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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jesus Helps A Soldier

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 16, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 3,673 views

    A Centurion who came to Jesus for help first recognized then submitted to the authority of the Master.

    Jesus Helps a Soldier Matt. 8:5-13 INTRO.: Early in the second year of Jesus’ earthly ministry, a soldier came to Him for help. In fact, this soldier was a ranking officer in the Roman army. A Centurion. One commentator notes Centurions were the backbone of the Roman army. He commanded 100 men. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Health Care Plan

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,486 views

    God’s Health Care Plan is discussed!

    Health Care Plan James 5:14-15 8-09-09 Intro I want to address a subject that seems to be on a lot of people’s minds these days—health care. Almost everyone agrees there are aspects of the current health care system in America that need reform. Almost nobody agrees as to how to fix it. Town hall ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Chris Appleby avatar

    Debate In The Temple

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,310 views

    Thw Question of Jesus Authority following the cleansing of the temple

    The story is told of a ship’s captain during the war who was sailing along on a dark night and saw a light on a collision course. So he got his signaller to flash a message: "Alter your course 10 degrees south." The reply came back "Alter your course 10 degrees north." The captain then signalled ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    By Submitting Series

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 25, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 4,046 views

    Facing life by submitting to God, authorities, wives and spouses

    Sermon: Surviving the Drought by Being Submissive I Peter 3:8-12 September 22, 2002 I. Introduction A. Weather Report B. But it takes more to survive a drought then a few days of rain. It takes perseverance and change, lifestyle changes. We don’t know how long this drought is going to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    Opening Greetings Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,228 views

    APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP

    BIG IDEA: APOSTOLIC AUTHORITY NURTURES THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP I. AUTHOR = PAUL A. His Authority = "an apostle of Christ Jesus" one sent by God Ellicott: "didn’t merely derive his commission from Christ, but belonged to Him." B. His Authentication = "according to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    It Is His Word

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jun 8, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,353 views

    The Word of God in the final authority for the Christian’s life.

    It is His Word The Lord is looking for a few good men and women. Those who are willing to be in the Word and growing in Christlikeness. Before we can become all that we should be in Christ we need to decide that the Word of God will be the controlling factor in the decisions we make. We have to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Granted Permission

    Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,335 views

    WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN AUTHORITY TO ACCESS STRONGHOLDS.

    GRANTED PERMISSION NEHEMIAH 2:7-8 I also said to him, “if it pleases the king, may I have letters to the governors of Trans-Euphrates, so that they will provide me safe-conduct until I arrive in Judah? And may I have a letter to Asaph, keeper of the kings forest, so he will give me timber to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Robert Leroe avatar

    I Am He Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 29, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,655 views

    At the arrest of Jesus He revealed his divine authority.

    Jesus has finished His “high priestly prayer” of the previous chapter; He crosses the Kidron Valley (geographically the Wadi en-Nar) to the Garden of Gethsemane, and quietly waits… Gethsemane, a walled olive grove, was a favorite, secluded place for Jesus and His followers to get ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Something Old-Something New?

    Contributed by John Mccormack on Nov 17, 2013
     | 3,010 views

    THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES EXPRESSES THE FUTILITY OF MAN WITHOUT GOD.

    SOMETHING OLD-SOMETHING NEW? OBSERVATION: THE AUTHOR OF ECCLESIASTES, CALLED “THE PREACHER” COMES FROM THE HEBREW WORD “ASSEMBLY OR CONGREGATION”. THE AUTHOR IS NOT NAMED; HOWEVER, MANY SCHOLARS SUGGEST SOLOMON MAY BE THE AUTHOR. THE AUTHOR EXPRESSES THE FUTILITY OF MAN ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Wallace avatar

    When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: When The Wrong People Win

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,697 views

    What if the wrong people end up in charge, in control of our government, your work, your school or whatever organization you are involved with? How will you respond?

    We’re in an election year again. In the midst of the Pandemic, the Democratic National Convention occurred virtually this week and dominated all the major TV networks. As expected, the speakers at the Democratic Convention relentlessly attacked the incumbent president, and true to form, he ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    The Glory Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 4, 2024
     | 1,627 views

    In dependence upon Christ, obey God and experience the glory of His presence and His guidance.

    While listening to the song “Train Up a Child,” Ann’s daughter Emily asked her mom what “train up” means. Ann explained that it means to teach children about God and the difference between right and wrong. “Are you and Daddy training me up?” Emily asked. “We’re trying to,” Ann replied. Emily ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Mark Gil Petallar avatar

    Sin Makes Life Complicated

    Contributed by Mark Gil Petallar on Oct 19, 2015
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,079 views

    The author of 2 Samuel carefully details the punishment of God to David. In this chapter, the author reveals to us how sin makes the life of David complicated. The life of David now is totally different than before.

    Sin Makes Life Complicated 2 Samuel 14 “Cigarette smoking is dangerous to one’s health,” so says the public signs. On the one hand, no matter how lethal it is, people still smoke. The government, on the other hand, still allows the selling of cigarettes. As a result of smoking, ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    Objections To Obedience

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 29, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,366 views

    How do we become people who love to follow Christ and obey God?

    On the morning of August 2, 2002, a fired Columbus police officer, Hermando “Cliff” Harton, Jr., 39, shot his wife in their Prairie Township home. He then led the police on a chase on I-71 into Ashland County where he was shot and wounded by State Patrol troopers. His wife had ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Christopher Clarke avatar

    Teach In Christ's Name

    Contributed by Christopher Clarke on Jul 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,096 views

    This is the story of the disciples going out with the authority of the Holy Spirit and teaching in Christ's name.

    Teach in Christ’s Name Sunday April 11, 2010 Our scripture today comes from Acts 5:27-32. I want to read that to you now. 27When the apostles were brought before the council, the high priest said to them, 28"We told you plainly not to teach in the name of Jesus. But look what you have done! ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    The Strategy For Satan’s Finest Hour-6

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020
     | 3,855 views

    6 of ? God furnished, to the apostle John, a picture of Satan’s finest hour. Those who trust Scripture are furnished a clear picture of Satan’s end time strategy. What strategies will mark Satan’s last days? Satan’s strategy for his finest hour Turns...

    The STRATEGY For SATAN’s FINEST HOUR--part A,-#VI —Revelation 13:1-18 Attention: I recently watched a portion of a TV show called ‘America’s Top Dog’. It is based on running certain law enforcement K-9 units(trained dogs) thru a standardized timed course. The course highlights each dog’s skillset ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist