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  • Michael Hopkins avatar

    Church In Philadelphia

    Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Nov 25, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,358 views

    The sixth of the seven churches - what might it have to say to us today?

    And so we come to the sixth of the seven letters to seven churches, the letter to the church in Philadelphia, which is of course in Asia, not the USA. What do we know about the city? Philadelphia was a strong fortress city, strategically located on the road from Rome to the east. It was a city of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Paul Gabriel avatar

    Hide And Seek Series

    Contributed by Paul Gabriel on May 6, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,464 views

    Looking for Jesus? Here’s how to find Him!

    John 6:22-29 Hide and Seek I. Looking for Love in all the wrong places - v. 22-26 They were only looking for temporary need fulfillment. They weren’t even looking for entertainment...they didn’t notice the miracle of the loaves and fishes! - v. 26 Example: Those who come looking for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Turner avatar

    Upon This Rock

    Contributed by Mike Turner on Jan 3, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,865 views

    This sermons deals with the building of the church according to Jesus.

    Matthew 16:13-18 Upon This Rock I. The Foundation of the Church. Those who teach that Peter was the rock that the church would be built upon err. Jesus says to Peter....”thou are “petrus” ( i.e. a stone, pebble or fragment from a rock.) and upon this “petra”(i.e. a large mass of rock) Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Keeling avatar

    Marriage 101

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,564 views

    1. “Marriage is instituted by God as a Covenant relationship between one man and one woman”.

    Genesis 2:22 And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. 23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man. 24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bart Leger avatar

    Three Marks Of An Effective Christian Series

    Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    What are some of the marks of an effective Christian. A look at the introduction to the letter to the Romans gives us a glimpse into the life and motives of the apostle Paul

    Three Marks of an Effective Christian A quick look at any newspaper or a few moments listening to any news broadcast reminds us that in our world most news is bad and seems to be getting worse. Especially in light of the recent school shooting at Virginia Tech. Human beings are in the hold of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Randy Brooks avatar

    Hell, What Its Like And How To Get There

    Contributed by Randy Brooks on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,745 views

    This preacher doesn’t want anyone to go to Hell.

    Luke 16:19-30 An elderly couple passed away and found themselves at the pearly gates. Peter was there to welcome them. First he showed them their mansion. The man overwhelmed by the sheer luxury of it all asked, "How much does this place cost per night?" Peter replied, "Sir, this is Heaven, it ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Road To Forgiveness Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 20, 2011
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    Paul is directing Philemon, Onesimus and you and me down the Road to forgivenes. We find that unforgivness impacts your physical, and mental health. God is not a fuddy dud but a compassionate father wanting only whats best for us. Forgivenes is the roa

    Intro: In the past two weeks we have studied the personal yet powerful letter from Paul to Philemon. It is very interesting to note the word forgiveness is never mentioned in this little letter. However much is said about forgiveness by the apostle Paul. Don’t forget the call to put flesh on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kilson avatar

    The Holy Spirit –the Unpardonable Sin Series

    Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 10, 2014
     | 6,564 views

    Part 4 of 4 in an introductory series on the Holy Spirit, looking at who He is and how He works in our lives.

    INTRODUCTION: Last week we looked at the relationship that we have with the Holy Spirit, in how He manifests Himself in the lives of His people, both past and present, where we explored the “falling,” (OT) of the Spirit, the “indwelling” (NT) of the Spirit, and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jason Jones avatar

    When He Came Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 20, 2010
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    Short Exposition of Heb 10:1-7 regarding the incarnation of Christ

    Text: Hebrews 10:1-7, Title: When He Came Into The World, Date/Place: NRBC 12/19/10, AM A. Opening illustration: In England there is a place called The Pilgrim Way. It is one of the many footpaths throughout the country, but it is unique in that it was the path that Christians, for hundreds of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Neal Gracey avatar

    Keeping Promises

    Contributed by Neal Gracey on Apr 3, 2010
    based on 23 ratings
     | 9,434 views

    In O.T. times some Israelites made vows to God. Definition: Vows are commitments to God to perform some duty or abstain from some activity.

    Gal 3:15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto. Gal 3:16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edward Hardee avatar

    Studies In Revelation: Church Of Philadelphia Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 12, 2011
     | 3,323 views

    This is a study of the church of Philadelphia in the book of Revelation. This is a controversial subject but takes a conservative approach to understanding the book.

    Note: I used many sources to study this book, one of my favorites is Revelation: God’s Word for the Biblically-Inept by Daymond Duck and some out of different study bibles. Title: Revelation: The church of Philadelphia Ephesus-Apostolic Age to 100 AD Church of the departed ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Much More

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 22, 2011
    based on 66 ratings
     | 18,433 views

    From the first Adam to the last Adam [Christ] we see all we lost in sin and all we gained thanks to our Savior! One man makes all the difference. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Much More! Romans 5:15-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MuchMore.html From the first Adam to the last Adam [Christ] we see all we lost in sin and all we gained thanks to our Savior! One man makes all the difference. What do we gain? "Much more" it says, over and again...we gain much more in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Larry Cockerham avatar

    Eternal Security Of The Believer

    Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Oct 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,295 views

    The way I usually clarify eternal security is by first explaining that there is a distinction between sonship and discipleship.

    The way I usually clarify eternal security is by first explaining that there is a distinction between sonship and discipleship. In other words, our relationship as a child of God never changes, although our fellowship varies according to our experience. My relationship with my earthly father never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Walter Swaim avatar

    Duct Tape Lessons For Dads

    Contributed by Walter Swaim on Jun 17, 2009
    based on 62 ratings
     | 51,666 views

    Jesus used many things to illustrate His truths. For Father’s Day we discover God’s truths for fathering from the Bible through the use of every man’s tool: duct tape.

    Today is a great day for men - Father’s Day. Jesus would often use objects to get His truth into the hearts and minds of people, so they would remember it easily for long time and get the point. Fish, nets, fishing, bread, water, rivers, trees, fruit, vineyards, wooden board/pole, shepherd/sheep, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    A Life Of Submission Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 23, 2007
     | 4,348 views

    Our lifestyle, including our attitude and actions toward the government, will either glorify or shame the name of Christ.

    Our Identity: We are people who do not BELONG to this world. “Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world…” (v. 11a). “Aliens” = a permanently resident alien (example: a Permanent Resident, formerly known as a Landed Immigrant, in Canada). “Strangers” = a foreigner who is only ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist