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  • Chad Bolfa avatar

    Are We Suffering From An Identity Crisis In The Church?

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 19,367 views

    So Jesus, in the midst of growing opposition and surrounded by crowds of people who liked him but did not understand him asked two questions to his disciples in order to get them to understand fully who he is, and who they are in Him, so that they will no

    Are we Suffering from an Identity Crisis in the Church? Am Service March 1st 2009 Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction Are you unsure of your role in life? Do you feel like you don’t know the real you? If you answer yes to these questions, you may be experiencing what is known as an identity crisis. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resident Aliens

    Contributed by David Roth on Sep 19, 2015
     | 4,149 views

    Proper 9 (b) Christ was rejected in his hometown. We, too, are rejected by the world. Focus on our status in the world distracts us from the truth of our citizenship in God's kingdom.

    Mark 6: 1-11 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Resident Aliens” It has been quite a week. A week ago the Supreme Court redefined marriage within the legal and civic sphere. ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Changing The World By The Word

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2018
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     | 17,235 views

    “Say to those who have an anxious heart, “Be strong; fear not! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, with the recompense of God. He will come and save you”. (Isaiah 35:4)

    Introduction: The theme for today’s sermon is “changing the world by the word”. The most widely read book in the world is the Word of God and it is estimated that over 3.9 billion copies have been printed in the last fifty years. The life of the late Billy Graham is a testimony of how the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Selfless In A Selfie World Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    Churches make an impact for the gospel when they choose to be selfless in a selfie world

    NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Science Series

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 2, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,268 views

    A metaphysical worldview that is neither Christian nor scientific

    Christian Science, a contradiction in terms...Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When I was about to fly from Germany to Saugus to be interviewed by the Pulpit Committee, my supervisory Chaplain from V Corps HQ in Heidelberg told me to be sure to see the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Scandalon

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 12 ratings
     | 2,125 views

    How should Christians respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed?

    How should we, as Christians, respond to the controversy surrounding the publication of cartoons of Muhammed? “The cartoons were first published by Jyllands-Posten in late September 2005; approximately two weeks later, nearly 3,500 people demonstrated peacefully in Copenhagen. In November, several ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    How Could A Loving God Destroy The World

    Contributed by John Bugg on May 31, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 25,458 views

    Lessons from Noah and the Ark

    NOAH AND THE ARK: HOW COULD A LOVING GOD DESTROY THE WORLD? This morning we are continuing the sermon series on the stained glass windows. I started this series because I believe that each one of the pictures in the stained glass windows has something to say to us about who God is. Each picture ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lesson 6 Witnessing To Mormons Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Bixby on Oct 24, 2001
    based on 26 ratings
     | 2,768 views

    Lesson 6 of 6.

    Witnessing to Mormons Lesson 6 Jeff Bixby August 29th, 2001 Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 "And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    I Am The Light Of The World Youth Sermon

    Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023
    based on 4 ratings
     | 1,277 views

    Jesus is the light that guides us through life, revealing truth, teaching us how to live, and promising eternal life. His light is transformative, changing us from the inside out and filling our lives with love, grace, mercy, and peace.

    Imagine you're in a pitch-black room, and you can't see anything. You're stumbling, tripping over stuff, and you're totally lost. Then, someone flips on a light. Suddenly, you can see everything clearly. That's what Jesus does for us. He's not just a tiny flashlight; He's like a massive spotlight, ...read more

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    The Practical Points Of Conversing With God

    Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 6, 2021
     | 2,539 views

    Nehemiah's prayer was an example in practicality, specificity and common sense when coming before the LORD with our needs and burdens. Prayer is an orderly time of conversing with God, who wants to hear from you daily.

    This message is a continuation of our look at the prayers of the Jewish statesman Nehemiah and his concern over the rebuilding of Jerusalem, which had laid in ruins for decades after its destruction by the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar in 586 B.C., which brought the kingdom of Judah to an end ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    The Unknown God - [mythology - Idolatry - Witnessing] Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 13, 2005
    based on 228 ratings
     | 19,270 views

    In Athens, Paul saw their mythology, inc. the statue to any "unknown" god they may have missed. He said, "let me tell you about Him!" Link included to formatted text, PowerPoint template, and handout.

    The Unknown God Acts 17:15-34 ----- PowerPoint for this message, and a formatted text version are available at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnknownGod.html Or, see the 80+ message Acts Series homepage at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Expository-Acts.html ----- The city of Athens in Bible ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Finding Freedom From Anger Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,994 views

    In this message we will discover truths of God that will set us free from ANGER. A much needed message in a world today.

    Finding Freedom From ANGER Good morning MGCC! And welcome to the church of the living Son of God, our resurrected king! AMEN! And welcome to week 3 of our series… “Finding Freedom In A World That Seeks To Bind You.” NOW - our 2 main theme passages are… (and hey, what to you say we memorize them) ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Claude Alexander avatar

    The "Overcomer” From The Book Of Revelation

    Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 30, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,618 views

    Since the advent of sin into this world, life has become a battle for mankind. In this battle of life, one is either an overcomer or a victim.

    The “Overcomer” from the Book of Revelation Since the advent of sin into this world, life has become a battle for mankind. In this battle of life, one is either an overcomer or a victim. My prayer for you is that you will live the rest of your life as an overcomer in Jesus’ Name. However, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Lessons From Failure Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 26, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,289 views

    When we fail in ministry, our failure need not be fatal. Rather, if our failure teaches us to depend on Christ and care for people, we can move on from failure to impact our world like Jesus’ original disciples did.

    A CEO has taken on a new job, and the outgoing CEO says to him, “Sometimes you’ll make wrong choices. You will. You’ll mess up. When that happens, I have prepared three envelopes for you. I left them in the top drawer of the desk. The first time it happens, open #1. The second time you mess ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    10. The Question Of Natural Evil Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 2, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,693 views

    Dark forces in opposition to God ruled the natural world outside the Garden of Eden

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE – 10 – THE QUESTION OF NATURAL EVIL] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church