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  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Foundations Of The Faith: Baptism

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 20, 2017
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    BAPTISM IS ONE OF THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH. SOMETIMES WE GET SO FAMILIAR WITH WHAT WE BELIEVE THAT WE LOSE SIGHT OF THESE BASIC THOUGHTS. REVIEW IS OFTEN TIME WELL INVESTED.

    FOUNDATIONS OF THE FAITH: BAPTISM MATTHEW 3:13-17 TODAY WE ARE CONTINUING WITH OUR SERIES ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF OUR FAITH, BY LOOKING AT BAPTISM. BAPTISM IS A CONTROVERSIAL POINT OF CHRISTENDOM, AND IT IS NOT MY POINT TO ADD FIRE TO THE CONTROVESY, BUT TO EXAMINE WHAT THE SCRIPTURES SAY ABOUT ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Before And After The Cross - (Easter Expository Teaching) - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Apr 21, 2017
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    The New Man is something different, amazing and too complex for the human mind to comprehend. He is not the same with the man before the fall. No! A thousand times more glorious that the Edenic State of Adam. He was born on the resurrection day.

    I am not here this morning to teach another sermon to you. I know you might have heard it all these years that Jesus died and God raised Him up on the third day. Every Easter Sunday comes with this message almost everywhere, but Last week, as I sat in my study room walking up and down the ladder ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Restoration Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Jerry Love on May 2, 2017
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    Peter feels like a useless failure but Jesus restores him not only to his good graces, but to useful service.

    The Restoration of Peter Luke 22:31 31 “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. 32 But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” 33 But he replied, “Lord, I am ready to go with you to prison and to ...read more

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    Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 15, 2017
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    THE GOSPEL OF MARK INTRODUCES US TO SOME PEOPLE WHO`S MALADIES WERE BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE TRADITIONAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

    Mark 10:46-52 (AMP) 46 Then they came to Jericho. And as He was leaving Jericho with His disciples and a great crowd, Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, a son of Timaeus, was sitting by the roadside. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, saying, Jesus, Son of David, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Memorial Day: Sacrifice - The True Cost Of Freedom

    Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017
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    A Memorial Day Sermon explaining the cost of our nation's freedom and the cost of our spiritual freedom.

    Sermon Lanier Christian Church May 29, 2016 David Simpson Sacrifice – The True Cost of Freedom Hebrews 9:27-28 It’s Memorial Day weekend. It is seen by many as the beginning of summer. Lake Lanier will be filled with boaters and swimmers and campers and picnickers who will celebrate fun on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    "Check The Fruits, Fix The Roots” --8th Sunday In Ordinary Time

    Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 4, 2019
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    Our First Reading relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: faults revealed when one speaks, santification, and discernment

    Sirach, chapter 27, from our First Reading, relates the steady application of three processes over time to create a separation or distinction based on intrinsic properties of quality: 1). The first is the image of shaking a mesh strainer to reveal the husks from the kernel which is similar to ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Please Care For My Soul

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2019
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    Have you searched for opportunities to care for a soul or two or is it all about you?

    Please Care For My Soul! Psa 142:4  I looked on my right hand, and beheld, but there was no man that would know me: refuge failed me; no man cared for my soul.  This is a sad note. The Psalm was written while David was hiding from Saul in a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am Not The Christ: An Exposition Of John 1:19-28

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 28, 2018
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    What can the confession of John the Baptist teach us about our own confession?

    I am NOT the Christ: An Exposition of John 1:19-28 In the previous passage we are introduced to the person of Jesus. He is described as the eternal Word who became flesh and tabernacled among us. The purpose of His coming to earth was to save everyone who believes. Those who believe on Him are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Rev Heather Wilson

    Contributed by Heather Wilson on Aug 11, 2018
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    The focus of the sermon is unloading exhaustion, depression, and fear.

    Sermon: Exhausted, Depressed, and Afraid This morning (evening), we are going on a journey. First, we will pack a familiar case to all of us and then discover how it can be unpacked so that we can travel lighter. When I was travelling to see my mum in Canada, Hugh texted her and said about our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Finished But Not Over Series

    Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Mar 14, 2019
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    With His last breath Jesus groaned, "It is finished" His part was finish on that glorious day. But part two was about to begin.

    Finished But Not Over Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church December 17, 2018 Joel 2:28-29 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Miracles

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 2, 2015
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     | 15,539 views

    The first Miracle of Jesus, turning the water into wine.

    Today I’d like to talk about Miracles John 2:1-11 (Jesus performed His 1st Miracle / Elaborate / Some Big Some Small / Jack Cancer John 2:1-11 Read Now Does it seem strange to you that Jesus would pick a wedding as the place to launch His Ministry? • Maybe even • Maybe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Wet Blanket Of Discouragement (#2)

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2015
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    Discouragement and depression can be real enemies of progress. In this series we reason about the diagnosis of a problem and develop an attitude of correction. Just let me die here.

    BEWARE OF THE WET BLANKET... OF DISCOURAGEMENT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #2 I. I AM NOT HAPPY HERE? A. HAYDEN PLANETARIUM ran several advertisement in different news paper. The ad invited people to submit applications for those that would like to be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Seeing Jesus In The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 21, 2016
     | 5,656 views

    Has anybody received a compliment today? Everybody likes a compliment. But what is the greatest compliment that anybody could ever give you? For a Christian, it would be when another person tells you that they see Jesus in you.

    Seeing Jesus In The Good Samaritan Luke 10:30-36 Introduction: 1. Has anybody received a compliment today? Everybody likes a compliment. But what is the greatest compliment that anybody could ever give you? For a Christian, it would be when another person tells you that they see Jesus in ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Sunday's On The Way

    Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 15, 2019
     | 4,397 views

    THURSDAY, FRIDAY, AND SATURDAY LOOKED DISMAL, BUT SUNDAY'S ON THE WAY

    SUNDAY’S ON THE WAY INTRO: SUNDAY’S ON THE WAY! Are you living in a NEVER-ENDING THURSDAY struggling to make it while your world seems to be falling apart? Are you living in an ENDLESS FRIDAY watching your hopes and dreams slowly die? Are you living in a DARK, DEPRESSED SATURDAY? Your will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Tongues Pt. 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Mar 18, 2013
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     | 2,965 views

    The belief that the gifts of the Spirit, the working of miracles and other signs ceased with the last apostle (or the close of the biblical canon/66 books) is called cessationism. The only problem is there is not a single shred of evidence in Scripture or

    Tongues 5 - Praying in the Spirit Through Church History Dr. Mike Fogerson Aug. 22, 2012 A The belief that the gifts of the Spirit, the working of miracles and other signs ceased with the last apostle (or the close of the biblical canon/66 books) is called cessationism. 1 The last disciple died ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist