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  • William D. Brown avatar

    Tell Us Smooth Things

    Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,124 views

    There are a lot of Church people that will not be back if they hear about Hell or any other subject that they feel is obfensive, they only want to hear about heaven and how good every body is.

    Isaiah 30:8-15 tell us smooth things: There are people today that will not come back to certain churches because they often hear the preacher preach on subjects that’s not very pleasant, what they want is for the preacher to tickle their ears. If there’s very much said about hell or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is "Church" A Dirty Word? Series

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jun 3, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,095 views

    At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is.

    I may have opened a can of worms by bringing up the definition of “church.” At this point in Christian history we’ve been so ingrained with our concept of what “church” is, it can be a real shock to our systems to find out what the Bible says it is. I got a phone call from my buddy Roger this ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    All Saints Day

    Contributed by Scott Jensen on Nov 28, 2004
    based on 111 ratings
     | 31,234 views

    Christ’s description of being a Christian is not necessarily what the "real-world" preceives it to be.

    All Saints Day (observed) November 2, 2003 Matthew 5:1-12 We live in a world of instant gratification. We want it our way right away. Is your internet too slow? Get high-speed internet! Does it take to long to gas up your car? Pay at the pump! Is snail-mail really that slow? Send email. Is your ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Alex McFarland avatar

    The Bible: Trustworthy, Tested, And True

    Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006
    based on 37 ratings
     | 10,564 views

    The Christian faith is only as certain as the Bible is trustworthy. If the Bible isn’t true, then people who call themselves Christians would have no truth to stand on—their faith would be worthless.

    “I will never forget your precepts, For by them you have given me life.” (Psalm 119:93 NKJV) Unshakable faith begins with the Bible. The Christian faith is only as certain as the Bible is trustworthy. If the Bible isn’t true, then people who call themselves Christians would have no truth to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Rivers Of Living Waters Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 20, 2008
    based on 148 ratings
     | 76,922 views

    Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. It was a memorial to the wilderness journey & God’s provision of water from a rock. The water poured on the sacrificial rock altar of the temple represented the life giving water flowing from God.

    JOHN 7:37-39 RIVERS OF LIVING WATER [Deuteronomy 31:9-13] Tabernacles was a popular festival rich in symbolism. Each day of the feast of booths included a water ceremony in which a procession of priests descended to the south border of the city to the Gihon Spring (which flowed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Up And At 'em Series

    Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Nov 2, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    Part 1 of 4 through the book of Jude: The best way to defend the faith, is to know what you believe and live like you believe it.

    Scripture: Jude 1-4 Theme: The best way to defend the faith, is to know what you believe and live like you believe it. Seed: Personal Study Series Wake Up! Purpose: Challenge the congregation to make certain the KNOW WHAT THEY BELIEVE and then live it out! THE POINT: The best way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Christ's Wilderness Temptation

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,246 views

    An obedient life is pleasing to God.

      CHRIST’S WILDERNESS TEMPTATIONS   Text: Mark 1:12-13     And immediately the Spirit driveth him into the wilderness.   And he was there in the wilderness forty days, tempted of Satan;  and was with the wild beasts; and the angels ministered unto him.   Intro: The temptation of Christ: — ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Heathen Rage--So What?

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 17, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,605 views

    Whole Psalm. Shows us the nature of sin, and the terrible results of it if it could rule. This Psalm gives us hope in the fact that Jesus will reign over all his enemies.

    THE HEATHEN RAGE--SO WHAT? Text: Psalm 2:1-12 Intro: Whole Psalm. Shows us the nature of sin, and the terrible results of it if it could rule. Probably David wrote this Psalm after he had taken Jerusalem from the Jebusites, and made it the head of the kingdom; 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Our Identification Tags

    Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 25, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,986 views

    We might ask, "Do others see Jesus in me?"

    OUR IDENTIFICATION TAGS Text: Acts 11:19-26 Intro: What’s in your wallet-- Driver License, Credit Cards, other items of identification? What’s in your "safe place"--social security card, food store cards, medical condition identification bracelet or necklace? ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    "So, You Want To Become Famous?"

    Contributed by Ken Harris on Aug 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,980 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that “obedience” to God’s instructions leads to “name” popularity with God.

    Genesis 12:1-9 8 June 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: Christians with desires to become famous need to become more obedient to the Words of God. REFERENCES: Genesis 12:1-9 (The Call of Abraham and his journey); Hebrews 11:9 (NIV) By faith he ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Defending Your Life Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on May 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,827 views

    Exposition of the first half of Acts 24 regarding the first part of Paul’s trial before Felix in Caesarea

    Text: Acts 24:1-21, Title: Defending Your Life, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/24/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Read or quote Luke 21:12-19 B. Background to passage: Paul is now beginning his two year vacation in beautiful Caesarea. Having been there only five days, the Jews from Jerusalem arrive with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • KENNETH TANKERSLEY avatar

    When God Laughs

    Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 10,762 views

    JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS WILL.

    WHEN GOD LAUGHS TEXT: PSALM 37: VS. 10--13 INTRODUCTION: JESUS, GOD THE SON, IS OFTEN REFERRED TO IN SCRIPTURE AS A MAN OF SORROW, ACQUAINTED WITH GRIEF** YET GOD SAYS IN OUR TEXT; HE WILL LAUGH AT THE CALAMITY OF THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO BE THE ENEMY OF GOD AND REBEL AGAINST HIS WORD AND HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Martin Holland avatar

    Things I Am Certain And Sure About

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 13, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,573 views

    We live in a world with many uncertainties but there are some things I am absolute certain about.

    It is Certain and Sure Daniel 2:36-45 Vs.45 And the dream is certain, and the interpretation sure. Because of the writings of Daniel that was given by the inspiration of God there are some things that I am very certain and sure about. 1. I am Certain and Sure God Rules in the Affairs of Man See: ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Nicodemus Has Another Go At It

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jan 14, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,811 views

    This is the second time we encounter Nicodemus in the Gospel of John, Let's get a progress report.

    Nicodemus Has Another Go at It John 7:50-52 I have broken out these three verses from the end of chapter seven for special treatment, This is the second time Nicodemus is mentioned in the Gospel of John. The first time we meet him is in chapter three when he comes to Jesus at night. In that study ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    No Other Gospel

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014
     | 3,280 views

    What is essential to the gospel of salvation?

    No Other Gospel Galatians 1:1-9 Introduction There is no doubt of the great influence that Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia has had on the church over the centuries. It has been front and center in the debate over the nature of salvation. The debate rages between faith and works. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible