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  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Are The Ancient Creeds And The Historical Faith Still Relevant Today?

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 27, 2022
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    Why were the Creeds (Apostolic Creed and Nicene Creed) brought before the Christian Church? Are these Ancient Creeds and the Historical Faith still relevant today?

    For Anglicans, ... As for all genuine Christians, ...authentic Christianity ... is Apostolic ... Christianity. And Apostolic Christianity ... rests on the historic, ...eyewitness testimony ... of Jesus's followers, ... the apostles, ... and to the facts of Jesus life, ... death, ... ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Life In The Spirit

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 28, 2022
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    The Nicene Creed says, in reference to the Spirit, “We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord and Giver of Life, who proceedeth from the Father and the Son." The early church recognized the truth that the Holy Spirit is One who gives life.

    Both Rich Mullins and Third Day sang a song entitled “Creed,” that began like this: “I believe in God the Father Almighty Maker of Heaven and Maker of Earth; and in Jesus Christ His only begotten Son our Lord.” This song was based on one of the early Church creeds, called the Nicene Creed.(1) In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why The Lord Withdraws

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 30, 2022
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    Sometimes we can become prideful and overconfident in our own abilities, which is sin; and so, God will hide His face from us (Isaiah 59:2). The Lord will hide from us in order to gain our attention and cause us to cling to Him.

    One day a mother was out shopping with her son. Every time she took him shopping with her she couldn’t keep him by her side. As soon as she would turn her back, the boy would wander off somewhere, though keeping his mother in sight the entire time. She would then have to go and retrieve him. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Have A Believer’s Eye For Blessings”

    Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 21, 2022
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    In our sermon today we will hear our Savior say that those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted are blessed. We need him to open our eyes to see how that can be so!

    The prophet Elisha was a wanted man. The king of Aram (a nation to the northeast of the Holy Land) was at war with Israel. Aram is also called Syria and it was pretty much in the same area as modern-day Syria. But Elisha was frustrating all of his battle plans. Through God’s power ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Understanding Job’s Redeemer

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 24, 2022
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    Because we live in a fallen world, there will be times in our life when we will have to endure trials and difficulty. Job went through such a time; however, he had Someone to stand in his defense. Job called Him his Redeemer.

    I want to share with you this evening a message from the book of Job. It is a message that gives hope to each of us who are struggling with sin, whether it be the consequences of sin in this life, or the consequences of sin that we must face in the Day of Judgment. In this life we suffer from sin ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Forgetting What Lies Behind

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 2, 2022
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    It hurts when we realize our own failures; but when other people point them out it can be debilitating. This message looks at how Satan tries to hinder God’s people by holding their past over them, and how Paul was able to overcome.

    Have you ever been led to step out in faith and tackle a mission that God placed on your heart? Maybe the Lord asked you to witness to a friend or coworker. Perhaps He asked you to tell a relative about the love of Jesus, or maybe He asked you to surrender to the call to preach or become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Receiving God’s Grace

    Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 3, 2022
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    There are many believers who know about grace in their mind, but they haven’t taken it to heart. God loves us for who we are, and we do not have to perform for Him or try to be perfect. All the Lord expects is that we simply be His.

    Jesus said, “If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed” (Jn 8:36 NASB); but how many Christians are actually living as though they’re free? Some portray the look of a death row inmate awaiting the day of execution! There are believers living with regret over past mistakes and sins, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Noah Part 1 – The Faithful Preacher Of Righteousness In A Perverse Generation - - Genesis 6&7 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 28, 2022
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    The account of Noah is ridiculed, but it is filled with interesting facts, some problems, but much challenging teaching. This message, Part 1 of 3, examines the times of Noah with reference to our times and even beyond that. Who were the Nephilim?

    NOAH PART 1 – THE FAITHFUL PREACHER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IN A PERVERSE GENERATION There is much to learn in the study of Noah, and we draw some lessons from this factual account in God’s word. Let us look at the opening verses of Genesis chapter 6: {{Genesis 6:1-4 Now it came about, when men began ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    "We Are Beggars. This Is True.” (So What Kind Of Beggar Are You?)

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2022
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    On February 18, 1546, at the age of 62, the noted German church reformer, Martin Luther, died. They discovered a piece of paper in his pocket which recorded Luther’s last written words.

    On February 18, 1546, at the age of 62, the noted German church reformer, Martin Luther, died. They discovered a piece of paper in his pocket which recorded Luther’s last written words. The final sentence read: “Wir sind Bettler. Das ist wahr.” (“We are beggars. This is true.”) Do you know what ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Veteran’s Day/Thanksgiving Day Message Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 18, 2022
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    There's only a couple of weeks between Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day. This message is an attempt to combine features of each holiday.

    (Note: Based on and edited from a message preached November 13, 2022 at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO. This is not an exact transcription.) Introduction: Veteran’s Day was originally called Armistice Day in honor of the Armistice ending the First World War. This Armistice took place on “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Jesus (Part 5) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 14, 2022
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    The book of Colossians is all about Jesus! In this five-part series, we'll explore Paul's letter to the Colossian church and come to know Christ better.

    It’s all about Jesus: Colossians 5 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 11/20/2016 For centuries—millennia even—the prevailing scientific theory was that we earthlings enjoyed center stage. On a clear summer night, a father could place his arm around his son, point to the heavens ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Encountering Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Williams on Dec 18, 2022
     | 1,633 views

    John 1:1-5 sets the stage for the rest of gospel - we get to see the Son of God, the Messiah in every story, every place, every circumstance and with every person. This is what John wants the reader to experience in their own lives, to encounter Jesus, the Son of God, the Messiah.

    John Stott said, “Nothing hinders evangelism more than the widespread loss of confidence in the truth, relevance, and power of the Gospel.” There has been an erosion of convictions in Christian circles concerning: 1. the inspiration and inerrancy of the Bible, 2. the exclusive truth claims of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A. B. C. Easter Evening. Series

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 29, 2024
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     | 1,010 views

    APRIL 5th, 2026.

    Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 114, 1 Corinthians 5:6-8, Luke 24:13-49 A). THE EASTER APOCALYPSE. Isaiah 25:6-9. This small passage lies at the heart of the so-called ‘Isaiah Apocalypse’ of chapters 24-27 and brings hope into an otherwise dismal prospect. Chapter 25 itself begins with praise for God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Will Judge With Equity Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 3, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,682 views

    Psalm 75:1-10 is a psalm of thanksgiving for God’s just rule and future judgment.

    Introduction My wife Eileen and I have just said “Goodbye” to our three precious, young grandchildren. We spent several weeks with them this past summer. Now, grandparents and parents know that some of our time is spent administering justice when we watch our grandchildren and children. “That’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Nothing You Can Do To Make God Love You More Or Less

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 25, 2024
     | 2,404 views

    Recently I have been hearing quite a few pastors using a quote from Henri Nouwen a Dutch Catholic priest that states, “There is nothing we can do to make God love us more and nothing we can do to make God love us less.” Is that true? Let's see what God's Word has to say about it.

    Do you have a Bible? I was once told that in a simple Bible with no maps, no apocrypha and no commentary you would find the Psalms in the center of the Bible. So, I thought maybe it would be Psalm 119 since it has 174 verses and is the longest chapter in the Bible. However, in my Bible it turns out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene