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  • James Parker avatar

    Bold In Christian Liberty Series

    Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011
     | 4,314 views

    We have been looking at what in means to be Bold in the spirit as christians . Last week we considered Boldly Seeking The Kingdom. This weeek we will look at being Bold concerning Liberty. This bring up two extreme positions. These positions are not new t

    Boldness A-Z LIBERTY LICENSE AND LEGALISM GALATIANS 5:1-13 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. 3 For I testify again ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Traits Of A Godly Leader Series

    Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 28, 2024
     | 1,352 views

    It is evident that the modern church needs godly leaders. We need those who will rise to the occasion and use their spiritual gifts to influence others in a positive manner. We all influence others – either in a positive way or a negative way, but our influence is inevitable.

    The Traits of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 1: 1-4 “Every believer is a minister or servant of God who should be serving God and exerting influence on others through his/her local church. Leadership is one person influencing positively another person. Christian leadership is one believer spiritually ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What About The Younger Widows Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2014
     | 4,214 views

    Having provided instruction for establishing an order of widows, Paul proscribes enrolling younger widows and justifies his position.

    “Refuse to enroll younger widows, for when their passions draw them away from Christ, they desire to marry and so incur condemnation for having abandoned their former faith. Besides that, they learn to be idlers, going about from house to house, and not only idlers, but also gossips and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Exam Time

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 29, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 43,985 views

    Daniel Webster said, “My greatest thought is my accountability to God.” Sad to say most Christians go through life giving little or no thought to this future day of examination.at Christ’s Judgment Seat.

    Exam Time! 2 Corinthians 5:5-11a Finals in school can be a time of high anxiety for most students. They can literally turn your stomach into knots. When I was in school, exam week was always a time of cramming. Someone ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Control Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Jun 16, 2013
     | 11,889 views

    Control. We bristled under the thought that someone else might be controlling us. And we revel in the thought that we can control our lives. In fact, many of us, if we’re honest, are control freaks.

    Control Philippians 2:7-8; Romans 12:1 Dave Navarro has written an article entitled, “The 5 People Who Secretly Control Your Life.” In it, he says, what you may not realize is just how many people influence your life, feeding you ideas about what is “right,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Danielle Jeremiah avatar

    Changing Your Perception To Live A Changed Life Through Christ

    Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Apr 29, 2001
    based on 77 ratings
     | 11,316 views

    This sermon is about changing your whole thought process in order to live a changed life through Jesuse

    How do you remain saved after becoming saved? While on my to Church one day, I got into a discussion about religion with a cab driver. In the midst of our conversation he asked me a question that led to the founding of this ministry . The question ...read more

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    Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

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    Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012
     | 4,354 views

    Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

    Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rewards Of Repentance

    Contributed by Mike Hullah on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 174 ratings
     | 27,908 views

    Repentance is a positive word. As we walk in repentance we can expect three rewards: Refreshing, Restoration and Revival.

    THREE REWARDS OF REPENTANCE Matthew 3:1-3 “Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is near” Beyond salvation probably one of the greatest gifts God has given man is the ability to repent. Without an ability to repent man would be unable to enter in to the Kingdom of God. Repentance always leads to a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Discover The Proof - John 13

    Contributed by Brady Boyd on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,554 views

    The one undeniable piece of evidence that will authenticate our position as believers in Jesus is our unqualified love for other people.

    Discover the Proof – John 13 November, 2003 In John 13: • Jesus washes the disciples’ feet. (1-17) • John calls himself “the one Jesus loved.” (23) • Judas makes his final decision to betray Jesus. (26-30) • Jesus says an emotional goodbye to his friends. (31-35) • Peter is told he will deny ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    7 Spirits Of God

    Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011
    based on 6 ratings
     | 17,106 views

    I picked this up somewhere along the way and thought others could use it as a study help or resources.

    The Sevenfold Spirit of God Where does this concept come from? Revelation 1:4-5 (NLT) "This letter is from John to the seven churches in the province of Asia.  Grace and peace from the one who is, who always was, and who is still to come; from thesevenfold Spirit before his throne; and from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ricky Johnson avatar

    Who Is This Person, Christ?

    Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Sep 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,983 views

    This sermon opens our thoughts to some possibilites of how the apostles and early church viewed Jesus, and the revelance for today.

    Who is this person we call the Christ? “…on the way He asked His disciples, ‘Who do people say that I am?’” Have you ever given much consideration to this question? “And they answered Him, ‘John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and still others, one of the prophets.’” What does this tell us ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

    Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,242 views

    When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God alwa

    Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Then his wife said to him, “Do you still hold fast to your integrity? Curse God and die!” But he said to her, “You speak as one of the foolish women speaks. Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is There A Connection Between Sin And Suffering?

    Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2012
     | 6,057 views

    When Calamity struck the house of Job, his friends came at great trouble and inconvenience to counsel him. Job’s friends held to the traditional thoughts of their day, which in many respects are still the thoughts of our day. They believed that God always

    Title: Is There a Connection Between Sin and Suffering? Text: Job 2:9-13 (KJV) 9 Then said his wife unto him, Dost thou still retain thine integrity? curse God, and die. 10 But he said unto her, Thou speakest as one of the fooish women speaketh. What? shall we receive good at the hand of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon Daniels avatar

    Don't Run Your Mouth! Series

    Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 24, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,726 views

    Based on James 3:1-12 - Challenges hearers to consider both the negative & the positive impact of their words.

    “DON’T RUN YOUR MOUTH!” James 3:1-12 FBCF – 10/23/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – (https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/the-power-of-words-4968-detail) How many of you know someone who runs their mouth too much? How many of you run your mouth too much? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dan Chromy avatar

    Your Pain, Your Gain

    Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 24, 2000
    based on 57 ratings
     | 12,123 views

    The Christian can maintain a positive attitude in the face of trials because they provide opportunities to prove God's faithfulness.

    Why do you go through trials? If God really loves you, wouldn't he protect you from the bad things that everyone else goes through? We have many blessings because of our faith in Jesus Christ. Because of your faith in Christ, you know that your sins are forgiven. Your faith in the death ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible