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  • Luther Sexton avatar

    Galatians Chapter 5 Series

    Contributed by Luther Sexton on May 23, 2022
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    Verse by Verse Study of Galatians Chapter 5

    Galatians Chapter 5: *This may need to be trimmed or summarized. Gal. 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) 5:1 It was for this freedom that Christ set us free [completely liberating us]; therefore ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Baptism: The Ark's Like Figure Series

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 21, 2020
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     | 4,176 views

    To establish baptism is the Ark's like figure. As Noah and his house passed through the flood using the water, baptism passes the repentant believers using the water through the “Washing of regeneration and the renewing of the Holy Ghost.”

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Baptism: The Ark’s Like Figure Introductory Remarks. 1. This is the eleventh lesson in this sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are re-digging in old wells to receive what Isaiah promised: "With ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Stark avatar

    Ensuring A Future For The Faith Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 20, 2015
     | 4,807 views

    Examining the responsibility to seek out and prepare faithful men who will advance the Faith in days to come.

    “You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.” [1] Apostolic succession ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Issues With Rome Series

    Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Sep 21, 2015
     | 4,235 views

    Here are some separate topics that can be included in one message about Romanism, and how it is quite different from Biblical Christianity. Celibacy, Mary, Inquisition and more.

    Biblical vs Romanist Approaches to Celibacy (Presentation given at annual AFEC conference) When I was first assigned this topic, several questions occurred to me, the answers to which form the heart of the following message. I trust they are your questions too. Question ONE: What is celibacy, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A Good Soldier Of Christ Jesus Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 27, 2015
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    Believers are urged to see their lives as dedicated to service to the Saviour rather than merely being lived for their own interests.

    “Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” [1] Suffering well is a ministry in itself! Note that I did not say that suffering is a ministry. Few of us tolerate suffering ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fully Realized Forgiveness...the Test Of Love-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015
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    3 of 5. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. Realized Forgiveness is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional appreciation. But Where/How is it tested? Fully Realized Forgiveness is tested in the crucible of...

    REALIZED FORGIVENESS...The TEST of LOVE/Trust-III—Luke 7:36-50 Attention: Thru testing, the true identity becomes conclusive. Jesus called Simon the Pharisee to task regarding two demonstrations of love. A forgiveness that is fully Realized is reflected in a reciprocal/proportional ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What’s So Great About God?-6 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 26, 2015
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    6 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

    WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-VI—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: Well-Done Please! The city slicker had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch. He finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Wyoming. So he moves his wife & 4 kids to Wyoming to their new ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It’s Not Nice To Confuse The Saints Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 18, 2015
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    A study of the book of Ester chapter 3 verses 1 through 15

    Ester 3: 1 – 15 It’s Not Nice To Confuse The Saints 1 After these things King Ahasuerus promoted Haman, the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, and advanced him and set his seat above all the princes who were with him. 2 And all the king’s servants who were within the king’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Consecrated Without Communion Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 16, 2015
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    A study of the book of Judges chapter 13 verses 1 through 25

    Judges 13: 1 – 25 Consecrated Without Communion 1 Again the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD, and the LORD delivered them into the hand of the Philistines for forty years. 2 Now there was a certain man from Zorah, of the family of the Danites, whose name was Manoah; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Prepared To Suffer For Righteousness (1 Peter 4:1-6) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
     | 6,608 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:1-6

    Prepared to Suffer for Righteousness Therefore, since Christ suffered in his body, arm yourselves also with the same attitude, because he who has suffered in his body is done with sin. As a result, he does not live the rest of his earthly life for evil human desires, but rather for the will of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Characteristics Of Healthy Churches (1 Peter 5:1-5) Series

    Contributed by Greg Brown on Aug 2, 2014
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     | 10,711 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 5:1-5

    Characteristics of Healthy Churches To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, serving as overseers—not because you must, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spirit And Truth Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Feb 23, 2015
     | 5,767 views

    We become what we behold. As we behold Jesus and His glory, we need to equally revere the Scriptures and the Holy Spirit. Both are worthy, both are right, and both are vitally needed.

    Alrighty, well we’re going to continue our series we’re calling “Amazed.” Amazed at the words of Jesus. One of the encounters that I had where I was amazed at Jesus and His words was when we were in Amsterdam in the early 1990s and we were there doing outreaches in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Michael Stark avatar

    For Christ's Sake?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 7, 2015
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    The life of the disciples must be lived for Christ's sake and not for the disciple's comfort.

    “[Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and the chief priests and the scribes and be killed, and after three days rise again. And he said this plainly. And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him. But turning and seeing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Advantage Of A Godly Home Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 15, 2015
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     | 9,819 views

    Children raised in a godly environment are advantaged in learning of Christ the Lord.

    “I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well.” [1] The way of salvation is taught by godly people; but the Spirit of God must make the dead individual alive in Christ. We cannot ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Fan The Flame Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 21, 2015
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     | 10,115 views

    Disciples must refresh commitment to serving from time-to-time. This is accomplished through renewal of service to the Lord Christ.

    For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” [1] For many Christians, perhaps even for most Christians, the memory of immediate changes that accompanied the new birth lingers in the hallowed halls of treasured events. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist