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  • Ron Freeman, Evangelist avatar

    Jesus Christ Is: Lord (Lesson 2) Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 16, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 359 views

    To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as Lord. Class is still out for some of our Scholars in this regard; some would have Him yet in the tomb, while others see Him no more than a mere man. This dissertation proves Jesus Christ is Lord.

    INTRODUCTION 2. Jesus Christ Is Lord Introductory Remarks. 1. During our research and development on the lesson on being “partakers of the divine nature of Christ,” as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4, a great truth emerged. And that was that many religious scholars deny or reject the divinity of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Paul Decker avatar

    What My Father Taught Me

    Contributed by Paul Decker on May 5, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 20,870 views

    We need to learn from our fathers.

    WHAT MY FATHER TAUGHT ME Exodus 20:12 S: Father’s Day Th: Learning from Dad Pr: We need to learn from our fathers. ?: What? KW: Principles for life TS: We are going to observe three biblical principles for life that my father taught me. The _____ principle for life that my father taught me ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Douglas Phillips avatar

    Responsibility And Accountability In Church Discipline

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 30,578 views

    This is the second of a three part series on Church Discipline. It looks at the role of each of the characters presented in Matthew 18:15-18, and the role each has in bringing a fallen brother or sister back to the Lord.

    The Loving Act of Church Discipline Part 2: Accountability and Responsibility INTRODUCTION: As I begin this sermon this morning I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    She Left Her Waterpot

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 4, 2001
    based on 149 ratings
     | 15,667 views

    She came looking for water and found eternal life!

    Three guys were out having a relaxing day fishing. Out of the blue, they catch a mermaid who begs to be set free in return for granting each of them a wish. Now one of the guys just doesn’t believe it and says, “Okay, if you can really grant wishes, then double my IQ.” The mermaid says, “Done.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Alford avatar

    Storm Proofing The House Series

    Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,932 views

    A LIFE IS ONLY AS STRONG AS THAT ON WHICH IT RESTS.

    July 16, 2001-- AM STORM PROOFING THE HOUSE Matthew 7:24-27 INTRODUCTION: (1) During a thunder storm in the midwest, my parents turned on the TV to watch for tornado warnings. Just as the screen flashed a warning, a limb crashed outside the living room window. Mom bolted toward a safer spot in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Robert Kerr avatar

    First John Chapter One

    Contributed by Robert Kerr on Dec 21, 2000
    based on 74 ratings
     | 10,339 views

    Bible Study

    F I R S T E P I S T L E O F J O H N - CHAPTER 1 INTRO: Scofield says that this First Epistle of John is a family letter from the Father to His "little children" who are in the world. A tender word is used for "children" (from Gk, teknia), a diminutive meaning "little children, born-ones" as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A New Year - A New Life

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 30, 2000
    based on 256 ratings
     | 21,510 views

    We can have a new life in the Lord.

    A NEW YEAR - A NEW LIFE! INTRO.- We all could use a new year and some people could use a new life! Or at least a better life. ILL.- A lady by the name of Cherise Wyneken from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, said, “My husband and I were young parents of three on a tight budget. After surviving measles, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Healing Of America

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 91 ratings
     | 7,992 views

    America needs to be healed and God has provided the plan.

    THE HEALING OF AMERICA II Chron. 7:14 INTRO.- I love America! Don’t you? And let me tell you why I love America. ILL.- Father: Why don’t you get yourself a job? Son: Why? Father: So you could earn some money. Son: Why? Father: So you could put some money in the bank and earn some ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Reaching Out

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001
    based on 75 ratings
     | 8,923 views

    We are commanded to reach out to a lost world with the gospel of Christ.

    REACHING OUT Psalm 126:6 INTRO.- ILL.- A man once prayed like this: Lord, bless me and my wife My son John and his wife Us four and no more. A childless couple prayed: Lord, bless us two, And that will do. An old bachelor prayed: Lord, bless only me, That’s as far as I can see. Brethren, many ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kyle Meador avatar

    Our Message Must Be Relevant Series

    Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 22, 2001
    based on 119 ratings
     | 5,994 views

    Our goal is to deliver our in a relevant manner to our world so that they can hear the powerful, life-changing truth of Jesus Christ.

    Our Message Must Be Relevant One of the most peculiar postcards I’ve ever seen was sent to me one time. I read the little note on the back, containing a joke from a friend. But it was the picture on the front that got my attention. It was a picture of earth taken from some distance in space. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Morley avatar

    A Cross And Christ Of No Effect

    Contributed by Chuck Morley on Feb 2, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,297 views

    When we neglect the truth of the cross we are left with empty religion and a powerless Christ.

    A CROSS AND CHRIST OF NO EFFECT "Ye are our epistle written in our hearts, known and read of all men: forasmuch as ye are manifestly declared to be the epistle of Christ ministered by us, written not with ink, but with the Spirit of the living God;" (2 Corinthians 3:2,3) This verse is pretty ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 6, 2002
    based on 89 ratings
     | 47,098 views

    This sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2002 and it deals with the new beginning Peter had in John 21 after his previous denials of Christ. God always has a plan for our lives after a failure.

    A New Beginning GNLCC 1/4/2002 Psalm 89:1-8 Luke 22:54-62 John 21:15-19 Have you ever swore that you would never do something only to discover that later on you did the very thing that you said you would never do? Now that can be a good thing when you did something positive that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Robert Warren avatar

    The Day Jesus Couldn't Do A Miracle

    Contributed by Robert Warren on Feb 2, 2002
    based on 100 ratings
     | 21,988 views

    Shows that Jesus works his miracles through our faith.

    “The Day Jesus Couldn’t Do a Miracle.” Mark 6:1-6 Robert Warren October 14th, 2001 A. Even though Jesus had miraculous and marvelous powers, there is recorded a time when Jesus was unable to do something. B. In his own hometown, Jesus was unable to do any miracles. C. Why? Because although ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    When God Ran

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 14,689 views

    Many Christians need to remember to keep their focus on Christ and not forget the day when God ran to us and embraced us.

    "When God Ran" Have ushers pass out envelopes! Play song” When God Ran” during communion. Text: Luke 15:11-32 11 Jesus continued: "There was a man who had two sons. 12 The younger one said to his father, `Father, give me my share of the estate.’ So he divided his property between them. 13 ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gene Barron avatar

    A New Commandment (Part 2)

    Contributed by Gene Barron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 61 ratings
     | 4,700 views

    INTRODUCTION WHAT IS IT IN JESUS THAT SO DRAWS MEN, THAT WINS THEIR ALLEGIANCE AWAY FROM EVERY OTHER MASTER, MAKES THEM READY TO LEAVE ALL FOR HIS SAKE, AND TO FOLLOW HIM THROUGH PERIL AND SACRIFICE EVEN TO DEATH? IS IT HIS WONDERFUL TEACHING? "NO MAN EVER SPOKE LIKE THIS MAN!" (John 7:46) IS

    INTRODUCTION WHAT IS IT IN JESUS THAT SO DRAWS MEN, THAT WINS THEIR ALLEGIANCE AWAY FROM EVERY OTHER MASTER, MAKES THEM READY TO LEAVE ALL FOR HIS SAKE, AND TO FOLLOW HIM THROUGH PERIL AND SACRIFICE EVEN TO DEATH? IS IT HIS WONDERFUL TEACHING? "NO MAN EVER SPOKE LIKE THIS MAN!" (John 7:46) IS IT ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ