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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Strait And Narrow Minded

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 16, 2023
     | 1,074 views

    The narrow gate is not quite as attractive as the wide one, because you have to leave a lot of old baggage at the door. No carry-ons are allowed.

    I was a pastor in New Jersey when the General Assembly gave our Presbytery a couple of pretty controversial amendments to consider. There were two main issues. The first was the elimination of the “fidelity and chastity” language from our ordination standards. The second one was the lordship of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Greatest Act Of Humility

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 15, 2024
     | 1,257 views

    Jesus washing the disciples feet is an act of humility when you are the Son of God.

    The greatest act of humility John 13:1-8 Good Morning everyone, glad to see you and have you join us online. This morning we have with us two of the Girl Scout troops that use our building and we are glad that you are with us. As we move through the Lenten season, we have been working our way ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Vance Elzinga avatar

    When Its Convenient - When Its Not

    Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 7, 2001
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,655 views

    A call to guide and encourage one another from Scripture.

    20010902a – 2 Timothy 4.1-8 “When It’s Convenient – When It’s Not” OPENING There are three things we need to do with the Word, when it is convenient and welcome and when it is not. We need to do these because people will gather (lit “heap up”) teachers who tell them what they want to hear. But ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,361 views

    Scripture is the foundation for the transformation of the church

    The people of God need to stop dabbling in religion and grow in spiritual maturity. We need to stop playing church and start being the Church by demonstrating the transformation that has occurred within us as a result of an absolute, paramount commitment to Jesus Christ. THE WORD OF GOD? 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Problem Analysis

    Contributed by Michael Raisbeck on Aug 28, 2003
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,615 views

    Life is full of problems to solve; this is an introduction to an approach which may be helpful.

    In previous messages I touched upon a process called KT Decision Analysis. There is also a related process called KT Problem Analysis. This process is used to solve problems in industry and the originators of the approach Charles H. Kepner and Benjamin B. Tregoe recognised that problem solving must ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Frank Lay avatar

    The Greatness Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 3, 2004
    based on 71 ratings
     | 21,583 views

    As we look at the first three verses we discover something of the Greatness of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is certainly greater than the greatest of any of the prophets of the Old Testament era. Our Lord is indeed, greater than anything.

    THE GREATNESS OF JESUS CHRIST HEBREWS 1:1-3 Our God is not a silent God. He has always revealed Himself to mankind. Hebrews 1:1 tells that in times past God spoke to man through the Prophets. He spoke on numerous occasions and in different ways. God’s revelation through the prophets was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Time For Examination

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 19,427 views

    A message for the New Year

    A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 11,968 views

    Sermon I preached before issueing the Lord’s Supper

    Introduction To properly observe the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper, we need a spirit of seriousness and at the same time an attitude of joyful celebration. Memorializing an event as significant as the death of Jesus Christ should fill us with a spirit of awe and deepest reverence. Responding ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Key Of Worship Series

    Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,776 views

    Part 2 of this 4-part sermon series on worship defines the Key element needed for effective worship.

    I.The Key Of Worship A. The Heart Of The Worshiper 1.A Pure Heart a.Matthew 5:8 – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” In Psalm 24:3-5 the psalmist asks this question, “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? And who may stand in His holy place?” He then ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Law For The Lawless

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011
     | 2,976 views

    The Law does not save; only Jesus saves through faith.

    Law for the Lawless January 24, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Law does not save; only Jesus saves through faith. Focus Passage: I Timothy 1:8-11 Supplemental Passage: I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Am The Light Of The World Series

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 4, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,507 views

    If Jesus is the Light of the World, how will that affect YOU?

    Jesus the True Light - John 1. 1-14 Story: About 20 years ago I went on a training conference when I was working as a Patent Attorney for a Swiss multinational company called Sandoz. And one of the conundrums they set us to test our ingenuity was this: You are in a plane flying over the desert ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Billy Noel avatar

    The Church’s Mandate Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 2, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,165 views

    The church’s primary function is to win souls

    The Church’s Mandate Matthew 28:16-20 James Stewart says “defective evangelism produces defective Christianity and defective Christianity produces defective churches and defective churches produce defective Christianity and defective Christianity makes for defective evangelism, it’s a vicious ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    Opening Windows Of Heaven # 2

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 28, 2012
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     | 4,614 views

    How we can open the windows of Heaven

    OPENING WINDOWS OF HEAVEN # 2 Malachi 3: 10Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    The Gestures Of Worship Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2011
     | 3,012 views

    Profound bows, joining of hands for prayer, and striking our breast are all important adjuncts to our worship.

    Feast of St. James July 25, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Some of the apostles have paired feasts–Ss. Peter and Paul, Simon and Jude, Philip and James the Lesser. We would expect James and John, blood brothers, to be treated in this way, but they each have their own festival day. I think that ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ed Wood avatar

    A Time For Examination

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,675 views

    A different kind of Lord’s Supper devotional.

    A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist