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  • douglas dudley avatar

    I Pledge Allegiance Series

    Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 10, 2005
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     | 5,013 views

    We, as Christians,have a dual citizenship, and we need to know our relationship to Civil Governments.

    “I Pledge Allegiance” Text: Romans, Chapter 13 Introduction. A man drives up to a large sheep ranch and locates the owner out in the pasture with his sheep. He approaches the owner and asks, “If I can tell you exactly how many sheep you own, can I have one?” The owner scratched his head and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defined…shaped…equipped

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 24, 2010
     | 5,448 views

    The church is defined, shaped and equipped with the gifts necessary to help the church to grow.

    When your favorite athletic team takes the floor or the field, all the players are dressed alike. But, no one considers this a liability. And it isn't. Their being dressed alike is one indication that they are a team and that they have a common purpose. However, if you look closely, you will see a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You & Your Government Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 22, 2012
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     | 14,352 views

    Being citizens of heaven doesn’t minimize our responsibilities on earth for the Christian citizen is called upon to be the best citizen. The Christian will have a high view of authority & will be submissive to it as a matter of conscience.

    ROMANS 13: 1-7 YOU AND YOUR GOVERNMENT [Matthew 22:15-22] An Idaho SHEEP RANCHER was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. He said, "If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?" Thinking this to be near impossible the rancher agreed. The stranger then stated, "You have ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Remembers Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 4, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 7,391 views

    Message introduces study of book of Zechariah focusing on THEME and HISTORICAL CONTEXT. Zechariah's message is highly relevant today. As theme suggests, it is a message of hope for God's people!

    Today I want to begin opening the book of Zechariah to you. For all practical purposes, this book and other minor prophets are closed books for most Christians. During our annual reading of the Bible, we read the words, but there is a vast difference between reading words and comprehending the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Organization Of The Church

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015
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    The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ..

    Church, Organization of the Organization of the Church The church began not as a mixture of saved and unsaved. Only true believers would associate with the new religion of Christ. The way was too narrow for people to walk in, and persecution from the outside and judgment from the inside (Acts 5) ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    This Do In Rememberance Of Me

    Contributed by Albert Corey on Jul 13, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 18,068 views

    Holy Communion Sermon

    THIS DO IN REMEMBRANCE OF ME 1 Corinthians 11:23-32 23. For I received from the Lord that which I also delivered to you: that the Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed took bread; 24. and when He had given thanks, He broke it and said, "Take, eat; this is My body which is broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Biblical Mode Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on May 21, 2011
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    Does the mode of baptism matter? If Scripture is our guide, how we are baptised, as well as why we are baptised, is extremely important.

    “See to it that no one takes you captive by philosophy and empty deceit, according to human tradition, according to the elemental spirits of the world, and not according to Christ. For in him the whole fullness of deity dwells bodily, and you have been filled in him, who is the head of all rule ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Blood That Delivers -Exodus 11–12 Series

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 21, 2026
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    GOD’s final plague reveals HIS absolute sovereignty over judgment and redemption, and the blood of the lamb becomes the divine provision that separates death from life; pointing unmistakably to CHRIST, our Passover.

    2026.02.22.Sermon Notes. THE BLOOD THAT DELIVERS -Exodus 11–12 William Akehurst, HSWC KEY WORDS: Passover, Substitution, Atonement, Redemption, Judgment, Deliverance, Blood, Covenant, Lamb, Obedience, Distinction, Memorial, Leaven, Hyssop, Holiness, Instruction, Worship SCRIPTURES: Exodus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Three Simple Rules, (Part Six) "Staying In Love With God" Part 1

    Contributed by Carl Greene on Jul 28, 2008
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     | 6,168 views

    Based upon the book "Three Simple Rules" "A Wesley Way of Living" by Rueben P. Job. This is the Sixth in the "Three Simple Rules" series. This is the most essential of the three rules.

    “Stay in Love With God” Part 1 “Do Good”… conclusion. This week, we conclude our lesson about “doing good” and begin exploring what it means to “Stay in Love with God.” We’ve spent quite a bit of time investigating what it means to do no harm and to do good. I believe we can all say the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Christian Governance-&-Government-2 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 15, 2016
     | 4,428 views

    2 of 4. Peter confirmed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what way? Christian governance & government addresses...

    ‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-GOVERNMENT--II—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Are The Means Of Grace?

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2018
    based on 3 ratings
     | 5,486 views

    In our lesson today, we learn about the means of grace that God has provided to enable believers to grow in Christ.

    Scripture This is our third “Sunday Seconds” service. When the Session considered topics for the Sunday Seconds’ sermons, one of the topics suggested was: “What are the means of grace? That is, how does a Christian grow?” So, that is tonight’s topic. After the Apostle Peter preached on the Day of ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Michael J McInally Jr. avatar

    Wrestling With God Submitting The Devil

    Contributed by Michael J Mcinally Jr. on Aug 8, 2015
     | 5,889 views

    This was my first time preaching, I shared this message with the young adult group at our church I pray that someone will find it useful and it helps you grow closer to God.

    Wrestling with God Submitting the Devil Before I was saved, I definitely was living for the world. I was trying to make as much as I could so I could get as much stuff as I could. The more I got the more I wanted and but I never was truly satisfied. I spent a lot years living for me but with no ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Lords Supper Qualifications

    Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 24, 2014
     | 8,245 views

    Follow scripture when you observe the Lord's Table be sure you qualify to partake don't partake unworthily. Keep in mind this is a memorial service because Christ said do this in "Remembrance of Me."

    LORDS SUPPER QUALIFICATION Introduction: As we will conduct one of the two rituals Christ has given to the Church in a few minutes let’s reflect on what scripture says concerning this great event. Christ established it the night of His arrest and commanded us to conduct this service in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Lord's Supper

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 16, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,890 views

    Preparing to observe the Lord’s Supper

    1 Corinthians 11:20-34 The Lord’s Supper Introduction Tonight as we prepare to observe the Lord’s Supper, I want us to examine the Lord’s teaching as He directed Paul to write in 1 Corinthians 11. I want to draw your attention particularly to verses 27 & 29. Paul said, "Wherefore whosoever ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Horace Wimpey avatar

    Church On Fire

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 6, 2011
    based on 17 ratings
     | 32,231 views

    God told His people that they should never let the fire go out on the alter. As priests of God, we can never let the fire go out in our churches.

    CHURCH ON FIRE LEVITICUS 6:8-13 Intro. There was a church in a small town out in rural America. One night the church building caught fire and burned down. While the building was burning, many of the town folk were standing around and watching it burn. The pastor had been called and as he drove up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist