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  • MELVIN NEWLAND avatar

    Labor Day - Why Work?

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Sep 5, 2015
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    As we look at these two passages of Scripture this morning, I think we are going to discover three important facts about the work that we do.

    MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I think Labor Day is a kind of strange holiday. And it's difficult for a preacher to know what to preach on Labor Day Sunday. It's not one of the major holidays. Relatives don't come. There is no turkey to eat or presents to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Our Identity In Christ Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 10, 2020
     | 4,715 views

    With the Indwelling of the Holy Spirit we have the Potential to be able to accomplish Gods will for our lives

    Paul writes in Gal 3:23 that before we asked Jesus into our lives we were bound by the law of sin and held in bondage but now that we asked Jesus into our lives we are free from the bondage of sin and have become heirs to kingdom through the promise. However there also comes responsibility. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following In His Steps.

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2019
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    Following in his steps – 1 Peter chapter 2 verses 21-25 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: FIRST: Jesus is our Example in Life (vs 21-23) SECOND: Jesus is our Substitute in Death (vs 24) THIRD: Jesus is our Guardian Shepherd in Heaven (vs 25) SERMON BODY Ill: • C.S. Lewis was once asked, “Why do Christians suffer?” • He answered, “Why not? They are the only ones who ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Being Kind When It's Hard Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 31, 2019
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     | 8,052 views

    Matthew 5:38-48

    JUST BE KIND - Being Kind When It’s Hard November 17, 2019 Matthew 5:38-48 (p. 678) Introduction: Amber Guyger had just finished a 13 hour shift as a Dallas Police officer and was on her way home. She was texting her boyfriend who was also a cop. She pulled into her parking ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Marks Of The True Church: Holiness Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 10, 2024
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    Our Lord prayed that His followers would be sanctified, made holy. The Father heard His request and has granted Jesus was He asked.

    “I have given them your word, and the world has hated them because they are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. I do not ask that you take them out of the world, but that you keep them from the evil one. They are not of the world, just as I am not of the world. Sanctify them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living A Life Of Holiness Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 12, 2015
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    The first 21 verses of 1 Peter could be summed this way (vs.3-12) living a life of Holiness and verses (vs.13-21) fear for God. Not a fear of bodily harm but a respect and concern as we struggle to live a life before the righteous God (1Pet 1:16)

    Intro Illustration: David Kinnaman, president of the Barna Group, discusses some disheartening research concerning the failure of Christians in our day to remain distinct: "In virtually every study we conduct, representing thousands of interviews every year, born again Christians (talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Trusting In God

    Contributed by Nancy Peren on Jun 25, 2022
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    When we start to become dependent on man, we are no longer dependent on God.

    The base text for this message is in Jeremiah 17:5-10. When we start to become dependent on man, we become less dependent on God. In fact, we eventually become far away from His presence. We no longer have a firm foundation. So then when man fails us and deceives us, we are alone. We have ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Comforter Has Come!

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 17, 2021
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     | 6,561 views

    The Holy Spirit is the great engine of the Church. He guides us into all truth, He teaches us and reveals the future to us. He is the key factor for revival in the Church. Let's go to the Comforter and enlist His aid!

    THE COMFORTER HAS COME! John 15:26-27; 16:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHEN NOTHING HURTS 1. Renee and Daniel had been married for over 50 years. One morning, Daniel reached over to take Renee’s hand, and she said, "Don't touch me!" "Why not?" replied Daniel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

    Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010
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    Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

    Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,467 views

    This is our time to turn toward others and give it our all.

    OUR TIME, OUR TURN, OUR ALL Colossians 4.5-6 S: External Focus C: Mission Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: THIS IS OUR TIME TO TURN TOWARD OTHERS AND GIVE IT OUR ALL. CV: “We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.” Type: Proposition I. Live ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lonnie Erwin avatar

    Our Past, Our Present And Our Future!

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Sep 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,442 views

    God’s forgiveness for past, present and future

    Movie Titled “Karla Faye Tucker” Plot Outline: On February 3, 1998, Karla Faye Tucker was put to death by the state of Texas, the first woman to be executed in America in 15 years. She was a confessed pick-axe murderer. But in prison, her life dramatically changed through a religious conversion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Essence Of Jesus With Us

    Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 25, 2023
     | 598 views

    Jesus said we would have a helper so that we always pleased the LORD.

    The Essence of Jesus with Us Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 14:15-24 John 14:15 “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. 16 “I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may be with you forever; 17 that is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Michael Stover avatar

    Miles Down The Road Series

    Contributed by Michael Stover on Jun 5, 2001
    based on 40 ratings
     | 2,917 views

    Does Jesus advocate absolute passivity in the face of oppression?

    I. The Old Testament Injunction A. The Limitation 1. Mosaic Law allowed this treatment 2. Principle: The punishment must fit the crime (Judges 1:6-7) B. The Administration 1. It should be noted that in each of these passages the context is one of civil justice. The law was not designed to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Apple avatar

    A Dove Among Hawks Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 1, 2001
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,732 views

    ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS

    BIG IDEA: ADVOCATES FOR PEACE LAMENT LIVING AMONG LYING WARMONGERS INTRODUCTION: First in a series of Psalms (120 - 134) labeled "A Song of Ascents"; possibly a hymnbook for pilgrims coming up to the Temple for the great feasts - Spurgeon but many other suggested possibilities as well I. (:1-4) ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Part 2: Our Most Important Choice Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009
     | 3,939 views

    The 4 most important choices you can make to change your outlook on life into the outlook that God intends for you.

    What the Cross Teaches Us Part 2: Our Most Important Choice Text “35Then James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came to him. "Teacher," they said, "we want you to do for us whatever we ask." 36"What do you want me to do for you?" he asked. 37They replied, "Let one of us sit at your right and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God