area where you find a table for two that is stylishly set representing an upscale restaurant. David enters with brief case speaking as if talking to the maitre ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Jesus: The Way, The Truth And The Life

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 17, 2004
    based on 25 ratings
     | 20,896 views

    Jesus Christ said that He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. This sermon explores what this means in modern life.

    CATM Sermon - Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life - John 14:1-10 How many of you here this afternoon can draw, or paint? I can’t draw to save my life. It takes all of my creative energy to put together a very sad looking stick-man. You’d think with my dad being an artist, some of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "Every Day I Screamed, Hoping Someone Would Hear Me".

    Contributed by John Mayes on Jan 28, 2006
    based on 45 ratings
     | 19,107 views

    This is a modern-day story of the Parable of the Lost Sheep as reported in the Dallas Morning News, January 28, 2006.

    A modern-day parable of the Lost Sheep. In Matthew 18:12-14, Jesus tells the story of the Lost Sheep. When the man who ownes 100 sheep discovers that he has one missing, he leaves the 99 in search of the one that became lost. If he finds the lost sheep that wandered off, he brings it back to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What The Church Needs To See

    Contributed by J. Darren Duncan on Jan 22, 2014
     | 5,244 views

    NEEDS OF THE CHURCH: This message will help to Define the Church and identify some key problems with the modern day church.

    “WHAT THE CHURCH NEEDS TO SEE” Revelation 3:14-20 Introduction: The church is a ministry of born again believers carrying on the work of Christ in winning lost souls and education the children of God so they might grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord. The last part of verse 18 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Being Satisfied With What We Have

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on May 3, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,601 views

    The most common sin in our modern world is covetousness. What is it and how can we avoid it?

    Hebrews 13:5 Intro: The most common sin in our modern world is covetousness. Covetousness is defined as an intense desire for success no matter what the cost. It has also been defined as that sinful desire to attain your dreams and goals without relying upon God for assistance. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Judging The Scriptures Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019
     | 4,676 views

    You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you judge the Scriptures rather than being judged by them

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When I Think I'm Better Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,496 views

    You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you think you’re better than other Christians

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    From The Inside Out Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 23, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,925 views

    You might be a “modern day Pharisee” if you work harder at looking good than being good

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist