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  • David Doherty avatar

    Basic Of Christanity 101 Series

    Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 27, 2007
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     | 3,356 views

    The 4th sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

    Instruction about Baptism Basic Christianity 101 #4 in a series of 7 Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Kind Of Disciple

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 3, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,524 views

    The closer we are to Christ, the closer a disciple we are.

    INTRODUCTION -Q: What do you think of when you think of the disciples in scripture? -We likely think of twelve guys -Q: What was Jesus’ last command to his followers? -Matthew 28:19 -It wasn’t a matter of making converts -That’s God’s job -Our job is to take those that He has changed and ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Hardware Store Christian

    Contributed by Michael Walker on Jan 1, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,330 views

    To encourage believers to walk in ther role to uplift and encourage others. To be there for them. To stand in the gap. To carry others burdens. To be as Christ, everything to everybody as best we can.

    "Hardware Store Christian" - I Cor. 9:14, 19-22 - Even so hath the Lord ordained that they which preach the gospel should live of the gospel. And unto the Jews I became as a Jew, that I might gain the Jews; to them that are under the law, as under the law, that I might gain them that are ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Wonderful New Year Series

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 124 ratings
     | 8,629 views

    Part 3 of FACING THE FUTURE! Paul gave us some reasons you and I can look into this New Year and see wonderful things. 1. WE ARE BLESSED 2. WE ARE CHOSEN 3. WE ARE PREDISTINED.

    A WONDERFUL NEW YEAR Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18 Humor Illustration At the beginning of a new year, a high school principal decided to post his teachers’ new year’s resolutions on the bulletin board. As the teachers gathered around the bulletin board, a great commotion started. One of the teachers ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    There Is Still Room

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 10, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,805 views

    The never ending pursuit of Christ after the lost even when He is turned down time and again.

    Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 Title: “There Is Still Room” Introduction: This portion of Scripture could very well be called, “Christianity vs. Religion.” Jesus was visiting the home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath day. – He was there to share a meal. Jesus was being watched very closely by ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Pulling Down Walls Of Discrimination

    Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Dec 17, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    An advent sermon, learning to beat discrimination, learning from the geneology of Jesus

    In one of the parishes where I worked, there were two families who were fighting over a property dispute. Both the families were rich and influential. Both tried to get the support of the local church in their favour. So they wrote to the parish council expressing their views and claims. One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Mission Is Still The Same.

    Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 25, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,923 views

    To get people know that in all these different churches we still must have he same mission.

    SUBJECT: THE MISSION IS STILL THE SAME SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 1:7 There have been numerous changes in the which church and religion are concerned. Some people doctrine one way, and some do it another. We have Methodist, Catholic, Baptist, Holiness, and now we have Non-Denominational. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Denials Of Jesus.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 31, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,392 views

    I have noticed it down through the years that anytime one’s fellowship with the Lord and his people, his church begins to wane, they sooner or later move into the company of the world.

    The denials of Jesus. Mark 14: 66 -- 72. 07/30/03 After the sword incident, Peters drifting away is best summed up by Matthew 26:58. Matthew said, “but Peter followed him, Jesus, afar off.” When Jesus was arrested in the garden, he was taken to the court. Peter before time had been following ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christmas Eve Service

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,011 views

    THIS IS NOT AN ORIGINAL SERVICE. IT IS A BRIEF CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE THAT USES CANDLES TO FORM THE NATIVITY SCENE. IT HAS AN ENDING THAT IS QUITE UNIQUE AND SIGNIFICANT.

    A CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT DRAMA FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH CAMPBELLTON, N.B. DECEMBER 24, 2008 ORDER OF SERVICE CALL TO WORSHIP: ISAIAH 9: 2, 6-7 CALL TO MEDITATION: LUKE 2:17-20 MOMENTS OF MEDITATION: SUSAN DOUCET PLAYS HARP OPENING HYMN: NO. 125 JOY TO THE WORLD RESPONSIVE READING: NO. 635 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Discouraged, Not Defeated

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 25, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,346 views

    How to keep discouragement from becoming defeat.

    Discouraged, Not Defeated It is easy to become discouraged. Our world situation - Economy, war, terrorism, unemployment, mortgage crisis, crime. Our personal situation - Family problems, employment problems, physical problems. Our church life - Christians fall away, harsh words, disappointment, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Unused Gospel

    Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,358 views

    I’m afraid the church is not taking advantage of the most powerful tool in the universe, the Gospel!

    Scripture: Mark 16:1 – 6 Title: “An Unused Gospel” Introduction: There’s a story about a wealthy man who was terminally ill. The doctor said, "There’s only “one thing” that will save you. “A brain transplant.” - It’s an experimental operation. And it’s very expensive." The wealthy guy said, - ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Let's Grow Up!

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 17 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    The marks of a mature Christian

    We must no longer be children, tossed to and fro and blown about by every wind of doctrine, by people’s trickery, by their craftiness in deceitful scheming. But speaking the truth in love, we must grow up in every way into him who is the head, into Christ, from whom the whole body, joined and knit ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    One Another Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,153 views

    I studied the 30 places in the New Testament that we are commanded to love “each” or “one another”. I found three common themes to these love verses.

    WHAT THE BOOK SAYS ABOUT LOVE Part 2 One Another Sunday, February 15, 2009 Pastor Brian Matherlee Last Wednesday night in Awana Pam Belk was leading the large group time for the younger kids & she was talking to them about how Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me.” She asked the kids ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Advent With Handel's Messiah 5 Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,355 views

    Jesus brings peace through the means of peace

    First Sunday After Christmas December 28, 2008 Advent Series based on Scripture in Handel’s Messiah Read p. xvii in the Voice from on High Song 18 Zechariah 9:9-10 The Magi come to honour a king – what kind of king? Alexander vs Jesus Alexander – verses 3-7a – an empire based on force and ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Success Makers

    Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,695 views

    unleashing the ability to help others succeed

    SUCCESS MAKERS (That’s who we are - Gen. 12:2) BISHOP DAVID IBELEME King makers are the people who "make, elect or decide" who the King will be. They exist in many political organizations and in many societies. Those who aspire for political success look to these people - they do everything not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible