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  • D Marion Clark avatar

    Women, Worship, And Church Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012
     | 6,604 views

    We consider the role of women in worship and the church.

    Introduction We now close up the section about worship. Our passage leads us to consider the role of women in worship and the church. Text As in all the churches of the saints, 34 the women should keep silent in the churches. For they are not permitted to speak, but should be in submission, as ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 2

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 21, 2010
     | 3,153 views

    4 ways that Godly wisdom can transform our lives

    The Godly Wisdom We Need - Part 2 James 4:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - August 1, 2010 *In the late 70’s and early 80’s Mary and I were members of FBC in Macon, Georgia. There was a wonderful, wise, older couple there who helped us in a lot of ways. I remember visiting ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Did You Say?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 3, 2010
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,523 views

    True communication begins with what God has been trying to tell us for thousands of years. And now, He uses Jesus Christ to portray the truth to us.

    Have you ever miscommunicated your thoughts when trying to convey them to another? Most of us have, and then the following confusion can be very irritating, if not dangerous. Sometimes, miscommunication can be very frustrating. ‘A man called his neighbor to help him move a couch that had ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    The Final Act Series

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2011
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,941 views

    It seems like a long intermission between the Acts of the Apostles and the final act in God’s great drama of salvation. But we are the actors, not the audience, and we had better start learning our lines.

    An old Spanish proverb says “We count the faults of those who keep us waiting.” Have you ever done that? Sat there at the restaurant or stood there at the theater or paced at the airport and rehearsed all the things you were going to say when the culprit finally showed up? It’s not just the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Last Straw Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,722 views

    Ahab goes one step too fr and God decides to act in judgement of him and Jezebel. Yet even then God's mercy is to the fore.

    Reading through the story of Ahab and Jezebel, I occasionally feel a bit sorry for Ahab. He gets a glimpse every now and then of what’s the right thing to do. You feel like he’d really like to do the right thing, but he’s made so many bad decisions in the past that he just ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Keep The Prophecies Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 24, 2011
    based on 57 ratings
     | 16,538 views

    Paul tells us why to keep the prophecy, meaning the scriptures. 1- Scripture will put fight in the fight 2- Scripture will give a good conscience 3- Scripture will strengthen your faith

    INTRO.- ILL.- Wilma didn't get much of a head start in life. A bout with polio left her left leg crooked and her foot twisted inward so she had to wear leg braces. After seven years of painful therapy, she could walk without her braces. At age 12 Wilma tried out for a girls basketball team, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Repentance Is Proven In Life Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 17,594 views

    Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien

    ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prisoner Of The Lord

    Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Dec 31, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,094 views

    In lockup we may become useless to society, ineffective and unable to make a contribution but God is remolding and refashioning us into something different.

    Have you ever prayed "Lord make me more like Jesus?" Have you ever thought of the significance and ramification of such a prayer? Are you ready to take the journey that the answer to such a prayer will take you on? THE PRISONER OF THE LORD: PAUL Paul wrote the letters to the Colossians, Philemon, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Words Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by E. True Neilson on Dec 16, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,785 views

    The book of Hebrews is all about Jesus!

    SIMPLY JESUS THE WORDS OF JESUS HEBREWS 4:12-13 INTRODUCTION -I am so glad you are here today. I have been waiting to teach this passage ever since we started the Hebrews series. -Today we are looking at one of those rare passages where the Scripture actually talks about the Scripture. -Do you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Courage To Sacrifice Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2023
     | 2,114 views

    A 5 week series about sacrifice, using Philippians as a guide.

    Courage to Sacrifice Philippians 1:18-30 October 22, 2023 I’m starting a new series today . . . . and I’m excited about it. It’s only 4 weeks long, which will lead us through Thanksgiving and then advent comes. It’s crazy that we’re talking about Christmas fast approaching. I’m going to be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • JEREMIAH MENYONGAI avatar

    Are You Still Throwing Stones At Others?

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
     | 12,264 views

    Let me talk about stones. God requires Christians to take care of each other. Not to pamper people in their wrongs, but to encourage them get back up when they do wrong or fall. We must have that Barnabas Spirit – to be willing to help each other when down.

    John 8:1-12: 8 But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Now early in the morning He came again into the temple, and all the people came to Him; and He sat down and taught them. 3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4 they ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Bob Marcaurelle avatar

    God And Marriage Series

    Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Aug 5, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,039 views

    In the first wedding in the Bible we find what God thinks about the marriage bond

    Sermon 2 GOD AND MARRIAGE Gen. 2:18-25 Bob Marcaurelle homeorchurchbiblestudy.com What is marriage? There are all kinds of definitions. To some it is “the quickest way to kill a good romance.” To a live-in girlfriend put in the street it is “a piece of paper that guarantees I will get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Detrimental Competition-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 17, 2017
     | 3,829 views

    6 of 8. John the Baptist pointed out the detriments of competitive ministry. But when is competition detrimental to Christian ministry? A competitive spirit is detrimental to Christian ministry when...

    DETRIMENTAL COMPETITION-VI—John 3:22-36 Christians & the Church indeed have ‘the market’ on truth. We are in competition with false doctrine. But the Church invites grave difficulties upon herself when they become competitors among themselves...i.e., When their competition becomes detrimental ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growing Cold On The Eve Of Destruction

    Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 6, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,011 views

    The Last Days is a time of cold, darkness, evil, and danger. It’s the worst time to let down your guard, because the enemy is about to attack!

    GROWING COLD ON THE EVE OF DESTRUCTION Rev. 3:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes intrigues, once flagged down a cab in Paris. He threw his handbag inside and climbed in after it. 2. But before he could say a word, the cabbie said, “Where to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    “lord I Can’t Do This Anymore” Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015
     | 17,032 views

    I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

    “Lord I can’t do this anymore” Acts 18:1-11 I guess all of us at one time or another get depressed and feel like giving up. In the heat of a moment we may feel like saying: “there’s no use going on because the harder I try, the worse things seem to get. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist