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  • John Lowe avatar

    Hippolytus Of Rome Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2022
     | 938 views

    Hippolytus was elected as a rival bishop of the Roman Church for a while. For these doctrinal differences and the bishops' relaxing of moral standards, Hippolytus bitterly opposed both bishops and Callistus' successors, Urban and Pontianus.

    Hippolytus of Rome Who was Hippolytus? I have never heard of this man, and for a good reason – He is a Catholic saint; I am a Baptist. However, he has a part to play in the development of the Catholic Church, and I hope this article provides you with enough information that you can answer the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Early Church Fathers Quotations Concerning The End Times

    Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 2, 2009
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     | 8,940 views

    A Compilation of the Church Fathers concerning the end times

    EARLY CHURCH FATHERS QUOTATIONS CONCERNING THE END TIMES Robert Van Kampen on pp. 22-24 in his book ’The Sign’ says this concerning the Early Church Fathers: "Great church fathers such as Clement of Rome, Barnabas, Justin Martyr, the Pastor of Hermas, Irenaeus, Hippolytus, Melito of Sardis, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Lee avatar

    Does Church Really Matter? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 6,958 views

    I realized the triumphal entry, the crucifixion and the resurrection will mean very little if anything at all until we answer this question.

    “Does Church really Matter? Acts 9:18-30” Today we begin looking for Easter and many will be preparing for egg hunts and the like. Sermons are preached today about the triumphal entry as Jesus made His way into Jerusalem. The crucifixion will be the topic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Guy De Swardt avatar

    Expect To Be Persecuted For Your Faith In Jesus Christ - Part 8 Of 8 Series

    Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Apr 2, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    Part 8 of 8 on the Beattitudes.

    The Perfect Standard For Life Expect To Be Persecuted For Your Faith In Christ - Part 8 of 8 Reading: Matthew 5v10-12 As we look at this final Beatitude, we come to a very strange contradiction, because it talks about the relationship between persecution and joy. It’s like saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Cosper avatar

    An Authentic Church Shares Christ

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2024
     | 340 views

    Today we're going to use several familiar passages of Scripture to stress the importance of us sharing Christ with the world. Telling others about Jesus is what helps to make a church be an authentic church. Authentic, because we truly care about other's salvation.

    It is mind boggling to think about how much information is shared through social media. People record videos, they filter photos, and they post updates. It's common in today's world for people to share private moments and public thoughts about anything and everything--- almost. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • K. Edward Skidmore avatar

    A Mission Church With A Missionary Vision Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015
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     | 10,511 views

    From Acts 13 we learn about the young church in Antioch that sent out Paul and Barnabas to share the gospel with others.

    A Mission Church with a Missionary Vision (Road Trip with Paul) Acts 13:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Last week Ronnie talked about how Paul was transformed from Saul to Paul --- from a persecutor of the church to a preacher of the gospel. Today, we’re jumping 15 years later to the time when the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Dead Church, An Open Door Church, And A Lukewarm Church

    Contributed by Jason Callihan on Aug 15, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,219 views

    The last three Churches in Asia

    Chapter 3 The Church of Sardis This is the 5th Church that we read of in Revelation. So far, there has been a loveless Church, a persecuted Church, a lenient Church and a compromising Church. Chapter 3 begins by telling us of a dead Church. Now to clarify what he is speaking of, look to I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Offscouring Of The Earth

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
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     | 4,855 views

    The world won't have a very high regard or value placed on what God values.

    THE OFFSCOURING OF THE EARTH TEXT: 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 1 Corinthians 4:9-13 KJV For I think that God hath set forth us the apostles last, as it were appointed to death: for we are made a spectacle unto the world, and to angels, and to men. [10] We are fools for Christ's sake, but ye are wise ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Mail Call - Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012
     | 5,381 views

    A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3.

    Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 March 11, 2012 If you were going on a vacation — would you go to Elgin, Illinois; Erie, Pennsylvania; or Flint, Michigan? They don’t sound like overly attractive towns; you wouldn’t choose them for your honeymoon. If you were to go there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Standing Fast And Following Close

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 13, 2010
     | 4,510 views

    With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior.

    STANDING FAST AND FOLLOWING CLOSE Rev. 7:13-17 Sermon Objective: With a constant barrage of attacks and pressure comes a danger of compromise and to surrender to the enemy which can be avoided by staying close (following) to the Savior. Supporting Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8; 1 Corinthians ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Patience Series

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,857 views

    Christians are being martyred all across the Middle East in countries that once tolerated them. Churches are being destroyed and brought to rubble. Entire Christian communities are being wiped out and even crucifixion is back. Can we patiently wait?

    Patience 2 Peter 3 For many of us patience is a virtue that is difficult to cultivate in our hustle bustle society. The world moves at the speed of the internet while many of us are left trying to keep up. I’m reminded of that old ketchup commercial for Heinz were two small boys are ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    The Hand Of The Lord Is With Us! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,697 views

    The Hand of the Lord is with us! 1. When we suffer. 2. When we are saved. 3. When we are separated. 4. When we are sent to new places in life. 5. When we spread the gospel.

    The Hand of the Lord Is with Us! Acts 11:19-21 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 16, 2014 BACKGROUND: *The Bible often talks about the Hand of the Lord. In the KJV, the phrase "hand of the Lord" is found 39 times, with 36 times in the Old Testament, and 3 in the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Strangers In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 15, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,566 views

    When we know who we are, we'll understand what we have.

    Strangers in a Strange Land 1 Peter 1:1-2 Rev. Brian Bill September 13-14, 2014 Hope video. Do you find it difficult to hold on to hope when our culture is becoming increasingly hostile to Christianity? Just this week, America’s largest university system in California ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Thermodynamics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 4, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,320 views

    We grow and multiply through faith, oppression, and obedience as God's ancient people did when they experienced harsh treatment in Egypt.

    In The Last Days Newsletter, Leonard Ravenhill tells about a group of tourists visiting a picturesque village. They walked by an old man sitting beside a fence, and one of them asked, “Were any great men born in this village?” The old man replied, “Nope, only babies.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Between The Times

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 30, 2023
     | 1,036 views

    It is possible to live praising God even before we see his promised redemption.

    At one point while preparing this sermon I was tempted just to read the article I picked for my closing illustration and sit down. It’s a sermon in itself, and illustrates exactly what I had to say about this passage of Isaiah. But after thinking it over, I felt that the least I could do was ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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