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  • David Owens avatar

    The Blessing No One Wants Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,813 views

    A sermon on the eighth Beatitude - Blessed are the persecuted.

    Today we come to the last of the 8 Beatitudes. I began this investigation with a bit of trepidation two months ago, and now I feel a bit of sadness as we wrap up this study of the Beatitudes. But I trust that we will be referring back to these Beatitudes as we continue our study of the Sermon on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called Christians

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,881 views

    The believers were not called Christians in Jerusalem, but were called Christians in Antioch.

    Text: “The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch” (Acts 11:26). Who is a Christian? How would you define a Christian? I would say that a Christian is a person who believes in and follows the teachings of Jesus Christ. A Christian is one who proclaims, follows, and lives ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Drastic Change Of Heart

    Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 20, 2010
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     | 5,343 views

    Paul is a fascinating person in the life of the early church. This sermon is part of an introduction to the book of Galatians, focusing on the uniqueness of Paul’s conversion to Jesus Christ.

    Sermon for CATM – June 20, 2010 – A Drastic Change of Heart How would you feel if Osama Bin Laden walked into this room right now, sat down beside you and began listening to what was being said? Or what if he had come in earlier during our time of worshipping in song and had stood beside you with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Folly Of The Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012
     | 4,036 views

    How could uses the weak of the world to demonstrate his wisdom.

    Introduction Can you remember the theme of our missions conference? It was “Ordinary People/Extraordinary God.” The apostle Paul would have liked that slogan, and, indeed, it could have been the title of this passage he wrote. Text Let’s review where we are in the letter. ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Live As True Believers

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 24, 2017
     | 7,194 views

    By His grace, God had done at least three things in your life. Believe and live accordingly.

    “This letter is from Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to God’s chosen people who are living as foreigners in the provinces of Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and Bithyn-ia. God the Father knew you and chose you long ago, and his Spirit has made you holy. As a result, you have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    This Memorial Day Remember Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 26, 2019
     | 6,199 views

    It is important to remember loved ones and to honor our veterans, but of utmost importance is to remember Jesus.

    “This Memorial Day Remember Jesus” 2 Timothy 2:1-13 David P. Nolte Three sisters, ages 92, 94, and 96, live in a house together. One night the 96-year-old draws a bath. She puts one foot in and pauses. She yells down the stairs, “Was I getting in or out of the bath?” The 94-year-old yells ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    First Corinthians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019
     | 6,060 views

    Living Life with a Purpose

    Intro: 1. John Piper noted: Pastors have the job of equipping the saints for the work of the ministry. But ordinary Christians do the ministry. What ministry looks like is as varied as Christians are varied. It’s not an office; it’s a lifestyle devoted to advancing other people’s faith and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,252 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

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    Paul’s Witness To The Resurrection Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 22, 2023
     | 1,862 views

    The fourth major testimony of Christ's resurrection listed was that of the apostle Paul himself. He was a special and unique witness of the risen Lord.

    [RESURRECTION REALITIES SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 15: 8-11 PAUL’S WITNESS TO THE RESURRECTION [Acts 9:1–8, 17] The first eleven verses of chapter 15 reviews evidence or the proof of Jesus' resurrection, [a truth the Corinthians already believed (vv. 1, 11)]. For it is on the foundation of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Matters- The Crucifixion. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,460 views

    In the 24 hours from the betrayal to the burial of Jesus, Jesus fulfilled 29 prophecies in that short amount of time! Tjhe crucifixion matters!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • As we have been closing in on Resurrection Sunday, we have been taking a journey together in the series, It Matters. As Christians we have to be careful not to miss the details of our faith lest we end up not having a basis for why we believe what we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    New Mercy Today PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 16, 2024
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     | 1,213 views

    This sermon explores God's mercy in times of despair, its depth and renewing nature, and how it propels us forward in faith and hope.

    Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day that the Lord has made, a day filled with promise and hope. We gather here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are eager, our spirits are high, and we are ready to receive from the bountiful banquet of God's word. Today, we turn our ...read more

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 16,493 views

    This is a devotional on prayer and encouragement to just do it.

    God has placed within my spirit the desire to teach a little about prayer tonight. I say a little because there is only so much teaching on this subject you can do, though the resources are unlimited, what we really need to do is just do it! Lets begin with 1 Thessalonians 5: 17, “pray without ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Christ Gave Of Himself

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 3, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 2,494 views

    Jesus Christ makes salvation possible because he became our substitute for sin’s punishment.

    A VIOLENT ENEMY OF THE CROSS OF CHRIST. A DESPISER OF ALL CHRISTIANS AND ONE WHO ABHORRED EVERY SINGLE WORD OF THE CHRISTIAN MESSAGE. A BITTER PERSECUTOR OF THE PEOPLE OF GOD AND ONE WHO ENJOYED REEKING HAVOC WITHIN THE CHURCH. PROBABLY AS WICKED AND MEAN AS OSAMA BIN LADEN AND SADDAM HUSSEIN ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    God's Timetable

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,251 views

    A look at the 2nd Coming of Christ

    GOD’S TIMETABLE 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 INTRO: The purpose of Bible prophecy is not for us to make a calendar, but to build character. Date-setters are usually upsetters, and that’s what happened in the Thessalonican church. Someone had deceived the believers into thinking they were already ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Herod The Great"? It Depends On Your Perspective

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2001
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,941 views

    Criteria for real greatness

    “Herod the Great”? It Depends on One’s Perspective (Acts 12:1-19) 1. Greatness from the world’s perspective is very different from greatness in eyes of God. Consider how some people might have considered Herod a great man. Here was an individual who was keenly fond of popularity. Through shrewd ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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