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  • Todd Blair avatar

    Baptism And The Lord's Supper Series

    Contributed by Todd Blair on Jun 22, 2022
     | 2,447 views

    Why are Baptism and the Lord's Supper so important?

    *Show the American flag* What does this flag mean to you? Why is it important? What does it stand for? Is it really that big of a deal? If I spilled some juice here this morning, would anybody have a problem if I used this old flag to soak it up? What if I used it to dry my car after I washed it? ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Slaves Submit

    Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Feb 13, 2024
     | 1,112 views

    1 PETER 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh.

    1 PETER 2:18 Slaves, submit yourselves to your masters with all respect, not only to those who are good and considerate, but also to those who are harsh. WHAT??? Does the Bible justify slavery??? In 2019, The 1619 Project was published. The 1619 Project, by former New York Times writer ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    "would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church?"

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 13, 2023
     | 2,251 views

    This sermon looks at the passage, "Women Should Be Silent In The Church" What Did Paul mean when he wrote this phrase

    Would Jesus Allow Women To Speak In Church? 1 Corinthians 14:26-35 Bridge City Church 8/11/2023 Jesus is to be our role model in everything in the life of the church and outside of the church. Jesus was the greatest liberator of women from all walks of life that the world has ever known. The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    ‘initiating The Turn’-1(2023)

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 12, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,146 views

    1 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. What principles did God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

    ‘INITIATING The TURN’-I—Luke 1:5-25 Attention: Whenever we go to Florence, we go ‘thru the woods’ rather than using the interstate. To get to Florence, we usually go thru Mechanicsville to ‘South Charleston Road.’ & that comes out by the ‘Otis Elevator Company’ building. Coming from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Perry Fowler avatar

    Lessons About Jesus From A Priest Named Mel Series

    Contributed by Perry Fowler on Nov 8, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,147 views

    Melchizedek.... Hebrew kids heard about him all the time. His story was familiar but what does this old priest tell us about the greater Priest; Jesus. He's got a lot to say.

    The Bible is by far the most unique and amazing books on planet earth. I especially love the Old Testament stories. As a child I remember my mother reading me the Old Testament Bible Stories at night at bedtime. As a boy, I was mesmerized by the stories and still are to this day. My favorite ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christopher Holdsworth avatar

    First Sunday After Epiphany (B C P). Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 7, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 714 views

    Sermons upon the Bible readings of the Book of Common Prayer.

    Psalm 72:1-8, Zechariah 8:1-8, Romans 12:1-5, Luke 2:41-52. A). THE REIGN OF MESSIAH. Psalm 72:1-8. The name of Solomon is associated with this Psalm, and it is quite possible that this sacred song was premiered on the occasion of his coronation. However, Christians recognise Jesus as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jerry Carr avatar

    Any Old Bush Will Do

    Contributed by Jerry Carr on Oct 19, 2002
    based on 13 ratings
     | 4,775 views

    God is no respecter of person’s, he will use anybody, the only requirement available.

    Now the life of moses can be summed up in three periods, We find how moses was divinely preserved from death, how he was placed into Pharoah’s household, adopted by Pharoah’s daughter and raised with all the priviledges of royalty. He was trained as a statesman, as a soldier, as an ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Marah Is Not The End Of The Journey

    Contributed by David Dailey on Aug 31, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 11,029 views

    We may go through some hard places in life. but it is where the end of the journey takes us that is important

    Marah’s not the end of the journey Our text is in Exodus chapter 15. This chapter begins with singing and dancing. The children of Israel are rejoicing and praising God for his great deliverance. They are saying things like; the Lord is my strength and my God. The Lord shall reign forever and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Sims, Jr. avatar

    Worship : The Catalyst For Eternal Life!

    Contributed by Bobby Sims, Jr. on Feb 26, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,705 views

    Christians need to be aware of the meaning,epression and reason for worship.

    "Worship: THE catalyst for eternal life." 1 Chronicles 16:26-29 REV. B. J. SIMS, JR The meaning of Worship: Etymology: worthiness, respect, reverence paid to a divine being, 1 : reverence offered a divine being or supernatural power; also : an act of expressing such reverence 2 : a form of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Christmaseve Service #3 Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Dec 16, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,291 views

    This is a Christmas Eve Lord’s Supper Candelite Service

    CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE John 1:1-14 Candles Joseph — red Mary — blue Jesus — ivory Two shepherds — green Three angels — white Three Magi (Wisemen) — burgundy Only the 1st and last stanzas of the hymns are to be sung Prelude — ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul George avatar

    Flee To Egypt

    Contributed by Paul George on Dec 26, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 8,553 views

    In the best laid plans of man God intervenes to achieve His goal for humanity.

    Flee to Egypt Matthew 2:13-23 In the best laid plans of man God intervenes to achieve His goal for humanity. After the magi presented their gifts to Jesus they were warned by God not to return to Jerusalem and tell Herod what they had discovered. It is possible they would have returned to Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • James H Boyd avatar

    Why Water Baptism?

    Contributed by James H Boyd on Feb 17, 2003
    based on 964 ratings
     | 102,174 views

    An important look at our first act of obedience to Jesus

    The act of water baptism (being immersed in water in response to receiving salvation) is a very important first step in the Christian life. In Matthew 3:13-17, we see the Lord Jesus Himself coming to His cousin John to be baptized, in order to "fulfill all righteousness." He then went on to ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Confession And Hope Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,251 views

    Part 8 in a series on Lamentations. Lamentations closes with four keys to renewal.

    Confession and Hope Lamentations 5:1-22 I. Introduction A. Confession Pays Off 1. 1884 Presidential Election a) Democrat Grover Cleveland was in a heated battle with Republican James G. Blaine. b) It was reported to the Republicans that Cleveland, a bachelor, had fathered a child with a widowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    Sermon For 3 Epiphany, Yr B

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 20, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 4,172 views

    A sermon on the tension and paradox of "the now and the not yet," this world and the next.

    Sermon for 3 Epiphany Yr B 26/01/2003 Based on I Cor. 7:29-31 Grace Lutheran, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Most of us have heard the old saw: “He or she is so heavenly minded that they’re no earthly good.” Others would turn the saw around and reply: “He or she is so ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    10 Characteristics Of Healthy Churches

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 29, 2003
    based on 151 ratings
     | 42,461 views

    The characteristics of a healthy church compiled from nine of the most significant church health studies to date.

    During the last 20 years there has been a tremendous focus on church growth. Unfortunately this has created a tendency to be more analytical than prescriptive, more quantitative than qualitative. Rick Warren writes in “The Purpose-Driven Church”; (Zondervan) "the key issue for churches in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational