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  • Matthew Kratz avatar

    Maundy Thursday Celebration

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 24, 2008
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     | 14,451 views

    The last night that Christ had on this earth before His death where he celebrated a final passover meal with His disciples.

    This evening we are going to go through the last night that Christ had on this earth before His death which, which we call Good Friday. (Prayer) The setting: In the final week of Jesus’ life before His crucifixion, all of Jerusalem was celebrating the Passover. In terms of the Jewish calendar, ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    The Biblical Doctrine Of Baptism Series

    Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 20, 2001
    based on 159 ratings
     | 5,681 views

    Biblical look at Baptism

    The Biblical Doctrine of Baptism Matthew 3:13-17 What is Baptism? Many have their definition of this precious word but the Bible has the correct meaning. The Greek Word for Baptism is; "bap’-tis-mah", which means; "immersion, submersion. of Christian baptism; a rite of immersion in water as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Come To The Table

    Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,029 views

    A message on the service of communion.

    “Come To the Table” This morning as a body that is united in and through Jesus Christ we have the privilege of coming to the table to partake in the Lord’s Supper, the ordinance of communion. But before we follow Christ’s command in partaking, I would like address ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Jesus Experienced Series

    Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 16, 2012
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     | 7,544 views

    Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. It is this act of humility that will reveal his greatness, and this act of identifying with the people will actually set him apart.

    Introduction We come now to Jesus’ appearance. Mark, in verse 8 sets us up to expect his coming in power, and yet, Jesus’ first action is an act of humility. John, who was not worthy to tie Jesus’ sandals, baptizes him as he does everyone else. But it is this act of humility ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Authority Principle

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 6, 2019
     | 2,727 views

    A study in the book of Romans 13: 1 – 14

    Romans 13: 1 – 14 The authority principle 1 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Build A Memorial

    Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 21, 2003
    based on 210 ratings
     | 20,133 views

    Build a memorial of the great things that God has done for you in your life. He has been good to us. He has blessed us beyond measure. When we didn’t deserve it God was good to us.

    Memorial Day is a public legal holiday in the United States of America and among its armed forces worldwide. It honors U.S. citizens who have died in war fighting for the freedom that we now enjoy. This day was originally set aside to honor those who died in the Civil War and then later on it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Foundations And Fathers Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 11, 2005
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    Did you ever notice a building starts with the foundation? Do you thinks a Father is a foundation in the home? If the foundations are destroyed what can we fathers do? The exposition of this text will answer that question.

    FOUNDATIONS and FATHERS Psalms 11:1-7 (1) In the LORD I take refuge; How can you say to my soul, "Flee as a bird to your mountain; {2} For, behold, the wicked bend the bow, They make ready their arrow upon the string, To shoot in darkness at the upright in heart. {3} If the foundations are ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Dedication, Building Dedication

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 89 ratings
     | 73,191 views

    Dedication is Costly. The Dedication of this building has been costly to some of us. Physically, mentally, emotionally, it hasn’t been necessarily an easy ride, but we are finally here. The high cost of dedication takes me back to Solomon’s dedicat

    Intro: Bertoldo de Giovanni is a name even the most enthusiastic lover of art is unlikely to recognize. He was the pupil of Donatello, the greatest sculptor of his time, and he was the teacher of Michelangelo, the greatest sculptor of all time. Michelangelo was only 14 years old when he came to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering Difficult Bible Passages

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 14, 2019
     | 3,442 views

    Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word.

    A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God” (Deut. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Answering Difficult Bible Passages

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2025
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    Therefore, there is an answer to all difficulties; search for it.

    A. INTRODUCTION: YOUR ATTITUDE TOWARD DIFFICULTIES 1. Because a verse is difficult does not mean the Bible is contradictory, nor should you doubt God’s Word. 2. You can’t know everything, only God knows everything, so trust Him. “The secret things belong unto the Lord our God” (Deut. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Out Our Faith Thru Citizenship Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 5, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,815 views

    We are called by God’s Word to be good citizens for God has placed those in authority over us!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: September 21, 2007 Date Preached: September 23, 2007 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study in 1 Peter Sermon Title: Living Out Our Faith Thru Citizenship! Sermon Text: 1 Peter 2:13-17 13 Therefore submit yourselves to every ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Praise Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 11, 2011
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     | 7,377 views

    This Psalm is a genre of Psalms know as Hymns. The main feature of these Hymns is that they contain exuberant praise of the Lord, or they give us a reason for praising the Lord. They are a celebration that God has entered our lives and our community.

    Message Series: Responding to God How To Praise A sermon on Psalm 19. You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Read Psalm 19 straight away. Hymns contain exuberant praise of the Lord, or they give us a reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Not Just Any Meal

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 20, 2009
     | 6,097 views

    Exposition of 1 Cor 11:17-22 regarding the way to rightly receive the Lord’s Supper.

    Text: 1 Cor 11:17-22, Title: Not Just Any Meal, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/19/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Speak about a wedding being the initiation of a marriage and anniversaries being the renewing, or possibly the renewing of vows… B. Background to passage: Paul began in chapter 11 dealing with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Kingdom Character-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 17, 2016
     | 5,461 views

    3 of 5. One of Solomon’s official judgments revealed the motherly potential of a harlot. A person’s character reveals their fitness for/citizenship/as a servant in God’s kingdom. Kingdom character is manifested in one’s approach to...

    KINGDOM CHARACTER-III—1Kings 3:16-28 AKA—Motherhood Potential(Mother’s Day) Attention: God Isn’t Watching! A group of people were having a bazaar. One woman in the group had a generous heart & placed a large basket of red apples on a table. She put a sign in front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    To Make Ready A People Prepared For The Lord

    Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 21, 2023
     | 1,938 views

    If you were told today you are to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, would you accept the charge? Would you grasp the magnitude of the duty laid upon you?

    Luke 1:17. 17 And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. If you were told today you are to make ready a people prepared for the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ