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  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    The Lord's Prayer - Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 30, 2014
     | 5,856 views

    "for Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen!" Whoa! We know this is true but why is it in some Bibles and not others? Are there some Bibles that are better than others? Were errors made? Should we fight over them? Lord please help us!

    Over the last five weeks we have been taking a look at The Lord’s Prayer and today we come to the end of verse 13 which says … Matthew 6:13 “For Thine is the Kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen.” That is a grand statement! I love getting to that part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Our Worship Of God Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 17, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,720 views

    Christians need to know more about worship. None of us know as much as we could. It is my desire to preach the Bible during the entire sermon. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you wi

    OUR WORSHIP OF GOD Various Text (Series 5 Functions of the Church) Introduction One writer notes that: Worship in our time has been captured by the tourist mind set. Worship is understood as a visit to an attractive site to be made when we have adequate leisure. For some it is a weekly ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Accountability To The Next Level Of Authority

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 16, 2018
     | 5,116 views

    Every adult is accountable to many people around them.

    ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE NEXT LEVEL OF AUTHORITY I. INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, I must enforce the rules of the school. Not always do I enjoy this portion of my job. In fact, this responsibility is often a dreaded one. We are teachers who often must perform in the role of a patrol officer. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    But By Trust Series

    Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,200 views

    By trusting in God’s walking with them, people live

    But by Trust Heb. 11:1-16 Gen 15:1-6 Luke 12:22-40 8/12 † In the name of the Messiah, Jesus † 20 …may the God of peace who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great shepherd of the sheep, by the blood of the eternal covenant, 21 equip you with everything good that you may do his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Parable Of The Crooked Manager

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Sep 17, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,464 views

    We cannot misuse our responsibilities and interactions with people

    Luke 16:1-13 The Gospel of Luke contains a lot of parables – stories told by Jesus to help us understand how we are to live our lives. Some of these parables seem to say one thing, but when you really think about them, they have a totally different meaning. The name of this parable is the unjust ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Christmas Is About Learning From Jesus

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 17, 2023
     | 784 views

    Christmas is a great time to teach people about Jesus

    Christmas is about learning from Jesus Luke 2:1 – 20 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz There’s one thing that’s been bothering me about the protests that are happening around the world and especially in the United States that they are in support of Hamas. I was watching a television news broadcast, and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Living In The Blessing

    Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,097 views

    This is a New Years sermon, reminding People that not only does God want to bless his people, He wants us to be channels of His blessing to others

    TITLE: Living In The Blessing Text: Number 6:24-27 Theme: New Years, blessing P.S. INTRODUCTION: I do not think that there is anyone who does not like receiving a Blessing from the Lord. Over and over we read how that God has blessed us, and longs to bless us with even more blessing. In fact did ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Are You Doing In This Cave?

    Contributed by Izak Shipman on Mar 22, 2003
    based on 80 ratings
     | 6,671 views

    A sermon about people not living a victorious life. A good message for backsliders, a challence for people to make a choice for God.

    What are you doing in this cave? I Kings 19:1-15 I. Introduction: This episode happened after the victory on Mount Carmel. It was a great victory that Elijah witnessed, surely it must have counted as one of his highlight is in His life. But now we’re witnessing the man of God on the run. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What's The Verdict?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 6,275 views

    Everytime God’s Word is shared, there is a verdict in people’s hearts. What’s the verdict in your heart?

    Acts 17:1-12: SO WHAT’S THE VERDICT? Recently in the news, there’s the story of the actor, Robert Blake. Maybe you’ve heard about this one – a famous actor living in California – married to the wrong person. His wife is shot and killed, and now, the police say that the evidence is pointing ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    "While You Were Sleeping..."

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,586 views

    Why is it easier to get people to come and attend a Church potluck then it is to get people to come to a Church revival meeting?

    “While you were sleeping” Introduction: Perhaps you have seen the movie with this title? The disciples of Christ were "out" when Christ was leading the woman at the well to himself. The context of this message is an "after dinner" talk that Christ had with his disciples. 1. Why were they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Overcome Bad Listening Habits

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,630 views

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes.

    Some people tend to have a hard time listening to people who do not speak in the language of Biblical absolutes. Ineffective listening is usually the single biggest hindrance to effective communication between people. The following is a list of some of the most common barriers to listening: a. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Scenes Of The Resurrection

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 6,297 views

    A look at the way people responded in the gospel accounts to Jesus’ resurrection paralleled to how people respond today to Jesus

    Introduction: Low in the grave He lay, Jesus my savior! Waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave He arose! With a mighty triumph o’er His foes; He arose a victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Timothy Lee avatar

    Have You Got God's Vision For Your Life?

    Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,119 views

    Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives.

    HAVE YOU GOT GOD’S VISION FOR YOUR LIFE? Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish Where there is no vision the people will perish. People will feel hopeless. We have no control over our own lives. Helen Keller was asked once “What would be worse than being born blind?” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Exaltation Through Denial Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,237 views

    Exposition of Acts 3:11-16 about the people’s denial of Jesus as the Christ, and how that was glorifying to God

    Text: Acts 3:11-16, Title: Exaltation through Denial, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/15/07, AM Opening illustration: In what some call a denial of a basic civil right, a Missouri man has been told he may not marry his long-term companion. …The man claims that the essential elements of marriage – love and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Reach

    Contributed by David Marks on Feb 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,382 views

    Sermon is to encourage people to reach always in their lives for two things. Reach Up to God and Reach Out to people.

    Reach!—meaning “to stretch.” It implies an inconvenience. It involves movement. You can’t lean back, relax, get comfortable—and then reach, without giving up some of the comfort (at least for a moment). Reaching involves a little extra effort to get to something you want. How much extra energy you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ