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  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    King Asa … His Faithfulness And Foolishness

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,541 views

    Many make the mistake of thinking that all the things in the Old Testament no longer apply to our modern age.

    Even some preachers in their sermon preparation choose to preach out of the New Testament, because they feel that the New Testament is more applicable to today’s congregations. While much of the Old Testament did deal with Israel and the ceremonial laws that were given to them, a great deal of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Love: The Real Test Of Christianity

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 25, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,320 views

    What is the real test of Christianity? Is it attending church? Tithing? Reading the Bible? The real test is LOVE.

    LOVE: THE TEST OF REAL CHRISTIANITY 1 John 4:7-8 Question: What is the mark of a Christian? What is the test that stands true in showing us that someone is a Christian? Is it church attendance? Wearing witness wear? Bumper stickers? Toting a 95 pound bible? What is the test that shows the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God The Creator (Elohim) Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005
    based on 68 ratings
     | 44,459 views

    Turn with me to Genesis 1 and follow along as I read the opening verses. I’ll insert this Hebrew name as I read: “In the beginning Elohim created the heavens and the earth.

    Because I have three first names, people often don’t know what to call me. I can see the hesitation on their faces. Is his name Brian or is it Bill? My middle name is John so I like to say when you use my full name three guys come running! I’ve gone by many names in my life… Ibam – This is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Mountains Out Of Moles Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 13, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,177 views

    The "P.A.U.S.E. Principle" applied to eradicating the moles that try to undermine spiritual success.

    We’re in the series “Something More” based on the story of a man named Nehemiah who lived over 2,000 years ago. The “something more” Nehemiah prayed that God would help him arrive at in his life was the rebuilding of the wall around Jerusalem that had been destroyed a generation earlier and not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Foundational Demands Of Fatherhood/Parenthood-2

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2019
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    2 of 3. The Holy Spirit used the writer of Proverbs to reveal the foundational demands of Fatherhood. Those demands are obviously available & accessible. But what are some of those demands? A foundational demand of fatherhood is to...

    FOUNDATIONAL DEMANDS OF FATHERHOOD-II—Proverbs 23:22-25 Attention: !NO OPENER USED! Need: Fatherhood is understood differently from two major perspectives. 1)Lost/secular people have a subjective worldly understanding of fatherhood that shifts constantly from person to person & generation to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Daniel Series

    Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 22, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 10,791 views

    This is a series of messages on Bible Characters and how we can apply their experiences to our Christian lives today.

    I. INTRODUCTION a. Daniel’s Amazing Book 1. A book of adventures in faith. 2. A book that previews the future. b. Daniel’s Amazing Life 1. Taken captive from Judah to Babylon. 2. Chosen as one of four to serve Nebuchadnezzar. 3. Shown God’s plan for the future c. In this study we’ll be looking at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Opposition Leads To Church Growth Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 16, 2001
    based on 74 ratings
     | 7,655 views

    Revisit what caused growth in the early church and apply it to what will bring growth to your church today.

    One thing which has characterized the church over history is opposition, and that opposition, rather than driving the church away, has provided for church growth. When your convictions come under fire, when they are tested, you will come to embrace them or reject them. When Christianity is ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    What’s In A Name?

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 26, 2009
     | 3,284 views

    Koinonia means fellowship - what�s true fellowship, and how does this biblical word apply to our church

    What�s in a Name TCF Sermon June 14, 1009 What�s in a name? Obviously not everything. The name, Kirk, for example, can mean �owned by the church.� That might describe me, but certainly not Kirk. Often, we expect names to tell us something about what we�re looking for, what to expect ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Is My Bible A Pinto Or A Viper.

    Contributed by Chris Summers on Nov 19, 2007
     | 2,894 views

    Our Bible is a book , like all books your not going to get anything out of it unless you read it .

    Is my Bible a Pinto or a Viper. Good morning every one . I have a question for us today . I want you to grab a hold of your Bible and look at it . Hold it in you hand and look at it and ask your self is this a Pinto or a Viper ? Is it a miser that is only brought out when needed or am I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Friend To The End PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023
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     | 780 views

    To explore the power of friendship, loyalty, and faithfulness, and how we can apply these principles in our own lives.

    Good morning, family. Today, we're diving into a powerful passage from Acts 16 that speaks volumes about the power of friendship, the strength of loyalty, and the blessing of faithfulness. Before we dig in, let's hear from beloved Christian author, C.S. Lewis, who said, "Is any pleasure on Earth as ...read more

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    Our Future Glory Series

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006
     | 4,346 views

    Understand the glory of God

    Glory (8) “Our Future Glory” 1. Recap a. Glory of God is defined as the Visible Majesty of the Divine Presence. b. Why are we discussing His glory? i. We take for granted all the places in the bible we read the word “glory of God.” ii. His glory….that is, His Majesty made visible, if not to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Word From The Mountain Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 22,194 views

    How does the Law of Moses compare to the legal codes of mere men? And does it still apply to us today?

    OPEN: Commenting on the Bible, Ronald Reagan once said: “I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the U.S. Congress.” History gives a lot of credence to that comment. Someone has made a list of some of our nation’s more famous ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    What Is Your Aim?

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,194 views

    As you read this sermon you will be led to evaluate your aim in life.

    This weekend the Olympics began in Beijing, China. The world will be focused on China for the next several weeks. There are thousands of world class athletes competing for medals. Their aim is to win a gold medal. They have focused their entire lives on this goal. I would like to use the Olympic ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Storm Survival

    Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 19, 2020
     | 3,793 views

    This sermon looks at the closing words from the sermon on the Mt. and applies it today's global pandemic.

    Text: Matthew 7:24-29 Big idea ? “build your house on the Rock” Introduction ... The Problem– Storms! Can we find Peace in the pandemic? the Covid -19 pandemic makes “snow-maggen” look like a picnic in Bowering Park in a sunny afternoon. Worldwide we seem to be in a second wave... case ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    Open My Eyes, Lord

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 13, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,073 views

    To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD.

    I. EXORDIUM: Do you open your eyes when you read the Bible? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to open our facets of learning when reading the Bible to receive from GOD. IV. TEXT: Psalms 119:18 (Amplified Bible) Open my eyes, that I may behold wondrous ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal