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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The People Of God Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 15, 2013
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    Peter addresses the church and communicates the glad tidings that we, the people of God, possess tremendous privileges. The Church is privileged in that it is able to shine with & proclaim the excellencies of God.

    1 Peter 2: 9 & 10 THE PEOPLE OF GOD [Renewing Hope Series] [Exodus 19:5-6 / Isaiah 43:20-21] A story is told of a hitchhiker who was trying to get a ride one night in Las Angles. A car pulled over to pick him up. When the hitchhiker got into the car he saw the face of the driver and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001
    based on 144 ratings
     | 17,649 views

    A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

    SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Why Not The Best? Series

    Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007
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    Sermon Series, "Pursuing Excellence." This message focuses on bringing to God our best, practicing excellence in giving to the Lord.

    Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #2 -- "Why Not the Best?" -- Giving God Our Best Malachi 3:8-10 -- "’But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? I am not pleased with you,’ says the Lord of hosts, ’nor will I accept an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why All The Fuss? Series

    Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 15, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,453 views

    There is a need for law and order so God has given His law with specific purposes and powers.

    “Law & Order: SPU – Why All the Fuss?” 2 Kings 17:1-23; Romans 1:18-32 It hits the news on a fairly regular basis. Someone, somewhere, is upset because the 10 commandments are posted in public view in a public place – and they want them taken down. Meanwhile, another party, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Respecting Human Ecology Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 6, 2010
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    The real problem with environmental movements is that they begin with the earth, not with God's image and earth's steward--human beings.

    March 8, 2010 Caritas in Veritate The role of prophet is not and should not be an easy one. Human beings are, because of our fallen condition, rebellious and resistant to change. When someone tells us we are on the wrong path, we reflexively become defensive. “Who is he to tell me what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Covered By Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 9, 2009
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    In the spiritual battle we need to be sure that our hearts are directed by God and not surrendered to Satan. The breastplate of righteousness keeps your heart right.

    Covered by Righteousness Ephesians 6:10-14 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. 12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    What's Happening In America?

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 3, 2008
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    What is causing Americans great concern about our country? 1- The economy 2- The moral decay

    Psalm 33:12 "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance." Don’t you wish that the Lord was the God of America? INTRO.- What’s good about America? How about peace and security? ILL.- A lady said: Security and peace of mind were part of the reason we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    My Dad Is The Greatest! - Father's Day

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 31, 2006
    based on 266 ratings
     | 109,813 views

    Celebrating great dads: Their CHARACTER, their COMPANION, and their CHILDREN. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Presentation, as well as 4 other Father’s Day sermons.

    MY Dad is the Greatest! Ps. 128:1-6 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DadLeaderBand.html ----- [Please see 4 more Father’s Day sermons w/ PowerPoint and hundreds of others at the link at the bottom.] ----- As a kid I got in trouble when the teacher called my parents to let them know what they heard ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Your Righteousness Exceed Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 11, 2016
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     | 4,824 views

    Our righteousness is measured against that of Jesus–who loved us all the way to the cross and challenged us to follow His love.

    5th Sunday after Pentecost 2016 A Reading from the first Epistle of St. Peter Beloved: All of you, have unity of spirit, sympathy, love of the brethren, a tender heart and a humble mind. 9 Do not return evil for evil or reviling for reviling; but on the contrary bless, for to this you have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Choosing To Do The Right Thing

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 16, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 18,431 views

    A look at various approaches to making ethical decisions.

    When I taught an ethics course, as an adjunct, at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, I started the class by talking about the fact that moral decisions are at times exceedingly complex. Black and white categories do not work very well in the real stuff of life. To demonstrate this I used an ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    RevisiÓn De Libros De Texto De Literatura En El Aula

    Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020
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    En años pasados, los libros de texto de literatura en el aula utilizados en las escuelas estadounidenses, tanto públicas como privadas, reforzaban los valores cristianos y los conceptos clásicos (aristotélicos) de ética y moralidad.

    Después de haber realizado una encuesta exhaustiva de los estadounidenses que se identifican a sí mismos y cristianos, George Barna informó los siguientes resultados en su libro, «El estado de la Iglesia» (tenga en cuenta que las personas encuestadas son personas que ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Lanny Smith avatar

    Core 52 Week 18 - Finding True Righteousness Series

    Contributed by Lanny Smith on May 13, 2020
     | 1,742 views

    How do we know the right thing to do? We get lots of advice from family, friends, media, you name it. But what direction do we truly trust to guide us into right thinking and right behaviors? Jesus shows us the way in the Sermon on the Mount.

    You can listen to the sermon audio on my podcast at: https://PastorLanny.buzzsprout.com Intro: (Preached on Mother’s Day, 2020) • Good/Bad advice from Mom. • Bad: o “If you see a bear and don’t have time to run away, hug it. Bears cannot scratch their stomachs.” o “Always weave a little, and all ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Pelagianism – Works Versus The Gospel Of Grace

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2019
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,940 views

    There are many within Christianity who may unknowingly deny God’s free and eternal gift of salvation by requiring a well-meaning, but a misdirected emphasis on adhering to the Law.

    There is a belief, known as Pelagianism, that has lingered in the church for over 1600 years, which does not accept that the sinful condition of humankind was inherited from Adam and Eve in the Fall (Genesis 3). It is the belief that motivated the ministry of Charles Finney, who is known as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Bible And Homosexuality

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 5, 2019
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,739 views

    What does the Bible say about homosexuality and how should Christians respond to legislation that legalized gay marriage?

    Homosexuality Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/26/2015 On Friday, June 26 the Supreme Court of the United States legalized marriage for same sex couples all across the United States... and along with the decision came huge celebrations as well as thunderous condemnation. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,988 views

    In the last chapter of 1 Thessalonians Paul gives us 12 marks of a mighty church.

    Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 5) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 For the past several weeks, we’ve explored the book of 1 Thessalonians together. As I said in the beginning of this series, every local church is made up of sinners saved by God’s grace, so there’s no ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church