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  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    Who Should We Obey? Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 5, 2022
     | 1,565 views

    As followers of Jesus, we need to share the Gospel courageously and actively with everyone we meet.

    WHO SHOULD WE OBEY? Text: Acts 4:13-22 Introduction 1. “Being a Christian is less about cautiously avoiding sin than about courageously and actively doing God’s will.” (Dietrich Bonhoeffer) 2. The question I want us to ponder this morning is should we obey God or people? 3. According to Peter and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith During Uncertain Times

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 13, 2021
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     | 7,421 views

    Maybe the future of our country looks uncertain; or we are living under oppressive leadership. But when we recognize that God is still on the throne, we find the confidence necessary to carry on with boldness!

    I wish to begin our message by sharing something about the time in which Dietrich Bonhoeffer lived. The Nazi regime ascended to power on January 30, 1933. “Two days after Hitler was installed as Chancellor, Bonhoeffer delivered a radio address in which he attacked Hitler and warned Germany ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Courage To Rise Above Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023
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    1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

    Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    If The World Hates You!

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 25, 2023
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    Jesus said, if the world hated Me, keep in mind it hate Me first! While not everyone faces physical violence, born again believers, who are not part of this world, can expect to be persecuted for Christ's name sake.

    If the World Hates You John 15:18-25 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Over 2,000 years ago the world received one of the best gifts ever given to humanity, a Babe lying in a manger! Despite lacking the “beauty of majesty to attract us to Him” (Isaiah 53:2), having no ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Unstoppable Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 11, 2022
     | 5,706 views

    God sent the Holy Spirit to us and into this world to transform it and His mission is unstoppable. No man can stop it, no religion can stop it, no government can stop it and no demon can stop it.

    Video: Courage Series AD Sermon: Unstoppable Thesis statement: “The mission of spreading the Gospel to all the earth was unstoppable because it was part of God’s salvation story that has been written and continues to be written“(Caine). God sent the Holy Spirit to us and into this world to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Persevering Crackpots

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 10, 2021
     | 2,567 views

    How did Paul respond to his critics ... ? ... Paul "... said, but we proclaim Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles" (I Cor.1:23 NRSV). The true gospel of Jesus Christ removes all crutches that people use to prop up their pretentiousness!

    PERSEVERING CRACKPOTS Text: II Corinthians 4:5 - 12, 2 Corinthians 4:5-12  For we do not proclaim ourselves; we proclaim Jesus Christ as Lord and ourselves as your slaves for Jesus' sake.  (6)  For it is the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • John Lowe avatar

    Hippolytus Of Rome Series

    Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 29, 2022
     | 1,549 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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    The Little Commission.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 30, 2023
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     | 2,365 views

    As sheep among wolves (Matthew 10:16).

    THE LITTLE COMMISSION. Matthew 10:1-42. Jesus spoke of a plenteous harvest, ripe for the picking. ‘Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that He will send forth labourers into His harvest’ (Matthew 9:37-38). Immediately after this saying, Jesus commissioned His disciples. MATTHEW ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Cost Of Mission.

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 23, 2023
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     | 1,355 views

    They hated Me without cause.

    THE COST OF MISSION. John 15:18-25. Jesus was preparing His disciples for the work of world mission. He warned them that they would face opposition, even as He first faced opposition ahead of them. In effect, “If the world hates you, remember that it hated Me before you” (John 15:18). One of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Standing Up To Opposition Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Sep 30, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,507 views

    We praise God when life is good, how do we respond when facing oppostion? We look at the aftermath of the miracle at the Beautiful Gate.

    It’s easy to praise God when things are going well, isn’t it? The boss commended you on a job well one. The kids have been unusually obedient this week. All the bills got paid before the money ran out. Life is good, praise God! But what about when times get tough? Will you praise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Celebrating True Freedom Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 14, 2016
     | 5,472 views

    We often change the way we use words over time. One such word is freedom. Today we see what it means to really be free. Sermon originally presented on Independence Day.

    Our language is constantly changing, words take on new meanings, while a word may mean one thing to this person over here, it might mean something completely different. Sometimes that word takes on different connotation because of something that has happened in our lives. Irene Hannon wrote a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Cultures In Conflict Series

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 15, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,971 views

    Christian culture and worldly culture often clash. How do faithful disciples of Jesus Christ respond when cultures come into conflict?

    Our text today reflects two cultures that are in great conflict, and even though they were people from different cultures, the conflict arose over the subject of religion. If you’ve been around church at all, you’ve probably heard the story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Burdette avatar

    How Do I Deal With Emotional Scars? Series

    Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 11, 2019
     | 6,841 views

    Romans 12:9-21

    SCARS - How Do I Deal with Emotional Scars? January 15, 2023 Romans 12:9-21 Introduction: “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” I think that is one of the most powerful phrases in the Bible…it punches me in the chest with its simple power. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Jesus Turns Saul Around Lesson 40 Series

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 19, 2018
     | 3,577 views

    Jesus turns Saul around

    A. INTRODUCTION: PAUL’S BACKGROUND 1. Perfect birth. “Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of the Hebrews” (Phil. 3:5). 2. Perfect life. As touching the law, a Pharisee . . . touching righteousness which is in the law, blameless” (Phil. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Truth Or Consequences For Truth Tellers

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jul 13, 2018
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     | 8,882 views

    When John told the truth against political power (Herod) there were consequences. The same was true for Jesus, his followers. The 'values" of the world does not always appreciate the "truth" God offers in Jesus, "the way, the truth, and the life."

    In Jesus Holy Name July 15, 2018 Text: Mark 6:14 ff & Luke 3:19-20 Pentecost VIII Redeemer “Truth or Consequences” Truth or Consequences was the long-running wild & wacky game show (1941 on the radio) 1951-1988 off and on with different game hosts). ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran