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An Authentic Church Shares Christ

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Nov 6, 2024

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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

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

# 4 - Letter To The Church At Thyatira Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 16, 2025

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This is a sermon on the letter to Church at Thyatira

Letter # 4 – Letter to the Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18 - “And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass:’” Son of God As Jesus commences His letter to the Church at Thyatira, He introduces ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29, Matthew 3:16-17, Matthew 17:15, Revelation 19:12, 2 Peter 3:9, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 2:9, Revelation 22:16 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Role Of The Believer, Government Authorities, And Submission Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Dec 4, 2024

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Romans 13 is one of the most debated passages in the Bible, particularly when it comes to understanding the Christian’s relationship to government and authority.

The Role of the Believer, Government Authorities, and Submission December 11, 2024 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Romans 13:1-7 Let every person be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

What Is Christian Nationalism?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 12, 2025

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Attacks upon Christianity are not new and have been taking place since day one

In the United States of America (USA), Christian nationalism is a form of patriotism held by Christians of various backgrounds and genders since the country began, who believe the USA is the central player in God's historical purposes because it is a country founded on and defined by Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, Matthew 10:16, Proverbs 21:1-2, 1 Peter 3:15, Romans 13:1, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:2-3 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grab Some Rocks!

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Mar 2, 2003

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A teaser or introduction for the "This Means War!" series. We have to beware, be ready, and be strong so we can be like David and GRAB SOME ROCKS, even when the deck seems stacked against you.

I. BEWARE - Realize that there will be giants v.4-10 GOLIATH-CHAMPION OF THE PHILISTINES: “Height was 6 cubits and a span…” Probably 9’ 9” tall, if 1 cubit=18” and 1 span=1/2 cubit “He was armed with a coat of mail; and the weight of the coat was five thousand shekels of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: United Methodist

When The Towers Fall

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

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What you can do in perilous times and how to have peace.

A. PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME. 1. “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Mustard Seed And Leaven

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

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Satan and God’s design for the kingdom

MUSTARD SEED AND LEAVEN Matthew 13: 31-33 CONCLUSION: A. Jesus shared in the parable of the wheat and tares how that lost people often become a part of the church 1. Satan then uses these "tares" to: a. Destroy the witness of the church b. Disrupt the fellowship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Corrupted Church Series

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 5, 2003

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Thyratira

Thyratira: The Corrupted Church Rev 2:18-29 It?s interesting to note that the longest letter is written to the smallest city mentioned in these chapters. What is happening here that had John so upset? He was upset because this church had allowed the worst possible congregational sin; unopposed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Man Of God Who Lost His Religion"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 4, 2003

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I love hearing people share their personal testimony. This message unveils the testimony of the Apostle Paul. Before he was saved, when he got saved, and since he got saved.

“THE MAN OF GOD WHO LOST HIS RELIGION” “THE PERSONAL TESTIMONY OF THE APOSTLE PAUL” Before Paul was saved… Religion 1. He was trusting in religious ceremony. “circumcised” He had been circumcised. Many people are trusting in their infant baptism or some other ceremony performed by their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fourteen Errors To Avoid Or How To Avoid Loving The World

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2003

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The following are fourteen errors to avoid that people often fall into when they succumb to the love of the world

Marks of Worldliness (I John 2:15,16) Love not the world or the things that are in the world. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life is not of the Father but is of the world. The following are fourteen errors to avoid that people ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Known For?

Contributed by Chris Coker on Sep 5, 2002

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We are to be known for being a follower of Christ Jesus in everything we do

Dominant Thought: We need to be known to God and people as being a follower of Christ? Points: 1. What is the Devil known for? 2. What is God known for? 3. What are you known for? Introduction Henry Ford is well known throughout history as introducing the world to mass production of the Model T. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-11, Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 7, 2004

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Why did Jesus need to be baptised and what does it mean for us?

Sharrington 11-01-04 The Baptism of Jesus Lk 3: 15-17and 21 and 22 Story: Caspar ten Boon In her famous book and film, “The Hiding Place” Corrie ten Boom tells the story of a Dutch Christian family, her family, who had a heart for the Jewish people Her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Fifth Seal Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

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the fifth seal

Revelation 6:9, “And when the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of all who had been martyred for the Word of God and for being faithful to their witness.” When the lamb broke the fifth seal indicates the sequence of things happening. We are now reaching the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is!

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

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God is not a concept! He isn’t even an idea. God isn’t asome huge imaginary force in the vast expanse of this timeless world. He is alive and he is a living personal presence in our lives. What is God? God is.....

God is! Pastor Jamie * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 06-27-04 What is God? Is he a concept or a new idea? Is he a tree or a flower in a field? Is he some mysterious being in the vast expanse of a timeless world? Some think he is Allah or Buddha? But he is the only True and Living God. Buddha ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Branded Brother.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 4, 2004

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Paul’s sufferings for the Gospel sake.

A branded brother. Galatians 6:17. 03/07/04 Seldom do I ever use just one verse of scripture to preach a sermon. I would not be able to here if I was not familiar or pretty familiar with the book of Galatians. Now Paul was being accused of not being an apostle. Some were thinking if Paul was a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Baptist

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