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  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,321 views

    A sermon examining the life of Saul of Tarsus.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAUL OF TARSUS Acts 8:1-3 (4/16/23) I regularly listen to a radio program called “Unshackled”. This program provides dramatic reenactments that tell the stories of people who were in desperate situations and by the grace of God they had an encounter with Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Richardson avatar

    The Way: On Trial Series

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 28, 2004
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,132 views

    The Path to Jerusalem for Jesus contained His Betrayal, His Arrest and His Persecution. Our lives as Christians will also, in some form or another, contain similar Betrayals, possible confinement and most assuredly persecution. Are you up to it?

    The Way: On Trial John 14:1 "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God ; trust also in me. 2 In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Why Do Christians Suffer

    Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002
    based on 55 ratings
     | 5,987 views

    An Exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh

    Why do Christians suffer? An exposition on Paul’s Thorn in the Flesh (2 Cor. 12: 7-10) 2 Corinthians 12 : 7-10 7 To keep me from becoming conceited because of these surpassing great revelations, there was given to me a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. 8 Three times I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Christian Governance-&-Church-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,178 views

    3 of ? Peter pressed the importance of Christian submission as it related to the Church or Body of Christ. But How is that governance addressed thru the Church? Christian governance regarding the CHURCH(Body of Christ) addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government—1Peter 2:13-17 B. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Work—1Peter 2:18-25 C. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Marriage—1Peter 3:1-7 Today we will continue our look at the role of CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE within the Body of Christ or the CHURCH— D. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Walking Together In Christian Love

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 12, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,577 views

    Exercising Christian love will result in two things.

    Acts 9:23-31 Walking Together in Christian Love Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church February 12, 2006 Introduction I heard about a young man that said to his father at breakfast one morning, "Dad, I’m going to get married." "How do you know you’re ready to get married?" asked the father. "Are you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Is Christianity Hard To Swallow?"

    Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 31, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,476 views

    Will we take the easy way or the hard way?

    John 6:35-37, 53-71 “Is Christianity Hard to Swallow?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN In our Scripture lesson for this morning we see the first instance—as it pertains to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith—of the revolving door!!! By this time lots of people were ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Three Conditions Of Christian Discipleship

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 18, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 22,428 views

    What does it Take to Follow Christ?

    Many Christians are only “Christaholics” and not disciples at all. • Disciples are cross-bearers; they seek Christ. o Christaholics seek happiness. • Disciples dare to discipline themselves, and the demands they place on themselves leave them enjoying the happiness of their growth. o Christaholics ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denis O'Callaghan Ph.D. ,Th.D., D.D., D. Phil. avatar

    Being On The "Right" Side Of Christianity Series

    Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,733 views

    Jesus is the outcast darting from tree to tree in the backs of our minds, questioning "Do love Me"? Keep my commandments."

    Saints of God, I have saved the last two studies in this series for last "what Jesus though of Politics and Religion" And if your one of those who read the last chapter of a mystery first to see the ending then I won’t disappoint you. Something you might want to share with your ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2021
     | 2,530 views

    Sometimes lost people reject the Gospel because they do not understand, sometimes because they do. We must be faithful and recognize the results are in God’s hands, not ours.

    A Tectonic Collision: Truth Confronts Hatred (Acts 22:1-29) 1. We have had our embarrassing social situations. 2. One woman writes, “This is my favorite story… and it’s a true one. I’ve made my mother tell this story so many times she’s got to be sick of it. “My mom, Rhonda Willeford, has a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Separation Of Church And State

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 9, 2014
     | 6,130 views

    How does all of this "Separation of Church and State" fit in with what the Bible teaches? Should we as Christians lay aside our beliefs if and when the Lord calls us to serve in the government of our nation? God forbid!

    Suppose your nation was fighting a war. And … there were great and talented leaders in charge. Your nation had never lost a war and was a dominant power in the world. However, in this nation public opinion was turning against the war and the elected officials who were worried about their ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Michael Luke avatar

    Lessons On Living The Christian Life

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 94 ratings
     | 13,867 views

    Practical guidelines for living the Christian life.

    TEXT: ROMANS 12:9-12 (read at each point) TITLE: “LESSONS ON LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. TATER PEOPLE 1. Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Taylor avatar

    The Seven, Part 8

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 9, 2014
     | 1,838 views

    Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted

    The Seven, part 8 Smyrna: Comfort for the Persecuted Revelation 2:8-11 July 7, 2013 Review: We have seen that the Revelation was written to address specific issues with seven churches in Asia Minor at the end of the first century. We saw in chapter one that John describes a portrait of the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Owens avatar

    Becoming A Timex Christian Servant Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2010
    based on 5 ratings
     | 12,596 views

    In this sermon, we discover what kept the apostle Paul ticking even though he took a licking. Four "f"s kept him going - foundation, force, faith, and focus.

    Introduction: A. I like the story told of the boxer who went to his corner after getting knocked down in the first round. 1. His trainer patted him on the back and said, “Great round. Now go back out there and get him. He hasn’t laid a glove on you.” 2. The boxer was a little confused by that ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kevin L. Jones avatar

    Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,324 views

    A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

    Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Are You Worth Your Salt?

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2015
     | 7,000 views

    3 ways that a Christian can lose their saltiness (Outline and material adapted from Yves I-Bing Cheng at: http://www.meetingwithchrist.com/E023%20You%20are%20the%20salt%20of%20the%20earth%20(2)%20-%20Mt%205(13).htm)

    HoHum: Have the children come up front and do Children’s Minute (http://www.sermons4kids.com/pass-the-salt.html) Need a shaker of salt, a brightly colored shirt, a leather belt, and a plastic toy What is this? (Show shaker of salt) Salt makes food more savory, makes it taste better, not so ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ