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  • Rodney V Johnson avatar

    A Slave For Christ Part 5 Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 22, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,171 views

    Part five focuses on the parable that Jesus gave about forgiveness.

    A Slave For Christ Part 5 Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: This morning we will begin reading some of the parables and other teachings Jesus gave as it related to slaves and their relationship with their masters. As we read through these different scriptures, please keep in mind that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Commission Or The Great Omission?

    Contributed by Nigel Heath on Apr 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,088 views

    Jesus’ Great Commission to make disciples of all nations is often poorly understood and the challenge not taken up. Here is a "Great Omission". What might the ’C’ stand for?

    26.4.09 THE GREAT ‘OMMISSION’ Mtt 28:19-20 Acts 1 1-8 NOTE: It will be helpful to listeners if a simple Powerpoint presentation is put together as follows: 1. The Great Ommission 2. The Great Commission Matthew 28:19-20 Matthew 28:19-20 3. Missing (Then prepare slides that gradually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Joseph's Example: Believe And Obey

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,359 views

    Christmas sermon on the example that Joseph gave to us. He was a quiet, righteous man who played an important part in the nativity story. He believed and obeyed. His faith resulted in an act of submission to God and an act of mercy and compassion to Ma

    Joseph’s Example: Believe and Obey Pastor Scott Jensen Matthew 1:18-25 Introduction When asked about obeying God, a preacher once said, “Brethren, whatever the good God tells me to do in this blessed Book, that I am going to do. If I see in it that I must jump through a stone wall, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    When Life Begins: A Christian View Of Reproductive Technologies Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,591 views

    Advances in science and medicine have enabled many couples who cannot have children to conceive. And yet, in every society there must be a continual conversation between what can be done, and what should be done. That conversation is generally carried o

    When Life Begins: A Christian View of Reproductive Technologies Series: In the World But Not Of It April 17, 2005 Intro: (1 Samuel 1:1-17) – Hannah’s story Different Context; Same Pain: Although our context today is very different then it was in Biblical times, the pain of infertility is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Would God Ever Take Away His Word? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 24, 2020
     | 3,119 views

    What would it mean if God withdrew the knowledge of His Word?

    - Unpack vv. 11-12 and the threat to take away the word of the Lord. - We don’t really know what to do with that. Let’s try to figure it out. WHAT MIGHT THAT LOOK LIKE? 1. Rejecting God’s truth, people do what they want. 2. Things start falling apart. 3. The consequences of their sin make ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The 24/7 Godlyparent

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 11, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,795 views

    Being a godly parent is something one does deliberately.

    The 24/7 Godly Parent Duet. 6:4-9 August 10, 2003 Baby Dedication Service Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Psalm 127:3-5 DT 6:4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [5] Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. [6] ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Allen Joseph avatar

    The Cost Of Being A Christian

    Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 25, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,539 views

    This sermon I preached in my seminary among my friends and teachers and it talks about the cost of being a desciple of Jesus

    The cost of being a Christian Text: Mk.10:17-22 Intro: There are lot of sad stories in the Bible. The stories that grieve our hearts time and again. This is also one among those stories with a tragic end even though it had a wonderful beginning. It is a bit dramatic. When we enter into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What Does God Say?

    Contributed by Royce Hendry on Jan 19, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 5,400 views

    A look at what God says about the sanctity of human life.

    WHAT DOES GOD SAY? INTRO: On January 22, 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 7-2 decision in Roe vs.Wade that legalized abortion. Since then over 40 million babies have been slain in what should be the most protected place on earth-the mother’s womb. But what does God say about this? Read ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is Divine Forgiveness A Do-Over?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,690 views

    A look at how God's forgiveness does not always undo the consequences of our sin.

    OUR QUESTION: Why won’t God fix my problem? - We see Him blessing others and wonder why those same blessings are flowing toward us. - We see God move powerfully in another’s life and we wonder, “Why not me?” The problem might hearken back to past mistakes. - There are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Godly Expectation

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 1, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    the difference between faith and hope and how they work together to fulfill God’s purpose.

    Expectation is something we all need to have if we want to see God’s promises fulfilled. It is really another way of saying hope. When many think of hope they think along the lines of I hope I inherit a million dollars, or I hope I get that job that I applied for, or I hope it doesn’t rain ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divorce And The Bible Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011
     | 2,616 views

    A New Testament take on Divorce

    Divorce and the Bible Part 3 The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. A few weeks ago we started to explore what the bible has to say about marriage and divorce. B. Our study revolves around Jesus’ teaching on the subject in Mark 10. C. As I have said before this is a difficult subject ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Believe & Know! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 25, 2021
     | 2,160 views

    Based on John 6:60-69 - Encourages hearers to believe in & know Jesus & live their lives as true followers of Him.

    “BELIEVE & KNOW” John 6:60-69 FBCF – 10/17/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Found out a couple of wks ago that we have nearly 1300 members at FBCF. Avg about 400 folks here each Sunday & way less than that on Wednesday, our other corporate worship time as a church. Why is this so? Most Christians ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Seeley avatar

    The Identity Of Christ Series

    Contributed by David Seeley on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 11,903 views

    First in a five week series about Jesus Christ. I trust this series will give us a new appreciation for who Jesus Christ is and what He has done.

    The Identity of Christ Text: Matthew 16:13-17 I. The common question—Whom do men say that I am? Some say Jesus was a prophet. Others say He was a great teacher. Religions of the world admit that He was a good man. But really, who is this Jesus which is called Christ? “You can speak of Jesus as ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Two: Did Jesus Claim To Be God?)

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,275 views

    In his book, Dan Brown claims that the deity of Jesus was a fourth-century creation. This sermon looks at Jesus’ own statements on the subjects and then examines the three ways we can respond to those statements.

    The Da Vinci Code Claim: “The deity of Jesus was invented at the Council of Nicea (325 A.D.).” - A character in Brown’s book states, “Until that moment [the Council of Nicea] in history, Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet. . . a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tom Dixon avatar

    Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You

    Contributed by Tom Dixon on Jan 8, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,415 views

    Often it is in times of frustration and incessant demands that God most effectively teaches us how to have compassion and to serve others with His power.

    Mark 6:30-44 Serving Others When They Should Be Serving You Parallel passages: Matt 14:13-21; Luke 9:10-17; John 6 THE SETTING: Mark 6:27-29 1. Disciples just returned from long ministry tour through towns – they’re exhausted 2. And Jesus finds out his cousin (john the Baptist) has been brutally ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible