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  • Darrell Jones avatar

    Is It Wrong For A Christian To Smoke?

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 12, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
     | 3,870 views

    I have often been asked by christians "why if the Bible doesn’t mention smoking, how can it be wrong" I believe this message answers those questions.

    What’s Wrong With A Christian Who Smokes? Text (1Cor. 3:16-17) (A) Would Jesus Smoke? Honestly can you imagine Jesus inhaling a cigarette? Can you picture the Lord blowing smoke in your face? NO! Jesus is our example of what a Christian should be. (ILL) My great-grandmother used to say, "If God ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Back To The Basics – Lord’s Supper Series

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 4, 2012
     | 7,994 views

    The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the death of the Redeemer and anticipate His second coming. (BF&M 2000)

    Back to the Basics – Lord’s Supper June 3, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Lord’s Supper is a symbolic act of obedience whereby members of the church, through partaking of the bread and the fruit of the vine, memorialize the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Flying Scroll And A Basket

    Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 15, 2022
     | 1,015 views

    The vision of the flying scroll God's judgment across the land. Judgment against those who violated God's law, especially regarding stealing and lying.

    In verses 1-4: The vision of the flying scroll God's judgment across the land. Judgment against those who violated God's law, especially regarding stealing and lying. Judgment would be brought to God's people and then to the rest of the world. The flying scroll declares the righteous ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Embrace Progress: God's Command SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023
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     | 958 views

    Embrace Progress is a directive from God, who foresees the potential for advancement and growth in our lives.

    When we hear statements, they are usually made with a purpose in mind. This is especially true when it is the Almighty God speaking, as His words hold great power and creativity (John 1:1-3). Today, I bring you a command from God that you must obey. You are at a critical point in your life where ...read more

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    "the Majestic Holiness Of God."

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 19, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,993 views

    The Holiness of God is the essence of his character and being. It is that part that separates him from all other things in the universe because he is not dependent on what is created to sustain him but beloved; all creation depends on him for their existence.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (1 Peter 1:13-16) (13) "Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Unfaithfulness Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 7,041 views

    Hosea speaks of Gomer’s unfaithfulness as a reflection of the spiritual adultery of the people of God

    Hosea 2.2-13 Unfaithfulness – Fresh Start? ‘Hello’ magazine I believe is a very popular magazine with some women. It is bought primarily for the photographs and not its intellectual content I believe. Usually it is full of photo shoots of the rich and famous and their ‘loving’ relationships with ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Breaking Bad Habits Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 20, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 18,580 views

    Part 2 of a two part series looking at why we repeat mistakes and how we can break bad habits.

    BREAKING BAD HABITS 2 CHRONICLES 29 INTRODUCTION: Bad habits are easy to develop, and often hard to deal with and remove. Israel, under king Ahaz, had developed many bad habits, and as we will see in our text, his son, Hezekiah set out to remove these habits from the people. Now, in Hezekiah’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life In The Blood

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 4, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,928 views

    You can't live without blood, nor can you live without the work of the blood of Christ in your life

    Leviticus 17:11 (AV) 11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood: ….. Leviticus 17:14 (AV) 14 For it is the life of all flesh; the blood of it is for the life thereof: therefore I said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall eat the blood of no manner of flesh: for the life of all flesh is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spring Cleaning Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 114 ratings
     | 53,986 views

    The Passover was the first and most important feast day of the Jewish people... but it was only the first feast day of "The Feast of Unleavened Bread". There was a reason for that. Do you know what it was?

    THE SCENE: Israel had been in slavery in Egypt for years. In answer to the prayers of the Israelite people, God sent Moses to Pharaoh with this command: “Let my people go!” But of course Pharaoh wouldn’t listen and so God brought 10 terrible plagues upon Egypt and Pharaoh to convince them that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Let Elijah Go

    Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 17, 2006
    based on 59 ratings
     | 23,370 views

    This sermon is to those of us who know God is doing something new, and they want to make the transition with God.

    Elisha had the reputation as the man who poured water on Elijahs hands. He was a servant, a helper, a student, a minister to Elijah. God was getting ready to do a new thing, to release into the earth a double portion anointing of his spirit but in order to bring in the new he had to take out the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Hope Fulfilled, Then And Now

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 31, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,366 views

    Our task as a Church is to continue the work of John the Baptist, to proclaim the coming of the Messiah, the Christ, the one who’s brought salvation to all people and the gift of God’s Holy Spirit to renew us and transform us.

    It’s now just over 15 years since Mulder and Scully first appeared in the series ’The X-Files’, asking "Could there be something out there?" Mulder believed that the ’Truth is out there’ but Scully wasn’t quite sure. Of course, although the questions they were raising echoed those of lots of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Thorn In The Flesh

    Contributed by Pastor David T. Diskin on Aug 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 12,388 views

    Sometimes God allows people or things in our lives that do not appeal to our humanity but God allows such things in our lives to keep our focus on Him.

    A Thorn in the Flesh Pray. Before we start, I have to ask if you heard about the dyslexic Satanist? He sold His soul to Santa. don't think about that too long, I just wanted to get your mind working here this morning, Now, This morning I want to show you through God's Word, just ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    If You Want Real Joy Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,028 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Royalty".

    Sunday Morning January 17, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#4] IF YOU WANT REAL JOY… 2 Chronicles 17:1-11 Introduction: Do you ever feel spiritually weak? The Bible tells us that the joy of the Lord is our strength. How do we experience the joy of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Visionary View: Are You Spiritually Blind? Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 18, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,164 views

    The concept of a "visionary view" through the lens of spiritual sight. Have you ever wondered if you are spiritually blind?

    "Visionary View: Are You Spiritually Blind?" Introduction: Today we embark on a journey to explore the concept of a "visionary view" through the lens of spiritual sight. Have you ever wondered if you are spiritually blind? Let's delve into this topic using verses from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    God Has Rolled Away (Cancelled) My Reproach (Shame)

    Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 9, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 25,711 views

    Whatever makes a person feel life is not worth living physically, socially, spiritually, financially, academically, professionally is a reproach. Reproach Degrades, Shames, Blames, Embarrasses, Disgraces. But God Says - No More Reproach.

    GOD HAS TAKEN AWAY MY REPROACH 1. Joshua 5: 2 At that time the Lord said to Joshua, “Make flint knives for yourself and circumcise the sons of Israel again the second time.” 3 So Joshua made flint knives for himself, and circumcised the sons of Israel at the hill of the foreskins. 4 And this is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic