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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Whoever

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 21, 2009
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     | 2,995 views

    As Christians, we must love everyone as though they were the only one God has provided for us to love.

    John 3: 14 – 21 / Whoever Intro: 2 gentlemen were seated next to each other on a plane. One turned to the other, “What do you do?” “I am a minister.” “Oh,” said the 1st man. “I don’t believe in that religious stuff. It’s for kids you know, ‘Jesus loves me this I know, for the Bible tells me ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Raw Material Of Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014
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     | 10,079 views

    With the example of John chapter 4, Christ provides clear imagary of the aspects of worship the Father seeks.

    The Westminster Shorter Catechism, The Westminster Confession of Faith and The Westminster Larger Catechism are three documents that are considered by many Protestants to be the grandest doctrinal statements to come out of the English Reformation. It was completed in 1647; and it was presented ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Challenge Of Change

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 18, 2014
     | 12,480 views

    A sermon to challenge our perspectives about change.

    "The Challenge of Change" Isaiah 54:1-4 Isaiah 54:2 Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations: spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes; Introduction: How many of you are interested in seeing our church grow? I know that sounds ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Gomer

    Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 6, 2015
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     | 14,971 views

    James Montgomery Boice calls the enacted parable of Hosea and Gomer "the second greatest story in the Bible," a depiction of God's embracing, pardoning grace. In it we see that We are Gomer.

    We enact a parable of grace every time we observe the Lord's Supper. Another living parable was dramatized by Hosea the prophet. He was told by God to marry a wayward women who would prove to be unfaithful. He did so, to depict God's grace. It was not unusual for God to ask His prophets to do ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Love One Another

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 31, 2014
    based on 14 ratings
     | 27,785 views

    It begins with learning God's love, and learning to love oneself. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

    Love One Another John 13:34–35 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LoveOneAnother.html Is this really a new commandment? They've been told to love before. It's a new commandment because they've never been told to love this way before. They're to love one another 'as I have loved you' You don't ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Strongter Than Glue Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 24, 2012
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     | 5,213 views

    Through the cross we have peace--peace with God, ourselves, and most significantly with each other. The cross of Christ breaks through the barriers we erect between ourselves and makes us members of God's family.

    Ephesians 2:11-22 “Stronger than Glue” INTRODUCTION Name calling, character assassination, innuendos, lying and deception—it sounds like presidential politics in the United States. This is not what I am referring to, however. I’m talking about the first official fight ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Open Doors Of Opportunity (2) Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 25, 2014
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     | 3,898 views

    Are we open or closed as a congregation? Is the work and worship about us only or do we include others?

    1. St Catherine's Monastery One of the oldest monasteries in the world is Saint Catherine's. Built by Emperor Justinian to protect the monks in the region, St. Catherine's sits at the foot of Mount Sinai in Egypt. The walls are made of granite and are between 8 and 35 meters tall. Up until last ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Finding Forgiveness

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010
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     | 4,157 views

    The funny thing about forgiveness is that it doesn’t just set them free, it sets you free, too. It frees you from the acid of resentment. It allows the wound to begin healing.

    Mary Karr’s uncle had endured all he could stand! The tall Texan grabbed his chain saw and began to split his own house into two halves. He was sick and tired of living with such an unforgiving woman to whom he had not spoken in months. He had enough. He divided his house and moved her portion ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,590 views

    4 times in Scripture, the phrase "The Just Shall Live by Faith" is repeated; 3 times in New Testament – each with different emphasis...

    4 times in scripture – Hebrew 2:4 – “by His faith” 3 times in NT – each with different emphasis * Martin Luther’s Salvation _ climbing “Sancta Scala” sacred stairs o Not by works – but by faith – just justify – declared not guilty * Shades of white – “just” 100% pure (Job ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Filling The Void-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 16, 2010
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    Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership must be removed as....

    D—Setting the Stage for the Spirit FILLING THE VOID-II—Acts 1:15-26 Peter initiated the selection process by which an apostle would be chosen to remove the void in their ranks created by Judas Iscariot. A void in leadership/the ranks must be removed. A void in leadership/the ranks creates a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Troy Richards avatar

    Peter And The Gentiles Series

    Contributed by Troy Richards on Oct 26, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,399 views

    A look at the first Gentile to become Christians.

    WORSHIPPING STORIES 2 PETER AND THE GENTILES -alright, so if you missed it last week, we have been having story time here at Drink Deep. Last week was the story of the capture of the Ark of the Covenant and how David returned the Ark to it’s rightful place among Its people. -today ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Turning Complaints Into A Celebration

    Contributed by Paul Sizemore on Oct 10, 2016
     | 7,433 views

    Jesus was often judged harshly by the religious authorities in his day. The Pharisees and the scribes believed wrongly that he was condoning the sins of people whose company he shared. Instead Christ came to make of them "new creations" (2 Cor. 5:17).

    “Turning Complaints into a Celebration” Luke 15:1-10, Proper 19-C September 11, 2016 “Grumble”: It’s an interesting word isn’t it? And here we find it in the second verse of our Gospel lesson today. “And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying: ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Better Together Part 3 Series

    Contributed by Matthew Botha on Apr 12, 2016
     | 6,468 views

    God has accepted you through the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ. In this message we learn how to develop a culture of acceptance

    13 April 2016 THREE STRANDS (Part 3) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. What happens when a group of people love without any ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Worshipping In Spirit And Truth

    Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 30, 2016
     | 9,628 views

    The true worshippers that God the Father wants are those who worship Him in Spirit and in truth.

    WORSHIPPING IN SPIRIT AND TRUTH John 4:1-26 Live Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 John 4:1-26 is the story of the Samaritan woman at the well. We are all familiar with this story but have you ever stopped and reflected on what it means in relation to worshipping God? The first ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Greatest Qualification

    Contributed by Simeon Akindele on Nov 20, 2014
     | 4,287 views

    Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to any man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all circumstances!

    THE GREATEST QUALIFICATION? Some people consider qualifications earned in conventional educational institutions like primary, secondary, polytechnic or university as the best platform capable of opening doors of greatness to a man. That may be true in some respects but not necessarily so in all ...read more

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