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    "The Kind Of Man That Job Was"

    Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 24, 2013
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    So called early Wisdom Literature is rather simplistic as to cause and effect. Whereas Job is a vital stride toward being more realistic, & honest, about life's complications. So, now look at the kind of man Job was, his 'friends' were, and his God is.

    July 28, 2013 “The Kind of Man That Job Was” Job 1:1-22 The book of Job is an important part of the Wisdom Literature found in the Old Testament. It is important because it provides an often ignored premise - concerning the questions about the suffering of the innocent. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    The Order Of The Virtuous Women

    Contributed by Ray Napier on Aug 30, 2013
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    12 Qualifications of a Virtuous woman..

    This message is Dedicated to Sister Lilly Sargeant. In The Bible we find The order of the Melchezidec Priests. There is even a Levitical Priesthood. There is an order of the Nazarene Priests. God did not leave out the Women.. We find in Proverbs 31 the story of a Virtuous Woman. Thoughout History ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Why Do Choosy Christians Choose Sam?

    Contributed by Ray Geide on May 16, 2013
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    There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, and promote things written by and thought up by humans rather than Jesus.

    Why do Choosy Christians Choose Sam? There is a strange phenomenon among choosy Christians. They choose Sam. (I am using Sam as a fictitious name for an author or speaker who is human and not Jesus Christ.) In other words, Christians prefer to read, learn, quote, talk about, listen to, follow, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Wake Up. Serve. Repeat.

    Contributed by Ray Navarro on Jul 1, 2016
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    A brief sermon intended for a communion service (about an 8-9 minute talk).

    The entire life of Jesus can be summed up in this short slogan: “Wake up. Serve. Repeat.” If Jesus were to have T-shirts printed for all His disciples, like I do for my earliteens for campmeeting [I direct the 13-15 year-old program at our annual 9-day family campmeeting at Camp ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    When All You See Is Dry Bones

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 6, 2016
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    Sometimes our valleys can represent the absent of life, hope and justice. This message gives the Christian and the church an assurance that God will be with us and the Spirit of God will lead us. This message was shared with a patriotic musical.

    FBL July 03, 2016 Sunday AM When All You See Is Dry Bones Ezekiel 37: 1-14 Intro.: The message was to be a bright message of hope, a new beginning for a new nation. Yet as the people began to look around and look to the future, there really seemed to be no hope and no future. The disdain for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Wolves In The Doctrine Henhouse

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 26, 2013
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    Could it be that wolves have been in the doctrine henhouse of our churches and we haven't realized it? Could it be that even the strongest Bible believers miss the key doctrines? What doctrines should we hold to?

    Wolves in the Doctrine Henhouse Could it be that wolves have been in the doctrine henhouse of our churches and we haven't realized it? Could it be that even the strongest Bible believers miss the key doctrines? What doctrines should we hold to? Jude, the brother of Jesus, addressed ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Witnesses Together

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Apr 15, 2015
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    Encouragement from the first witnesses to the risen Christ to witness together to those around us.

    Preached: Sunday 12th April 2015 Sermon: 'Witnesses Together' Acts 4:32 "Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common." Some people, theologians, philosophers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    5 Smooth Stones Series

    Contributed by Ray Napier on Nov 7, 2012
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    Stones Godhas put in the Church.

    1 Samuel 17:40 (KJV) And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd's bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. God has put five things in every chruch that has Killed ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Real Meaning Of Christ

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Aug 2, 2012
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    Many people think Christ is one of Jesus’ names, (Jesus Christ). Others think it is a cuss word, (Oh Christ). It is neither.

    Many people think Christ is one of Jesus’ names, (Jesus Christ). Others think it is a cuss word, (Oh Christ). It is neither. Christ = Messiah = God’s Conquering King Christ is the Greek word for Messiah. Christ and Messiah are the same thing. They both literally mean anointed one. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Jesus Illustrates "Called" And "Chosen"

    Contributed by Ray Geide on Feb 12, 2013
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    What do the words, called and chosen, mean? Jesus illustrated it twice.

    Jesus Illustrates "Called" and "Chosen" There are two Bible words that are pivotal to the Calvinist view: "called" and "chosen". Calvinism says that before time began God went through the people who would live on the earth and picked out certain ones to be saved. These are the chosen ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Tolerance Of Sin And The Absence Of Authentic Worship.

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Mar 17, 2018
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    What Leviticus teaches us about entering the Old Testament Tabernacle in an unworthy manner is to teach us about entering the New Testament house of worship in an unworthy manner.

    FB, Lafayette February 11, 2018 Sunday Morning The Tolerance of Sin and the Absence of Worship Leviticus 16:1-2 Intro.: This year many of you are using the “Read Through the Bible” reading guide provided by the church. Many of you as well are taken advantage of the videos on the church website to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Good Friday?

    Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 29, 2018
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    Why we Christians call Good Friday, Good.

    Good Friday March 30th 2018 South Dunedin Baptist Church There is human blood, plenty of it, and a body at the centre of our Christian faith. That's not good! Is it? Many years ago, a friend asked: “Why do you call it Good Friday?” “Well, actually, I do not know,” so I said I would find ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Worst Of Sinners

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Nov 8, 2019
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    CHRIST JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD TO SAVE SINNERS – AND I AM THE WORST OF THEM.

    FBL October 20, 2019 Sunday Morning The Worst of Sinners I Timothy 1:12-17 Intro.: Printed in your sermon notes are these words: CHRIST JESUS CAME INTO THE WORLD TO SAVE SINNERS – AND I AM THE WORST OF THEM. Say that. If you ever said those words or words like them and truly meant them then you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 29, 2017
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    Based on the hymn "The Old Rugged Cross" by George Bernard. Focuses on the purpose of God, the submission of Jesus and the glory of God's children.

    FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Evening I Cherish The Old Rugged Cross Philippians 2:8-11; Galatians 6:14 Intro.: I can only recall his first name as Alister, yet his name is really not all that important tonight but I wish I had a picture of Alister because -- if a picture is worth a thousand ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Words From The Proverbs About Our Words

    Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 29, 2017
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    Three different Proverbs are looked at and three practical applications are made about our words.

    FB, Lafayette July 16, 2017 Sunday Morning Words from The Proverbs About Our Words The Book of Proverbs Intro.: I read a story this week about the history and therefore the prediction of hurricanes in South Louisiana. Seems that though the actual number of hurricanes making landfall in our state ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist