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  • Bruce Smith avatar

    Come Now, And Let Us Reason Together

    Contributed by Bruce Smith on Jul 15, 2001
    based on 90 ratings
     | 8,726 views

    Christianity, showing true Christianity in todays world.

    "COME NOW, AND LET US REASON TOGETHER," A CALL TO CHRISTIAN SERVICE By modest estimate, more than a quarter of the entire population of the Australia have professed an evangelical conversion experience. William Iverson wryly observes that "A pound of meat would surely be affected by a quarter ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Church’s Time Of Tragedy

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 5, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 8,889 views

    On the whole, our churches are not what they ought to be, as evidenced by the conditions brought forth in this message, which are actually indications of the need for revival.

    The Church’s Time Of Tragedy Text: Acts 20:28-32 Intro: As you listened to that title, you may have entertained the thought that the Church has always experienced tragedy of one form or another since its inception. If you did, you would be right. The Church of Jesus Christ has endured physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church At Smyrna: A Crushed Church Series

    Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 3, 2016
     | 14,123 views

    A look at the Church of Smyrna

    The Church at Smyrna: A Crushed Church -- Revelation 2 -- 1/17/10 Turn with me this morning to the book of Revelation. We want to continue on today, looking at the question, “What does God think of His church?” Here in Revelation 1, we find the disciple John, living on an island ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    You And The Church

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,172 views

    God’s purpose and design for church and church growth

    Before I begin this mornings sermon I have an announcement to make regarding next Sunday. To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday." Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in." ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Why We Believe

    Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 23, 2013
     | 3,541 views

    Most Christians believe because their parents did and they have since birth. But what reason can we give to those who are not already convinced?

    Why We Believe What evidence can you present for your faith that Jesus Christ is son of God, lived on earth, died on cross, resurrected, saved us from sin, etc? 1. Eyewitnesses 2 Peter 1:16 1 John 1:1 2. Preaching to eyewitnesses would be silly, if they knew better. Acts 2:22 2:41 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 20, 2013
     | 3,124 views

    We have to live life in the real world, not the ideal world. We need real help, not idealistic theories.

    Dealing With What Is, Not What Should Be (Proverbs 21:9-11) Tom, Dick and Harry returned to the hotel. Their room was on the top floor of a skyscraper hotel 99 stories high. Unfortunately for them, the elevator was not working. They came up with a plan to make their climb less painful. For the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Clearing The Way-3 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 28, 2015
     | 4,050 views

    3 of 7. The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. One's way is to be properly maintained. But How? Clearing the Way(for Father’s Day) demands sustained..

    CLEARING THE WAY-part 3—Psalm 119:9-16 The psalmist described the means by which a young man was to cleanse his way or make his way straight in the world. A young man entering adulthood &/or fatherhood can properly maintain his way in the world. How can a man(person) entering adulthood ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Disciples In Mark Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 9, 2023
     | 977 views

    This study tries to explain the attitude of the Disciples of Christ. From day one they misunderstood, wrongly reacted and worst acted against him. Continued to study to have deeper understanding.

    Text: Mark 1:16-20, 3:16-19 Theme: Jesus and Disciples in Mark Disciple: The word Greek word for Disciple is ‘mathetes.‘ It means a ‘learner’ or ‘follower’ who accepts and follows the views and practices of a teacher. The list of disciples found in Mark 3:16-19. These twelve disciples were ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The Tale Of The Unexpected Series

    Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 21, 2022
     | 2,078 views

    Naomi and Ruth return to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest. Naomi came back bitter, but Ruth turned the negative into positive with trusting in the God of Naomi.

    I. The Return to Bethlehem Ruth 1:6-9 1. Naomi has had good news from back home. a. The Lord had visited His people in giving them bread. 2. Three elements are revealed in the initial moments of the return. a. Naomi tells the girls to go back to Moab and return to their Moabites families. b. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Birth Of John The Baptist

    Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 11, 2025
     | 177 views

    When Mary visited Elizabeth and greeted her, Elizabeth was six months pregnant. Mary stayed with Elizabeth for about three months and then she returned home (v. 56). Perhaps she returned to Nazareth in Galilee before Elizabeth gave birth to her baby.

    I. Birth and naming of John (vv. 57~65) Finally, when Elizabeth’s days to give birth were fulfilled, she gave birth to a son (v. 57). At that time, many neighbors and relatives heard it and rejoiced together (v. 58). Jews circumcise their sons eight days after birth, and at that time, relatives ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Load-Bearing Wall

    Contributed by David Dunn on Jan 19, 2026
     | 271 views

    As intelligence expands through AI and knowledge explodes, reason gives way to cynicism, revealing confusion about meaning, limits, and where trust belongs.

    We live in an age that is quietly intoxicated with intelligence. Not wisdom—intelligence. We live with the assumption, often unspoken but deeply embedded, that if a problem can be solved, it will be solved by someone smarter than us… or by a system smarter than them. We trust models. We trust data. ...read more

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    Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

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    Do We Really Want To Grow? Series

    Contributed by James Lee on Nov 12, 2014
     | 8,223 views

    The main reason a church does not grow is that it doesn't want to grow. Is that where are?

    In his book Comeback Churches, Ed Stetzer said this: “Comeback churches cast a compelling vision for outreach. They made intentional, strategic efforts to move outward. ** The main reason a church does not grow is that it doesn’t want to grow. Everyone in the church should be engaged ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You’ve Been Grafted Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 8, 2021
     | 3,096 views

    Biblical Christianity and Biblical Judaism are joined at the hip, because they are founded upon God’s gifts and calling, which are irrevocable.

    You’ve Been Grafted (Romans 11:13-32) 1. One frustration we sometimes experience in dealing with people is when they blame others for things that are really their own fault. 2. A woman met with a counselor and stated, "I want to divorce my husband." ?On what grounds?” asked the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Great Church Is A Joyously Worshiping Church Series

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Apr 6, 2016
     | 5,001 views

    Jesus did die, but He didn’t stay dead! So a church service should not be like a funeral. Someone suggested that it is a memorial service, not for the dead, but by the dead! Perhaps that explains it.

    A Tour through Acts ~ part 8 A Great Church is a Joyously Worshiping Church Acts 2:46-47a Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. (+ NIV) ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Runaway Bride

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2018
     | 4,666 views

    Like the movie “Runaway Bride” many Christians today don’t mind “dating” the church, but they don’t want to “marry” the church. Here are 9 reasons you need to commit to the church for life!

    RUNAWAY BRIDE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. During a wedding rehearsal, the groom approached the pastor with an unusual offer. “Look, I’ll give you $100 if you’ll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I’m supposed to ‘be faithful as long as we both shall live’, I’d appreciate it if ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God