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  • Johnny A. Palmer Jr. avatar

    First Corinthians

    Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 12, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,438 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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    This Memorial Day Remember Jesus

    Contributed by David Nolte on May 26, 2019
     | 6,511 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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    It Matters- The Crucifixion. Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 11, 2016
     | 5,940 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
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,744 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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    Legalism And Grace

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,646 views

    Where the law cannot save, Grace can

    Legalism and grace. Acts 15. 08/18/02 On the first missionary journey of Paul there were attacks on his body. Satan thought with enough stoning with enough beating with rods, he would quit the ministry. None of these stopped this great man of God, so the Devil was going to have to go back ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Argument Of Authenticity" Series

    Contributed by Keith Bunch on Mar 8, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 3,512 views

    We are confronted with the same group of false apostles as Paul was in his day : Those who seek to dispute the Inerrancy, Infallibility, and Divine Inspiration of the Holy Scriptures; and in so doing, seek to lead us away from the Truth of God’s Word

    PAUL’S CERTIFICATION. (Vv. 11-12) As Paul defended his apostleship in (v. 1), he now defends his message. Paul says that the Gospel he preaches is not intended to please men (tickle ears), nor is it of human origin. It could not be of man because it did not come to him from a man, but from a ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    On The Road To Damascus

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Jan 20, 2004
    based on 39 ratings
     | 14,832 views

    One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked this earth.

    One of the most dramatic encounters with Jesus occurred when Jesus no longer walked on this earth. It happened when a man named Saul met our Lord on the road to Damascus. Who was Saul of Tarsus? 1. He was a faithful Jew. (Philippians 3:4-6) He was a member of the proud tribe of Benjamin, one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayer

    Contributed by Barbara Folsom on Feb 6, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 17,939 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
     | 2,806 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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    Your Past, Your Present, Your Future

    Contributed by Samuel Low on Aug 16, 2003
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,827 views

    A 3 point Outline challenging the Christian to live for God.

    Your Past, Your Present, Your Future (KJV) Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV) 13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high ...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
     | 4,314 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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    God's Timetable

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 6,748 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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    Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound, That Saved A Wretch Like Me Series

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,891 views

    FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD

    BIG IDEA: FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD Def. of Paradox: "a statement or proposition seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, and yet explicable as expressing a truth"; How could Christ Jesus choose to save someone who ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,275 views

    A good life involves having 1) the right attitude, 2) have the right response, 3) have the right standard, and 4) have the right incentive.

    VBS this week: joy of children celebrating realities of God, it becomes obvious how we often learn ways of casting off Joy and losing focus. This morning, given our locale of worship, I want to change our usual format to focus on the nature of a good life in 1 Pt 3:8-12 in having 1) the right ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Where Is Our Trust?

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,267 views

    In our country, we are encouraged by some to put our trust in politicians who we expect to bring about great change and increased godliness. But this passage gives us fair warning about doing just that.

    Passage: Acts 12:19b-25 Intro: It’s interesting that God has providentially brought us to this passage on our 4th of July weekend. 1. there is always a danger lurking for every human being. 2. it is the danger to worship things of this world instead of God. PP Romans 1:25 3. it is a general danger ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free