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  • Michael Stark avatar

    Firm Before The Foe Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 4, 2012
     | 5,854 views

    Peter and John before the Sanhedrin provide an example of how the child of God is to respond to pressure from the world to conform to low expectations.

    “When [the guards] had brought [Peter and John before the council], they set them before the council. And the high priest questioned them, saying, ‘We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching, and you intend to bring this man’s blood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Greatness

    Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 8, 2010
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     | 9,273 views

    What is greatness? How do you acheive greatness? Understand what it means to be great and have success based on the example of Christ.

    In January 2009 we celebrated a historical day in our country. A nation gathered together to witness the inauguration of the 44th president of these United States, Barack Obama. And whether you voted for him or not, whether you agree with him or not on the issues, we all can applaud the achievement ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Adventure: Real Christianity Is Not Boring Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 10, 2009
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     | 6,741 views

    The early Christians did not live a boring spiritual life. We can experience a spiritual adventure when we follow their example.

    The Great Adventure March 11, 2009 Real Christianity is not boring. Acts 14 We can experience a great spiritual adventure… I. When we exercise great spiritual habits Paul and Barnabas go to church – when it is good and bad. 14:1-7 1. We all have habits. Some good, many bad. a. Habits will ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be The Church!

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 2, 2009
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     | 47,139 views

    This is an alliterated, textual sermon on "being the church", using Phoebe as an example. PowerPoint is avaible too, just e-mail me.

    BE THE CHURCH! Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL A mega-church in Vista, California made headlines last October when they canceled all of their worship services over the weekend. Rather then meeting together in an air-conditioned sanctuary, North Coast Church closed its ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A Joyful Attitude Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Nov 25, 2008
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     | 8,583 views

    Sermon #2 of the Philippians series from Philippians chapter 2 deals with examples of the kind of joyful attitude we need to develop.

    A JOYful Attitude CHCC: November 9, 2008 Philippians 2 INTRODUCTION: For the next few weeks, we’re looking at the book of Philippians … a book full of JOY written by a man who was in PRISON. If anyone can be an example to us of how to have JOY as Christians … it is Paul. In Chapter 2, Verse ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Learning To Trust God!

    Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 1, 2018
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     | 29,291 views

    The story of Gideon is a great example of just an ordinary man who learned to trust God & became a man of impressive courage.

    MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Judges 6:1-40 (NLT); Judges 7:1-25 (NLT); Matthew 6:31 (NLT); ILL. Chuck Swindoll, in his book, "Living Above the Level of Mediocrity," tells about a church in the Soviet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Great Wedding Invitation Both To The Gospel And To Evangelism.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 28, 2016
     | 9,948 views

    The great wedding is a great example of how God has extended his grace to included us gentiles, however there are there are some conditions.

    This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 16th October 2011; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Exodus 32:1-14 Psalm 106:1-6, 19-23 Philippians 4:1-9 Matthew 22:1-14 Our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    Joseph – Momentous Decisions In Troubling Times

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 4, 2016
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     | 7,011 views

    Joseph is an example of a man facing a difficult decision in momentous times. This sermon tells us how to respond in these times in our lives

    Momentous Decisions in Troubling Times Chuck Sligh December 4, 2016 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 1:18-25 INTRODUCTION Most people know about the major characters of the Christmas story. We all know about the appearance of the angel to Mary, a simple, godly young woman. We know about the shepherds in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Week 1: This Is Love - Forgiveness Of Sin (Story Of Peter) Series

    Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 3, 2021
     | 2,371 views

    Week one of This Is Love series. This message uses the idea from the This is Love series and uses Peter's life as an example.

    This is Love – Forgiveness of Sins Theme: Text: John 21:1 – 15 Introduction Ideas “Last week we left off service with this statement ‘You cannot have the resurrection without the crucifixion’. The good news is in our life the things that we go through prepares us for life. Prepares us for ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Jesus Mom

    Contributed by Steve Malone on May 4, 2021
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     | 5,333 views

    God chose Mary to be Jesus' mom for some very specific reasons, and this reasons are a great guide and example for mothers today.

    Jesus’ Mom NOW - we’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. ONE - is to honor our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ with our worship (and HE so deserves or praise and worship)... AND THE OTHER - is to honor our mothers. YOU KNOW – moms are amazing… I MEAN – when you really think ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Prayerful Waiting

    Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 22, 2019
     | 3,142 views

    The Bible is full of stories which give examples of persistent prayer. Jesus also commands us to pray always and not lose heart.

    October 20, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 18:1-8 Prayerful Waiting Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus commands us to pray always and not lose heart. Jesus has a lot to say about prayer. He teaches his ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Book Of Mark #10

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022
     | 1,861 views

    One of the good things about the Gospel of Mark is the way that he gives us a continuous flow of information in the life of Christ. For example:

    • In Mark 1:21, we read, “And they went into Capernaum; and straightway on the sabbath day he entered into the synagogue, and taught.” • After he got through in the synagogue, he left Capernaum to go to Peter’s house and He healed Peter’s mother-in-law and many more. • But as we come to chapter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Veterans

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022
     | 2,239 views

    We live in a nation where respect and honor are not top priorities. For example, respect for the elderly is something today that is missing in our society.

    . We see a lot of rudeness, and much of it is directed toward the elderly. Illus: Did you hear about the grandmother that was going to ride a bus downtown with her grandson? She got on the bus, and the bus driver was very rude to her. As she got on the bus with her grandchild, the bus driver ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Temptation

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 10, 2022
     | 2,346 views

    Through the life of Joseph, the Bible gives us an example of how we can move beyond temptation and make the right choice.

    Have you ever been tempted? Sure, you have. Things that catch our attention flash before our eyes and we feel the urge to respond. It might be that second helping of chocolate cake. It might be some ad in a commercial that advertises something that we don't need and can't afford. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Revelational Plan

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010
     | 3,118 views

    God has a plan, and He is working that plan. The transfiguration was part of that plan, and it is a great example of how God works, and His purpose.

    Passage: Matthew 17:1-13 Intro: We have been watching God construct a building. 1. brick by brick, plank and beam, God has been building a revelational framework that is taking clear shape in front of us. 2. the miraculous birth of Christ, the words of Christ, the actions and attitudes of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free